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capers, clam juice, dry sherry, Garlic, Leeks, marcona almonds, Monkfish, olive oil, olives, roasted peppers, sweet smoked paprika
Monkfish is an ugly, ugly fish, but I have memories of watching Julia years ago, with this massive, ugly fish, holding it up by the tail. When I’ve prepared it, I wasn’t happy with the results…I’ve grilled it, sautéed it, roasted it and while the flavor was nice, the texture was not to my liking. Let’s just say, it was a little too chewy. It always seemed underdone. Then, I tried braising it. Bingo! From now on, this is my go-to way to cook monkfish. Continue reading
Carrots and honey go together like…like…well, honey and carrots. They are good pals, close and gossipy. Throw carrots into some browned butter and they become nutty, too. Right up my alley…. 
Sloppy Joe’s are pure comfort for me. They were always my birthday request, with tons of raw onion slices and dill pickles. I’m have a momentary ecstatic longing for my 8th birthday! So, why no make them now? Why long for something so delicious? 
I love spicy. I love The Spicy Honey, too…but that’s different. I love sweet and sour. I love shrimp. I love cashews. Okay, you get it…I really love this flavor combination, and I think you might, too. And it’s just in time for the Asian New Year…January 25th, this year…the year of the Rat! 
We traveled North for the holidays. it’s a bit chillier there than in the Carolinas, but decidedly more Christmas-y. This soup/chowder came about through the wonderful duo, Dave and Terri! They always come up with delicious fare and this was truly an inspiring way to ring in the New Year. 
I’ve never been too big a fan of Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder. I prefer creamy soups to tomatoy-brothy soups, but I gotta’ tell you…I like this one. I like this one a lot. It’s loaded with vegetables, chunky and while there’s broth, it has a heap of flavor. And you know, The Goddess is all about flavor. 
Moqueca is the perfect buffet dish, it’s loaded with flavor, is best made ahead and did I mention, it’s spectacularly delicious…it’s that delicious part you need to focus on. This is a great dish to ring in the new year…Happy New Year, one and all! 
The Goddess loves those lovely little dishes the Spanish have given us—tapas! An array of tapas is a favorite way that we like to entertain. I’ve shared some with you in the past, but there are more…oh, yes, many more! 
This is a nice little loaf to have in your fridge. It makes a nice sandwich, a lovely addition to a charcuterie with some cornichons or for a light lunch or supper with some good mustard. 
The Spaniards eat salad. They eat salad communally. It’s usually served with simple, seasonal ingredients, on a large plate set in the middle of the table. They splash on a good sherry or red wine vinegar and always, always, always their best olive oil drizzled over. It’s a thing of beauty. 