15 Saturday Sep 2018
Posted in Baby Potatoes, Breasts, Garlic, Gluten Free, Main Course, Onions, Peppers, Roasting, Spices
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baby bell peppers, bay leaves, chicken pieces, Garlic, herbs, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, Onions, port, Potatoes, smoked paprika
This is the way you might find chicken prepared in a Portuguese kitchen. I found it surprising how much oregano is used in their cooking. I knew that cilantro and bay leaves were used frequently, but why not? It makes for some tasty dishes. Continue reading
31 Friday Aug 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Mediterranean Flavors, Side Dishes, Squash, Summer, Vegetarian
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carrot, Cauliflower, cheese, Garlic, herbs, marinara sauce, Mushrooms, Onions, patty-pan squash, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted walnuts
This is a perfect and perfectly delicious vegetarian entrée. Of course, you can stuff zucchini, but if you can get your hands on some patty pan squash, grab ’em up. They’re just so much more fun. These reheat well, so they can be prepared when you have time and then you can simply reheat for a nice mid-week meal. Continue reading
25 Saturday Aug 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Imitation Crabmeat, Lunch, Main Course, Make Ahead, Peaches, Snacks
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chile flakes, cilantro, fresh Thai basil, imitation crab meat, lemon zest, lime juice, mayonnaise, Onions, Peaches, sweet peppers, Tomatoes
We had a wonderful weekend with The Middle Progeny, The Unbound Reader, who were kind enough to interrupt their busy lives and bring our brilliant granddaughter to the Carolinas. After they left, the house seemed quiet…too quiet, so I rummaged around in the fridge and ran across some of the leftover Peach-o de Gallo. Continue reading
17 Tuesday Jul 2018
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Imitation Crabmeat, Main Course, Make Ahead, Pan-Frying, Potatoes, Shrimp
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broth, butter, capers, Celery, cooked shrimp, dried potato flakes, Fennel, fresh herbs, frozen peas, garlic granules, imitation crab meat, Leeks, lemon juice, lemon zest, milk, panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, pecans, rice flour, Scallions, vegetable oil
I really do so enjoy imitation crab meat. I know it’s not crab meat. I just like it. It’s never fishy when it’s heated. It has a nice consistency, it’s easy to work with and it just tastes so good. And it was really good in these patties. Continue reading
07 Saturday Jul 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Whitefish
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broth, butter, Garlic, lemon juice, lemongrass, Mushrooms, oil, Onions, Spices, turbot filet, white wine
This is a wonderful dish. The onions are just slightly charred, a tad burned, if you will. Turbot is a wonderful fish. It’s just slightly meaty and a bit on the sweet side. It lends itself well to sauces, and this lemongrass-laced sauce is perfect with it. Continue reading
28 Thursday Jun 2018
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Poultry/Chicken
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chicken breasts or thighs, cornstarch, dark soy sauce, Garlic, gringer, rice vinegar, scallion, soy sauce, sriracha, Szechuan peppercorns, vegetable oil, whole red chilies
The Eldest Progeny loves General Tso’s. Make no mistake here…we all love it. But, he can be pretty passionate about it. It’s sort of a benchmark for him, when he considers the quality of a Chinese restaurant. We’ll see what he thinks about this version, which isn’t deep-fried and is a bit lighter, but loaded with flavor. Continue reading
10 Thursday May 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Main Course, Make Ahead, Rice, Side Dishes, Stir-Fry, Vegetarian Option
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bacon, bacon fat, bell peppers, cilantro, cooked chicken, cooked rice, dark soy sauce, eggs, ginger, Onions, Scallions, soy sauce, toasted sesame seeds
Peruvian cuisine is wonderful. If you have a Peruvian restaurant near you, and haven’t tried it. Go. Go right now. Peruvian roast chicken is magic and magically delicious. But today we’re making Chaufa Rice, Peru’s version of Chinese fried rice. It’s simple. It’s delicious. And it also happens to be a great way to use leftover chicken or pork, if you don’t have fresh. Continue reading
25 Sunday Mar 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Sauces
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brown sugar, cocoa, coffee, Dijon mustard, lime juice, orange juice, preserves, Spices
Glazes can make a piece of meat or poultry. Since we’re looking at Easter (and this may work for a Passover lamb, too), I thought I might pass on a couple of simple glaze options for ham, pork or lamb. Truth be told, these could work well with turkey, too, but you’re on own, as I haven’t tried that…yet! Continue reading
09 Friday Mar 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Main Course, Make Ahead, Onions, Pineapple, Pork Butt, Pressure Cooker, Pressure Cooking, Spices, Wine
The Spicy Honey took me to Doce Provisions for my birthday. It’s a nice little place, with an interesting and delicious menu. Their “Lechon Asado Buns”, which they serve on bao, were heaven. They were the inspiration for this, except I put the meat and pineapple on an arepa. Continue reading
28 Wednesday Feb 2018
Posted in Casserole, Cuban, Gluten Free, Ground beef, Latin Food, Main Course, Peppers, Potatoes, Roasting
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beef, bell peppers, mashed potatoes, olives, Onions, raisins
I love stuffed peppers. I didn’t always, but the I grew up. And now I do. I love the sweetness of the pepper, after it roasts. I seem to always like whatever is stuffed into them. It always seems to work. And these Papa Rellena Stuffed Peppers…baby, do they ever work! Continue reading
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