Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Kale & Avocado Salad with Dates’

 This seasonal recipe has all of the elements that to me, make up a perfect salad.  A hearty mix of… Continue reading »

‘Pecorino Tortas con Salsa di Pomodoro’

 I’ve never met a cheese that I didn’t like, but if I had to pick my absolute favorite, hand-down it… Continue reading »

Roquefort & Walnut Toasts with Honey Drizzle

 Sometime the simplest route is the best.  Take this simple dish for example; my Roquefort & Walnut Toasts with Honey… Continue reading »

‘Orechiette with Bacon, Black-Eyed Peas & Spinach’

I love orechiette pasta—translating from Italian into English as ‘little ears,’ this pasta shape is like a little bucket that… Continue reading »

‘Artichoke-Feta Dip’

 This quick-and-easy Mediterranean appetizer sounds too simple to be as tasty as it is.  Literally all you need is a… Continue reading »

Pearled Cous Cous Salad with Roasted Squash, Apples, & Gorgonzola Crumbles

 For me, one of the signs of a well-stocked pantry is a variety of grains.  Some of my favorites that… Continue reading »

‘Earl Gray-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Fennel & Apples’

 The combination of roasted licorice-flavored fennel wedges and sweet apples with pork is one of my favorites.  A simple one-pan… Continue reading »

Carnival Coffee Cake

 It’s that festive time of year again where colorful beads and ornate masks are the style, and you just might… Continue reading »

Seared Scallops with Mushroom-Chestnut Duxelle

 A classic French duxelle is a mixture of finely chopped mushrooms and fresh herbs sautéed in butter that usually accompanies… Continue reading »

Beef Tagliata with Arugula & Pecorino

A mainstay on most any menu in Italy is a simple beef salad topped with arugula and shaved Pecorino or… Continue reading »