Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Marsala Mushroom & Kale Risotto with Gruyere

Into this comforting pot of risotto I decided to add in the sweet taste of Marsala wine, sauteed mushrooms and hearty… Continue reading »

Rosemary Lamb Chops with Black Garlic-Dijon Vinaigrette

The fig-like flavor and texture of black garlic cloves pairs very nicely with both Dijon mustard and white balsamic vinegar…. Continue reading »

Watercress, Pistachio & Grilled Halloumi Salad with Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette

With half a package of Greek halloumi cheese in the cheese drawer and a jar of preserved lemons on hand… Continue reading »

Roasted Garlic Butter Salmon with Brussels Sprouts & Thyme

This recipe was inspired by a local aritisanal butter that we got from our CSA recently.  Made in Atlanta, Banner… Continue reading »

‘Winter Squash Muffins with Cranberries’

If I had named these muffins I would have simply called them Harvest Muffins.  A dense yet moist muffin made with… Continue reading »

Rosemary-Scented Chicken Bolognese with Mushrooms

To give this traditional meat sauce even more of a comforting feel, I added in chopped fresh rosemary and woodsy… Continue reading »

‘Spaghettini with Warm Bacon-Mushroom Vinaigrette’

If you are a fan of a warm bacon vinaigrette on a spinach salad, well this is its ‘pasta cousin’!… Continue reading »

‘Brussels & Black Garlic Gratin’

One of my new favorite ingredients to cook with is black garlic.  With its earthy, fig-like taste, each clove of… Continue reading »

Radicchio & Endive Salad with Juniper Berry-Thyme Vinaigrette

A great pairing for the botanical flavor of crushed juniper berries (other than the gin in my dry martini!) is… Continue reading »

Duck Fat-Roasted Carrots & Sweet Potatoes

The next time you roast a whole duck or sear duck breasts, don’t get rid of that lovely duck fat! … Continue reading »