18 Sunday Oct 2020
Posted 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
06 Tuesday Oct 2020
Posted 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
27 Sunday Sep 2020
Posted 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
12 Saturday Sep 2020
Posted 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
11 Friday Sep 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Soup, Vegetarian Option
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broth, Carrots, Celery, cilantro, Garlic, ginger, honey, onion, peanut butter, sesame oil, Sichuan pepper, soy sauce
This is so simple. And delicious. It makes a lovely first course or an evening meal with some Spicy Peanut Noodles, Creamy Peanut Rice Noodles or some Cuban Ham Dip. It’s light, tasty and goes together quickly. It’s a perfect summer, mid-week meal. Continue reading
09 Wednesday Sep 2020
Posted in Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Poultry/Chicken, Skillet Dinner, Spices, Thighs
As you know, The Goddess loves fruit with savory things. The spices are the “warm” spices—allspice, coriander, smoked paprika. And nectarines. There isn’t much that’s better than a juicy, ripe nectarine, eaten out of hand, with the juices running down your chin. God, I need a cigarette, just thinking about it. This dish combines the sweetness of nectarines, sweet potatoes and juicy chicken thighs seasoned with those “warm” spices, all in one pan. Continue reading
29 Saturday Aug 2020
Posted in Celery, Corn, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Peas, Salads, Squash, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Back in the day when “cracker” was something you ate with soup or put cheese or peanut butter on, my mother used to make this salad. I had completely forgotten about it. Of course, there was no recipe that she left behind. I was dicing a tomato and some scallions, and the memory of it came flooding back. Thank goodness for food memories. Continue reading
21 Friday Aug 2020
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Peaches, Sauces, Vegetarian
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ginger root, ketchup, Mango, orange juice, Peaches, Peppers, red onion, Spices, Tomatoes, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce
This isn’t exactly a chutney. It’s really a cross between a chutney and a relish. It’s sweet and sour. It’s fruity, but with a hit of savory because of the Worcestershire and vinegar. You know, it really doesn’t matter what we call it. What matters is that it’s delicious! Continue reading
26 Sunday Jul 2020
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Ground beef, Herbs, Lamb, Main Course, Make Ahead, Meyer lemon, Middle Eastern Flavors
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dry falafel mix, fresh herbs, Garlic, Ground beef, Meyer lemon juice, Meyer lemon zest, onion, Spices, sumac, water
This is a marriage made in heaven! Inspiration is a funny thing…it can come out of nowhere. It can be overheard. It can sneak up on you. Or is can simply be the unfolding of something unexplained…that’s sort what happened here. Continue reading
18 Saturday Jul 2020
Posted in blueberries, Cabbage, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads
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bleu cheese, blueberries, celery heart, fresh herbs, honey, lime juice, mayonnaise, savoy cabbage, scallion
This is a nice little change of pace from Not-Quite-Classic Creamy Coleslaw. But, I think you’ll find this to be a surprisingly delicious change of pace. A change of pace is good…. Continue reading
