Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Orange & Olive Oil Cake’

Olive oil cakes are a popular dessert in the Mediterranean region where their climate is perfect for olive trees and… Continue reading »

‘Sole Filets with Herbed Wine Sauce’

Sole is a flatfish that is commonly used in French cooking.  A very tender white fish, sole is delicate and… Continue reading »

Quick & Easy Red Beans & Rice

My version of the Cajun classic, red beans and rice, is perfectly spicy and healthy—and did I mention comes together… Continue reading »

Summer Squash Sauté with Chile Oil & Ricotta Cheese

As our summer garden begins sprouting and taking shape, some of the quickest growing vegetables of them all are the… Continue reading »

Lemon Pepper Chicken with White Wine-Braised Vegetables

Another lovely recipe that starts with a store-bought rotisserie chicken.  I love the lemon pepper variety of rotisserie chickens for… Continue reading »

Roasted Rhubarb & Spinach Salad with Sunflower Seed-Crusted Goat Cheese

Yep, another roasted rhubarb recipe! This time I have roasted the tart stalks and used them as a savory salad… Continue reading »

Seared Scallops with Basil Pesto & Mediterranean Orzo

I love all of the bright flavors that this recipe has to offer.  The fresh flavor of the basil, garlic,… Continue reading »

Ricotta with Lemon Curd & Blackberries

I must have been channeling Alice Waters when I came up with this simple and fresh dessert idea.  Charming in… Continue reading »

‘Grilled Steak & Potatoes with Snap Pea Salsa’

Fire up that grill and get ready for steak night!  This recipe from Real Simple magazine is one of the… Continue reading »

‘Moroccan Carrot Dip’

I picked up a magazine at a bookstore the other day filled with recipes from the talented staff of America’s… Continue reading »