Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Radicchio & Orange Salad’

Radicchio is a purple-hued, winter chicory that falls under the ‘bitter greens’ category.  Hearty in texture and very versatile, this bitter green… Continue reading »

Veal Marsala with Mushrooms & Kale

My favorite way to cook and serve veal cutlets is with a savory Marsala-mushroom sauce.  Marsala wine is a fortified… Continue reading »

Creamy Carrot Soup with Orange & Saffron

This soul-warming soup gets its lovely orange hue from the puree of sliced carrots as well as a pinch of saffron… Continue reading »

Orecchiette with Italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe & Parsnips

I decided to ramp up the traditional Italian pasta dish of orechiette with Italian sausage and broccoli rabe by adding… Continue reading »

Pan-Seared Salmon with Citrus-Dill Vinaigrette

With a large bag of sweet tangerines in the house, I have been enjoying the lovely treats not only as… Continue reading »

Warm Wheatberry Salad with Brussels Sprouts, Apples & Marcona Almonds

Yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy.  This colorful fall salad was a big hit at the dinner table last night!  I… Continue reading »

‘Bourbon Pecan Pie’

You can’t go wrong serving a pecan pie for dessert. Everyone loves the pairing of the crunchy, buttery pecans and… Continue reading »

Sicilian-Stuffed Peppers

There is something so comforting about a dish like this.  Not only does the Sicilian-inspired filling of rice, ground beef,… Continue reading »

‘Braised Fennel with Saffron & Orange Juice’

One tip when making this fabulous braised fennel side dish: you best have some bread ready for dipping!  Wedges of… Continue reading »

‘Kimchi Udon with Scallions’

I love not only the availability of kimchi nowadays in just about every supermarket, but its rising popularity as well!… Continue reading »