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 »