Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Black-Eyed Pea, Kale & Tomato Sauté

A hearty Southern sauté like this one is a healthy vegetarian side to serve on its own with a bowl… Continue reading »

Fennel-Dusted Salmon with Avocado-Green Goddess Dressing

One of my favorite flavors is that of fennel pollen.  A gorgeous yellow dried spice that is highly aromatic and… Continue reading »

‘Mushroom & Pecorino Salad’

I was watching an older episode of Giada De Laurentiis’ television show, Everyday Italian the other day, and saw this… Continue reading »

‘Roasted Curried Cauliflower Salad with Oranges & Tarragon’

Boy are there a lot of moving parts to this side dish!  First you have tender, roasted cauliflower florets and… Continue reading »

‘Pork Chops in Sage Butter with Beet Puree & Swiss Chard’

Food & Wine magazine recently did a spread on traveling and eating in England. All of the recipes and their… Continue reading »

‘Pasta e Fagioli’

In Italy, a traditional Pasta e Fagioli is actually a soup, not a pasta dish.  It is usually a big pot… Continue reading »

‘Fennel, Tomato & Gruyere Bake’

This lovely vegetarian baked side dish has several of my favorite ingredients: tomatoes, fennel, basil, and cheese.  Even though tomatoes… Continue reading »

‘Roast Chicken Soup with Wheat Berries, Parsnips & Kale’

This simple soup is a wonderful way to use your homemade chicken stock!  Store-bought stock is great in a pinch,… Continue reading »

‘Penne with Red Sauce, Radicchio, & Walnuts’

I was innately drawn to this simple pasta recipe because it contains a few of my favorite ingredients.  The first,… Continue reading »

Rainbow Trout with Pistachio-Preserved Lemon Gremolata

I adore the taste of preserved lemons– a popular condiment and ingredient in North African cuisine.  A little bit of… Continue reading »