Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘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 »

‘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 »