01 Friday Sep 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Fruit, Gluten Free, plums, Vegetarian
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fresh ginger, garlic, orange zest, plums, red wine vinegar, spices, sugar
The Goddess absolutely adores condiments. At any given time, her fridge is bursting at the seams with such wonders. Relishes, chutneys, preserves, and pickles add something truly wonderful to sandwiches, a charcuterie platter, toast, meats or simply eat it with a spoon. Continue reading
27 Sunday Aug 2017
Posted in Appetizers, bing cherries, Condiments, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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bing cherries, orange zest, red wine vinegar, spices, sugar, water
The summer always brings out my “canning and preserving” gene. I got this gene from both sides of my family and I’m so glad I did. The summer bounty offers up countless pickling opportunities. Pickled Bing Cherries are one of the best. Continue reading
08 Saturday Jul 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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avocadoes, cilantro, corn, garlic, jalapeño peppers, lime juice, onion, pineapple, refried beans, roasted garlic, scallions, sour cream, spices, tomatoes, tortilla chips
Seven Layer Dip has been around for years, and with good reason. It’s delicious. It’s easy and it’s delicious. It goes together in a flash and it’s delicious…are you seeing a pattern here? But, seven layers is just a tad too limiting for The Goddess…. Continue reading
24 Saturday Jun 2017
Posted in Appetizers, eggplant, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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currants, eggplant, garlic, mushrooms, olive oil, onion, raisins, red bell pepper, seasoning, whole tomatoes
I probably shouldn’t be calling this Sicilian Eggplant, since I’m not only not Sicilian, hell, I’m not even Italian. This may seem like it has non-Italian flavors, but we need to remember that the Moors “visited” Sicily for quite a number of years. Therefore, this has many of the flavors they left behind, after they moved on. You know, things like raisins, pistachios and cumin. It matters not what those flavors are, it’s still darned delicious. Continue reading
22 Thursday Jun 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Asian, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Sauces, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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balsamic vinegar, cilantro, eggplant, garlic, maplet syrup, olive oil, red pepper flakes, sweet soy sauce
You may have heard rumor that The Goddess has a torrid affair going. Don’t worry your pretty little head about it, The Spicy Honey knows all about my relationship with eggplant. I love it (and him!) in any and every form, but roasted (not him!) is I think perhaps, my favorite. Continue reading
30 Tuesday May 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
When you put out a bowl of good olives, they always seems to disappear quickly, don’t they? When I put these little orbs of tastiness out to nibble, with drinks, before dinner, they fly out of the bowl! If you’re lucky enough to have some left, they are mighty delicious strewn over a salad. Continue reading
06 Saturday May 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Gluten Free, legumes, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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bell peppers, black beans, capers, celery, cilantro, corn, cumin, garlic, jicama, kidney beans, lime juice, olive oil, olives, pickled jalapeño peppers, radishes, scallions, smoked paprika, tomato
You’ve heard about Texas Caviar, Cowboy Caviar, Bean Dip or whatever, right? You probably make it or at the very least, have eaten it. This isn’t exactly that…it’s really a riff on my mother’s Three Bean Salad and we could consider it “friends” with my Three Bean Salad with Potatoes and Corn. What makes this salad different? It has those lovely Tex-Mex flavors. I’m not a big fan of beans and rice, but give me a bean salad and I’m there to the very end…of the bowl! Chips are good, too. Continue reading
23 Sunday Apr 2017
Posted in Appetizers, corn, Gluten Free, Lunch, Main Course, Make Ahead, onions, Peppers, tuna, Vegetarian
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cherry tomatoes, cilantro, corn, English cucumber, fresh tuna, garlic, Haas avocados, jalapeño peppers, lemon juice, lime juice, red onion, sweet pickled peppers
Yesterday The Goddess very pointedly told you not to use oily fish for ceviche. Clearly, she’s not to be trusted. Because today, here she is, using tuna in ceviche. So, it turns out that tuna (and I have used salmon—horrors!) is really quite lovely in ceviche. Continue reading
22 Saturday Apr 2017
Posted in Appetizers, corn, Fish, Fruit, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, onions, Quickies (It's not what you think!), shrimp, Vegetarian
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avocado, cucumber, fresh herbs, garlic, honey, hot chile, lemon juice, lime juice, mango, olive oil, orange sections, orange zest, red onion, shrimp, strawberries, white fish
With the heat of summer around the corner, and sort of already here in South Florida, (though it is raining today) I decided it was time to make ceviche. Ceviche is probably the quintessential summer (read “hot weather”) dish. But, the thing is, it is barely springtime, so I thought some spring fruit might be a nice addition. Maybe even some diced sugar snap peas or asparagus…. Continue reading
31 Friday Mar 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Parsnips are one of the things I always look forward to when autumn rolls around. Beef Barley Soup just isn’t as good without a parsnip. Neither is a good beef stew. I know it’s spring and it’s the end of the parsnip season, but think of these little discs of goodness as the last parsnip hurrah! Continue reading
