Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Roasted Kalettes with Oranges, Red Onion & Pine Nuts

Three cheers for kalettes!  A hybrid vegetable of the beloved Brussels sprout and kale, they have a similar texture to… Continue reading »

‘Strawberry-Apple Cobbler’

I was in dessert heaven with this fabulous cobbler.  If asked, I would have a hard time pin-pointing my favorite… Continue reading »

‘Barley Risotto’

What most people don’t realize about risotto is that it is actually a cooking method, not necessarily the name of… Continue reading »

‘Buttermilk-Poached Chicken with Escarole & Radicchio’

Poaching is the culinary term for cooking food by simmering it in a liquid. Think of poaching an egg—you are… Continue reading »

Caramelized Onion, Pancetta & Gorgonzola Tart

This savory tart gets its richness from all three of its main ingredients: crispy, thinly sliced pancetta, rich caramelized onions… Continue reading »

‘Creamy Turnip Soup’

Turnips are definitely an overlooked vegetable.  Slightly peppery yet creamy when pureed, they are a delightful root vegetable to roast,… Continue reading »

‘Noodles with Asian Vinaigrette’

The secret to this healthy and simple Asian noodle dish is in its vinaigrette.  I bet you won’t guess what… Continue reading »

‘Roasted Beets with Rose Ricotta’

Talk about chic.  This stunningly fragrant recipe is so simple and extraordinary at the same time.  Courtesy of Michael Anthony’s… Continue reading »

Scrambled Egg, Smoked Salmon & Arugula Tartine

A tartine is simply the name for a French open-faced sandwich.  You can top it with whatever sweet or savory… Continue reading »

‘Almond Cake with Orange-Flower Water Syrup’

I adore sweet and savory cakes that use oil and yogurt in place of butter, to add a nice crumb… Continue reading »