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Category Archives: Quickies (It’s not what you think!)

Plantain Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets with Curry Sauce

23 Friday Feb 2018

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

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bell peppers, coconut milk, Garlic, half and half, lemon juice, Onions, panko crumbs, pineapple, plantain chips, white wine

Plantain Chip-Crusted Fish Fillets with Curry SauceHave you tried plantain chips?  They’re readily available here in South Florida, but I’ve gotten them in the Northeast, too.  Anyway, you need to get yourself a bag, because they make a great “crumb” coating…really.  Crush them up and add use them to coat chicken breasts, or as in this case, fish fillets.  Oh yeah, they’re a great alternative to potato chips, too (and they are gluten free, as well!).  Continue reading →

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Scallion-Ginger Sauce

15 Thursday Feb 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Asian, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sauces, Scallions, Vegetarian

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ginger root, rice wine vinegar, Scallions, soy sauce, Szechuan peppercorns, vegetable oil

Scallion-Ginger SauceThis stuff is unbelievably delicious.  Spoon-over-the-sink kind of delicious.  The simplicity of the mixture just doesn’t jive with the amount of flavor you experience.  It’s a perfect foil for steak, grilled chicken or pork or salmon.  Or an Asian-inspired Sloppy Joe!  You have to make this sauce.  Continue reading →

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Cuban Ham Dip-Updated!

31 Wednesday Jan 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Cuban, Gluten Free Option, Ham, Make Ahead, Onions, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Roasted, Sandwiches, Supper

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ball park mustard, bread & butter pickles, cream cheese, garlic granules, Ham, parsley flakes, red onion, roasted red peppers, sherry vinegar, Worcestershire sauce

Cuban Ham Dip-UpdatedThe original Cuban Ham Dip is delicious.  It is.  But, it’s evolved.  The Latin Lover likes the evolution.  He thinks it’s even better than the original.  It still has a smoky, sweet-sharp flavor, and it’s still creamy and robust.  But, it’s more complex.  It makes a great sandwich.  Or maybe a Super Bowl slider?  Continue reading →

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Lazy Sunday Fruit Salad

27 Saturday Jan 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Blackberries, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Papaya, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Strawberries, Vegetarian

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Blackberries, fresh mint, frozen orange juice concentrate, lime juice, Papaya, Strawberries, strawberry gelatin

Lazy Sunday Fruit SaladDoes anyone really need a recipe for fruit salad?  Probably not, but I’m giving you one anyone, just in case!  This is a particularly nice combination of flavors, and it’s pretty.  The lime juice and chile flakes go so very nicely with the fruit.  Does that surprise you?  Continue reading →

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Lime-Garlic Aïoli

14 Sunday Jan 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sauces, Vegetarian

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extra virgin olive oil, Garlic, Greek-style yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, mayonnaise

Lime-Garlic AïoliThis is a nice alternative to tartar sauce.  It’s wonderful served on the side of a grilled salmon filet….mmmmm!  I usually serve this with Calamari Frita or Fried Calamari Rings.  It is also excellent as a marinade for chicken.  Continue reading →

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Hummus with Pumpkin and Roasted Pepper

31 Sunday Dec 2017

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Buffet Food, Garlic, Gluten Free, Legumes, Make Ahead, Mediterranean Flavors, Peppers, Pumpkin, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Vegetarian

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cannellini beans, Garlic, olive oil, pita bread, Pumpkin, pumpkin seed oil, roasted garlic cloves, roasted red pepper, Spices, tahini

Hummus with Pumpkin and Roasted PepperI was going to call this Autumn Hummus, but really, what does that tell you?  Nada!  The pumpkin and roasted peppers are there, but they are subtle.  Not front flavors at all.  And it’s very festive-looking.  Continue reading →

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Salmon-Leek-Meyer Lemon Sauce

07 Thursday Dec 2017

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess 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-Leek-Meyer Lemon SauceSalmon, 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 →

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Apple Cider-Shallot and Mustard Vinaigrette

12 Thursday Oct 2017

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Apples, Garlic, Gluten Free, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Salad Dressing, Vegetarian

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apple cider, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, frozen apple juice concentrate, Garlic, maple syrup, paprika, peppercorns, Shallots, vegetable oil, virgin olive oil

Apple Cider-Shallot and Mustard VinaigretteThe Goddess is in apple pie mode these days.  She likes to reduce apple cider to add to the apples to really give an apple-y blast!  She’s very explosive, you know!  This vinaigrette was born from that reduction.  Continue reading →

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Tomato-Herb Summer Salsa for Beef

16 Saturday Sep 2017

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sauces, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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basamic vinegar, black pepper, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, kosher salt, lemon juice, olive oil, Shallots, sriracha, Tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce

Tomato-Herb Summer Salsa for BeefThis isn’t exactly a salsa in the Mexican-dip-for-tortilla chips sense, but more of an uncooked, chunky thick sauce…maybe a dressing?  But, no matter what you call it, it’s a nice change of pace and it’s delicious.  It’s great over a steak, on a burger or even on chicken.  This is just perfect for summer, when tomatoes come rolling in.  Continue reading →

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Croque-Monsieur with Mornay Sauce

07 Thursday Sep 2017

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Breakfast, Brunch, Cheese, Gluten Free Option, Lunch, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sandwiches, Supper, Vegetarian Option

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brioche bread, Dijon mustard, Gruyère cheese, Ham, mornay sauce, red onions, Swiss cheese

Croque-Monsieur with Mornay SauceFor years I’ve seen Croque-Monsieur on menus and thought, “hmmm, a grilled cheese made into French toast…”  Thanks, but I think I’ll pass.  Then, I had this version…with béchamel…mmmm.  Continue reading →

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