Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Chile-Roasted Broccoli’

My favorite way to cook broccoli is to roast it in a high temperature oven with olive oil and a… Continue reading »

‘Spaghetti Squash with Ginger-Miso Dressing’

I consider spaghetti squash to be one of nature’s most miraculous culinary creations.  When cooked, the flesh of the squash… Continue reading »

‘Baked Minty Rice with Feta & Pomegranate Relish’

This is no ordinary rice dish!  This superb side dish is healthy and filled with bright flavors–fluffy rice is topped… Continue reading »

Blinis with Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraîche and Fresh Dill

Blinis are one of my favorite appetizers of all time.  These versatile, savory buckwheat flour pancakes are the perfect canvas… Continue reading »

‘Fennel & Pork Pappardelle’

Two tried and true facts about pasta: 1) when you take the time to make fresh pasta at home, the… Continue reading »

‘Braised Radishes with Honey & Black Pepper’

I’ve never had a radish I did not like. Whether raw on a salad, served as a dipper on a… Continue reading »

‘Roast Salmon & Fennel with Pistachio Gremolata’

This quick-cooking supper is an impressive and healthy dish– a perfect way to start dinners for the New Year.  Flaky… Continue reading »

Dandelion Greens Salad with Fennel, Pears & a Dried Fig Vinaigrette

For this lovely seasonal salad I like to first slice ripe pears very thinly and place them on the serving… Continue reading »

‘Pistachio Pesto Pizza’

I adore this ooey-gooey white pizza.  It starts with your favorite pizza dough being slathered with a simple pistachio pesto:… Continue reading »

French Omelette with Mushrooms & Truffled Goat Cheese

The difference between a French omelette and an American omelet is twofold: 1) the eggs in a traditional French omelette… Continue reading »