Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Pan-Seared Harissa Salmon

Pan-searing salmon fillets in an oil-coated, non-stick pan ensures that the fish is nicely browned on the outside, and flaky… Continue reading »

Turmeric Pearled Cous Cous with Cucumber, Feta & Chickpeas

Turmeric seems to be all-the-rage right now in all sorts of recipes. I am a big fan of the golden,… Continue reading »

Grilled Balsamic Lamb Chops with Chives

A pantry item that everyone should always have on hand is thick, syrupy balsamic glaze. Wonderful drizzled onto roasted vegetables… Continue reading »

Za’atar Roasted Radishes

A simple way to dress up roasted vegetables of any sort is with your favorite, fragrant spice blend.  Some of… Continue reading »

‘Apricot-Pistachio Tart’

This dramatic fruit tart has layer-upon-layer of sweet flavorings. Atop the golden puff pastry base is a layer of apricot… Continue reading »

Pizza with Eggplant, Watercress & Mozzarella

This decadent vegetarian pizza starts with your favorite store-bought (or homemade) pizza crust and flavorful marinara sauce, and ends with… Continue reading »

Pan-Seared Salmon with Herb-Caper Bagna Cauda

Hailing from Piedmont, a northwestern region of Italy, a bagna cauda is a traditional anchovy-butter sauce oftentimes served with crudites as… Continue reading »

Harissa-Spiced Carrot & Farro Salad with Pistachios

Farro is one of my favorite go-to whole grains for its texture and versatility. Great as the base for a… Continue reading »

‘Bucatini with Peas, Wild Mushrooms, & Creamy Tarragon Sauce’

I’m a sucker for bucatini. The thick, long strands of spaghetti-like pasta that is unique in that each strand has… Continue reading »

‘Olive Oil Cake’

This cake appears quite simple, when actually it is one of the most fragrant, moist and decadent cakes I know…. Continue reading »