Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Dates & Pearl Onions’

A tagine is a traditional North African dish named after the clay pot it is classically cooked in.  This Moroccan tagine uses… Continue reading »

‘Shrimp a la Veracruzana’

A good friend of mine recently shared this lovely Mexican recipe for ‘Shrimp a la Veracruzana’ with me.  A spicy… Continue reading »

Provençal-Baked Chicken Legs with Potatoes & Onions

Chicken legs are not only an economical choice at the supermarket, but a tasty one at that.  This simple recipe… Continue reading »

‘Orange Carpaccio with Orange Flower Water & Pistachios’

When you hear the culinary term ‘carpaccio’ you know that the main ingredient is sliced very thinly.  In this case,… Continue reading »

Seared Scallops with Mushroom Duxelles & Truffled Cauliflower Purée

Perfectly seared scallops atop a mound of creamy cauliflower puree flavored with black truffle oil, surrounded by a savory sauté… Continue reading »

‘Broccoli & Brussels Sprout Slaw’

When you think ‘slaw’ the first ingredient that usually comes to mind is shredded cabbage, right?  Most of us do,… Continue reading »

Savory Mushroom Marsala Bread Pudding

Day-old bread cubes work best for both a savory or sweet bread pudding.  Mainly because the crispier pieces of bread… Continue reading »

Eggnog Mousse

Eggnog isn’t just for sipping anymore!  With a container of creamy nog in the fridge, I began thinking about an… Continue reading »

Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Herbed Mascarpone

There are a number of elements to this dish that make it one of the moistest, most flavorful chicken dishes… Continue reading »

‘Harissa-Spiced Green Beans’

Harissa is a spicy North African mix of spices that is used to liven up kebabs, vegetables, soups and marinades;… Continue reading »