Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Wheatberry Soup with Black Beans, Kale & Sausage

The soup I crave the most is a hearty vegetable soup like this one.  Not only are they fun to… Continue reading »

‘Red Thai Salmon Curry’

We love keeping jars of curry paste in the fridge.  It seems that each time you use them you only… Continue reading »

‘Quick Walnut Bread’

Whether sweet or savory, I adore any type of quick bread. A quick bread is just that; easy to assemble… Continue reading »

‘Pasta with Chickpeas’

What a lovely northern Italian pasta!  Simple to make but really, really memorable, this pasta is a mixture of your… Continue reading »

Coffee-Spiced Roast Chicken

This juicy roast chicken gets it lovely flavorings from fresh oranges and a lovely spice rub I got at our… Continue reading »

‘Scallops Provençal’

These jumbo seared scallops were incroyable! Swimming in a flavorful Provencal sauce of tomatoes,  leeks, garlic, a pinch of cayenne… Continue reading »

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 »