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Buttermilk-Cheese Quick Bread with Fresh Herbs

24 Friday Apr 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Bread, Cheese, Herbs, Quick, Vegetarian

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, black pepper, buttermilk, cheddar cheese, fresh herbs, olive oil, parmesan cheese

Okay, so this should really be called “Cheese-Herb” Quick Bread, because there’s way more cheese than herb.  But, I think the herbs are much more of a forward flavor, than the cheese…whatever you call it, doesn’t matter.  Just make it… Continue reading →

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Pear and Gouda Soup with Dried Cranberry-Toasted Walnut Garnish

04 Saturday Apr 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free Option, Light cream, Make Ahead, Pears, Soup, Vegetarian

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allspice, Anjou pears, bay leaf, broth, butter, dried cranberries, dry white wine, flour, gouda cheese, half and half, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, port wine, Shallots, smoked paprika, toasted walnuts

This was one of those recipes that you read and think, “Oh, my God…I need to make this right now”…except it’s two o’clock in the morning and you’re reading cookbooks because…who knows why?  Except you aren’t asleep.  But, the next morning…okay, later in the morning, I was in the kitchen peeling pears!  Continue reading →

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Marinated Chicken Thighs with Turkish Flavors

03 Friday Apr 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Marinade, Roasting, Spices, Thighs, yogurt

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chicken thighs, Garlic, Greek-style yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, Spices

I had paid a visit to the local Penzey’s, where I encountered the lovely, well-informed and very interesting, Kristen.  She recommended their Turkish Seasoning, and I’m so very glad she did…that was the impetus for these lovelies. Continue reading →

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Turkish Black Olive-Lemon Yogurt Sauce

02 Thursday Apr 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Vegetarian, yogurt

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black olives, fresh herbs, Garlic, olive oil, preserved lemons, whole-milk Greek yogurt

I have no idea if you would ever find this on a dinner table in Turkey.  But, it has those flavors and I think, any Turkish cook might approve.  For me, this is a stand-over-the-sink-and-eat-with-a-spoon-type of condiment.  Continue reading →

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Tarragon-Shallot Cream Sauce

14 Friday Feb 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free Option, heavy cream, Sauces, Vegetarian Option

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all-purpose flour, butter, chicken broth, dry white wine, heavy cream, lemon juice, Shallots, tarragon

Tarragon is a lovely herb.  The French use it extensively.  We should use it more.  It has a delicate, grassy flavor with a distinct licorice kick.  Chicken with Tarragon-Shallot Cream Sauce…a match made in heaven.  Continue reading →

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Sloppy Joe’s with Pimento Cheese Spread

31 Friday Jan 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in cheddar, cream cheese, Gluten Free Option, Ground beef

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hamburger bun, pimento cheese dip, raw onion, sloppy joe meat

This was breakfast today!  What can I say?  The Goddess tends toward leftovers for breakfast and rarely does she do breakfast-type food.  This was a surprisingly fabulous combination.  Continue reading →

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Aunt Mary’s Sour Cream Raisin Pie

23 Monday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Pie, raisins, sour cream

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all-purpose flour, bourbon, cane sugar, cider vinegar, eggs, heavy cream, pie crust, raisins, Spices, vanilla etract

My mother came from a long line of damn fine cooks.  Some cooked meat well, others were bakers.  I always think of Aunt Mary as a baker.  Though I suspect she could make a mean pot roast.  She made this pie.  It was her little bit of heaven, and it is a culinary delight to behold.  Continue reading →

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Betty’s Tres Leches Dessert

14 Wednesday Aug 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Dairy, Desserts, Fruit, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Vegetarian

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cane sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup, eggs, evaporated milk, half and half, vanilla extract, yellow cake

Tres Leches is the perfect dessert for entertaining.  It’s rich, delicious and must be made ahead of time.  Did I mention it’s mind-bendingly delicious?  You really can’t overstate the delicious-ness quotient.  Continue reading →

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Mojo Verde (Green Sauce)

22 Friday Mar 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Dairy, Dip, Gluten Free, Herbs, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Vegetarian

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buttermilk, cilantro, fresh herbs, Lemon, Lime, mayonnaise, olive oil, salsa verde, sour cream

Mojo Verde (Green Sauce)This is similar to The Goddess’s Green Goddess, in that it’s creamy and green!  The herbs are entirely different, so the flavor is different.  But, delicious?  Oh, yeah.  This is terrific to dress a potato or pasta salad, smear on a chicken sandwich and it is wonderful on a nice green salad with bacon bits.  But, The Goddess loves, loves, loves to dip roasted baby potatoes into this fine elixir…heaven!  Pure heaven! Continue reading →

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Bleu Cheese Butter

04 Saturday Aug 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Bleu, butter, Cheese, Condiments, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

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bleu cheese, Chives, Spices, unsalted butter

Steak with Bleu Cheese ButterYou know, The Goddess has mentioned now and then how much she enjoys condiments…Okay, she tends to go on bit about them.  And with good reason.  Compound or flavored butters are condiments, too.  And this is one of the best.  Continue reading →

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