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, Chicken, Gluten Free Option, ham, Main Course, Pasta, 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
