15 Thursday Jun 2017
Posted in Citrus, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Pineapple, Vegetarian
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balsamic vinegar, capers, lemon juice, Meyer lemon, olive oil, olives, orange, orange juice, pineapple, roasted garlic, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, tangerine
This tapenade is salty, slightly bitter, slightly sweet and completely delicious. It works with meat, poultry, and fish. It can be stirred into sauces. Or smeared on a grilled cheese. Yes, it’s a flexible little minx, this one. 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
22 Saturday Apr 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Corn, Fish, Fruit, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Onions, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Shrimp, Vegetarian
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avocado, cucumber, fresh herbs, Garlic, honey, hot chile, lemon juice, lime juice, mango, olive oil, orange sections, orange zest, red onion, Shrimp, Strawberries, white fish
With the heat of summer around the corner, and sort of already here in South Florida, (though it is raining today) I decided it was time to make ceviche. Ceviche is probably the quintessential summer (read “hot weather”) dish. But, the thing is, it is barely springtime, so I thought some spring fruit might be a nice addition. Maybe even some diced sugar snap peas or asparagus…. 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
22 Wednesday Mar 2017
Posted in Apples, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Pears, Plums, Vegetarian
Applesauce is delicious. This is better. My sister is the creator of this. Years ago, she made this for The Progeny. They loved it. They still do. I used to make huge amounts of this and can it in quart jars. The Eldest One used to eat it by the quart, quite literally. Continue reading
14 Tuesday Mar 2017
Posted in Apples, Salad dressing, Salads, Vegetarian
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broccoli slaw, cider vinegar, dried cranberries, Garlic, Greek-style yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, orange zest, Spices, sugar
I picked up a bag of broccoli slaw, when the store was out of regular slaw. I’m so glad I did. I love the stuff, but The Goddess has never met a piece of broccoli she didn’t love. There must be a little Italian blood in her veins, rather than the rumored ice water. 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
22 Tuesday Nov 2016
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cranberries, honey, mango, mango juice, orange marmalade, orange zest, pineapple, pineapple juice, Spices
I was going to call this Tropical Cranberry Sauce, but that’s way too vague. And I want you to try this. It’s uses some of the most wonderful flavors of the Tropics, but still retains a familiarity to the more traditional version. 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
04 Sunday Sep 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces, Tropical Fruit, Vegetarian
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garlic granules, heavy cream, lime juice, lime zest, mulling spice, papaya, scallions, tomato paste
September is National Papaya Month. I just found this out, but you all probably knew that. Who decides this sort of thing, I wonder? Well, if we’re going to honor the papaya, then let’s see what we can do with this lovely, velvety, rich fruit other than eat it for breakfast. Savory. That’s what I was looking for. And this sauce is savory, rich, subtly sweet and has a wonderful texture. Continue reading
