14 Friday Feb 2020
Posted 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
30 Monday Dec 2019
Posted 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
19 Saturday Oct 2019
Posted 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, 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
06 Sunday Oct 2019
Posted 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
Lamb 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
29 Sunday Sep 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces
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
03 Saturday Aug 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Sauces, tarragon
It’s been awhile since I’ve had a fling. Yes, The Spicy Honey is aware of my dalliance and he approves. Right now, you’re wondering just what kind of blog post this is, aren’t you? So, my dear gutter-minded-friends, I’m talking about tarragon and mustard! And the ultimate question—is it a sauce? Or is it a vinaigrette? Continue reading
18 Thursday Jul 2019
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Basil, carrot, crushed tomatoes, Garlic, marjoram, olive oil, onion, parsley, sugar, unsalted butter
This is a wonderfully, quick and equally delicious sauce. And everyone should be able to make a good tomato or pasta sauce. Continue reading
01 Saturday Jun 2019
It’s garlic scape time! The Goddess lives for this time of year. There’s so much we can do with them and these mushrooms are a great vehicle to shine a delicious light on them! Continue reading
15 Wednesday May 2019
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cilantro, Garlic, lime juice, milk, oil
As I may have mentioned a couple of times, The Goddess loves, loves, loves garlic. Is there such a thing as too much garlic? She thinks not. If garlic isn’t your thing, you need to stop reading right now. Go do something else and wait for the next post. But, if garlic is your thing, then read on, my friend, read on. Continue reading
16 Saturday Mar 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces, Vegetarian
And in case you missed it the first time…because this is spectacularly good with Corned Beef with Beer Gravy and it’s that time of year. When The Progeny are around the table, I have to make huge quantities, because it truly is…all…about…this…sauce! Continue reading
