Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Lemongrass-Ginger Chicken Soup with Swiss Chard’

This fragrant Vietnamese-inspired soup gets its depth of flavor from homemade chicken stock, sesame oil, lemongrass, garlic and fresh ginger. … Continue reading »

Lemony Risotto with Green Olives & Parma Ham

One of my favorite go-to comfort foods is a hearty serving of creamy risotto.  Made with Italian Arborio rice, risotto… Continue reading »

Rosemary-Baked Salmon with Mushrooms & Broccoli

A healthy one-pan dinner like this one is a refreshing idea for a weeknight dinner.  Little prep time, little cook time,… Continue reading »

Broccoli with Lemon & Walnuts

This healthy broccoli side dish gets its flavor from three things: tangy lemon zest, buttery walnuts and rich walnut oil. … Continue reading »

Black Rice Pilaf with Toasted Almonds, Scallions & Goat Cheese

Black rice, also called Forbidden Rice, is aptly named because as the story goes, its exclusivity and powerful health benefits were… Continue reading »

‘Honey-Glazed Pork & Fennel’

We already know that pork and mustard are a great flavor pairing, but don’t overlook the tasty Italian pairing of… Continue reading »

‘Chickpeas & Kale in Spicy Pomodoro Sauce’

I look forward to the healthy collection of recipes that are published in magazines at the beginning of each year…. Continue reading »

‘Carrots Provençal’

Each and every one of Patricia Wells’ cookbooks is miraculous.  One of my favorite of her cookbooks is At Home… Continue reading »

‘Seared Grouper with Black-Eyed Pea Relish’

I’ve been seeing a wide variety of fish available lately at our local Whole Foods Market–  everything from the basics… Continue reading »

Snap Peas with Potatoes, Pesto & Watercress

Having pesto sauce, whether fresh or store-bought, in the kitchen is a simple way to brighten up a variety of… Continue reading »