06 Friday Oct 2017
Posted in Apples, Desserts, Make Ahead, Pie, Vegetarian Option
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apple cider, apples, bitters, bourbon, brown sugar, pie pastry, spices
With autumn upon us, and all those lovely apples and apple cider, I decided to slightly rethink my apple pie. The roots are the same as the Spiced Caramel Apple Pie, with all the warm spices, but I decided I wanted to “punch” up the apple taste to help create another little slice of heaven. Continue reading
29 Saturday Jul 2017
Posted in Desserts, Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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apricots, bing cherries, mango, nectarines, peaches, pineapple, plums, rum, sugar, vanilla beans
Rum Pot is such a nice gift to give yourself for Christmas. It’s an even better gift to give to your holiday guests. The fruit is wonderful served with ice cream, over pound cake or bread pudding or in a bowl with a spoon…just as long as you’re not driving! Then there’s the liqueur. But, you need to start a Rum Pot in the summer. Continue reading
07 Sunday May 2017
Posted in Banana, Cake, coconut, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, bananas, brown sugar, butter, citrus zests, eggs, lime juice, melted butter, rum, salt, sour milk, sweetened coconut, vanilla extract, white sugar
This is a light, but moist cake, with a nice pure flavor and a great texture. It doesn’t have an over-pronounced banana flavor. It’s subtle. And it’s tropical, with bananas, coconut and rum. Continue reading
11 Tuesday Apr 2017
Posted in Breakfast, Cheese, Desserts, strawberries
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balsamic vinegar, mascarpone cheese, orange zest, powdered sugar, ricotta cheese, strawberries, strawberry-flavored gelatin, sugar, vanilla extract
It’s almost strawberry season. I’m impatient. So, I purchase supermarket strawberries, just to get myself in the mood. They are almost always a disappointment, but oddly enough, even those work reasonably well with this lovely springtime dessert. Continue reading
10 Monday Apr 2017
Posted in Brunch, Desserts, Fillings, Lunch, Main Course, Make Ahead
Crêpes are wonderfully flexible, but not eaten nearly enough. They seem to have become passé. They’re no longer as exotic or sexy, as they once were. And, it’s a damn shame, I tell you. So let’s bring them back. Continue reading
12 Thursday Jan 2017
Posted in Bars, Chocolate, Comfort Food
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baking powder, brown sugar, butter, chocolate chips, cocoa, eggs, marshmallows, vanilla extract, white sugar
These little oozy, gooey squares of rich, chewy chocolate goodness are perfect for…well pretty much anytime. I’ve been making a non-chocolate based version of these for years. Yeah, alright…I should have thought about this sooner, but I didn’t. Better late than never. Continue reading
20 Tuesday Dec 2016
Posted in Make Ahead, peaches, Pie, Vegetarian
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Frozen peaches, lemon zest, pastry, pecans, sage, spices, sugar
What’s up using peaches in the winter? They aren’t in season, so what is The Goddess thinking? Well, she’s thinking that frozen fruit is a blessing and prolongs the seasons. What could be more surprising and delicious than peaches at Christmas? Continue reading
29 Saturday Oct 2016
Posted in Cake, Desserts, Make Ahead
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eggs, extracts, flour, fruit, lemon zest, liqueur, mascarpone cheese, ricotta cheese, sugar
Cassata is a wonderful dessert. It’s perhaps, sponge cake at its very best. Brush on some Lemoncello®, smear on a ricotta-mascarpone filling and serve with a wonderfully fresh, macerated fruit compote and YUM! There’s just one other thing…this has to be made ahead, which makes it the perfect dinner party dessert. Continue reading
23 Sunday Oct 2016
‘Tis the time of year for pies and tarts. Autumn…mmmmm! Such good, rich flavors and pears and apples are always a big part of that. Apple pie is a favorite of the men in The Goddess’s life, but she’s sort of partial to a combination of pears and apples. Continue reading
22 Saturday Oct 2016
Posted in Desserts, Make Ahead, Sauces
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apple cider, bourbon, brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, salt, sugar, vanilla, vanilla extract, water
Caramel sauce is spectacularly good. It’s rich. It’s easy. And it’s always good to have some in the fridge, waiting for just the right moment. You know, like when the sun rises in the east. So grab a spoon. Continue reading
