Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Pasta e Fagioli’

In Italy, a traditional Pasta e Fagioli is actually a soup, not a pasta dish.  It is usually a big pot… Continue reading »

‘Fennel, Tomato & Gruyere Bake’

This lovely vegetarian baked side dish has several of my favorite ingredients: tomatoes, fennel, basil, and cheese.  Even though tomatoes… Continue reading »

‘Roast Chicken Soup with Wheat Berries, Parsnips & Kale’

This simple soup is a wonderful way to use your homemade chicken stock!  Store-bought stock is great in a pinch,… Continue reading »

‘Penne with Red Sauce, Radicchio, & Walnuts’

I was innately drawn to this simple pasta recipe because it contains a few of my favorite ingredients.  The first,… Continue reading »

Rainbow Trout with Pistachio-Preserved Lemon Gremolata

I adore the taste of preserved lemons– a popular condiment and ingredient in North African cuisine.  A little bit of… Continue reading »

Chickpea & Spinach Gratin-Stuffed Portobellos

The French culinary term gratin comes from the transitive verb gratiné meaning crust.  You can serve just about any vegetable as a gratin,… Continue reading »

‘Fish Curry’

A jar of red, green or yellow curry paste should be a staple ingredients in everybody’s pantry.  When added to… Continue reading »

‘Catalan Braised Rabbit’

This hearty Spanish braised rabbit dish is classic in terms of the cooking method and the earthy flavors the ingredients… Continue reading »

Maple-Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

The combination of sweet maple syrup and tangy Dijon mustard is a classic.  It works well drizzled on roasted vegetables,… Continue reading »

‘Snapper en Papillote with Kale, Grapefruit & Pecan Salad’

For their January issues, the majority of food magazines focus on clean eating.  It’s all about starting the new year… Continue reading »