04 Friday Mar 2022
Posted in Citrus, Gluten Free, Salads
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blood oranges, herbs, lemons, olive oil, oranges, tangerines
These lovely little bites of flavor can be thrown into a salad, used to garnish fish and seafood dishes, or simply eaten out of hand. If you prepare them correctly, and you will, they have a nice, pleasant chewiness and a refreshing finish. Continue reading
27 Friday Aug 2021
Posted in Basil, Garlic, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Orange, Pasta, Peppers, Shrimp, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Option
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Basil, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, dry white wine, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, Ham, kosher salt, olive oil, Oregano, parmesan cheese, Shrimp
An unknown, but clearly intelligent and resourceful person, once said, “necessity is the mother of invention”. I think this is particularly true when it comes to the culinary world. Many of what are now famous dishes, Spanish tortilla, Italian frittata, stir-fry’s, anything that’s a one-dish dinner, spring from necessity. And, this is just such a recipe. Continue reading
13 Friday Aug 2021
Posted in Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces, Tropical Fruit
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This sauce is both sweet and sour. It’s great with pork, chicken, salmon or lamb. It can be a pour-over sauce or a dipping sauce. Or as here, use as a glaze on lamb (or pork) meatballs. Continue reading
27 Sunday Jun 2021
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apricot preserves, Bing cherries, fresh herbs, lime juice, lime zest, Mango, Peaches, Strawberries
This should probably be called a salsa. But then most people conjure up a flavor profile of tomatoes, onions, peppers, with maybe a bit of fruit tossed in. That’s not this…at all. I’m serving this with very simply prepared fish, but it’s all about the fruit mixture. I could seriously eat the whole bowl. Just standing there, leaning up against the cupboard…it’s that good. Continue reading
25 Sunday Apr 2021
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, preserves, Strawberries
Once you’ve eaten freezer jam, you’ll never go back. The color is spectacularly red and sparkling, but the flavor is unbelievable. Smearing some strawberry freezer jam (or preserves) on a scone, on Christmas morning, is the best Christmas gift you can give yourself or your family. Make room in your freezer…. Continue reading
18 Sunday Apr 2021
Posted in Carrots, Fennel, Gluten Free, Herbs, Lentils, Make Ahead, Mandarin, Vegetarian
Over the years, I’ve gotten considerably more fond of lentils. They are so much more than just soup. I love lentil salads. And that’s almost what this is (and can be!). It makes a great backdrop for a piece of grilled salmon, cod or Branzino. And that’s what we’re doing with it today. Continue reading
08 Thursday Apr 2021
Posted in Beef, Cherries, Dried Fruit, Gluten Free, Instant-Pot, Make Ahead
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allspice berries, arrowroot, bay leaves, chuck roast, dried garlic, dried sour cherries, herb sprigs, ketchup, onion, orange zest strips, port wine, red wine
This is an extraordinary pot roast. I was thinking about our trip to Portugal and remembering some of the fabulous meals we enjoyed, hence the Port, the oranges and the cherries. This seemed like just the thing to use for our Zoom dinner with friends to celebrate getting the vaccine. Everything is relative and one has to find joy in the little things. Continue reading
01 Thursday Apr 2021
Posted in Banana, Bread, Chocolate, Make Ahead, Quick, Vegetarian
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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, Banana, brown butter, brown sugar, espresso, extra-large eggs, Nutella, vanilla extract
The folks over at Leite’s Culinaria posted this terrific sounding Banana Bread with Nutella. Yes. Nutella. And I had a jar of Nutella in the cupboard, and several very ripe bananas just waiting for such a recipe. But…and you knew there would be a “but”, didn’t you? Because The Goddess can never, ever just leave a recipe alone. This time, I think you’ll be very happy that she didn’t! Continue reading
19 Friday Mar 2021
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Parsnips, Pears, Soup, Vegetarian
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bay leaves, bleu cheese, broth, Celery, Garlic, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, nutmeg, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Thyme
I enjoyed this lovely soup at the Worcester Museum of Art, in Massachusetts. Their café is a lovely place for lunch and their signature Pear and Wild Mushroom Soup is a must try it. It just stood out, so how could I not try it? Oh, I’m so happy I did, because it’s absolutely delicious. And is the inspiration for this lovely elixir. Continue reading
05 Friday Mar 2021
Posted in Celery, Dates, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
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celery hearts, dates, extra virgin olive oil, fresh mozzarella pearls, lemon juice, lemon zest, slivered almonds
We tend to overlook celery much too often. Oh sure, we eat celery stick with Buffalo wings and on veggie trays with dips. But they don’t really let celery shine, do they? In this salad, celery has the starring roll. This is delicious for a dinner party and is best made several hours before serving. Trust me when I tell you, your guests will want more! Continue reading
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