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
26 Friday Apr 2019
Posted in Legumes, Make Ahead, Pasta, Soup, Spinach, Vegetarian
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cannellini beans, cheese tortellini, diced tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh fennel, Garlic, heavy cream, herbs, olive oil, onion, Spinach
This is a “meal” soup. I fixed this for a special someone who had just driven for about nine hours. After that grueling ordeal, you don’t want something too heavy. You want comfort food. You don’t want to be stuffed, but you’re hungry. This soup is the perfect solution for that dilemma. Continue reading
19 Friday Apr 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
The Eldest Progeny, who is a creative and fine cook, told me about this recipe he found in Cook’s Country, and thought it sounded interesting and delicious. I didn’t have the recipe, so I winged it. It flew pretty well, I think. Continue reading
30 Saturday Mar 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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Aleppo pepper flakes, broth, Carrots, parmesan cheese, Parsnips, rutabaga, spice, toaste walnuts
This is winter comfort food, but hey, it’s been chilly recently, and these veggies are just such a nice foil for Sunday Rump Roast Beef with Onion Gravy. And Rutabaga is an underutilized veggie and this combination, rutabaga, carrots and parsnips are just better together. Continue reading
22 Friday Mar 2019
Posted in Dairy, Dip, Gluten Free, Herbs, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Vegetarian
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buttermilk, cilantro, fresh herbs, Lemon, Lime, mayonnaise, olive oil, salsa verde, sour cream
This is similar to The Goddess’s Green Goddess, in that it’s creamy and green! The herbs are entirely different, so the flavor is different. But, delicious? Oh, yeah. This is terrific to dress a potato or pasta salad, smear on a chicken sandwich and it is wonderful on a nice green salad with bacon bits. But, The Goddess loves, loves, loves to dip roasted baby potatoes into this fine elixir…heaven! Pure heaven! Continue reading
16 Saturday Mar 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces, Vegetarian
And in case you missed it the first time…because this is spectacularly good with Corned Beef with Beer Gravy and it’s that time of year. When The Progeny are around the table, I have to make huge quantities, because it truly is…all…about…this…sauce! Continue reading
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