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Spicy Sweet Potato Soup

07 Wednesday Jan 2015

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broth, Garlic, gluten free, lime juice, lime zest, onion, peanut butter, sour cream, Spices, Sweet Potatoes

028 Sweet potatoes make great soup.  This soup is thick and smooth, with little flecks of ginger to cleanse your palate a bit and work with the heat of the chiles to spice things up.  This soup is a great example of the melding of cultures; it travels the world.  It leans to the East in its flavoring, but there is the surprise of peanut butter, which takes us to Africa and the sweet potato itself takes us to the Incan Empire.  Who knew you could travel the world with a bowl of soup?   Continue reading →

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Cuban Ham Dip

02 Friday Jan 2015

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sandwiches

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cream cheese, Dijon mustard, Ham, onion, roasted red bell pepper, sweet pickle relish

039Ham Dip, well that’s what we call it, but it’s really more of a spread than a dip.  It has a lovely, smoky, sweet-sharp creamy flavor, rather complex and robust.  It’s great on a cracker, but makes a great sandwich, keeps well in the fridge and is best made at least 24 hours ahead, making it perfect for entertaining.  Continue reading →

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Scallops, the way they should be!

30 Tuesday Dec 2014

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Quickies (It's not what you think!)

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béchamel sauce, pasta, Peas, sea scallops

019Scallops are divine, don’t you think?  Sea scallops are these perfect orbs, rich and tasty, velvety on the tongue and Oh! so easy.  I’m seriously not kidding when I tell you they cook in under 5 minutes.  A searing hot skillet, a small smackerel of butter and in 5 minutes you can be sitting down to a terrific dinner.  Continue reading →

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Mashed Potato Perfection

29 Monday Dec 2014

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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Chives, gravy, Potatoes

015Mashed potatoes are comfort.  They are smooth, creamy and soft.  They are the perfect foil for gravy.  They are perfect baby food and potatoes have a good amount of both potassium and vitamin C.  Health and comfort…does it get much better than that?  It does, because these mashed potatoes don’t have any added fat in them…these are guiltless.    Continue reading →

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Mother’s Pot Roasted Perfection

28 Sunday Dec 2014

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Beef, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegetables

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beef, chuck roast, gravy, Mushrooms, red wine

Mother's Pot Roasted PerfectionFor us, pot roast is winter.  It offers such a bang-for-your-buck flavor-wise, with its warm, rich flavor, its rib-sticking meatiness and it’s just so simple to prepare.  It is truly the perfect Sunday dinner, on a cold winters day.  And not to be forgotten, the house smells fantastic and you can spend the afternoon doing a jigsaw puzzle.   Continue reading →

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Veggies at the Ready!

24 Wednesday Dec 2014

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Side Dishes

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blanching, Broccoli, Green beans, Italy, side dish

322Blanching, or pre-cooking, vegetables keeps their color and nutrients stable.  Plus, they are half-cooked, so finishing them for dinner, takes moments.  There they are, in your fridge, just waiting for some hot olive oil, sliced garlic and a few red pepper flakes.  They are fine specimens indeed.  Continue reading →

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Quick Hors d’oeuvres

21 Sunday Dec 2014

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cheese, guava paste, herbs, Melon, Mushrooms, olive oil, pineapple, prosciutto

037There was a request for some quick and easy hors d’oeuvres for the holidays, so the Yankee Cuban Sandwich will have to wait until tomorrow.  Here are some quick and tasty hors d’oeuvre options, Prosciutto-Wrapped Fruit, Katie’s Roasted Mushrooms, and Romeo y Julietas.  It’s always good to have these hanging around in your repertoire.   Continue reading →

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Cuban Roast Pork (Lechon Asado)

21 Sunday Dec 2014

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Cuban, Gluten Free, Main Course

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Beer, cumin, Garlic, limes, Mexican oregano, Orange

006Lechon is part of every holiday celebration at the home of any self-respecting Cuban.  Once you take one succulent, garlicky bite, you’ll see why.  The bonus with lechon…leftovers to make Cuban sandwiches.  Continue reading →

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Winter Slaw

19 Friday Dec 2014

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian

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Carrots, cilantro, dried cranberries, frozen peas, savoy cabbage, Scallions

041I make different slaws at different times of the year.  This is one of my Winter Slaws.  It is a combination of Savoy cabbage, carrots, peas, dried cranberries, scallions and cilantro.  Continue reading →

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Latin Lover Vinaigrette

18 Thursday Dec 2014

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Marinade, Sauces, Vinaigrettes

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cumin, Garlic, guajillo flakes, honey, limes, olive oil, Orange, sesame oil

020The Latin Lover is not fond of vinaigrettes.  He doesn’t care for the sharpness of vinegar.  I can’t get enough of that flavor…we’re a mixed marriage.  So I came up with this version that works for both of us.  It has citrus, honey, and few other little delights to warm his soul.  Continue reading →

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