Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

Mushroom & Leek Risotto with Marcona Almonds

 I’m addicted to making risotto in the oven as opposed to the traditional stove-top version.  (Although my Italian cooking instructors… Continue reading »

Hearty Meatball Pizza with Roasted Peppers & Fennel

 Yummy, yummy, yummy.  This hearty homemade pizza is topped with homemade beef-veal meatballs flavored with red onion, fresh parsley, and… Continue reading »

‘Cassis Crisps’

 Crème de cassis, a black currant-flavored liqueur, is most famous for its presence in a glass of sparkling champagne in… Continue reading »

Broccoli Rabe, White Bean & Pancetta Sauté

 You can’t go wrong with this classic Italian side dish.  It all starts with salty anchovy paste and sliced garlic;… Continue reading »

‘Italian Pot Roast’

 What makes this pot roast an ‘Italian Pot Roast’?  The rump roast is studded with slivers of garlic and then… Continue reading »

‘Warm Goat Cheese Spread with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Basil’

A creamy, warm dip of goat cheese and cream cheese, topped with sweet, fresh basil and tart slivers of sun-dried… Continue reading »

Bowtie Pasta with Roasted Broccoli Pesto & Pancetta

 I love creative variations on a traditional basil pesto. Here, I used broccoli in addition to fresh basil, pine nuts,… Continue reading »

‘Whole Wheat, Buttermilk & Orange Pancakes’

Light and fluffy and full of fresh, orange flavor, these buttermilk pancakes are scrumptious.  What makes them so light and… Continue reading »

‘Coconut-Red Curry Squash Soup’

 Two of my must-have pantry staples are a can of lite coconut milk and a jar of spicy red curry… Continue reading »

Grilled Radicchio with Golden Raisin Vinaigrette

 The key to this lovely side salad is to make the vinaigrette at least an hour before serving it—that way,… Continue reading »