Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

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 »

‘Sunflower, Strawberry & Butterscotch Bars’

I love a batch of good granola–and it is easier to make at home than you might think.  This recipe… Continue reading »

Creamy Herb Vinaigrette

It is very important to have a few really tasty salad dressing recipes (along with a couple of Ball jars… Continue reading »

Baked Fennel with Pecorino & Thyme

Cooking fennel give it such a lovely, sweet flavor.  I love to cook fennel as a simple French side dish… Continue reading »

‘Fig-&-Rosemary Focaccia with Pecorino’

Happy first day of Fall!  It’s that time of year where we start transitioning to heartier, earthier flavors and dishes… Continue reading »

‘Chicken Salad with Bok Choy, Almonds & Apricots’

The orange-ginger vinaigrette really ‘pops” on this healthy combination of bok choy, chicken, sliced radishes and crunchy almonds.  We grilled… Continue reading »

Cocktail Onions

If you know me well then you know my cocktail of choice is a dry martini.  And of course by… Continue reading »

Roasted Broccoli with Red Grape-Sunflower Seed Vinaigrette

If you can find Concord grapes in your grocery store or at the Farmer’s Market, they are very unique.  Super… Continue reading »