13 Monday Feb 2023
Posted in Black Barley, Carrots, Fennel, Herbs, Lemon, Make Ahead, Orange, radish, Salads, Side Dishes, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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Black Barley, Carrots, cherry tomatoes, dry vegetable base, Fennel, fresh herbs, Garlic, Meyer lemon, olive oil, Onions, orange zest, radishes, Scallions, Spices
I “discovered” black barley about five or six years ago. Black barley is a different beast, than pearled barley. It shares that somewhat nutty flavor, but it retains a delightful chewiness…texture, Baby! Continue reading
27 Friday Aug 2021
Posted in Basil, Garlic, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Orange, Pasta, Peppers, Shrimp, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Option
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Basil, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, dry white wine, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, Ham, kosher salt, olive oil, Oregano, parmesan cheese, Shrimp
An unknown, but clearly intelligent and resourceful person, once said, “necessity is the mother of invention”. I think this is particularly true when it comes to the culinary world. Many of what are now famous dishes, Spanish tortilla, Italian frittata, stir-fry’s, anything that’s a one-dish dinner, spring from necessity. And, this is just such a recipe. Continue reading
11 Sunday Jul 2021
Posted in Corn, cucumbers, Feta, Garlic, Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Make Ahead, mayonnaise, Middle Eastern Flavors, olives, Pita, Salads, Scallions, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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black olives, feta cheese, fresh herbs, mayonnaise, Persian cucumber, pita bread, Roma tomatoes, Scallions, sumac, sweet corn, white balsamic vinegar
Fattoush has always been a favorite of mine. It’s a lovely way to use seasonal vegetables and leftover pita. The addition of corn makes this version is a bit unusual, but equally delicious. Continue reading
10 Saturday Jul 2021
Posted in Cheese, Gluten Free, Herbs, Onions, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian Option
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chicken stock, fines herbes, garlic granules, Gruyère cheese, Idaho Russet potatoes, olive oil, onion, Sweet Potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes
Most people I know enjoy scalloped potatoes, or pommes au gratin. They are creamy, cheesy and a great company dish. Sometimes, The Goddess, thinks less, is more. She want to really taste the potatoes, cut the richness (steak or duck doesn’t really need extra richness, do they?) and still have a comforting, delicious, make-ahead side dish…this is the solution. Continue reading
18 Sunday Apr 2021
Posted in Carrots, Fennel, Gluten Free, Herbs, Lentils, Make Ahead, Mandarin, Vegetarian
Over the years, I’ve gotten considerably more fond of lentils. They are so much more than just soup. I love lentil salads. And that’s almost what this is (and can be!). It makes a great backdrop for a piece of grilled salmon, cod or Branzino. And that’s what we’re doing with it today. Continue reading
28 Thursday Jan 2021
Posted in Braising, Fennel, Garlic, Gluten Free, Lemon, Make Ahead, Onions, Thyme, Veal
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artichoke hearts, butter, chicken stock, Chives, fennel bulb, Garlic, lemon zest, Onions, pearl onions, Thyme, unflavored gelatin, Veal, white wine
I haven’t cooked a veal breast in years. The last one I made was stuffed and it was good, but…. Well, let’s put it this way, it didn’t make my taste buds do cartwheels. This one, which is based on Jacques Pépin’s recipe, does! Continue reading
02 Saturday Jan 2021
Posted in Dairy, Eggs, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Sauces
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cayenne pepper, cornstarch, half and half, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, tarragon, whole egg, whole milk
No, you didn’t misread that. This is “almost” hollandaise sauce. It looks like it. It tastes like it…so what’s the deal? Well, no butter! Yes! Now you’re asking, why, for the love of all that’s holy in the kitchen, wouldn’t you want butter in a hollandaise sauce? Let’s face it, hollandaise has to be made last minute…it really does. It doesn’t reheat well and it’s a bit on the rich side, right? This has all the really good properties of a real-deal hollandaise sauce, but without the drawbacks…and you can have more without feeling like over-stuffed! Continue reading
12 Saturday Dec 2020
Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Herbs, Lunch, Make Ahead, Parmesan, Spices, Vegetarian Option
Not a very sexy title, is that? I was going to call it “The Tale of Two Coils” but, I decided a straight-forward, actual description was the way to go. So here we are. And it’s a pretty delicious place to be. This is my basic, go to roll dough recipe, but with options! Continue reading
04 Friday Dec 2020
Posted in Braising, Eggplant, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mint, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Option
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Asian eggplants, bell pepper, broth, chili garlic sauce, Eggplant, Garlic, ghee, Mushrooms, Onions, pomegranate molasses, rice flour, Spices, Walnuts
I love eggplant…my favorite ways are usually the way the Asian use them. Salty, sweet with a crispy exterior and a creamy interior…but, then there’s baba ganoush. And the Brazilians serve it simply grilled, with maybe a drizzle of olive oil and vinegar. Okay…so it really doesn’t matter in what cuisine the flavors lay, I’m there for eggplant! Continue reading
31 Saturday Oct 2020
Posted in Ground beef, Make Ahead, onions, Sandwiches, Thyme
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all-purpose flour, baking powder, bay leaves, bread crumbs, cider vinegar, dry beef base, Garlic, granulated sugar, Ground beef, MSG, Onions, Scallions, Scotch bonnet chile, Spices, Thyme, turmeric, vegetable shortening, Worcestershire sauce
The Spicy Honey loves Jamaican patties. They’re spicy (like him!) and just a quick, full-flavored bite, that’s perfect for lunch or a snack or dinner or breakfast. In other words, good any time, any place. Continue reading
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