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Category Archives: Buffet Food

Zaalouk (Roasted Moroccan Eggplant Dip)

08 Friday Oct 2021

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Buffet Food, Dip, Eggplant, Gluten Free, herbs, Make Ahead, Vegetarian

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cumin, dried parsley, Eggplant, fire-roasted tomatoes, Garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, onion, paprika

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is img_7882.jpgYup.  I’ve been holding out on you.  I can’t believe I haven’t shared this with you before.  Shame on me!  Well, no more.  This is the quintessential holiday, any day dip, spread or hand me a spoon dish! Continue reading →

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Pierogi Lasagne

12 Friday Feb 2021

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Buffet Food, Comfort Food, Gluten Free Option

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bacon, cheddar, lasagne noodles, mashed potatotes, Onions, sauerkraut

The Goddess has never met a potato she doesn’t like…you too?  And mashed potatoes offer the most amazing amount of comfort to her.  I think they do to many people.  If you’re a purest, then take a look at Mashed Potato Perfection.  Continue reading →

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Brazilian Shrimp Stew (Moqueca de Camarão)

31 Tuesday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Brazilian, Buffet Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Shrimp, Stew

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bell peppers, cilantro, coconut milk, fish stock, Garlic, onion, Shrimp, Spices, Tomatoes

Brazilian Shrimp Stew (Moqueca de Camarão)Moqueca is the perfect buffet dish, it’s loaded with flavor, is best made ahead and did I mention, it’s spectacularly delicious…it’s that delicious part you need to focus on.  This is a great dish to ring in the new year…Happy New Year, one and all!  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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Felix’s Mélange de Mariscos

30 Sunday Dec 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Buffet Food, Calamari, Gluten Free, Imitation Crabmeat, Make Ahead, Scallops, Shrimp

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bell pepper, bell peppers, calamari rings, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, Imitation Crabmeat, lime juice, red onion, salad olives, Scallops, Shrimp, wine vinaigrette

Felix's Mélange de MariscosMélange, is defined as “a mixture, a medley”.  It’s the perfect description of this “medley”—as this combines, shrimp, scallops, calamari rings, and imitation crabmeat, for the seafood.  And the mélange of vegetables—red onion, olives, bell pepper, and recao or culantro.  It’s sublime.  It’s perfection…a mélange of flavors.  Continue reading →

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Hard Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder with Herbs & 40 Cloves of Garlic

09 Friday Nov 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Buffet Food, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Make Ahead, Pork

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dark soy sauce, Garlic, hard cider, herbs, onion, pork shoulder, white wine

Hard Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder with Herbs & 40 Cloves of GarlicWOW!  That’s a real mouthful, isn’t it (pun intended!)?  Probably my favorite way of preparing pork shoulder or chuck roasts is braising.  It’s the ever-present aroma wafting through the kitchen, as a harbinger of good things to come.  This versions combines a few of The Goddess’s favorite things—garlic, rosemary, and hard cider.   Continue reading →

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Marinated Eggplant Fans

11 Saturday Aug 2018

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

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balsamic vinegar, Eggplant, Garlic, herbs, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, soy sauce

Marinated Eggplant Fans Fans are so summery, aren’t they?  And eggplant fans, well, what can I say? I can make an entire meal on eggplant alone.  They’re so meaty, it picks up flavors like the little sponges that it is…and are, well, just delicious.  It was a Marcus Samuelsson recipe that got me thinking about this.   Continue reading →

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Hummus with Pumpkin and Roasted Pepper

31 Sunday Dec 2017

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Buffet Food, Garlic, Gluten Free, Legumes, Make Ahead, Mediterranean Flavors, Peppers, Pumpkin, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Vegetarian

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cannellini beans, Garlic, olive oil, pita bread, Pumpkin, pumpkin seed oil, roasted garlic cloves, roasted red pepper, Spices, tahini

Hummus with Pumpkin and Roasted PepperI was going to call this Autumn Hummus, but really, what does that tell you?  Nada!  The pumpkin and roasted peppers are there, but they are subtle.  Not front flavors at all.  And it’s very festive-looking.  Continue reading →

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Heavenly Stuffed Pumpkin

22 Wednesday Nov 2017

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Buffet Food, Casserole, Fennel, Garlic, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Mushrooms, Onions, Pumpkin, Spinach, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

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bacon, cheese, dried herbs, dry bread, fennel bulb, fresh herbs, frozen spinach, heavy cream, Leeks, Mushrooms, pie pumpkin, sliced garlic, Sun-dried, toasted nuts, white wine

Heavenly Stuffed PumpkinEvery now and again, we have a vegetarian at our holiday table.  There are always plenty of side dishes that will work for them, but I think vegetarians should be able to experience a filling and delicious main course.  Just to be clear, non-vegetarians gobble this up, too!  Yeah, I went for the Thanksgiving pun…get over it!   Continue reading →

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Layered, Roasted Ratatouille

04 Saturday Nov 2017

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Buffet Food, Eggplant, Fennel, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Onions, Peppers, Side Dishes, Squash, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Winter

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Eggplant, fennel bulb, garlic granules, herbs, Onions, red bell pepper, red pepper flakes, Tomatoes, zucchini

Layered, Roasted RatatouilleEvery now and again, you happen on a dish that’s just perfect.  This is that dish.  It’s a positively delicious dish.  It’s loaded with rich flavors and vivid colors.  Though it’s absolutely best made when the garden is overflowing, it transcends seasons.  And perhaps best of all, it goes together quickly and is even better made ahead and eaten at room temperature.  Continue reading →

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