Author Archives: The Gourmet Goddess

Winter Tabbouleh

21 Saturday Mar 2015

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Since it snowed today, the first day of Spring, I decided it was still winter enough to post this.  Anyway, tabbouleh sort of transcends seasons, though I think many of us think of tabbouleh as a summer salad. Its make-ahead qualities, no mayonnaise, and no real cooking involved, really do scream summer.  But, why limit ourselves to this deliciousness only in the summer?  This is the perfect autumnal and winter salad, too.  Continue reading →

The Absolute Best Fish Ever!

19 Thursday Mar 2015

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The Absolute Best Fish Ever…that’s quite a statement, isn’t it?  One might think The Goddess is out of control, lost her mind perhaps and then, you taste this fish and the heavens open, angels sing and the world will never be same again.  Oh, yes…did I mention this takes about 10 minutes to prepare?  Now, I DO have your attention!  Continue reading →

Quick and Dirty Corned Beef Hash

18 Wednesday Mar 2015

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020 - Copy (2)It’s the day after the great Irish-American feast of St. Patrick’s Day.  Whether you’re Irish or not, you probably had some permutation of New England boiled dinner or corned beef and cabbage.  But today, is another day and if you planned well, and you know you did, because you always do, then you have leftovers.  You can make hash.  Continue reading →

Mrs. Creagh’s Rustic Irish Soda Bread

17 Tuesday Mar 2015

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The Goddess, not being of Irish descent, had not yet acquired a taste for Irish soda bread.  That is, she didn’t see the point of it, until she tried Anjelica Huston’s version.  Apparently, the Huston family lived in Ireland, while Anjelica was a mere slip of a lass and she grew up eating this bread every day with breakfast, lunch and dinner.  It is by far the best version I’ve had; it is absolutely delicious served warm, with good butter. Continue reading →

Mustard…Orbs of Goodness

15 Sunday Mar 2015

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099 - CopyMustard is biblical.  Mustard is old.  Mustard is a condiment.  Mustard is an herb.  Mustard is a spice.  Mustard is good. It’s fun and easy to make your own prepared mustard from scratch.  When you do, you may never go back to the purchased stuff!  Ever! Continue reading →

Herb-Crusted Lamb Chops

14 Saturday Mar 2015

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Perfectly cooked lamb chops are a culinary wonder to be savored.  And the Rhubarb-Hibiscus Bourbon Sauce is a perfect union; they are a natural together.  The slight gaminess of the lamb, the lavender in the Herbes de Provence, the tartness of the rhubarb…this dish is Spring!  Continue reading →

Rhubarb-Hibiscus Bourbon Sauce

14 Saturday Mar 2015

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061This is positively the perfect sauce for lamb.  Since Easter is around the corner, wouldn’t this be a great sauce to accompany some lovely slices of rare leg of lamb or lamb chops?  It is spring…maybe some asparagus, too?  Continue reading →

Anytime Corncakes

13 Friday Mar 2015

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Corncakes are a thing of beauty and surpisingly complex.  You get the fluffiness of the cake part, juxtaposed with the crunchiness of the corn and cornmeal; texture is king in these.  You can add chopped clams, among other savory things, or simply add sautéed apples or applesauce and maple syrup for breakfast.  I love flexible dishes and this is a great one.  Continue reading →

Chili Dog Mac and Cheese

11 Wednesday Mar 2015

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167Okay…it was late and I hadn’t really planned dinner.  The Latin Lover loves mac and cheese; he loves chili dogs…hmmm…what to make?  What to make?  And then it hit me like a pasta pot upside the head…why not combine the two?  Continue reading →

Pan-Roasted Chicken with Herbes de Provence

09 Monday Mar 2015

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We’re killing 2 birds with one recipe today!  We’re looking at the technique of pan-roasting, which is a terrific way to prepare chicken and fish, but it works for most meats, too.  Pan-roasting, to put it simply is browning the meat/fish in question in a large oven-proof pan, then sliding the pan into the oven and finishing the cooking there.  And in this case, we’re going to be using the Goddess Herbes de Provence blend from the tarragon post.  I love it when a plan somewhat comes together, don’t you?  Continue reading →