Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

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 »

Roasted Tomato & Asparagus-Topped Pearled Cous Cous with Burrata

Ingredients like burrata cheese and truffle oil elevate what alone would be a simple dish into something superb.  Burrata cheese… Continue reading »

Swiss Chard & Golden Raisin-Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin with Marinara Sauce

I love the southern Italian influences in this hearty stuffed turkey dish.  A popular flavor combo in that region is… Continue reading »

‘White Chocolate Mousse Pie’

This luxurious dessert truly melts in your mouth.  The creamy filling is a sweet combination of whipped cream, melted white… Continue reading »

Sweet Pea Greens, Basil & Rose Petal Salad

I love the variety of organic greens offered in grocery stores these days. One of my favorite types is that… Continue reading »