Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Tarte au la Bouillie’

I have been holding onto this Cajun dessert recipe for quite some time and once I tasted it, I wondered… Continue reading »

Potato Salad with Feta, Leeks, Hard-Boiled Egg & Tarragon

In every issue of Food & Wine magazine, they feature a special Salad of the Month.  For the month of… Continue reading »

Steelhead Trout with Pistachio-Orange-Tarragon Relish

Perusing the Publix seafood counter last week I came across beautiful pink fish fillet that at first, I thought were… Continue reading »

Pickled-Peach & Mozzarella Salad with Baked Turkey Tenderloins

During these warm summer months, I love to serve a flavorful main course salad for dinner.  You need little else… Continue reading »

Stewed Okra & Tomatoes with Andouille

You really can’t go wrong with a classic Southern dish like this one.  Fresh okra and heirloom tomatoes straight from… Continue reading »

‘Watermelon Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette’

My sister Leanne gave me a wonderful cookbook last year for Christmas.  A tantalizing collection of Southern recipes with a… Continue reading »

Summer Squash Bruschetta

Whether you have zucchini or yellow squash on hand, this simple idea for a summertime bruschetta is divine.  Simply grated… Continue reading »

Butter Lettuce & Fresh Fennel Salad with Smoked Almond Vinaigrette

A flavorful homemade vinaigrette is really a game changer, especially on a simple salad.  Using your favorite flavored vinegar, fruit,… Continue reading »

‘Tomatoes in Chile-Fennel Oil’

Tomatoes are the jewels of the garden this time of year.  Plump, juicy, a bit sweet and ranging in color… Continue reading »

Saffron Risotto with Asparagus & Pecorino

Every bite of this rich risotto is filled with the deep flavor of saffron, salty grated Pecorino cheese, and heavenly… Continue reading »