Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Maple & Mustard-Glazed Parsnips

My favorite way to cook root vegetables is to glaze them.  This technique of cutting the root vegetables and placing… Continue reading »

‘Butternut Squash & Mushroom Noodle Bowls’

Tossing roasted, seasoned vegetables into a quick-cooking bowl of soba noodles is a great idea no matter what season it… Continue reading »

Chocolate Chip Affogato

Searching for a simple yet decadent dessert for your next dinner party? Search no more. This classic Italian dessert is… Continue reading »

‘Shortcut Italian Wedding Soup’

This quick-and-easy version of a traditional Italian Wedding Soup is simply remarkable.  Instead of meatballs, this version of the classic… Continue reading »

‘Olive Oil & Blood Orange Loaf’

One of my favorite cakes to bake is an olive oil cake. Simple to make, an olive oil cake is… Continue reading »

Potato Tart with Garlic Confit & Herbs

With a bag of adorable baby red potatoes in our CSA box this week and a nice bunch of fresh… Continue reading »

‘Acorn Squash & Escarole Salad’

 Colorful and healthy, everyone will enjoy the layers of flavor that this escarole-based salad offers.  Tender escarole leaves (if you… Continue reading »

Brussels Sprout & Apple Slaw with Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette

I love that the majority of grocery stores these days are selling bags of pre-sliced broccoli stems and/or brussels sprouts… Continue reading »

Curried Okra & Vidalia Sauté

Of course we all love cornmeal-coated fried okra, but have you ever thought of sautéing it instead?  Sliced and cooked… Continue reading »

‘Kale, Tomato & Pancetta Pasta’

Some might gawk at the phrase ‘healthy pasta’, but I am a firm believer in the idea that to be… Continue reading »