Blog Archives for category Culinary Creations

‘Scallops with Spinach & Orange-Saffron Sauce’

This lovely seared scallops dish has classical French cuisine written all over it.  Why you ask?  Because it’s all about… Continue reading »

Moroccan Vegetable Cous Cous

 I love the mixture of flavors in this North African vegetable cous cous:  tender roasted parsnips, carrots and scallions seasoned… Continue reading »

‘Apple Sharlotka’

A sharlotka is a traditional Russian dessert of layered Granny Smith apples topped with a light pancake-like batter –elegantly dusted… Continue reading »

‘Garlic Soup with Duck Fat’

 One of my favorite new cookbooks hailing from France’s beloved Mimi Thorisson (a noteworthy food blogger and French TV personality)… Continue reading »

Porc au Poivre with Roasted Shallots

 With my Porc au Poivre with Roasted Shallots, I decided to put a spin on a traditional steak au poivre… Continue reading »

‘Spaghetti with Collard Greens & Lemon’

Every once and a while I come across a pasta recipe that seems so simple, but the results are truly… Continue reading »

Roasted Radishes with Burrata

This simple side dish should win a crown for its decadence.  Simple roasted radishes served on top of halved rounds… Continue reading »

Grilled Sausages over Lentils with Spinach & Leeks

 It’s time to fire up the grill for this yummy recipe! It all starts with your favorite sausage links, grilled… Continue reading »

‘Winter-Vegetable Red Curry’

 A tasty curry dish is a simple weeknight meal that starts with a simple base of red curry paste and… Continue reading »

‘Linzer Muffins’

These light and airy muffins start with an almond-flavored batter and are filled with sweet raspberry preserves–very similar in flavor… Continue reading »