15 Monday Jul 2019
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cooked chicken, Dijon mustard, dried cranberries, fruit, Ham, herbs, lime juice, lime zest, mayonnaise, Pickles, Scallions, tomato
You know how The Goddess is always going on about leftovers, right? Well, she decided that it might be helpful, if she posted some of the things she does with her leftovers. This Chicken Salad uses leftover Cumin-Garlic-Lime Chicken with Honey. 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
23 Sunday Jun 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Potatoes, Salads, Vegetarian
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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
22 Saturday Jun 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Strawberries, Vinaigrettes
It’s spring. Finally! I did think it might not arrive. And with spring comes fiddleheads, ramps, asparagus, and strawberries. I was in the local supermarket and they had a sample of a goat cheese salad with roasted strawberries. It was good, but the strawberries were, shall we say, lacking…it’s a texture thing. But I liked the idea of roasted strawberries, so I decided to make a vinaigrette with them. Continue reading
01 Saturday Jun 2019
It’s garlic scape time! The Goddess lives for this time of year. There’s so much we can do with them and these mushrooms are a great vehicle to shine a delicious light on them! Continue reading
26 Sunday May 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
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ají amarillo chile paste, beets, Carrots, celery hearts, cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, olive oil, Peas, Potatoes, roasted peppers, Scallions, seasonings, vinegar
I adore ensalada rusa, or Russian Potato Salad. When we were in Spain, I ate every version I could find and no two were exactly the same. Isn’t that what makes cooking and dining interesting? This version, which contains beets, if both beautiful and refreshing. 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
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
03 Friday May 2019
Posted in Dry Rubs/Spice Blends, Gluten Free, Make Ahead
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Coffee and chiles, with brown or maple sugar, make a terrific dry rub meat, particularly pork. But, I use this on steak and burgers, but it is surprisingly delicious on both lamb and venison. I haven’t tried in on duck, but I think it would be delicious. A rubbed-filled jar is a great gift for the foodie in your life. Continue reading
28 Sunday Apr 2019
Posted in Appetizers, bacon, Feta, Make Ahead, Onions, onions, Shallots, Vegetarian Option
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apple butter, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, feta cheese, Leeks, pre-cooked bacon, refrigerated pastry, Shallots, Vidalia onions
Caramelized onions….mmmmm…a little sweet, a little sour, and just plain yummy. The apple butter, with its hint of cinnamon, the saltiness of the feta and the crispness of the bacon juxtaposed against the creaminess of the caramelized onions, makes for a perfect “storm” of flavor! Continue reading
