26 Saturday Jan 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, pork chops, Rice, Roasting, Skillet Dinner
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broth, Garlic, herbs, Mushrooms, Onions, parmesan cheese, pork chops, white wine
The Latin Lover worked through lunch, so we’re dining early tonight. The Goddess had needed a quick-fix. So pork chops over rice, that’s enriched with white wine and stock, as well as sautéed onions and mushrooms. Into the oven and about 30 minutes later…dinner! Continue reading
13 Thursday Sep 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Herbs, Supper, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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cherry tomatoes, cinnamon, fresh herbs, half and half, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, pie crust, ricotta cheese
I love tomato sandwiches. When the tomatoes are bursting with flavor, falling off their vines and are in great abundance, The Goddess is in heaven. But a Goddess doesn’t live by tomato sandwiches alone. No. No, she doesn’t. This is relatively quick and easy, particularly if you purchase one of those rolled up pie crusts…and they are quite tasty and work great for this recipe. Continue reading
29 Wednesday Aug 2018
Posted in Blackberries, Gluten Free, Mint, Orange, Vinaigrettes
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balsamic vinegar, blackberry preserves, Garlic, Mint, olive oil, orange zest, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar
This is what I refer to as “a back pocket” recipe. It’s good to have this to fall back on and use frequently. This vinaigrette is wonderful drizzled over a salad that includes goat cheese and yellow/orange fruit. The color contrast between the goat cheese, the fruit and the vinaigrette is striking. And truly delicious. Continue reading
15 Wednesday Aug 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Mint, Peas, Soup
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Chives, crème frâiche, frozen peas, Leeks, lemon juice, lemon zest, Mint, olive oil, onion, Onions, stock
Peas are taken for granted. They are served on the side of something else and well, they’re green and most people like them. You know, we really need to take another look at peas. This soup is superb for a hot summer night. It beautiful. It’s refreshing and more importantly, it is delicious. Continue reading
08 Friday Jun 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Marinade, Vegetarian
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fresh ginger, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, lime juice, red pepper flakes, Scallions, soy sauce, vegetable oil
The English-speaking Caribbean offers us some wonderfully complex flavors. Jerk Chicken is one of the dishes that’s synonymous with the islands. It’s has a nice kick of heat, is highly spiced and delicious. Thus, making it the perfect summer grilling dinner. You and your guests will love it. 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
20 Tuesday Mar 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Cheese, Dip, Garlic, Gluten Free, Herbs, Lemon, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
I love Boursin™ cheese, and I make a pretty decent facsimile, Almost Boursin Cheese Spread (Almost!) in a previous post. So anyway, I was sitting, sipping and musing. Goddesses do that sometimes. You should try it. The things one thinks up…and this was one of those things. Continue reading
17 Saturday Mar 2018
Posted in Black beans, Garlic, Gluten Free, Herbs, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Onions, Peppers, Pressure Cooker, Smoked Neck, Spices, Vegetarian Option
First of all, you’re going to need to read through the recipe for Cuban-Style Black Beans à la Pressure Cooker, because I’m not going to give you a recipe, because it’s the same. This is about technique and cooking times, using the pressure cooker feature on my multi-cooker…it’s a wonder, I tell ya’…. Continue reading
03 Saturday Feb 2018
Posted in Chives, Condiments, Garlic, Gluten Free, Lemon, Sauces
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Aïoli is something you need to know how to make. It’s a basic mayonnaise, but with a good hit of garlic. I don’t tend to make aïoli from scratch, because it doesn’t keep as well, as it contains raw egg yolks. This version, which used purchased mayonnaise, keeps well, is more stable and is just plain delicious. Continue reading
18 Thursday Jan 2018
Posted in Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs
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Moment of truth? This is really a garnish. In actuality, it’s a garnish that’s a relish, but “Condimento Picado” just sounds so much better than “Minced Relish”, doesn’t it? This is a perfect, tailor-made quick garnish/relish to add a punch of flavor to almost any plain, or simply prepared, protein. Continue reading
