14 Thursday May 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sauces, Vegetarian
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I was flying around the Interwebs, as The Goddess tends to do too frequently for the dust bunnies gathering for an assault, when I ran across this entry on Pinch of Yum‘s blog. I knew instantly that I was going to become intimate friends with this sauce. It’s avocado-based, but with so much more to offer…. Continue reading
12 Tuesday May 2015
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I love salmon. It’s pretty and pink-ish, it can take some bold flavors and it’s so quick to fix. This is an easy, mid-week dinner. It’s best if the salmon is seasoned ahead; you get a better, more robust flavor. Salmon is easy and this version is pan-fried, but you can grill it, if you prefer. We’re using our coffee rub here…it plays to the savory side of the salmon, but because of the frozen orange juice concentrate and the dulce de leche drizzle, there is balance. Balance is good. Continue reading
10 Sunday May 2015
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Coffee is like a good lover; it satisfies your needs, warms you when it’s cold outside and is there any time of day. But, coffee doesn’t always belong in a cup, to give you a jolt in the morning or to end a perfect meal. Coffee, mixed with a few spices, makes a rockin’ good dry rub. Continue reading
09 Saturday May 2015
Posted in Brunch, Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Salads, Vegetarian
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Blackberries, blueberries, honey, Mango, Mint, Peaches, pineapple, Plums, raspberries, spice, Strawberries
It’s almost Mother’s Day and Mom deserves a bit of exotic, don’t you think? This is a perfect breakfast-in-bed recipe and is really good fruit salad. I’m talking homemade, not the nonsense in the in the produce department of your local supermarket. But, once again, if the fruit isn’t ripe and juicy, then the fruit salad will fall flat…but maybe not too flat…there are tricks! Continue reading
05 Tuesday May 2015
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avocado, Chives, cilantro, crabmeat, Garlic, Mango, onion, poblano pepper, pork, Shrimp, Spices, truffle oil
I’m a bit late getting this to you, but I posted a guacamole recipe a few months back, but today is Cinco de Mayo, which positively screams and dances guac, don’t you think? So I thought about it a bit and decided to primp up some guac. A photographer friend says her mother always told her, “Never leave the house without lipstick”. Who am I to argue with mom? This is “lipstick guac”. Continue reading
02 Saturday May 2015
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butter, Garlic, ginger, herbs, Lemon, maple syrup, Orange, sour cream, Spices, Sun-dried, Tangerine
Compound butter, which simply put, is butter with stuff added to it. The great thing about them, is they can and should be made ahead, chilled and/or frozen, so you have them on hand. The Goddess is all about having things on hand to work with and make her life easier. These little nuggets of saucy goodness offer huge flavor and versatility. It’s simplicity at its very best. Continue reading
28 Tuesday Apr 2015
Posted in Eggs, Gluten Free, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Vegetarian
Saturday night’s potatoes are Sunday morning’s breakfast! I keep harping on how much I love leftovers…and this is why. Continue reading
26 Sunday Apr 2015
Posted in Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) use dates back at least 5000 years. You know the drill, Asia (it’s been used there for centuries), through the Middle East to Europe, then the Arab control of the spice trade, the trade routes open and spices become more available. The history of spice does seem to repeat itself, doesn’t it? Fortunately for us, ginger is readily available and in several forms…fresh, dried (in slices, pieces or more readily, ground), in syrup and crystalized.
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23 Thursday Apr 2015
Posted in Brunch, Cheese, Eggs, Gluten Free, Main Course, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Vegetarian
Omelets, or omelettes, are a great quick breakfast, lunch, dinner or late night snack option. Okay, so anytime is good! They are quick to prepare, can use up leftovers and they can be finished and on the table, within 20 minutes after you step in the door. Continue reading
21 Tuesday Apr 2015
It was drizzly, and rather chilly today…you may have heard…it’s Spring! Soup seemed like the perfect antidote to not-so-perfect weather. This soup has everything green and everything springtime in it. It’s a flexible soup, too. You can limit the mixture to 2 or 3 ingredients or expand it 5 or 6. And if that’s not enough, there are also flavor or seasoning options. Continue reading
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