Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations
Grilled Lamb Chops with Fig-Balsamic Glaze
The first layer of flavor for these luscious grilled lamb chops comes from a simple marinade made with olive oil,… Continue reading »
Spaghetti with Swiss Chard, Tomatoes & Italian Sausage
Fennel-scented, crumbled Italian sausage not only pairs well with bitter broccoli rabe, but also with Swiss chard, broccolini, escarole and… Continue reading »
‘Grilled Chicken with Cucumber-Radish Salsa’
A fresh fruit or vegetable salsa is a fantastic way to liven up grilled meats and fish–and they don’t necessarily… Continue reading »
Lemony-Dill Baked Salmon with Roasted Asparagus
A wonderful way to keep baked fish moist is to spread the fillets with a layer of a flavorful Greek… Continue reading »
‘Lamb Shanks with White Beans & Roasted Endive’
I recently purchased a new robin’s egg blue Dutch oven (yay!) and have been breaking it in with comforting braised… Continue reading »
Savory Tart with Swiss Chard, Tomatoes & Blue Cheese
Similar to a pizza, a homemade tart (whether sweet or savory) is like a blank canvas–whatever your favorite toppings are,… Continue reading »
Mixed Berry & Apple Crisp
The beauty of a seasonal fruit crisp is that it works with any fresh (or frozen) fruit you have on… Continue reading »
Casarecce with Cherry Tomato Sauce, Pancetta & Fresh Mozzarella
One of my go-to pasta dishes that I learned to make while in Italy is a homemade cherry tomato marinara… Continue reading »
Mustardy Potato & Turnip Salad
I’m not a huge fan of heavy, mayo-based potato salads. I do however love the more French, mustard-based variety, as… Continue reading »
‘Peas with Basil’
Another simple yet unforgettable recipe from Jacques Pepin’s latest cookbook, Poulets & Legumes! Fresh green peas cooked until tender in… Continue reading »