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 »