Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Cassis Sparklers with Peach Sorbet & Fresh Basil

The base for this refreshing dessert is crème de cassis—the sweet black currant liqueur used in a traditional Kir Royal… Continue reading »

‘Wild Salmon with English Peas & Mustard Beurre Blanc’

The natural richness of salmon lends itself well to a rich French sauce like a traditional beurre blanc.  One of… Continue reading »

‘Spiced Chicken Stew with Carrots’

Don’t you just love your crock pot?  I know I do, especially on days where we are super busy but… Continue reading »

Pesto Rosso

This red-hued pesto gets both its color and tangy flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil and parsley, and buttery pine… Continue reading »

‘Tomatoes & Anchovy Butter’

 It’s not often that a recipe is both out-of-this-world fantastic and simple.  This is truly one of my favorite, go-to… Continue reading »

Spinach & Ricotta-Stuffed Tomatoes

 Stuffed tomatoes are an easy, go-to side dish that are a delightful addition to any meal.  (They are also great… Continue reading »

‘Roasted Beet Salad’

If when you buy beets, you are not cooking their greens in addition to the lovely beets themselves, you are… Continue reading »

Soupe Verte

 Soupe Verte translates from French as green soup.  And can’t you see why?  This lovely springtime soup is simple and… Continue reading »

‘Salmon Niçoise’

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—vive la salade Niçoise! A hearty and delectable salad hailing from the… Continue reading »

‘Honey-Whole Wheat Biscuits’

 In the checkout line the other day at the grocery store, my eyes quickly spotted a new food magazine.  Aptly… Continue reading »