Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations
Dijon & Rosemary-Roasted Beef Tenderloin
When you have a superior cut of meat, the the simpler the secondary ingredients the better. (And, the simpler the… Continue reading »
Whole Wheat Orzo with Roasted Artichoke Hearts & Almond Pesto
Roasting the baby artichokes in olive oil, sliced garlic and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes really adds a… Continue reading »
Broccolini with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette
Blanching broccolini and then flavoring it with a touch of olive oil or butter while its warm is my favorite… Continue reading »
Pearled Farro with Spinach, Toasted Almonds & Sesame Oil
This is one of those dishes that is the result of having a well stocked pantry! Searching for a side… Continue reading »
Seared Scallops with Slow-Roasted Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes
Roasting cherry tomatoes in a low temperature oven along with olive oil, fresh herbs, diced yellow pepper and sliced garlic… Continue reading »
‘Porchetta-Style Roast Pork’
A classic in Italian cooking, a traditional porchetta is a delectable boneless pork roast most often flavored with garlic, fresh rosemary, fennel… Continue reading »
Broccoli with Preserved Lemon Gremolata
A traditional gremolata is an Italian condiment made with chopped, fresh parsley, lemon zest and juice, garlic and olive oil. For… Continue reading »
‘French Onion Roast Chicken’
What a clever idea! Mimicking the classic French onion soup flavorings in a roast chicken. A succulent roast chicken cooked… Continue reading »
‘Roasted Cauliflower Salad’
In each issue of Food & Wine magazine there is a unique Salad of the Month column. In last November’s… Continue reading »
‘Poached Cod in Tomato Sauce with Prunes’
I know it sounds odd adding sweet, dried fruit into a hearty tomato sauce, but in fact, it is a… Continue reading »