11 Tuesday Aug 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Sauces, Vegetarian
Yes, the garden tomatoes have arrived! Aren’t they absolutely delicious? This is the time of year to indulge in their glory. Make BLT’s, tomato-avocado sandwiches and just plain tomato sandwiches with a schmear of good mayo…excuse while I step out for a cigarette! Continue reading
07 Friday Aug 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course
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Beer, brown sugar, coffee, corned beef, mustard, Onions, Spices, vinegar
Slow-roasted, brown sugar-crusted corned beef with beer and onion gravy. Why would you save this just for St. Patrick’s Day? It’s much too good and so simple to be left to one day a year. It makes a great Sunday dinner and the house will smell good enough to eat! Continue reading
04 Tuesday Aug 2015
Okay, these aren’t necessarily “baked” beans. They can be, if that’s what you want to do and you have the time. Otherwise, make this “quick and dirty” version in about 20 minutes. They have tons of flavor and if you toss some cut-up hot dogs into the mix, cook some rice, add a tossed salad or green veggie, you can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Continue reading
01 Saturday Aug 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Soup, Spanish, Vegetarian
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bell peppers, cucumber, Garlic, lemon juice, onion, radishes, sherry vinegar, Spices, tomato juice, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Gazpacho is the perfect summer soup. In Andalusia, it’s smooth, unctuous and creamy. The Goddess loves that version. She could bathe in that version. But, she’s also just a tad unconventional, so she also really likes a slightly chunkier version with bits of crunchy vegetables, too. That’s what this is! Continue reading
26 Sunday Jul 2015
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads
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black rice, fresh herbs, fruit, ginger, lime juice, Scallions, sesame oil, snow peas
Black rice, Emperor’s Rice or Forbidden rice are all the same thing. Apparently, many years ago when China was ruled by Emperors, this rice could only be eaten by him and was “forbidden” for all others. Thank goodness things have changed. Continue reading
19 Sunday Jul 2015
Posted in Chocolate, Desserts, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces
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bourbon, butter, Chocolate, cocoa powder, corn syrup, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla
It’s all about the sauce. And this is a fantastic version, the Russian Sable of Fudge Sauces. This is THE Fudge Sauce. Okay, so you get that it’s really good, right? The Flying Librarian makes a hot fudge that may, may be even better than this, but she refuses to give me the recipe…some nonsense about swearing on her son’s life, so she won’t give out the recipe. Sometimes you just have to take the risk. It’s fudge sauce. Is she kidding? Continue reading
18 Saturday Jul 2015
Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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Yup, that’s the Elvis special there in the picture. Banana-Peanut Butter Ice Cream, except, well…ummm, it isn’t ice cream at all. The Goddess lied to you. It’s actually frozen bananas that have been whirled up in the food processor with some peanut butter, and a smidge of bourbon and vanilla extract. Continue reading
14 Tuesday Jul 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
I must confess, The Goddess has never met an eggplant she hasn’t loved. I’m afraid it’s true. And The Latin Lover is okay with it, so don’t worry. He knows all about it. This original recipe came from Epicurious and of course, The Goddess made a few little changes. Continue reading
12 Sunday Jul 2015
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….and so it begins. Summer is such a season of abundance. The garden over-produces and you’re looking at a counter laden with all these lovely vegetables. You’ve fried, you’ve grilled, you’ve eaten them raw, you’ve steamed them, you’ve added them to stir-fry’s. Hell, you’ve given them away to anyone that will take them—strangers on the street, the kid who mows your lawn, you’ve left them in the mail boxes of people you don’t even know. It’s gotten to the point where the neighbors are closing their blinds at the mere sight of your car on the street. Continue reading
11 Saturday Jul 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Sauces, Vegetarian
Goddess Cooks 