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Tomato Jam

25 Wednesday May 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces

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chiles, lime juice, Spices, sugar, tomato paste, Tomatoes

May at White Flower FarmsWhite Flower Farm near Litchfield, CT, had their Tomato Event.  It was a beautiful day, spent communing with nature and the truly beautiful, The Orchid Mother.  They offered lunch and other goodies, so we dined al fresco on Fried Green Tomato Tacos.  The tomato jam was one of the “other” goodies.  Continue reading →

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Working with Shrimp

23 Saturday Apr 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Information, Make Ahead, Shellfish/Mollusks, Stock/Broth

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bay leaves, peppercorns, Shrimp, water

Key West ShrimpJust recently it was Key West shrimp season in South Florida.  These little beauties have an incredible flavor and texture.  And the bonus, they come the way they were created, with the head-on, feelers included!  They are just too fun, don’t you think?  Continue reading →

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Frita Cubana (Cuban Burger)

17 Sunday Apr 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Cuban, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead

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cider vinegar, cilantro, Garlic, Ground beef, Ground pork, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, Spices, Worcestershire sauce, yogurt

Cuban Frita with Shoestrings and Salsa CremosaThat’s right…those Cubans even have their own version of a burger…the Frita.  This is a burger made with pork or a combination of beef and pork, seasoned, fried, placed on a bun, drizzled with a creamy sauce and shoestring potato sticks all over the top.  I’ll just let you think about that for a moment…. Continue reading →

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Salsa Cremosa – The Goddess’s Special Sauce

17 Sunday Apr 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces

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Garlic, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, Spices, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, yogurt

Salsa CremosaThis is my version of “special sauce”.  It’s great on burgers, steamed or roasted veggies, potatoes (yeah, I know they are veggies, too), roast beef and Reuben sandwiches, too.  It’s a great dip, too. Continue reading →

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Green-with-Envy Eggs and Ham!

12 Saturday Mar 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Brunch, Eggs, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Vegetarian

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béchamel sauce, cheese, chiles, eggs, Garlic, heavy cream, onion, prosciutto, Spinach

Green-with-Envy Eggs and "Ham" When your guests taste these Green Eggs and Ham, you will be the envy of all who enter your home….MMMmmm!  These “green” eggs, wander a bit off the beaten path, but what flavor.  I think this version might surprise you…in a very tasty way!  Continue reading →

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Before-the-Storm Soup

05 Saturday Mar 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Meat, Soup

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Celery, Green beans, herbs, kielbasa, Leeks, Parsnips, pork, Spices, Spinach

Before-The-Storm SoupThis is a chunky soup.  It’s full of good vegetables and morsels of meat and like all good soups, it’s adaptable.  Use what you have on hand, but today’s version worked out so well, The Goddess, being the benevolent deity that she is, decided to share, because the weather could turn at any moment!  Continue reading →

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Heavenly Beer-Braised Onions

20 Saturday Feb 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Condiments, Make Ahead, Vegetarian

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Beer, butter, oil, Onions

Heavenly Beer-Braised Onions with a Dusting of Kosher SaltThe Goddess loves onions (and all of the lily family, including the flowers!).  She uses them with complete abandon.  A hamburger is not to be eaten without onion.  Several thin slices of raw red or Vidalia onion,  is hamburger heaven for her and The Spicy Honey.  Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Muffaletta

06 Saturday Feb 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Buffet Food, Condiments, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Sandwiches, Vegetarian

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Bread, capers, Celery, Eggplant, Garlic, herbs, Mushrooms, olive oil, olives, Onions, roasted red bell pepper, Sun-dried, wine vinegar, zucchini

Veggie MuffalettaRoasted vegetables are a thing of beauty, with their intense flavor and wonderful textural qualities, with just a hint of smokiness from the grill.  With good bread, then make a wonderful Muffuletta that would make New Orleans proud!  Continue reading →

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Pork with Salsa Verde (not Exactly!)

30 Saturday Jan 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Pork

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bay leaf, Beer, broth, Garlic, Onions, Peppers, pork, salsa verde, Spices

Pork with Salsa Verde - Plan BAs you can see, there isn’t too much that’s green about this sauce, except the cilantro in the “red onion salsa”.  There was a plan, but then I browned the meat, and it left behind a great fond, so what’s a Goddess to do?  She goes to plan B, of course.  And this is Plan B…Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Green Chiles!  Continue reading →

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Pasta with Cuban Beef Ragu

19 Tuesday Jan 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Beef, Gluten Free Option, Leftovers, Make Ahead

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beef, chorizo, gravy, olives, Onions, pasta, Spinach

Leftovers Ah, leftovers…The Goddess loves leftovers.  I think she’s mentioned that before, you know, twenty or thirty times, at least.  Here, Cuban-Style Pot Roast, Deconstructed is, quite literally, “blown apart” into an entirely new dish.   Continue reading →

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