02 Monday Jul 2018
Since so many of us grill more over the summer, I thought I would just pass this “custom” BBQ sauce along to you. This is one of those recipes that is ever-changing. It is intended to be personalized to your flavor preferences, but no matter what, it’s just a great sauce to make ahead or at a moments notice. Continue reading
28 Thursday Jun 2018
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Poultry/Chicken
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chicken breasts or thighs, cornstarch, dark soy sauce, Garlic, gringer, rice vinegar, scallion, soy sauce, sriracha, Szechuan peppercorns, vegetable oil, whole red chilies
The Eldest Progeny loves General Tso’s. Make no mistake here…we all love it. But, he can be pretty passionate about it. It’s sort of a benchmark for him, when he considers the quality of a Chinese restaurant. We’ll see what he thinks about this version, which isn’t deep-fried and is a bit lighter, but loaded with flavor. Continue reading
21 Thursday Jun 2018
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Pan-Frying, pecans, Whitefish
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butter, panko, parmesan cheese, pecans, plantain chips, seasoning, vegetable oil, whitefish fillets
This is a wonderfully crispy, nutty crust, juxtaposed against the creaminess of the fish fillet. The flavors play off of each other, bring cohesion to the dish, but still offer up a delightful textural quality. According to The Spicy Honey, it’s a keeper recipe. Continue reading
03 Sunday Jun 2018
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bacon, bacon fat, broccoli florets, carrot, cilantro, Clementines, frozen peas, Garlic, ginger root, jasmine rice, onion, rice wine vinegar, Scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce
Whaaaaat? Clementines, in fried rice? There are all sorts of recipes in Asian cooking that use orange/Mandarin/tangerine. Orange chicken? Tangerine Beef (or chicken)? So why not fried rice? Oh, you noticed the bacon, too, did you? Continue reading
23 Wednesday May 2018
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Make Ahead, Poultry/Chicken
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carrot, fish sauce, fresh herbs, Garlic, ginger, ground chicken, lime juice, lime zest, Persian cucumbers, Thai chili sauce
The Goddess has never been all that enamored with chicken burgers per se. Having said that, these beauties are different. Chicken burgers tend toward the dry, but not these babies. They are jam-packed with flavor, and the Thai chili sauce and cucumbers add that sweet and extra crunch that is just ooooh! so lovely. Continue reading
05 Monday Mar 2018
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Gai Lan, hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, spring onions, vegetable oil
This is a really nice side dish for an Asian-inspired dinner. Well, for any dinner, really. I love spring onions. They are like giant scallions, but more onion-y and maybe a bit sweeter. At any rate, they’re darned delicious. Continue reading
23 Friday Feb 2018
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bell peppers, coconut milk, Garlic, half and half, lemon juice, Onions, panko crumbs, pineapple, plantain chips, white wine
Have you tried plantain chips? They’re readily available here in South Florida, but I’ve gotten them in the Northeast, too. Anyway, you need to get yourself a bag, because they make a great “crumb” coating…really. Crush them up and add use them to coat chicken breasts, or as in this case, fish fillets. Oh yeah, they’re a great alternative to potato chips, too (and they are gluten free, as well!). Continue reading
31 Wednesday Jan 2018
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ball park mustard, bread & butter pickles, cream cheese, garlic granules, Ham, parsley flakes, red onion, roasted red peppers, sherry vinegar, Worcestershire sauce
The original Cuban Ham Dip is delicious. It is. But, it’s evolved. The Latin Lover likes the evolution. He thinks it’s even better than the original. It still has a smoky, sweet-sharp flavor, and it’s still creamy and robust. But, it’s more complex. It makes a great sandwich. Or maybe a Super Bowl slider? Continue reading
29 Monday Jan 2018
Posted in Comfort Food, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Skillet Dinner
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bell peppers, Bread, cheese, dried herbs, fresh herbs, Garlic, Ground beef, Italian cheese blend, Mushrooms, onion, pepperoni, ricotta cheese, Tomatoes
This came together in no time at all. I was hungry for pizza. Really, more the flavor of pizza. Does that happen to you? Do you get hungry for certain flavors, too? Anyway, that what this was born of…the hunger for a flavor! Continue reading
24 Wednesday Jan 2018
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Vegetables
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bell peppers, Bread, cheese, Ground beef, Mushrooms, Onions, pesto, pizza sauce, Spices
The Goddess was thinking about pizza for dinner or maybe a burger, but it was raining most convincingly. We’re talking monsoon, get-out-the-hip-waders! This was ark-building-type of downpour!…and this is the dry season in Florida…thank Goddess there’s no global warming…or the weather might be totally crazy! But, I digress. Continue reading
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