11 Saturday Apr 2020
Posted in Braising, Gluten Free, Lamb, Lemon, Make Ahead, Middle Eastern Flavors, Vegetables
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almonds, diced tomatoes, Eggplant, fresh ginger, Greek-style yogurt, heavy cream, Lamb, lemon zest, olive oil, Spices
This version of Korma is not traditional. I’ve added eggplant and lemon zest. Feel free to omit both, but hand-to-heart, it won’t be as tasty…and at the Goddess’s abode, we’re all about tasty! This Korma has particularly good Karma. Continue reading
04 Saturday Apr 2020
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Light cream, Make Ahead, Pears, Soup, Vegetarian
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allspice, Anjou pears, bay leaf, broth, butter, dried cranberries, dry white wine, flour, gouda cheese, half and half, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, port wine, Shallots, smoked paprika, toasted walnuts
This was one of those recipes that you read and think, “Oh, my God…I need to make this right now”…except it’s two o’clock in the morning and you’re reading cookbooks because…who knows why? Except you aren’t asleep. But, the next morning…okay, later in the morning, I was in the kitchen peeling pears! Continue reading
03 Friday Apr 2020
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Marinade, Roasting, Spices, Thighs, yogurt
I had paid a visit to the local Penzey’s, where I encountered the lovely, well-informed and very interesting, Kristen. She recommended their Turkish Seasoning, and I’m so very glad she did…that was the impetus for these lovelies. Continue reading
02 Thursday Apr 2020
Posted in Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Vegetarian, yogurt
I have no idea if you would ever find this on a dinner table in Turkey. But, it has those flavors and I think, any Turkish cook might approve. For me, this is a stand-over-the-sink-and-eat-with-a-spoon-type of condiment. Continue reading
26 Wednesday Feb 2020
Posted in Cabbage, Casserole, converted rice, Main Course, Make Ahead, Pork, sauerkraut
This is a perfect dish for a crowd, or a busy week. You can make it on the weekend and just reheat it all…week…long! It gets better each time you reheat it. I swear it does. This is peasant food at its very best…layers of cabbage, sauerkraut, onions, rice, and pork, slow cooked for hours…oh, yum! Continue reading
07 Friday Feb 2020
Posted in Beef, Carrots, Main Course, Make Ahead, pearl onions, Pressure Cooking, Slow Cooker, Wine
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bacon, bay leaves, beef stock, brandy, butter, Carrots, chuck roast, full-bodied red wine, Garlic, ketchup, Mushrooms, olive oil, pearl onions, roasted garlic, Thyme, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce
Boeuf Borguignon is THE quintessential beef stew. And Julia Child’s is the best. I’ve been making a version of this for decades and it’s never failed me. Don’t let the list of ingredients spook you. The Goddess has changed a few things, and nothing seems to have suffered for it. Continue reading
30 Thursday Jan 2020
Posted in Beef, Carrots, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sandwiches
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apple cider vinegar, ball park mustard, bell pepepr, carrot, dark brown sugar, dry beef base, Garlic, ketchup, lean ground beef, light chile powder, onion, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce
Sloppy Joe’s are pure comfort for me. They were always my birthday request, with tons of raw onion slices and dill pickles. I’m have a momentary ecstatic longing for my 8th birthday! So, why no make them now? Why long for something so delicious? Continue reading
22 Wednesday Jan 2020
Posted in Asian, Cashews, Garlic, Gluten Free, Hot Chiles, Main Course, Make Ahead, Onions, Scallions, Shallots, Shrimp, Stir-Fry
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brown sugar, Cashews, cornstach, Garlic, ginger root, Onions, oyster sauce, peanut oil, Scallions, sesame oil, Shallots, Shaoxing wine, Shrimp, soy sauce, wine vinegar
I love spicy. I love The Spicy Honey, too…but that’s different. I love sweet and sour. I love shrimp. I love cashews. Okay, you get it…I really love this flavor combination, and I think you might, too. And it’s just in time for the Asian New Year…January 25th, this year…the year of the Rat! Continue reading
19 Sunday Jan 2020
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Mussels, Soup, Vegetables
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bell peppers, Carrots, cornstarch, dry white wine, fennel bulb, frozen mussel meat, Garlic, heavy cream, herbs, lemongrass, olive oil, onion, parsley, pasta sauce, roasted garlic, sherry vinegar, tomato paste
We traveled North for the holidays. it’s a bit chillier there than in the Carolinas, but decidedly more Christmas-y. This soup/chowder came about through the wonderful duo, Dave and Terri! They always come up with delicious fare and this was truly an inspiring way to ring in the New Year. Continue reading
18 Saturday Jan 2020
Posted in almonds, Apples, Cake, Make Ahead
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all-purpose flour, almond flour, apples, baking powder, brandy, eggs, sliced almonds, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract
This is a wonderful, little-black-dress type of dessert. Everyone should have this in their repertoire. It goes together quickly, it’s comfort-food delicious, it keeps and it’s more than a dessert. It’s damn fine for breakfast! Continue reading
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