03 Saturday Aug 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Sauces, tarragon
It’s been awhile since I’ve had a fling. Yes, The Spicy Honey is aware of my dalliance and he approves. Right now, you’re wondering just what kind of blog post this is, aren’t you? So, my dear gutter-minded-friends, I’m talking about tarragon and mustard! And the ultimate question—is it a sauce? Or is it a vinaigrette? Continue reading
26 Friday Jul 2019
Posted in Cheese, Chives, Eggplant, Garlic, Gluten Free, Herbs, Leeks, Main Course, Make Ahead, Roasting, Shrimp, Vegetarian Option
Tags
bacon, bell peppers, dry white wine, Eggplant, Garlic, herbs, olive oil, parmesan cheese, Shrimp, Spices
You know I adore eggplant. I don’t think I’ve ever met an eggplant dish I didn’t love. I’ve been thinking about stuffed eggplant, so I decided that today was the day. I was heading down the vegetarian path, adding lentils to give us that meaty texture. Then, I took another path…. Continue reading
23 Sunday Jun 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Potatoes, Salads, Vegetarian
Tags
balsamic vinegar, Celery, Dijon mustard, dry herbs, Garlic, hard-boiled eggs, olive oil, prosciutto, Russet potatoes, Scallions, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted walnuts
The Goddess is experimenting, yet again. Potato Salad is one of her favorites and one of her favorites to “mess” with. When the bag of sun-dried tomatoes dropped out of the cupboard and the prosciutto package slid out of the fridge…well, you don’t need to be hit by a Vaporetto to see the signs! Continue reading
23 Thursday May 2019
Posted in cucumbers, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Orange, Salads, Strawberries, Vegetarian
This is one of those lovely concoctions that’s so refreshing you want to eat the whole bowl yourself (don’t think I haven’t done that once or twice!). It is as beautiful as it is delicious, and nutritious, too. What’s not to love? Continue reading
18 Saturday May 2019
Posted in Cheese, Gluten Free, Herbs, Rice, Side Dishes, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
This rice is along the line of the everyday rice many Mexican cooks prepare. And it’s good. It’s really delicious. But, it’s so much more, because once you capture the basic, there are so many, many different flavor roads to travel down. Think of this as just the beginning of your culinary journey. Continue reading
19 Friday Apr 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
The Eldest Progeny, who is a creative and fine cook, told me about this recipe he found in Cook’s Country, and thought it sounded interesting and delicious. I didn’t have the recipe, so I winged it. It flew pretty well, I think. Continue reading
22 Friday Mar 2019
Posted in Dairy, Dip, Gluten Free, Herbs, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Vegetarian
Tags
buttermilk, cilantro, fresh herbs, Lemon, Lime, mayonnaise, olive oil, salsa verde, sour cream
This is similar to The Goddess’s Green Goddess, in that it’s creamy and green! The herbs are entirely different, so the flavor is different. But, delicious? Oh, yeah. This is terrific to dress a potato or pasta salad, smear on a chicken sandwich and it is wonderful on a nice green salad with bacon bits. But, The Goddess loves, loves, loves to dip roasted baby potatoes into this fine elixir…heaven! Pure heaven! Continue reading
21 Thursday Feb 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Ground beef, Herbs, Make Ahead, Skillet Dinner
Tags
bacon, bell peppers, dry beef base, dry white wine, eggs, Garlic, herbs, honey, lean ground beef, milk, Onions, parmesan cheese, pepperoni, shredded pizza cheese, sour cream, strained tomato purée, tomato paste
I had some mini-pepperoni that just seemed like they would be a nice addition to some lean ground beef…I was thinking maybe a taco-like thing, but The Latin Lover said, “We haven’t had meatloaf in a while. I love meatloaf”…well, what more could a Goddess want to hear? Continue reading
26 Saturday Jan 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, pork chops, Rice, Roasting, Skillet Dinner
Tags
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
Tags
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
