Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Fresh Salmon Cakes with Buttermilk Dressing’

These easy-to-make salmon cakes get their amazing crunch from a thin layer of panko breadcrumbs.  A mixture of finely chopped… Continue reading »

‘Salad Pizza’

Oh what a delight! Picture this: your favorite pizza crust baked with a fragrant garlic oil until puffed and lightly… Continue reading »

Saffron Rice with Green Peas, Pine Nuts & Tarragon

For dinner last night, I decided to stuff a couple of the ripe tomatoes with a yummy saffron rice studded… Continue reading »

Spinach & Tomato Frittata

The beauty of a baked egg dish like this one is in its possibilities.  The add-ins can be any of… Continue reading »

Harissa Salmon & Cherry Tomato Skewers

Yet another yummy use for that jar of harissa paste in your fridge. A simple marinade made with lemon juice,… Continue reading »

‘Cocoa-Rubbed Chicken Thighs with Orange-Pomegranate Salsa’

It might seem strange to add cocoa powder to chicken, but keep in mind that for on thing, it is… Continue reading »

Ruth Reichl’s Basic Chili

There is nothing basic about this chili recipe. Quite the opposite in fact! It has a wonderful depth of flavor that… Continue reading »

Classic Tiramisu

Not only one of our favorite desserts, a classic tiramisu is also one of the easiest to make and one… Continue reading »

Braised Lamb Shanks with Castelvetrano Olives & Potatoes

Braising a naturally tough cut of meat like lamb shanks takes some time, but don’t fret— it is all hands-off… Continue reading »

‘Maple-Vanilla Carrots’

Recipes like this make me smile. The ones that highlight just a few quality ingredients, but that transform these relatively… Continue reading »