it is interesting how my life rules of “Following No Rules” carry over to my kitchen. My primary rule it to always use the highest quality and freshest ingredients. I truly never do what I am about to tell you to do with this recipe! However, in this case the results were rewarding and over the top.
I know that for certain recipes, like Bread Pudding and French Toast, stale bread is required and that is how I prepare those recipes. But the sourdough I used to make this Molten Cheese was almost a week old forgotten in the refrigerator. A drizzle of artSAVOR flavored olive oil and the melted cheese, brought the sourdough to life! Crispy, flaky, cheesy deliciousness! It will disappear faster than the blink of an eye!
artSAVOR 75 is a requisite ingredient for this version of my creamy, tangy, smoky and versatile yogurt sauce. It is one of my BASICS, a refrigerator essential condiment with many uses. It is great for sandwiches, tacos, kabobs, steaks, seafood, poultry and crudités. As it does not include more perishable produce, it can be made in a larger quantity. It should last as long as the “Use by Date” of your dairy products, so make sure you use the freshest. The measurements are guidelines. If you want it thicker, use more sour cream or yogurt – thinner a bit more buttermilk. I tend to make it from what I have on hand. If I only have prepared horseradish, that’s what I use instead of creamy horseradish sauce. Make it your own! Get creative!
My family, my extended artist family and everyone around me loves cheese and beans. So, in making my hearty white bean soup au gratin, as usual, I follow no recipe. I created something between a Ribollita and French Onion soup. What sets my creation apart with bold flavor is using a combination of artSAVOR 70 & artSAVOR 75. You can keep this completely vegetarian soup, add sausage or bacon to it for added umami. There is no limit to your creativity. Make it your own! Get creative!
Imagine coming home from work and craving an umami-rich bite of pizza that is a bit crunchy, tangy, and slightly nutty without the hassle of dealing with pizza dough! What if I told you that you can bite into your pizza in no time? The secret is my artSAVOR 75 and pita bread along with just a few ingredients that you probably have in your refrigerator.
For years we ordered Nachos at restaurants and got disappointed that there was not much on it, particularly cheese. Or some would melt the cheese and pour it on the chips, which was totally unacceptable. Then came my memory of having great Nachos at one of the restaurants in Aria Hotel in Vegas, which subsequently closed and left us with great sadness. Every bite of Nachos should have chip, cheese and everything else that is on it. It should be a total satisfaction and experience loaded with layers of flavor. After so many disappointments, I decided to make my own, which also makes it a great substitute for Pizza when I have guests who are gluten intolerant. It is one of my name dishes and loved by whoever who has had them. Get creative with me and create your own!
The combination of crunchy, nutty, chewy textures and sweet, salty, savory flavors with my artSAVOR 75 makes this simple colorful salad hard to resist. It is a great starter to your multi course dinner or adding some protein makes this a complete main course. To make it even simpler, you can add my artSAVOR 75 to your favorite store-bought vinaigrette. Always read the ingredients of what you buy readymade!
A dream pizza for vegetarians, this recipe offers complete nutrition and a delicious array of flavors in every bite. From sweet potato, earthy spinach, nutty walnuts and pungent salty goat cheese – all brought together by my versatile artSavor 75.
We constantly search for flavors to indulge our palate and too often turn to the creamy richness offered by cheese and cream. This recipe is proof that you can delight the palate in other ways. From gravlax to fish, chicken and steak, this side with my Blend No.75 is a quick way to add crisp and bright flavor to your plate without much effort. The fresh, snap and crunch of the cucumber paired with the sliced onions, tomato and zing from the lemon and champagne vinegar hits the spot for a fresh side dish.
The creative process mostly takes place when you are determined to not do things in a certain way or are challenged to use a handful of ingredients that do not fit a known recipe. That open, free space encourages a state of mind that is open to creativity and expansive new ideas. Recently I had purchased some really delicious smoked white fish to use in an appetizer. I had a great deal remaining, so I created this fabulous and exotic smoked fish panini. So wonderful that next time, I may forgo the appetizer and skip straight to this recipe!
In my quest to create a colorful light and healthy brunch salad, I created this dish combining quiche and salad! The result is exotic and interesting with layers of textures and flavors. The salad and quiche could be served separately, but together they create magical visual ecstasy and symphony of flavor. artSAVOR 75 brings it all together.
Your practice of Creative and Artful Living will guide your daily life through all matters, both great and small. It will free you from restrictions and constraints. It is how I approach everything and what inspires my culinary creations, like this visually delightful and elegant dish that goes with any protein or vegetable. The emerald sauce made with fresh spinach herbs, almonds and a touch of my artSAVOR 75 together with my fluffy flaky rice create range of flavors that are nutty, zesty and tangy with a little crunch.
Better than any store bought pesto, with a flavor-packed punch with only a few ingredients and a food processor. Fresh, homemade basil pesto can be used as an easy marinade for grilled and roast meats or stirred through a big bowl of pasta or zucchini noodles for a quick dinner solution! Just a spoonful of pesto can be used as a complimentary garnish to give many savory dishes a nice, fresh kick! artSAVOR 75 just adds deeper flavor to an already amazing sauce.
If you are obsessed with total dining experiences then you will understand that planning menu and tablescaping go hand in hand for me. How fun this recipe for my Winter White Bisque to go with your "winter white" tablescape. If you know anything about me, you know that simplicity and elegance go hand-in-hand, this recipe is a masterpiece that will impress but the preparation doesn't require a "top chef" to prepare. Don't tell, that's our secret!
I constantly challenge myself to create new salads that are exotic and interesting with layers of textures and flavor. artSAVOR 75 brings together just a few ingredients to create a simple yet very sophisticated salad fit for elegant dining or everyday. The array of flavors and textures are delightful. This recipe makes an impressive cheese course finale to a multi-course dining experience.
Once my life was lived in the fast lane of corporate America. Believe me, I know what it's like to come home and just want something delicious and soul-satisfying with minimal effort. Here I offer you a recipe with just a few ingredients, packed with flavor that takes minutes to make. If you just happened to have some fully-cooked Argentinian Red Shrimp on hand, this light and healthy soup becomes a complete meal. Oh! Wait! You really need a glass of Margerum Riviera Rosé to complete your dining experience.
The combination of fresh spinach, arugula, parsely and mint with pinch of toasted almonds tossed flavor heightened by artSAVOR 75 makes this elegant pasta dish almost effortless, healthy and super delicious. The deep flavors will thrill your palate without guilt. It can be a delightful starter, a great entree with some protein or grand finale to your simple or multi-course dinner.
This simple, yet elegant salad offers an array of flavors and textures from smoky, savory and pungent to crunchy, nutty and creamy brought together by artSAVOR 75. It is a great prelude or grand finale to your simple or multi-course dinner. To make it even more effortless, you can add my magical artSAVOR 75 to your favorite store bought vinaigrette.
I never see a reason to sacrifice flavor or texture and wonder how is it possible to make gluten free pasta that has the same delicious bite as wheat pasta. I was completely surprised to discover this penne pasta made from black beans is perfectly chewy and takes seasoning incredibly well. This beautiful and delicious salad has it all, from the right bite to the pasta, to artSAVOR 80 combined with creamy, pungent and crunch of the of the vegetables and cheese, all brought together with artSAVOR 75 vinaigrette. This simple healthy salad makes a delightful course to any dining experience.
This Middle Eastern Frittata/Omelet is herby and not eggy. Easy to make and delicious to eat. artSAVOR 20 and artSAVOR 75 make this simple elegant appetizer hard to resist. You can use any kind of greens you have available. Presenting them as mini wraps with some crunchy greens and roots will give you the perfect balance of texture. The best part is that these can be prepared in advance and served cold or at room temperature.
We've all had Calamari that is so heavily breaded with a dense heavy and soggy crust that it's hard to taste and enjoy the calamari. Breading on deep fried foods should complement, not overwhelm the main ingredient. A light crispy crust gives you the pleasure of the crunch while celebrating the divine texture and flavor of the calamari. Here is artSAVOR version that is wonderfully delicious and a cinch to make.
This salad brings together an amazing combination of aroma and flavor from the grill. artSAVOR 75 is the tie that binds this simple graceful salad and marries an array of tastes on your palate from smoky, perfumey licorice to savory and pungent. It is a great overture to any feast. Here's a great shortcut, add artSAVOR 75 to a high quality store bought vinaigrette and you will have a magical dressing that can be used in many ways.
This salad is a showstopper! If there is one thing I’m certain of, this salad will be well received as part of any menu - holiday feast or otherwise! This simple light recipe is vibrant with color and umami resulting from the brilliant combination of sweet, salty, nutty, bitter and sour flavors. This is a perfect prelude to holiday turkey!
To stuff or not to stuff? That is the Thanksgiving question and my answer is simple, “Don’t do it!” My style of cooking embraces all that is crispy, crunchy, light and airy and packed with deep flavor, so anything that is gooey and schmaltzy is definitely out. I use this salad as my delicious replacement. I promise you will lick your fork. It is the perfect complement to turkey, with loads of flavor and texture.
Many renditions of shrimp cocktail are dull and bland, with over-boiled shrimp and cloying cocktail sauce. Not this one. The shrimp are flash sautéed in a wok, which brings out their sweetness and allows them to absorb the artSAVOR seasonings. The shrimp is tender and melts in your mouth. The sauce is tangy, spicy, smoky and the super savory umami factor is off the charts.
These little roasted tomatoes are epic umami flavor bombs to be added to pastas and many a savory dish. Roasting concentrates the tomato’s natural sugars boosting their sweetness, especially when tossed with artSAVOR 75. Now you know one of my many secrets to elevate a dish from delicious to sublime with explosive flavor and stunning visual appeal.
With their nutty flavor and silky texture, potatoes make a delicious side for steak, poultry and fish. As usual, I don’t stop creating new recipes with artSAVORs alone. They can be a building blocks to which you add other herbs for extra and deeper flavor. artSAVOR 75 is a perfect example of a foundation flavor profile to build upon.
My experience with my family and friends for Thanksgiving feast is that no matter what great salad or any green sides I make, nobody eats them. everyone is focused on the bird and other meat that I usually serve like prime rib, pork or lamb, plus the sweet and nutty sides. Thus, I typically try to work in my greens in the sides rather than do a separate green side. Except for my Haricot Verts with artSAVOR 75. They are always the favorite and simple to make. You can never go wrong with this crunchy tender, tasty side. My guests just pick them up with their hands and eat them like snacks.
This elegant and decadently sinful, yet simple side dish is a guaranteed win for your holiday dinner or any festive celebration. The simple combination of the heavy cream, potatoes and cheese is a match made in Paradise. Adding a touch of artSavor 75 takes it to 7th Heaven. Be warned however, this dish is a double threat, all that butter fat contributes to the addictive deliciousness and also makes it very high in calories.
While I find onion a great flavoring vegetable, I don’t particularly find biting into raw pieces of it exciting or enjoyable in salads or any dish. My memories of eating this traditional Persian salad with cucumber, tomatoes and raw onion was to pick out the onion bits, while still enjoying the onion flavor that resulted from tossing the ingredients together. My taste memory recollections gave me the idea to recreate this traditional recipe without onion! Using artSAVOR 75 with it pungent, smoky flavor profile from leek, parsley and dill creates the perfectly balanced dish!
artSAVOR 75 is a requisite ingredient for my tangy, smoky and versatile champagne vinaigrette. It is one of my refrigerator Basics that I always have on hand with nearly endless uses. It is great for a wide variety of creations from salads, steamed vegetables, pizzas, crudos, sandwiches, tacos, seafood, to crudités and so much more. As there are no ingredients that spoil or go off easily, and any ingredient with an expiration or “use by date” is for from expiry, this will last refrigerated for weeks. But, trust me, it will not last as you will be using it on everything! Make a double batch! Explore other flavored oils or flavored vinegars to make it your own. Get creative!