05 Thursday Jan 2017
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A lovely young woman, who we’ll call The Spicy Charmer, had this tongue-tingling little concoction at La Veccia, in Toronto. She described it, we chatted about it and we came up with this version of Hot Pepper Rings in Olive Oil with Garlic. Continue reading
09 Friday Dec 2016
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Fried Oysters are one of The Goddess’s indulgences. They are the perfect culinary storm. They are rich. They are crispy on the outside and almost creamy on the interior. They are a thing of beauty. They are also a wonderful childhood memory. Continue reading
09 Friday Dec 2016
It’s all about the sauce. It really is. But, you already know this. A sauce can make the ordinary, a truly extraordinary culinary experience. So, we’re going to talk about sauces over the next little while. Let’s go…. Continue reading
05 Monday Dec 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead
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bacon, cilantro, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, Ground pork, Medjool dates, onion, red bell pepper, Spices, tomato purée, white wine
I can’t believe I haven’t posted this before. Yes, The Goddess was holding out on you, and after you make this you’ll be ticked that she did. But, she’s trying to redeem herself here. It’s time to share. These will grace your appetizer table over and over. The combinations of flavor and texture are just sublime. Continue reading
05 Monday Dec 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Pork, Spanish
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cilantro, dry white wine, Garlic, Ground pork, Spices, vinegar
Fresh chorizo is a good thing to know how to make. It makes great meatballs and patties, as well as an excellent stuffing for dates. 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 uses some of the most wonderful flavors of the Tropics, but still retains a familiarity to the more traditional version. Continue reading
22 Tuesday Nov 2016
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You know how The Goddess loves her sauce. This one is a passion. It’s simplicity itself to make. It’s spectacularly flexible and it’s extraordinarily delicious. I’m thinking this will be and incredible glaze for our Thanksgiving turkey. Continue reading
22 Tuesday Nov 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Side Dishes
We love ripe plantains, or as the Cubans call them, “maduros”. Which means, “ripe”. Go figure! Maduros are sweet, rich and just terrific with something savory. This was a true regional fusion and were astoundingly delicious. Continue reading
13 Sunday Nov 2016
Posted in Cuban, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Meat
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bell peppers, Black beans, capers, cilantro, Dried Fruit, Garlic, Ground beef, Ground pork, olives, Onions, plantains, Spices, Tomatoes, Wine
Picadillo is a favorite of The Latin Lover and the Progeny. We like it a bit on the soupier side, because we serve it with or over rice and usually black beans and fried ripe plantains (maduros). So The Goddess decided to throw caution to the wind and combine these flavors. I mean, why not? Continue reading
27 Thursday Oct 2016
Posted in Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Soup, Vegetarian
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apple, apple cider, broth, Carrots, Celery, citrus zest, diced tomatoes, dried lentils, onion, Spices, strained tomato purée
Tomato Soup and grilled cheese. It’s a marriage made in heaven and it is truly a heavenly combination. Today is one of those chilly, rainy days that’s perfect for soup…and maybe a sandwich. It’s comfort food, but of course, there’s a twist. There’s always a twist with The Goddess. Continue reading
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