06 Monday Aug 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Fish, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Salads
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Celery, cucumbers, frozen peas, Greek-style yogurt, imitation crab meat, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemongrass, Miracle Whip, red onion, Thai basil
This is a summer salad if there ever was one. It’s perfect when the temperature soars, as it’s been doing here in the Carolinas, so this seems like the perfect dinner, giving me a delicious, quick, cold meal loaded with flavor, giving me just that little extra time I need to unpack more boxes…Yippee!!! Continue reading
12 Thursday Jul 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Dry Rubs/Spice Blends, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Ribs, Sauces, Slow-Roasting
It’s time to fess up. I do love ribs. The Goddess likes to gnaw on bones…it’s a thing. And she prefers her ribs to be slow-roasted in the oven, not on the grill. You knew she was unorthodox, but the ribs don’t dry out in the oven. You can control the moisture and well, they’re just better. And dry rub is the secret to great ribs. Continue reading
22 Friday Jun 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Legumes, Make Ahead, Peas, Vegetarian
Flavored hummus seems to be all the rage these days. And with good reason. It’s very tasty stuff. Peas and mint are a natural combination. The lovely cool green just screams summer. Continue reading
18 Friday May 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Eggs, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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bacon bits, ball park mustard, black pepper, cider vinegar, eggs, mayonnaise, salt, Spices, Worcestershire sauce
Eggs and bacon go together like…well, bacon and eggs! These are really the basic recipe for deviled eggs. The garnish is up to you, but we like bacon, a sprinkle of fresh snipped chives and tonight, a thin slice of a cherry tomato. The Latin Lover will be happy, as he loves deviled eggs. Continue reading
20 Tuesday Mar 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Cheese, Dip, Garlic, Gluten Free, Herbs, Lemon, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
I love Boursin™ cheese, and I make a pretty decent facsimile, Almost Boursin Cheese Spread (Almost!) in a previous post. So anyway, I was sitting, sipping and musing. Goddesses do that sometimes. You should try it. The things one thinks up…and this was one of those things. Continue reading
02 Friday Feb 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Potatoes, Vegetarian
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These are not potato skins. Not the way we know them. These are potato peelings, but they deep-fry up to a nicely crisp, slightly chewy chip. And what makes them so exceptional, is that they’re fried in olive oil! And they’re served with Garlic Aïoli…oh, yes! Continue reading
31 Wednesday Jan 2018
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ball park mustard, bread & butter pickles, cream cheese, garlic granules, Ham, parsley flakes, red onion, roasted red peppers, sherry vinegar, Worcestershire sauce
The original Cuban Ham Dip is delicious. It is. But, it’s evolved. The Latin Lover likes the evolution. He thinks it’s even better than the original. It still has a smoky, sweet-sharp flavor, and it’s still creamy and robust. But, it’s more complex. It makes a great sandwich. Or maybe a Super Bowl slider? Continue reading
30 Tuesday Jan 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Pizza
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cheese, hot dogs, ketchup, mustard, Onions, pizza dough, sauerkraut
This was our Friday night pizza. I’ve made it before, but it had slipped my mind, but Hot Dog Pizza is just a hot dog, deconstructed into pizza form. Why not? It tastes great and kids (of all ages) love it. It’s perfect for the weekend, for kid or adult sleep-overs, and Super Bowl Sunday! Are you sensing a theme here? Continue reading
09 Tuesday Jan 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Asian, Gluten Free, Pineapple, Sauces, Tropical Fruit, Vegetarian
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This is a nice little sauce to have on hand. It’s positively delicious with fish of any kind, but it’s decent with chicken fingers, Fried Calamari or drizzled over pork. You can vary the fruit, but I love this combination. Continue reading
06 Saturday Jan 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Asian, Carrots, Gluten Free, Main Course, Rice, Salmon, Shrimp, Tuna, Vegetarian Option
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avocado, Carrots, cilantro, Onion crunch, pickled ginger, radishes, Scallions, sushi rice, Thai basil, toasted sesame seeds, Tuna, wasabi
I was thinking about making sushi, but just didn’t get myself organized enough to manage that. This is sushi, but “unrolled” or deconstructed—layers of flavor. This is fork food. Chopsticks won’t work too well here, but the flavors are deliciously sushi. Continue reading
Goddess Cooks 