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Not Hollandaise Sauce Sauce

02 Saturday Jan 2021

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Dairy, Eggs, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Sauces

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cayenne pepper, cornstarch, half and half, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, tarragon, whole egg, whole milk

No, you didn’t misread that.  This is “almost” hollandaise sauce.  It looks like it.  It tastes like it…so what’s the deal?  Well, no butter!  Yes!  Now you’re asking, why, for the love of all that’s holy in the kitchen, wouldn’t you want butter in a hollandaise sauce?  Let’s face it, hollandaise has to be made last minute…it really does.  It doesn’t reheat well and it’s a bit on the rich side, right?  This has all the really good properties of a real-deal hollandaise sauce, but without the drawbacks…and you can have more without feeling like over-stuffed! Continue reading →

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Spiced Peach-Tomato Chutney

21 Friday Aug 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Peaches, Sauces, Vegetarian

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ginger root, ketchup, Mango, orange juice, Peaches, Peppers, red onion, Spices, Tomatoes, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce

This isn’t exactly a chutney.  It’s really a cross between a chutney and a relish.  It’s sweet and sour.  It’s fruity, but with a hit of savory because of the Worcestershire and vinegar.  You know, it really doesn’t matter what we call it.  What matters is that it’s delicious!  Continue reading →

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Bourbon-Mustard-Pecan Cream Sauce with Orange Zest

05 Sunday Jul 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in heavy cream, pecans, Sauces, Shallots

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bourbon, broth, butter, Dijon mustard, Garlic, heavy cream orange marmalade, lemon juice, orange zest, shallot, Thyme, toasted pecans

This is one of THOSE sauces. The one you keep returning to.  The one you keep tweaking until it’s perfect, and then you tweak it again.  And no matter what, it is spectacularly delicious. Continue reading →

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Stupendously Delicious Pizza Sauce

29 Friday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Sauces, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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anchovies, crushed tomatoes, fresh herbs, Garlic, honey, olive oil, tomato paste

Everyone needs a good tomato-based pizza sauce.  And this one is really, really good…stupendously delicious, in fact.  I think it’s the anchovy, but who knows for sure?  Continue reading →

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Damn Fine Bolognese Sauce

25 Saturday Apr 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Make Ahead, Meat, Sauces, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Option

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butter, carrot, Celery, chicken bouillon powder, crushed tomatoes, dried herbs, dry white wine, fresh fennel, fresh herbs, Garlic, Ground beef, Ground pork, half and half, onion, pasta, sugar, tomato paste, white wine vinegar, whole canned tomatoes

The Spicy Honey loves, loves, loves Bolognese sauce.  And admittedly, I’ve never been particularly happy with my previous attempts.  They were just ho-hum.  This one…I’m very happy with, and I think you might be, too!  Continue reading →

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Tarragon-Shallot Cream Sauce

14 Friday Feb 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free Option, heavy cream, Sauces, Vegetarian Option

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all-purpose flour, butter, chicken broth, dry white wine, heavy cream, lemon juice, Shallots, tarragon

Tarragon is a lovely herb.  The French use it extensively.  We should use it more.  It has a delicate, grassy flavor with a distinct licorice kick.  Chicken with Tarragon-Shallot Cream Sauce…a match made in heaven.  Continue reading →

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Tapas — Sausages in Spicy Guava, Tomato and Onion Sauce

30 Monday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Sauces, Vegetarian

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espresso coffee, Garlic, guava paste, olive oil, Onions, orange zest, sherry vinegar, Spices, tomato sauce, white wine

The Goddess loves those lovely little dishes the Spanish have given us—tapas!  An array of tapas is a favorite way that we like to entertain.  I’ve shared some with you in the past, but there are more…oh, yes, many more!  Continue reading →

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Tonkatsu with Homemade “Bulldog” Sauce

19 Saturday Oct 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Pork, Sauces

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apple juice concentrate, Cornmeal, cornstarch, honey, ketchup, panko crumbs, pork cutlet, rice flour, Scallions, sesame seeds, soy sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce

Tonkatsu with Homemade "Bulldog" SauceTonkatsu, simply put, is the Japanese version of chicken-fried pork cutlets.  Usually the breaded pork is deep-fried, but we’re going to shallow fry the cutlets and serve them with homemade “Bulldog” sauce…yum!  Continue reading →

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Spiced Lamb Ragù

06 Sunday Oct 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Carrots, Fennel, Garlic, Gluten Free, Lamb, Make Ahead, Sauces

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carrot, chicken broth, fennel bulb, fresh herbs, Garlic, ground lamb, lemon zest, olive oil, onion, pasta, pecorino cheese, red wine, Spices, Tomatoes

Spiced Lamb RagùLamb makes a wonderful sauce to splash over pasta, or better yet, cheese-filled tortellini.  This version of ragú is wonderfully complex, with a deliciously interesting combination of herbs and spices.  This is company fare.  Continue reading →

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Mushroom-Bacon-Marsala Gravy for Pork (or Beef)

29 Sunday Sep 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces

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arrowroot, bacon, bacon fat, broth, Garlic, honey, Marsala wine, Mushrooms, onion

Mushroom-Bacon-Marsala Gravy for Pork (or Beef)Gravy is a thing of beauty.  It can turn a pretty ordinary piece of meat or potato into a blessed event.  Remember, it’s all about the sauce!  Continue reading →

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