14 Friday Apr 2017
Posted in Fillings, Gluten Free Option, Latin Food, Main Course, Poultry/Chicken
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avocado, chicken broth, cilantro, cooked chicken, Corn, crêpes, cumin, flour, green chiles, guajillo chile powder, heavy cream, lime juice, lime zest, Mexican cheese blend, salsa, Scallions, sour cream
This is a savory option for our crêpes. It’s pretty much a chicken enchilada, but with crêpes, duh. The sauce is lovely and loaded with flavor. Even though it has heavy cream, using broth lightens the sauce. Continue reading
01 Wednesday Mar 2017
Posted in Beef, Carrots, Comfort Food, Gluten Free Option, Green beans, Main Course, Potatoes, Skillet Dinner
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Carrots, condensed mushroom soup, garlic granules, Green beans, Ground beef, Mushrooms, Onions, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, Yukon Gold potatoes
This is a dish my sister Joan used to make. She’s no longer with us, but her memory lives on with me in so many ways. This dish is one of the things she made for her large family and her busy life. It was fast, tasty and economical. What more could you ask for? Continue reading
21 Saturday Jan 2017
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Pork, Sandwiches
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Asian chili sauce, brown sugar, egg, Garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, lemongrass, onion, panko crumbs, pork cube steaks, potato buns, rice flour, soy sauce, Spices, tomato
Think schnitzel, with Asian flavors. Why not? It’s crispy. It’s complex. It’s delicious. Did I mention that it’s best marinated ahead of time, so there’s minimal last minute prep? Now, I have your attention…. Continue reading
21 Wednesday Dec 2016
Posted in Carrots, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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Carrots, Garlic, herbs, maple syrup, olive oil, panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, Spices
There’s Hasselback Potatoes, so why no carrots? These are a nice side, they can be partially prepared ahead of time and are pretty. Oh, yeah. Did I mention they’re also really delicious? Continue reading
15 Thursday Dec 2016
Posted in Asian, Comfort Food, Gluten Free Option, Soup, Vegetarian Option
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broth, Carrots, Chinese greens, frozen peas, Garlic, ginger, Green beans, lemongrass, lime juice, ramen, Scallions, sesame oil, sesame seeds
I found a nice Asian market here in South Florida. I love Asian markets with their offal, their weird and wonderful fish and shellfish and their greens. I love their greens. I was thrilled to discover Chrysanthemum leaves or Tong Ho. Continue reading
19 Wednesday Oct 2016
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bell peppers, cabbage, Carrots, chow mein noodles, Garlic, ginger, Ground pork, hoisin sauce, Mushrooms, rice wine vinegar, Scallions, sesame oil, snow peas, soy sauce, tortilla strips, water chestnuts
Do you know anyone who doesn’t love egg rolls? If you do, immediately remove those culinary Philistines from your Christmas list. This bowl of goodness may just make a convert out of them. I really think you’re going to love these. Continue reading
30 Tuesday Aug 2016
Posted in Fillings, Gluten Free Option, Latin Food, Main Course, Meat, Rice, Skillet Dinner
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bell peppers, Black beans, capers, cheese, chorizo, garlic granules, gravy, olives, pork roast, Rice, ripe plantain
It’s moving day! Finally, our things are arriving in Miami, so The Latin Lover will have a real life and wife, soon! The Goddess was bone-tired, dead on her feet, but we wanted to eat in. What’s easier than Stuffed Peppers? This, right here, is why she loves, loves, loves leftovers. Continue reading
20 Saturday Aug 2016
Posted in Breakfast, Brunch, Buffet Food, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Vegetarian Option
We love Eggs Benedict. But, really. Who doesn’t? This is the perfect make ahead, ready-in-the-fridge sort of breakfast, or any meal for that matter. The Goddess knows a homemade hollandaise is always the way to go, but she’s a realist. She knows there are those among us, including herself, that periodically has a lapse and wants to just make things easy, so we use a mix. She forgives these little human foibles. Continue reading
14 Sunday Aug 2016
Posted in Buffet Food, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Salads
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Celery, cilantro, cucumber, Garlic, olive oil, pasta, Peas, radishes, red onions, Scallions, Spices, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vinegar
It’s that time of year, when the garden’s abundance is at its pinnacle and the summer heat is beyond The Goddess’s tolerance. But, you still want to eat. This is the perfect meal to be the heat and use some of those veggies—cucumbers, radishes, onions, zucchini, corn and of course, tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes! Continue reading
25 Saturday Jun 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free Option, Vegetarian
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balsamic vinegar, citrus zest, crostini, fruit, herbs, honey, ricotta
This is probably the perfect summer appetizer. Okay, so it’s really good anytime of the year. But, just in case you’ve been living in a cage, it’s officially summer, so we’re going to be making these lovelies. We’re going to be making these a lot. So you’re on notice. Continue reading
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