08 Friday May 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Instant-Pot, Main Course, Make Ahead, Orange, Poultry/Chicken, Thighs
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apple cider vinegar, chicken thighs, cornstarch, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, honey, lemongrass, olive oil, orange marmalade, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, soy sauce
This is an excellent Instant-Pot recipe. Brown it and cook it all in the same pot. To quote Ina Garten, “How easy is that?” And, it’s just so damn delicious, too! Continue reading
05 Tuesday May 2020
Posted in Black beans, Gluten Free, Herbs, Orange, Salads, sour cream, Vegetarian Option
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avocado, bell peppers, Black beans, cherry tomatoes, chile powder, cooked chicken, Corn, corn chips, cumin, fresh herbs, Garlic, lettuce, olives, Orange, salsa, Scallions, shredded cheese, smoked sweet paprika, sour cream, taco seasoning, Tomatoes
This is a quick-fix dinner for Cinco de Mayo. If you have leftover chicken from Sunday dinner, like the Brazilian Bakery Sunday Chicken, then you’re set. If not, purchase one of those broasted chickens from the supermarket. This is a perfect patio dinner on a hot summer day. Continue reading
03 Tuesday Dec 2019
Posted in Beef, Braising, Comfort Food, Fennel, Figs, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Onions, Orange, Pressure Cooking, Stew, Sun-dried
I’ve been reading this really interesting cookbook, ****************. Actually, it’s less of a cookbook, though they have some wonderful recipes, and more of a reference work. At least for me it is. The authors are a chef and a specialist in scents. What a combination, right? Continue reading
09 Saturday Nov 2019
Posted in Celery, Garlic, Gluten Free, Legumes, Make Ahead, Onions, Orange, Peppers, Side Dishes, Spinach, Vegetarian
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bell pepper, Celery, cilantro, dry white wine, Lentils, olive oil, Onions, Orange, sherry vinegar, Spices, Spinach
Lentils make a nice “bed” for some lovely roasted chicken. Or a piece of grilled fish or pork chop. Think lentils, instead of rice, pasta or potatoes. And lentils offer some terrific vitamins and minerals, too. Oh yes, did I mention they are also delicious? Continue reading
23 Thursday May 2019
Posted in cucumbers, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Orange, Salads, Strawberries, Vegetarian
This is one of those lovely concoctions that’s so refreshing you want to eat the whole bowl yourself (don’t think I haven’t done that once or twice!). It is as beautiful as it is delicious, and nutritious, too. What’s not to love? Continue reading
29 Wednesday Aug 2018
Posted in Blackberries, Gluten Free, Mint, Orange, Vinaigrettes
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balsamic vinegar, blackberry preserves, Garlic, Mint, olive oil, orange zest, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar
This is what I refer to as “a back pocket” recipe. It’s good to have this to fall back on and use frequently. This vinaigrette is wonderful drizzled over a salad that includes goat cheese and yellow/orange fruit. The color contrast between the goat cheese, the fruit and the vinaigrette is striking. And truly delicious. Continue reading
26 Friday Jan 2018
Posted in Dairy, Desserts, Eggs, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Lemon, Lime, Make Ahead, Orange
Flan is one of those desserts that almost everyone loves. From a hostess’s standpoint, flan is a terrific dessert, as it really needs to be done in advance. It’s also a terrific dessert, because it’s simply delicious and deliciously simple. Continue reading
01 Friday Dec 2017
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Marinade, Orange, Salmon
Slow-roasting salmon, is simple and allows for more margin of error. In other words, it’s much harder to overcook salmon (or any fish, for that matter). But, it really about the texture. The texture of slow-roasted salmon is silky and unctuous. It’s sexy salmon! You’re going to like this. Continue reading
