20 Friday Oct 2017
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Option
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apple cider, bacon, caraway, onion, sauerkraut, seasonings, wine
The Goddess has been harking back to her roots recently. Perhaps it was “The Purge”, as she affectionately refers to the process of ridding herself of years of accumulated junk treasures. That, and the fact that she adores sauerkraut. Continue reading
20 Friday Oct 2017
Posted in Breasts, Buffet Food, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead
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As I mentioned in the recent Czech-German Sauerkraut post, I served these lovely breasts with the sauerkraut, instead of the more traditional pork. Turns out, to be rather tasty and I will make this for The Latin Lover, sans the sauerkraut. Continue reading
12 Thursday Oct 2017
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apple cider, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, frozen apple juice concentrate, garlic, maple syrup, paprika, peppercorns, shallots, vegetable oil, virgin olive oil
The Goddess is in apple pie mode these days. She likes to reduce apple cider to add to the apples to really give an apple-y blast! She’s very explosive, you know! This vinaigrette was born from that reduction. Continue reading
05 Thursday Oct 2017
Posted in Beer, Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Pork Butt, Pressure Cooking
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Beer, fennel seeds, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, pork butt, rosemary
Garlic-parmesan crusted pork is a thing of beauty! Yes indeed, it is. The combination is near Nirvana, or at the very least ethereal. And I wanted to use the Instant Pot™, so I could use the pressure cooker feature…it worked like a charm! Continue reading
29 Friday Sep 2017
Posted in Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
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cabbage, cilantro, cucumber, frozen orange juice concentrate, lime juice, lime zest, mango, mayonnaise, pineapple, red onion, scallions, vinegar
Think of this cole slaw as a “monsoon” of tropical flavors…pineapple, mango, orange…need I say more? Okay, maybe I do, but you’re going to want to slap this on some fish tacos or anything seafood-y. Or just have it for breakfast. Continue reading
16 Saturday Sep 2017
Posted in Beef, Braising, garlic, Gluten Free, Herbs, Main Course, Make Ahead, Slow Cooker, Stock/Broth, Vegetables, wine
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apple cider vinegar, bacon, bay leaves, broth, brown sugar, carrots, chuck roast, Dijon mustard, dried figs, garlic, herbs, lemons, Medjool dates, olive oil, parmesan cheese, parsnip, pearl onions, prunes, red wine, spices
I was reading a blog the other day, and I ran across something called Pašticada. So, what’s this about? Not being Croatian, this was new to me, but from what I was reading, this dish is a pretty big deal. For the non-Croatian palate, this may seem like an odd combination of flavors to use with beef—lemons, nutmeg, cloves, prunes and other dried fruit—all braised slowly in red wine and plum brandy. Continue reading
16 Saturday Sep 2017
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basamic vinegar, black pepper, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, kosher salt, lemon juice, olive oil, shallots, sriracha, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce
This isn’t exactly a salsa in the Mexican-dip-for-tortilla chips sense, but more of an uncooked, chunky thick sauce…maybe a dressing? But, no matter what you call it, it’s a nice change of pace and it’s delicious. It’s great over a steak, on a burger or even on chicken. This is just perfect for summer, when tomatoes come rolling in. Continue reading
14 Thursday Sep 2017
Posted in corn, garlic, Gluten Free, leftovers, onions, Pasta, Vegetarian
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bacon, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, fresh basil, garlic, leftover corn chowder, onion, parmesan cheese
You know how The Goddess is always nattering on about leftovers, well this is why she loves, loves, lovers her leftovers. Remember the Shrimp-Corn Chowder with Bacon and Scallions? Well, this recipe uses that chowder as a sauce for this dish…. Continue reading
03 Sunday Sep 2017
Posted in corn, Fish, Gluten Free, onions, Peppers
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bell peppers, corn, falafel mix, garlic, green olives, oil, onion, snapper filet, spices
I had falafel for lunch last week and I was reminded how much I love that flavor profile. I also noticed how nice and crispy the exterior was, so The Goddess, having a mind like a steel trap, thought, ‘hmmm…I wonder how a falafel mix would work for coating fish?” Continue reading
01 Friday Sep 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Fruit, Gluten Free, plums, Vegetarian
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fresh ginger, garlic, orange zest, plums, red wine vinegar, spices, sugar
The Goddess absolutely adores condiments. At any given time, her fridge is bursting at the seams with such wonders. Relishes, chutneys, preserves, and pickles add something truly wonderful to sandwiches, a charcuterie platter, toast, meats or simply eat it with a spoon. Continue reading
