Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations
Summer Orzo with Tomato-Basil Sauce
What makes this pasta dish a ‘summer’ orzo is its lovely tomato-basil sauce and the colorful mixture of summertime vegetables…. Continue reading »
Roasted Parsnips with Rosemary & Orange Sauce
The natural buttery taste of parsnips is enhanced when you roast them in a hot oven. They become tender, but… Continue reading »
Wheat Berry Tabbouleh with Feta & Pistachios
A traditional tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern whole grain salad filled with parsley, mint, cucumbers and fresh tomatoes. Typically made… Continue reading »
Lemon & Za’atar-Roasted Chicken Breasts
Za’atar is a wonderfully fragrant Middle Eastern spice mix that combines sesame seeds, salt, sumac and dried herbs. It livens… Continue reading »
Blue Cheese, Walnut & Cucumber Vinaigrette
This decadent vinaigrette will have you swooning. A delightful combination of crunchy, buttery walnuts, tangy red onion, fresh cucumbers and… Continue reading »
Seared Salmon with Tomato-Herb Butter
This versatile sauce is a wonderful way to use up some of those cherry or grape tomatoes from the garden…. Continue reading »
Orzo with Summer Squash & Roasted Garlic-Turmeric Butter
This flavorful golden-hued side dish looks simple, but it has layers of unseen flavor. Al dente orzo pasta is tossed… Continue reading »
‘Steakhouse Wedge with Warm Tomato Vinaigrette’
For me, this steakhouse-style dinner served with a dry martini is the epitome of dining. Whether at your favorite local… Continue reading »
Peppery Watercress with Persimmons, Pistachios & Lemon Vinaigrette
Grab a bag of watercress the next time you see these tender greens in the store. Peppery in flavor like… Continue reading »
Curried Seared Scallops with Snap Pea & Freekeh Salad
A sprinkle of curry power makes for a fragrant crust and deep yellow hue on each jumbo scallop. A quick… Continue reading »