Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Roasted Beet Caprese

We all know and love a traditional caprese salad: slices of ripe tomato, rounds of fresh mozzarella cheese and sweet… Continue reading »

‘Veal Chops with Spinach & Pecorino Romano’

Excited to come across thick veal chops in the market the other day, I immediately began searching through  my favorite… Continue reading »

Baby Arugula Salad with Caramelized Figs, Pepitas & Pomegranate Vinaigrette

I couldn’t resist buying these lovely brown turkey figs at the market the other day.  I decided to include them… Continue reading »

Summer Squash & Chicken Sausage Chili with Lime Crema

It might sound odd to serve a warm bowl of chili in these hot temperatures, but to me, a chili… Continue reading »

‘Spaghetti with Tomato & Walnut Pesto’

This seemingly simple pasta dish actually has real depth of flavor.  Al dente spaghetti noodles are tossed with a homemade… Continue reading »

Marinated Squash Salad with Roasted Sunflower Seeds & Capers

A fabulously fresh way to enjoy the summer’s best squash is with a flavorful marinated squash salad like this one…. Continue reading »

Fennel-Dusted Salmon with Cucumber-Dill Cous Cous

For this lovely cous cous dish I tossed together some sliced cucumbers from the garden, fresh dill and chopped scallions right… Continue reading »

Spicy Italian Sausage & Broccolini Calzones

Homemade calzones are a really fun way to use your favorite ball of pizza dough.  Basically just a stuffed pizza,… Continue reading »

Heirloom Bean-Stuffed Peppers with Briny Capers

I like to keep a couple of different types of dried heirloom beans in the pantry for dishes just like… Continue reading »

‘Niçoise Salad with Baby Artichokes’

Yet another fabulous version of a beloved Niçoise salad! This version includes the basics: quality tuna in olive oil, olives,… Continue reading »