01 Wednesday Jul 2020
Posted in Dip, Herbs, Make Ahead, Mediterranean Flavors, Meyer lemon, yogurt
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fresh fennel fronds, fresh herbs, Garlic, lemon juice, Meyer lemon zest, sumac, whole-milk Greek yogurt
This is one of those delicious, almost-no-work-type of dishes. It’s flexible and loaded with flavor. It is the quintessential summer dip. And I think summer is upon us!
30 Tuesday Jun 2020
Posted in Bread, Make Ahead
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active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, black pepper, ground ginger, kosher salt, parmigiano reggiano cheese, sugar, water
Our young and charming friend, Lauryn, likes to cook. And she’s good at it. She texted me a picture of an orb of bread she made. It looked fabulous, so naturally I asked for the recipe. Bless her heart for sharing it with me! Continue reading
26 Friday Jun 2020
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Lemon, Make Ahead, Pasta, Tuna, Vegetarian
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ball parke mustard, bell pepper, bread and butter pickles, canned tuna, Celery, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, frozen peas, jicama, lemon juice, lemon zest, mayonnaise, olives, pickle brine, raw pasta, Scallions, sour cream, Spices, sweet vinaigrette
This is a throw-back to my childhood. On hot summer days (we didn’t have air-condition!), when my mother didn’t want to heat up the kitchen, she would make this in the morning, and put it in the fridge. At dinner time, she would add it to chopped iceberg lettuce, along with thawed frozen peas. It was so very good, at the end of a hot day. Continue reading
12 Friday Jun 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free, Ground pork, Herbs, Make Ahead, Sandwiches
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baking soda, brown sugar, dry potato flakes, egg, fish sauce, fresh ginger, fresh herbs, Garlic, Ground pork, lemongrass, milk, Scallions, Shallots, Spices
I’ve had Banh Mi on my mind recently. At this point, venturing out for a Banh Mi, is foolishly indulgent, no matter how good it is. And these are good! Solution? Make some for the The Latin Lover and me. To that end, a meatloaf seemed like the place to start. This is that meatloaf. Continue reading
30 Saturday May 2020
Posted in Casserole, Cheese, Eggplant, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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Eggplant, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, panko crumbs, parmigiano reggiano cheese, pasta sauce, ricotta cheese
I love the idea of eggplant parmesan. But, the problem for me has always been the breading. It’s just too much. It overpowers the flavor of the eggplant and I like that flavor. So when I saw Grilled Eggplant Parmesan on the Food & Wine website, my light bulb lit right up! Continue reading
27 Wednesday May 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Make Ahead, rice noodles, Salads, Scallions, Vegetarian
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carrot, cilantro, cucumber, fresh ginger, fresh mint, Garlic, honey sesame oil, lime juice, peanut butter, peanuts, rice noodles, rice wine vinegar, sambal oelek, soy sauce
These peanut noodles are creamy and thick and just plain good. This is one of those recipes that is pretty flexible, depending on your taste…so adjust away! Continue reading
22 Friday May 2020
Posted in Fillings, Gluten Free, Ground beef, Make Ahead, Sandwiches, Supper
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Beer, bell pepper, brown sugar, cider vinegar, Garlic, Ground beef, Ground pork, ketchup, mustard, onion, Spices, strained tomato purée, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce
Sloppy Joe’s are one of those wonderful memories we have from childhood. I love them. I still do. I like mine on potato rolls, with slices of raw onion, dill pickle slices and potato chips on the side. MMM…what a wonderful memory! Continue reading
16 Saturday May 2020
Posted in Comfort Food, Desserts, Make Ahead, Tropical Fruit, Vegetarian
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bananas, Coconut, coconut milk, dried bread, eggs, evaporated milk, pineapple, Spices, sugar, vanilla extract, whole milk
We’ve talked about bread pudding and I’ve given you a Banana-Bourbon Bread Pudding recipe. This recipe is a perfect example of creating something wonderful out of need, using what you have on hand and thus, creating something divine. Continue reading
08 Friday May 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Instant-Pot, Main Course, Make Ahead, Orange, Poultry/Chicken, Thighs
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apple cider vinegar, chicken thighs, cornstarch, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, honey, lemongrass, olive oil, orange marmalade, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, soy sauce
This is an excellent Instant-Pot recipe. Brown it and cook it all in the same pot. To quote Ina Garten, “How easy is that?” And, it’s just so damn delicious, too! Continue reading
25 Saturday Apr 2020
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Make Ahead, Meat, Sauces, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Option
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butter, carrot, Celery, chicken bouillon powder, crushed tomatoes, dried herbs, dry white wine, fresh fennel, fresh herbs, Garlic, Ground beef, Ground pork, half and half, onion, pasta, sugar, tomato paste, white wine vinegar, whole canned tomatoes
The Spicy Honey loves, loves, loves Bolognese sauce. And admittedly, I’ve never been particularly happy with my previous attempts. They were just ho-hum. This one…I’m very happy with, and I think you might be, too! Continue reading
Goddess Cooks 