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Holiday Cheese Ball

30 Wednesday Dec 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Cheese, Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Vegetarian

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cheddar, Chives, cream cheese, Greek-style yogurt, parsley flakes, red onion, Worcestershire sauce

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is img_5921.jpgAt our house, a cheese ball is synonymous with the holiday buffet table.  I it’s perfect holiday food…best made ahead, keeps well and is just plain delicious.  Have you ever really tasted a bad cheese ball?  I haven’t, but this one is stellar.  Continue reading →

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Turkish Pide with Cheese, Meat or Vegetable Filling

08 Thursday Oct 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Cheese, Meat, Mediterranean Flavors, Middle Eastern Flavors, Vegetarian Option

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all-purpose flour, cheese filling, egg, Greek-style yogurt, honey, instant yeast, meat filling, olive oil

I’ve been meaning to make pide (in case you’re wondering, it’s pronounced “PEE-day”) for quite some time.  This is street food, at its very best.  And this dough?  It is positively fabulous and wonderful to work with.  I’ve given you a couple of filling options, and then some!  Continue reading →

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Spiced Peach-Tomato Chutney

21 Friday Aug 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Peaches, Sauces, Vegetarian

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ginger root, ketchup, Mango, orange juice, Peaches, Peppers, red onion, Spices, Tomatoes, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce

This isn’t exactly a chutney.  It’s really a cross between a chutney and a relish.  It’s sweet and sour.  It’s fruity, but with a hit of savory because of the Worcestershire and vinegar.  You know, it really doesn’t matter what we call it.  What matters is that it’s delicious!  Continue reading →

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Spicy Peanut Noodles

17 Friday Jul 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Asian, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Pasta, Vegetarian Option

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chili-garlic paste, Chinese noodles, cucumber, fresh herbs, Garlic, ginger, honey, peanut butter, peanuts, rice wine vinegar, Scallions, sesame oil, sweet soy sauce

Spicy Peanut Noodles are great for summer, though the ingredients transcend seasons.  They can be a side dish or the main course, depending on what you add. These are so much more than just noodles and I always serve them when we celebrate the Asian New Year.   Continue reading →

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Tapas — Sausages in Spicy Guava, Tomato and Onion Sauce

30 Monday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Sauces, Vegetarian

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espresso coffee, Garlic, guava paste, olive oil, Onions, orange zest, sherry vinegar, Spices, tomato sauce, white wine

The Goddess loves those lovely little dishes the Spanish have given us—tapas!  An array of tapas is a favorite way that we like to entertain.  I’ve shared some with you in the past, but there are more…oh, yes, many more!  Continue reading →

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Chicken Paté with Green Peppercorns, Pistachios and Orange Zest

29 Sunday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Buffet Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead

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Chives, dried potato flakes, egg, garlic granules, green peppercorns, ground chicken, heavy cream, herbs, olives, orange zest, pistachios, scallion, Spices

This is a nice little loaf to have in your fridge.  It makes a nice sandwich, a lovely addition to a charcuterie with some cornichons or for a light lunch or supper with some good mustard.  Continue reading →

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Caponata with a Twist

01 Sunday Sep 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Eggplant, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

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bell peppers, capers, currants, Eggplant, garlic granules, herbs, leek, pistachios, pomegranate molasses, Tomatoes, white wine

Caponata is incredibly delicious.  It is the perfect end-of-the-summer-garden dish to prepare.  This version “twisted” or “evolved”, as I was searching through the garden.  Only it’s roots are traditional.  Then it wanders.  And it wanders into pretty, delicious territory.  Continue reading →

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Pizza “Fondue”

19 Friday Jul 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Casserole, Comfort Food, Garlic, Gluten Free, Pizza, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Skillet Dinner, Supper, Vegetarian

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bell peppers, cheese, Garlic, herbs, Italian bread, Mushrooms, Onions, pepperoni, shredded cheese, tomato sauce

What?  Has The Goddess been smoking herbs again?  You might think that, but this came to be because she forgot to make pizza dough.  And anyway, this is pretty much pizza, cooked in an oven-to-table pan, finished in the oven and served with good Italian bread to scoop up all that yumminess.  So, it’s pizza, without a crust.  Continue reading →

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Piglet Meatballs with Sautéed Apples, in a Mustard-Cream Sauce

06 Saturday Jul 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Apples, Gluten Free, Ground pork

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apple juice concentrate, apples, bourbon, dried cranberries, dry potato flakes, egg, Ground pork, heavy cream, herbs, Shallots, Spices

Small meatballs are a great tapa.  This is a really nice blend to form into patties for breakfast sausages, either with or without the mustard-cream sauce…though, you know…it’s all about the sauce!  Or it should be.  Continue reading →

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Caramelized Three-Onion Crôustade with Apple Butter, Feta and Bacon

28 Sunday Apr 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, bacon, Feta, Make Ahead, Onions, onions, Shallots, Vegetarian Option

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apple butter, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, feta cheese, Leeks, pre-cooked bacon, refrigerated pastry, Shallots, Vidalia onions

Caramelized onions….mmmmm…a little sweet, a little sour, and just plain yummy.  The apple butter, with its hint of cinnamon, the saltiness of the feta and the crispness of the bacon juxtaposed against the creaminess of the caramelized onions, makes for a perfect “storm” of flavor!  Continue reading →

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