Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘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 »

‘Persian Sweet Rice’

This may just look like ordinary  yellow rice, but don’t be fooled by its simple façade!  This rice is actually… Continue reading »

‘Lime & Pomegranate Chicken Breasts’

With a brand new bottle of both pomegranate molasses and ground coriander, I began to crave a Persian-flavored dish.  I… Continue reading »

Grated Carrot & Golden Raisin Salad with Chives

Eating carrots raw is a wonderful way to enjoy the healthy orange gems.  As a base for a quick and satisfying… Continue reading »

Creamy Tomato Soup with Fresh Rosemary

I know exactly what you are thinking. This looks like just another bowl of tomato soup, right?  Well, yes…but it’s so… Continue reading »