Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations
Spaghetti with Walnut Sauce
This is such a simple and classic Italian pasta dish; great either on its own as a quick dinner idea,… Continue reading »
Turkey, Andouille & Shrimp Gumbo with Okra
It all starts with a roux. That illusive thickening agent made from equal parts oil and flour, cooked slowly until… Continue reading »
‘Seared Sea Scallops with Pomegranate-Dressed Salad’
If you can get your paws on a bottle of pomegranate molasses, you should start by making this lovely and… Continue reading »
Hibiscus-Poached Pears
My new obsession in the realm of tea is hibiscus tea. An herbal tea made from the gorgeous magenta-hued hibiscus… Continue reading »
‘Osso Buco with Toasted Pine Nut Gremolata’
I chuckled to myself in the grocery store the other day because my impulse purchase was not a stick of… Continue reading »
‘Crisp Portobello-Panko Fries’
What an ingenious idea! Slicing meaty portobello mushrooms and coating them in a light egg-Panko mixture, before baking them until… Continue reading »
‘Hot-Pepper Jelly’
With our tabasco pepper plant in full picking mode, I have been researching unique recipe ideas to use up these… Continue reading »
Swiss Chard with Snap Peas & Pancetta
When creating a recipe, I take several things into consideration: seasonality, colors, textures and of course flavor. For this healthy… Continue reading »
Spiced Carrot & Chickpea Soup with Sunflower Seeds
This hearty vegetarian soup is tasty served either warm or chilled as a unique first course. A quick sauté of… Continue reading »
Egg Noodles with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto & Fresh Herbs
I love egg noodles because of their light and fluffy nature. Perfect with just about any sauce, egg noodles are… Continue reading »