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
27 Saturday Jun 2020
Posted in bacon, Gluten Free, Legumes, Onions
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allspice, bacon, ball park mustard, canned pork and beans, ketchup, Onions, Worcestershire sauce
Floating Islands? Seriously…what has happened to The Goddess? Has she been into the Rosé to excess? Or was she out in the sun too long? Everyone knows that “floating islands” is a dessert. Yes. That’s true. Normally, it is. But, as you know there’s nothing normal about The Goddess! Continue reading
23 Saturday May 2020
Posted in Gluten Free, Legumes, Rice, Salads, Vegetarian
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baby bell peppers, Celery, cooked rice, Dijon mustard, fennel bulb, garbanzo beans, Garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise, olive oil, red onion
This is summer…or in this case, late spring, on a plate. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner, and can go main course by adding some shrimp or tuna. Use whatever beans you have in your cupboard, but garbanzo or kidney are my favorite for this salad. Continue reading
05 Tuesday May 2020
Posted in Black beans, Gluten Free, Herbs, Orange, Salads, sour cream, Vegetarian Option
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avocado, bell peppers, Black beans, cherry tomatoes, chile powder, cooked chicken, Corn, corn chips, cumin, fresh herbs, Garlic, lettuce, olives, Orange, salsa, Scallions, shredded cheese, smoked sweet paprika, sour cream, taco seasoning, Tomatoes
This is a quick-fix dinner for Cinco de Mayo. If you have leftover chicken from Sunday dinner, like the Brazilian Bakery Sunday Chicken, then you’re set. If not, purchase one of those broasted chickens from the supermarket. This is a perfect patio dinner on a hot summer day. Continue reading
09 Saturday Nov 2019
Posted in Celery, Garlic, Gluten Free, Legumes, Make Ahead, Onions, Orange, Peppers, Side Dishes, Spinach, Vegetarian
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bell pepper, Celery, cilantro, dry white wine, Lentils, olive oil, Onions, Orange, sherry vinegar, Spices, Spinach
Lentils make a nice “bed” for some lovely roasted chicken. Or a piece of grilled fish or pork chop. Think lentils, instead of rice, pasta or potatoes. And lentils offer some terrific vitamins and minerals, too. Oh yes, did I mention they are also delicious? Continue reading
02 Saturday Nov 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Green beans, Legumes, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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bell pepper, Celery, Dijon mustard, Garlic, Green beans, honey, olive oil, onion, radishes, sherry vinegar, sugar, tri-bean blend legumes
We ate a lot of Three Bean Salad when I was a kid. During the summer, my mother made it frequently. I think it was because we all liked it, it made a huge batch and it kept well. All that, and we had almost everything growing in the garden. I started with her recipe, then took a flying leap! Continue reading
04 Friday Oct 2019
Posted in Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Legumes, Pressure Cooker, Soup, Vegetarian Option
The Dynamite Doula, a young woman who is near-and-dear to us, invited us over for lunch. She has a new “InstaPot”, the pressure cooker-sauté pan-slow cooker pot and a whole lot more. It turns out we have the same one, kindred spirits that we are! Anyway, she, and her Dear One, served us a version of this wonderful, rib-sticking, winter-chasing bean soup. It was supremely delicious, The Spicy Honey loved it and so I decided to see if I can come close to repeating her soup. Continue reading
03 Wednesday Jul 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Legumes, Salads, Vegetarian
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Celery, corn kernels, fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, fresh mint, Greek-style yogurt, kidney beans, mini-bell peppers, pomegranate molasses, Scallions, Spices
I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for a good bean salad. I ran across a recipe for a bean salad, using garbanzos. I like garbanzo beans, but I prefer kidney beans for a salad. They’re a bit softer and they’re just prettier…and you know, it’s all about how it looks! Continue reading
03 Wednesday Jul 2019
Posted in Black beans, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian
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avocado, bell peppers, Black beans, cilantro, green olives, lime juice, olive oil, pineapple, roasted garlic, Scallions, Spices, sweet potato, vegetable oil
This salad is good at any time of the year. It is a great summer salad, as no mayo, but it also is lovely in the autumn, when the leaves turn about the same color as the salad. Make it the day ahead and chill it overnight. But, it’s best eaten at room temperature. Add some red chile flakes for a little heat, when the thermometer dips. Continue reading
10 Friday May 2019
Posted in Beef, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Onions, Red Beans
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Beer, canned tomatoes, cilantro, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, green chiles, herbs, kidney beans, Lime, olive oil, onion, round steak, Spices
You know how sometimes the culinary gods intervene? This dish came about because those gods were playing and romping through my life. However, as happens now and again, those gods led me to deliciousness! This is redolent with Mexican flavors, it’s filling and it’s flexible! Continue reading
