Blog Archives for tag balsamic vinegar

Pear & Crispy Mortadella Salad

 This salad is destined to be one of the best you’ll taste all season long.  A perfect combination of Fall… Continue reading »

‘Louisiana Strawberry & Spinach Salad’

 On my most recent trip home to Baton Rouge, one of the places on our agenda was Chef Scott Varnedoe’s highly acclaimed… Continue reading »

Roast Peppers with Feta & Herbs

 This colorful Mediterranean salad is a healthy addition to any dinner menu.  Thick slices of imported Greek feta cheese topped… Continue reading »

Balsamic-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

I am loving this flavor combination—the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, roasted with a tangy glaze of melted butter and… Continue reading »

Pasta Puttanesca with Eggplant

  A traditional pasta Puttanesca is one of my family’s favorite of all Italian dishes.  Always on the short list… Continue reading »

Farfalle with Balsamic-Roasted Vegetables & Asiago Cheese

 Farfalle, the Italian word for ‘butterflies’ (also known as bow-tie pasta) is the perfect shape for this healthy and flavorful… Continue reading »

Sautéed Collard Greens with Dried Currants & Almonds

My Sautéed Collard Greens with Dried Currants & Almonds is a unique dish that is bursting with flavor and a… Continue reading »

Crispy Cauliflower with Black Olives & Capers

 I love the buttery texture of roasted cauliflower.  That’s why this recipe is so tasty—the mixture of textures and flavors… Continue reading »

‘Grilled Sirloin with Celery and Balsamic Vinegar’

Ah…..La Cucina Italiana.  One of the best magazines available today (actually, known as one of the most revered magazines since… Continue reading »

Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cherry Tomatoes

 One sure sign that the beginning of Fall is upon us is the appearance of brussels sprouts at farmer’s markets… Continue reading »