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Not Hollandaise Sauce Sauce

02 Saturday Jan 2021

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess 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 →

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Holiday Cheese Ball

30 Wednesday Dec 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Cheese, Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Vegetarian

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cheddar, Chives, cream cheese, Greek-style yogurt, parsley flakes, red onion, Worcestershire sauce

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is img_5921.jpgAt our house, a cheese ball is synonymous with the holiday buffet table.  I it’s perfect holiday food…best made ahead, keeps well and is just plain delicious.  Have you ever really tasted a bad cheese ball?  I haven’t, but this one is stellar.  Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Feel Like a Spicy, Savory Mixed Nut

18 Friday Dec 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Nuts, Spices, Vegetarian

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almonds, Cashews, egg white, kosher salt, maple sugar, maple syrup, peanuts, pecans, Spices, Walnuts, Worcestershire sauce

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is img_6967-2.jpgI received a jar of delicious mixed nuts for my birthday.  The Unbound Reader and Middle Son, we the source of this goodness.  These nuts (not the children!) were addictive.  I’m certain you noticed that past tense reference.  They were crisp, ever so slightly sweet and salty, with a really savory spice flavor.  Well, I thought it worthwhile to try and reproduce them in far greater quantity.  This is that experiment.  Continue reading →

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Flexible Roll Dough, Sweet or Savory

12 Saturday Dec 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Bread, Breakfast, Herbs, Lunch, Make Ahead, Parmesan, Spices, Vegetarian Option

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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 →

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Braised Eggplant with Warm Spices, Walnuts and Pomegranate Molasses

04 Friday Dec 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess 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 →

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Jamaican Patties

31 Saturday Oct 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess 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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Apple-Fennel & Bleu Cheese Salad

18 Sunday Oct 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Apples, Bleu, Celery, Cheese, Fennel, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegetarian, Walnuts

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allspice, apples, bleu cheese, celery heart, cider reduction, Dijon mustar, fennel bulb, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Scallions

When autumn arrives, so do apples and pears.  In abundance.  Today, The Goddess is focusing on apples.  The varieties of older and new apples has positively exploded.  And that’s a delicious thing.  This salad is very close to a Waldorf Salad.  But, of course, The Goddess made a couple of changes.  This graces our Thanksgiving table almost every year.  Continue reading →

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Mandarin, Green Bean, Tomato, Cucumber and Olive Salad

06 Tuesday Oct 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mandarin, Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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celery rib, fresh herbs, Green beans, honey, Mandarin orange, olive oil, Persian cucumber, pitted olives, Tomatoes

This is a great little salad.  It’s pretty, it holds up well and it’s delicious.  Mandarins have just come into the market and they are wonderful.  I find, you can eat the entire being, peel and all.  And they’re gorgeous and just scream autumn. Continue reading →

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Johnny Appleseed Tomato Soup

27 Sunday Sep 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Apples, Fennel, Gluten Free, heavy cream, Make Ahead, Soup, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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apple, apple cider, broth, chile powder, Dijon mustard, dry white wine, fennel bulb, Garlic, heavy cream, onion, passata, peeled tomatoes, tomato paste

It’s that time of year…the beginning of soup season.  Or autumn to normal people.  And as it happens, it’s also apple season.  See the connection I made there?  Nothing gets by The Goddess.  This seemed like a marriage made in heaven.  And it is!  Continue reading →

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Bread Pudding with Chocolate Chips and Salted Caramel Swirl

12 Saturday Sep 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Comfort Food, Desserts, Make Ahead

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caramel sauce, Challah, chocolate chips, cream, eggs, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, whole milk

This is different from the bread pudding I usually make.  It’s less dense and while it’s custardy, it isn’t overly custardy.  Does that make any sense at all?  Quite awhile back, when we could still dine out, The Goddess brunched at Rouge, in Philadelphia.  This is her version of their fantastic bread pudding.  Continue reading →

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