Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Broccolini with Marcona Almonds & Dried Currants

 I love broccolini, or baby broccoli, because it has the element of both broccoli spears and asparagus.  With their florets… Continue reading »

‘Potato Gratin with Goat Cheese’

 Rustic and very French, this simple side dish only requires 3 ingredients: russet potatoes, fresh rosemary and creamy goat cheese…. Continue reading »

‘Chipotle-Glazed Meatloaf’

 Everyone loves meatloaf—it is the ultimate in comfort foods.  Not only does everyone love meatloaf, but they all seem to… Continue reading »

Kale, Black-Eyed Pea & Andouille Jambalaya

 A hearty (and easy) version of a classic.  My Kale, Black-Eyed Pea & Andouille Jambalaya comes together in no time… Continue reading »

‘Oyster-Artichoke Soup’

 A classic soup in the New Orleans area, oyster-artichoke soup is tart, a bit creamy and chock full of succulent… Continue reading »

Baked Salmon with Mediterranean Relish & Minty Pea Purée

 I try to cook salmon at least twice a month—not only for its health benefits, but for its rich buttery… Continue reading »

Buttered Rutabagas with Rosemary

 Rutabagas, a lovely yellow-hued root vegetable is somewhere between a turnip and a yellow potato in flavor and texture. More… Continue reading »

‘Semolina Almond Orange Cake’

 Whether sliced as the ending to a light dinner with a scoop of ice cream, or served at afternoon tea… Continue reading »

Turkey-Goat Cheese Roulades with Roasted Olives over Dandelion Greens

 I am excited that our local grocery store has started selling organic dandelion greens in the produce section!  A bit… Continue reading »

‘Almond-Chicken Soup with Collard Greens, Sweet Potatoes & Ginger’

A common soup base in North Africa is ground peanuts.  Not only do the nuts add a richness to the… Continue reading »