Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Broccoli Coleslaw with Bacon & Raisins’

Substituting crisp broccoli florets and their stems in for cabbage in this homestyle coleslaw is a superbly tasty idea.  Along… Continue reading »

‘Red, White & Blue Ice-Cream Cake’

I had been holding onto this Southern Living recipe for just over a year now; this stunning, show-stopping, incredible ice… Continue reading »

‘Leeks Vinaigrette’

I adore this classic French side dish of tender, cooked leeks topped with a homemade mustard vinaigrette.  Made extra special… Continue reading »

Spinach-Potato Soup

This velvety green soup gets its inherent richness from the addition of a peeled, Russet potato. Its color comes from… Continue reading »

‘Eggplant Parmesan with Creamed Spinach’

It is hard not to instantly fall in love with this stacked version of classic eggplant parmesan.  Made healthier than… Continue reading »

Pearled Barley Cobb Salad

I loved the creativity of this vegetarian version of a classic Cobb salad.  Filled with cooked grains instead of a… Continue reading »

‘Lapin aux Olives’

This type of classic French dish is the reason I adore French cooking.  A hearty dish of slowly cooked rabbit… Continue reading »

Nectarine Melbas with Raspberry Coulis & Pistachios

Peach Melbas are a classic French dessert of ripe peaches topped with a sweet raspberry sauce and a scoop of… Continue reading »

Sautéed Spinach with Roasted Garlic & Lemon

Hands down, the most decadent smell that can fill a kitchen is that of roasted garlic.  Just like with other… Continue reading »

‘Grilled Tuna with Lemon Tahina, Greens & Pomegranate Seeds’

I love the fragrant mix of cumin and coriander that coats the hearty grilled  tuna steaks in the recipe. Those… Continue reading »