Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Cauliflower ‘Rice’ Pilaf with Sliced Almonds & Golden Raisins

A popular low-carb side dish these days is that of cauliflower ‘rice.’  (I say rice in quotation marks because this… Continue reading »

Chicken, Black-Eyed Pea & Chard Enchiladas

Remember that yummy hoppin’ john I made a couple days back for the stuffed peppers? Well this is another great… Continue reading »

Pasta with Rosemary & Balsamic-Glazed Root Vegetables

This gorgeous vegetarian pasta dish is a wonderfully unique way to devour the season’s root vegetables.  Use any of your… Continue reading »

‘Roasted Salmon & Broccoli Rabe with Piccata Butter’

This recipe was written for either swordfish or halibut, but truthfully it works very well with any fish you desire…. Continue reading »

Hoppin’ John-Stuffed Yellow Peppers

Hoppin’ John, the beloved Southern dish of fluffy rice and black-eyed peas, is a staple in my kitchen on New Year’s… Continue reading »

Capicola-Wrapped Cod with Sage & Parsley Pesto

Two great ways to add extra flavor to a mild piece of white fish like cod, are to 1) wrap… Continue reading »

‘Swiss Chard with Pears, Raisins & Candied Garlic’

If I had to choose a green that I loved the most, I might waver towards Swiss chard.  Tender leafy… Continue reading »

Dijon & Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin

This delicious pork tenderloin gets its flavorings from a mixture of fresh herbs, garlic and a coating of Dijon mustard…. Continue reading »

Pissaladière

Another nod to a French classic.  A pissaladière is a Provençal onion tart that is typically flavored with black olives,… Continue reading »

‘Carrot Slaw with Lemon-Honey Dressing’

I know exactly what you are thinking…’is this one of those mayo-coated old-fashioned carrot and raisin salads that were popular… Continue reading »