Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Savory Chanterelle Tart with Nicoise Olives & Fresh Thyme

I love serving a savory puff pastry tart like this one with a roasted chicken for a comforting Sunday night… Continue reading »

Spaghetti Squash with Olive Tapenade & Pecorino Cheese

Roasted strands of spaghetti squash are a wonderful low-card alternative to pasta that can be served anytime of year.  For… Continue reading »

‘Roman-Style Chicken Sauté with Artichokes’

Ah, Rome.  During my time in Southern Italy after culinary school, I traveled via train from Sorrento to Rome a total of… Continue reading »

White Chocolate Crème Brûlée with Blueberries

Creme brulees are a fabulous dessert for an occasion. I love their creamy egg custard filling, the crunchy sugary topping… Continue reading »

New Potatoes with Peas & Pesto

Any small potato will work just fine for this scrumptious side dish.  Simply quartered potatoes boiled until tender and tossed… Continue reading »

Caprese Turkey Meatballs

Everyone loves a meatball!  I’ve also found that just about everyone loves a summertime caprese salad, so this combo is… Continue reading »

‘Parsnip, Rocket & Lentil Salad with Tapenade Dressing’

What a great idea to use a flavorful store-bought olive tapenade as a dressing for a healthy salad!  A simple… Continue reading »

Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese & Spinach-Stuffed Turkey Tenderloins

It’s fun to design a dish around one specific ingredient. The one ingredient that this dish was based on was… Continue reading »

‘Pasta with Salmon, Broccoli Rabe & Garlic’

In a recent issue of the fabulous Martha Stewart Living Magazine, they highlighted that which is wild salmon.  A thorough… Continue reading »

‘Okra & Chickpea Tagine’

A tagine is a traditional Moroccan stew that is named after the cone-shaped pot it is classically cooked in.  They… Continue reading »