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
20 Wednesday Jun 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Pasta, Sauces, Tomatoes
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Marcella Hazan was to Italian cuisine, what Julia Child was to American gastronomy. They were both geniuses. Both were practical, too. They reveled in peasant food, and the clear flavors of simple ingredients. This is based Marcella’s simple, tomato sauce…with a couple of small changes, of course! Continue reading
07 Thursday Dec 2017
Posted in Gluten Free, Leeks, Leftovers, Main Course, Meyer lemon, Pasta, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Salmon
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arrowroot, butter, dillweed, dry white wine, Garlic, green peas, Leeks, Meyer lemon, pasta, pecans, Salmon
Salmon, leeks and lemon are a lovely combination. I was going to make a cream-based sauce, but that just seemed too rich. I thought it would “muddy” the clean flavor of the salmon. This was light, very flavorful and rich enough. What more could a Goddess want? Continue reading
14 Thursday Sep 2017
Posted in Corn, Garlic, Gluten Free, Leftovers, Onions, Pasta, Vegetarian
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bacon, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, fresh basil, Garlic, leftover corn chowder, onion, parmesan cheese
You know how The Goddess is always nattering on about leftovers, well this is why she loves, loves, lovers her leftovers. Remember the Shrimp-Corn Chowder with Bacon and Scallions? Well, this recipe uses that chowder as a sauce for this dish…. Continue reading
10 Sunday Sep 2017
Posted in Breasts, Gluten Free Option, Ham, Main Course, Pasta, Poultry/Chicken, Skillet Dinner
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capers, cheese, chicken breasts, dry white wine, Garlic, Ham, herbs, Mushrooms, olive oil, panko crumbs, pasta sauce, tomato paste
This was the answer to The Latin Lover’s inquiry, “What are you planning for dinner?” This sort of just popped into my head. It went together quickly and had great flavor. Continue reading
04 Sunday Jun 2017
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Pasta, Salads, Vegetarian
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avocado, beans, bell pepper, cilantro, cucumber, orange zest, red onion, small pasta, sweet potato, zucchini
Pasta and bean salads are great for summer. Because this doesn’t have any mayonnaise in the dressing, it holds up well when the sun sizzles and you don’t want to. Continue reading
05 Saturday Nov 2016
Posted in Make Ahead, Pasta, Sauces, Squash, Vegetarian
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bacon, balsamic vinegar, béchamel sauce, bleu cheese, butternut squash, Garlic, maple syrup, pasta, sage, Shallots
It’s autumn in New England. Okay, so it’s autumn everywhere, but New England autumns are a Currier & Ives-type of beautiful. This is The Goddess’s time of year. There’s that little nip in the air, but no frost on the shrinking, post-Halloween pumpkins just yet. The flavors of fall are big, bold flavors. This sauce is a perfect mid-week sauce, but why wait? Continue reading
20 Wednesday Jul 2016
Posted in Main Course, Pasta, Vegetarian
I do love to read The New York Times (NYT). And don’t get me started on their Sunday crossword. The Eldest Progeny and I tend to share that joy whenever he’s around, but every other Sunday, it’s mine. All mine. Continue reading
24 Thursday Dec 2015
Posted in Brunch, Buffet Food, Make Ahead, Pasta, Vegetarian
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béchamel sauce, butter, cheese, eggs, heavy cream, herbs, lasagna noodles, Mushrooms, ricotta, Spices, Spinach
When The Middle Son and The Unbound Reader joined forces, their wedding brunch was catered by The Red Blazer in Concord, NH. They make a Breakfast Lasagna, that had all of us tripping over each other to get another piece. We had all moved on from the real reason we were there. We were all there for the Breakfast Lasagna! Continue reading
28 Friday Nov 2014
Posted in Main Course, Pasta
I love leftovers. I guess there are those that don’t and that’s okay, but I think they are missing out on the possibility of change. I love change. With leftovers, you can change the turkey that didn’t make into the mouths of hungry holiday diners, into something else, Continue reading
