25 Saturday Jun 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free Option, Vegetarian
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balsamic vinegar, citrus zest, crostini, fruit, herbs, honey, ricotta
This is probably the perfect summer appetizer. Okay, so it’s really good anytime of the year. But, just in case you’ve been living in a cage, it’s officially summer, so we’re going to be making these lovelies. We’re going to be making these a lot. So you’re on notice. Continue reading
11 Saturday Jun 2016
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anchovy paste, capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, mascarpone cheese, olive oil, parsley, scallion, Tuna, wine vinegar
This is a great little appetizer to whip up at a moment’s notice. Smear it on a bland, buttery cracker, and you think it’s perfect. But stuffed into one of the little sweet-hot round peppers that you can find on the olive bar…you know the ones, it’s stupendous. Continue reading
25 Wednesday May 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces
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White Flower Farm near Litchfield, CT, had their Tomato Event. It was a beautiful day, spent communing with nature and the truly beautiful, The Orchid Mother. They offered lunch and other goodies, so we dined al fresco on Fried Green Tomato Tacos. The tomato jam was one of the “other” goodies. Continue reading
15 Sunday May 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Potatoes, Spices, Vegetarian
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We ate at “Shu” in West Hartford, CT last week. It was mind-blowingly delicious and nary a fortune cookie in sight. This is real Sichuan cooking. No gloppy sauces, just complex flavors and heat. They like to use a good amount of chiles and Sichuan (Szechuan or Szechwan) peppercorns, which works for me! Continue reading
10 Sunday Apr 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Poultry/Chicken, Salads
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carrot, Celery, Chicken, citrus, dried cranberries, Dried Fruit, fruit, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, orange zest, Scallions, yogurt
First, let’s get something straight. The Goddess loves chicken salad. She’s never met one she didn’t like, except for that one with chocolate chips in it. It turns out that chocolate doesn’t make everything taste better! Continue reading
02 Saturday Apr 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Asian, Fish
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avocado, ginger, rice wine vinegar, Salmon, sesame oil, soy sauce, Tuna, wasabi
This is a terrific lunch or first course. I serve it as is, or smeared on crackers or toasts. It’s delicious, light, and has a lovely texture; sort of silky on the tongue. If you like sushi, you’ll love this mixture. Continue reading
20 Saturday Feb 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
The Goddess loves onions (and all of the lily family, including the flowers!). She uses them with complete abandon. A hamburger is not to be eaten without onion. Several thin slices of raw red or Vidalia onion, is hamburger heaven for her and The Spicy Honey. Continue reading
26 Saturday Dec 2015
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broth, cheese, Chicken, chiles, cilantro, cocoa powder, Garlic, honey, limes, onion, peanut butter, soy sauce, Spices, tortilla chips
I just ran across a recipe for Chicken Mole Casserole on the Food & Wine website. And I do mean I “just” found it. It sounded great; I liked the idea of it. It just seemed like the perfect thing for dinner, so I made it, or rather my version of it. And it was on the table in 20 minutes! What a great weeknight or Friday-night-after-work-instead-of-pizza dinner! Continue reading
20 Sunday Dec 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Brazilian, Buffet Food, Vegetarian
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bread crumbs, butter, cheese, Chicken, eggs, flour, hearts of palm, lemon juice, onion, seasoning, Shrimp
Risoles (risole is the singular) are one of our best food memories from out time in Brazil. That’s saying something, because there was no shortage of spectacularly good food. Risoles are a form of croquette. They are deep-fried, crispy little bites of heaven. Or about 2-3 bites, usually with a creamy filling; shrimp, hearts of palm, cheese, etc. But they are the stuff of dreams. Continue reading
18 Friday Dec 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Bread, Buffet Food, Lunch, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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This came about because there’s a great sandwich at The Kitchen, which is in the lobby of the Hartford Public Library. It’s part of Billings Forge Community Works and indeed, they do good great things with the community. Please check out their website. But, The Kitchen is a bright and lovely place to grab a bite for lunch. They have some great offerings, but, “The-Butter-Me-Up” grilled sandwich is what inspired this “croute”. Continue reading
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