Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Pearled Barley Salad with Fennel, Leeks & Sugar Snap Peas

This healthy pearled barley salad is served warm, and is filled with lovely green vegetables.  I started the dish by… Continue reading »

‘Rigatoni with Roasted Tomato & Almond Pesto’

This recipe couldn’t have had better timing!  Just as our cherry tomato plant started going gangbusters, I saw this vegetarian… Continue reading »

Avocados & Honeydew Melon

I love this pairing of flavors and textures: creamy avocado and sweet, juicy honeydew melon.  When both of these fruits… Continue reading »

‘Okra Pickles’

With an abundance of both fresh okra from the garden and Ball jars in the pantry, it is that time… Continue reading »

‘Pepperoncini Chimichurri’

In the September issue of Martha Stewart Living, I was pleased to see an entire page on unique recipe ideas… Continue reading »

Cherry Tomato & Herb Focaccia

With a bowl filled with cherry tomatoes and green onions freshly picked from the garden, and locally grown tarragon and… Continue reading »

‘Cucumbers & Scallions & Chili Oil’

Not only is this simple side dish spicy and full of flavor, but it’s fun to make as well! Why… Continue reading »

‘Spinach-&-Cheese Ravioli Bake’

Think of this as a cross between baked pasta and a quiche. Sounds strange, I know, but it really is… Continue reading »

Marsala Carrots

Tender baby carrots are a perfect match for the sweetness of Marsala wine.  If you aren’t familiar with it, Marsala… Continue reading »

‘Egg-in-a-Hole with Spinach & Bacon’

Oh what a morning treat!  Thick slices of whole grain bread stuffed with sautéed spinach, garlic and a farm fresh… Continue reading »