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Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder with Tomatoes and Corn

11 Saturday Jan 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Clams, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Slow Cooker, Soup

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canned clams, canned tomatoes, carrot, Celery, cheese, Corn, Garlic, Onions, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, Thyme

I’ve never been too big a fan of Manhattan-Style Clam Chowder.  I prefer creamy soups to tomatoy-brothy soups, but I gotta’ tell you…I like this one.  I like this one a lot.  It’s loaded with vegetables, chunky and while there’s broth, it has a heap of flavor.  And you know, The Goddess is all about flavor.  Continue reading →

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Brazilian Shrimp Stew (Moqueca de Camarão)

31 Tuesday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Brazilian, Buffet Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Shrimp, Stew

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bell peppers, cilantro, coconut milk, fish stock, Garlic, onion, Shrimp, Spices, Tomatoes

Brazilian Shrimp Stew (Moqueca de Camarão)Moqueca is the perfect buffet dish, it’s loaded with flavor, is best made ahead and did I mention, it’s spectacularly delicious…it’s that delicious part you need to focus on.  This is a great dish to ring in the new year…Happy New Year, one and all!  Continue reading →

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Chicken Paté with Green Peppercorns, Pistachios and Orange Zest

29 Sunday Dec 2019

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

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Chives, dried potato flakes, egg, garlic granules, green peppercorns, ground chicken, heavy cream, herbs, olives, orange zest, pistachios, scallion, Spices

This is a nice little loaf to have in your fridge.  It makes a nice sandwich, a lovely addition to a charcuterie with some cornichons or for a light lunch or supper with some good mustard.  Continue reading →

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Neep and Carrot Mash-Up

20 Friday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, rutabaga, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

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Carrots, olive oil, rutabaga, Spices, vegetable base

Neeps, or Swedes or rutabaga…whatever you call them, don’t appear on our tables frequently enough.  For some, rutabaga is an acquired taste.  They have a strong flavor, in the turnip family.  I like to cook them with carrots and it turns out, others like them this way, too.  Continue reading →

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Soul-Warming Beef-Barley Soup

11 Wednesday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Barley, Carrots, Gluten Free Option, Ground beef, Make Ahead, Soup

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arrowroot, bay leaves, beef base paste, beef broth, browned ground beef, celery leaves, dried mushrooms, onion, pearled barley, sun-dried tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce

It’s chilly here in North Carolina.  I think chillier than last year at this time.  And that makes it perfect soup weather.  And there’s something so comforting, and well, soul-warming about beef-barley soup.  Get out the soup spoons and the good bread.  Continue reading →

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Braised Beef with Orange and Figs

03 Tuesday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Beef, Braising, Comfort Food, Fennel, Figs, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Onions, Orange, Pressure Cooking, Stew, Sun-dried

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allspice, chuck steak, dry figs, fennel bulb, garlic granules, onion

Braised Beef with Orange and FigsI’ve been reading this really interesting cookbook, ****************.   Actually, it’s less of a cookbook, though they have some wonderful recipes, and more of a reference work.  At least for me it is.  The authors are a chef and a specialist in scents.  What a combination, right?  Continue reading →

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Vegetable Soup with Italian Flavors

02 Monday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Carrots, Celery, Cheese, Fennel, Gluten Free, Leeks, Lemon, Make Ahead, Mushrooms, Peppers, Savoy, Soup, Spinach, Summer, Sun-dried, Vegetarian

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basil leaves, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, cabbage, Carrots, Celery, dried herbs, dried mushrooms, fennel bulb, Garlic, kidney beans, Leeks, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, red bell pepper, Spinach, Sun-dried, zucchini

Vegetable Soup with Italian FlavorsWith flu season upon us with a vengeance, I thought this was a good time of year to make a brothy, vegetable soup.  There are a few beans tossed in, but they were more of an afterthought.  This soup is all about vegetables, is slightly salty and will warm you to your bones.  Continue reading →

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Harvest Ramen Salad

17 Sunday Nov 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Cabbage, Make Ahead, Pumpkin, Salads

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apricot preserves, dried cranberries, dried orange slices, lime juice, Pumpkin, pumpkin seed oil, ramen noodles, rice wine vinegar, savoy cabbage, Scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce, vegetable oil

We had a neighborhood pot luck recently to celebrate fall.  We were asked to bring either a dessert or a side, with a pumpkin theme.  Well, I knew there would be plenty of desserts, so I decided a salad would be the thing.  I’ve always loved the ramen noodle salad that has made the rounds over the years.  So I decided to roast some pumpkin and add that.  Turns out, it was quite delicious.  Here we go…. Continue reading →

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Lentils with Onion, Bell Peppers, Garlic and Herbs

09 Saturday Nov 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Celery, Garlic, Gluten Free, Legumes, Make Ahead, Onions, Orange, Peppers, Side Dishes, Spinach, Vegetarian

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bell pepper, Celery, cilantro, dry white wine, Lentils, olive oil, Onions, Orange, sherry vinegar, Spices, Spinach

Lentils with Onion, Bell Peppers, Garlic and HerbsLentils make a nice “bed” for some lovely roasted chicken.  Or a piece of grilled fish or pork chop.  Think lentils, instead of rice, pasta or potatoes.  And lentils offer some terrific vitamins and minerals, too.  Oh yes, did I mention they are also delicious?  Continue reading →

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Asian-Style Pasta & Meat Sauce

03 Sunday Nov 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Make Ahead, Pasta, Quickies (It's not what you think!)

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bell pepper, cilantro, frozen peas, Garlic, ginger, Ground beef, onion, sesame oil, soy sauce, spaghetti, Spices

Asian-Style Pasta & Meat SauceI was reading The Wok of Life blog yesterday.  Those gals (I think they’re women) have some unbelievable taste buds.  They made this, but of course, The Goddess changed a few things around.  Okay, she changed a lot.  Either way, you’re gonna’ love this.  Continue reading →

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