Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Chickpea & Spinach Gratin-Stuffed Portobellos

The French culinary term gratin comes from the transitive verb gratiné meaning crust.  You can serve just about any vegetable as a gratin,… Continue reading »

‘Fish Curry’

A jar of red, green or yellow curry paste should be a staple ingredients in everybody’s pantry.  When added to… Continue reading »

‘Catalan Braised Rabbit’

This hearty Spanish braised rabbit dish is classic in terms of the cooking method and the earthy flavors the ingredients… Continue reading »

Maple-Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

The combination of sweet maple syrup and tangy Dijon mustard is a classic.  It works well drizzled on roasted vegetables,… Continue reading »

‘Snapper en Papillote with Kale, Grapefruit & Pecan Salad’

For their January issues, the majority of food magazines focus on clean eating.  It’s all about starting the new year… Continue reading »

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 »