05 Friday Oct 2018
Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Dried Fruit, Pumpkin, Vegetarian
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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, butter, buttermilk, Dried Fruit, eggs, orange zest, Pumpkin, Spices, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, white sugar
The Goddess loves this time of year, when the frost is on the pumpkin, the leaves are a riot of color and there’s just a slight chill in the air. It’s soup weather. It’s stew and chili weather. And it’s time to make pumpkin bread! Continue reading
25 Tuesday Sep 2018
Posted in Apples, Gluten Free, Mushrooms, Onions, Pork, Skillet Dinner
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apples, boneless pork ribs, broth, fresh herbs, Garlic, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, Mushrooms, olive oil, onion
When I made this there was a hurricane brewing out there in the Atlantic. And it hit North Carolina. It hit hard near the coast. Sadly, there are far too many people who suffered terrible loss at the hands of Mother Nature and will continue to deal with the devastation left in the wake of Flo. We were very fortunate that Flo changed her mind and lost some steam by the time she arrived inland. But, life goes on and you have to keep up your strength to brave the elements and repair the damage done. Continue reading
18 Tuesday Sep 2018
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Ground beef, Main Course, Mushrooms, Onions, Pan-Frying, Shallots
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arrowroot, Bread, capers, Garlic, ground chuck, ketchup, Mushrooms, Onions, red wine, Shallots, stock, Swiss cheese
Salisbury Steak is just a lovely way of saying that we’re looking at a thick hamburger “steak” with gravy. And I’m all over that. I hate those thick burgers, that in order to eat them you have to unhinge your jaw, like a python. I always eat those types of burgers with a knife and fork anyway, so why not add some terrific gravy? Continue reading
15 Saturday Sep 2018
Posted in Baby Potatoes, Breasts, Garlic, Gluten Free, Main Course, Onions, Peppers, Roasting, Spices
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baby bell peppers, bay leaves, chicken pieces, Garlic, herbs, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, Onions, port, Potatoes, smoked paprika
This is the way you might find chicken prepared in a Portuguese kitchen. I found it surprising how much oregano is used in their cooking. I knew that cilantro and bay leaves were used frequently, but why not? It makes for some tasty dishes. Continue reading
13 Thursday Sep 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Herbs, Supper, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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cherry tomatoes, cinnamon, fresh herbs, half and half, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, pie crust, ricotta cheese
I love tomato sandwiches. When the tomatoes are bursting with flavor, falling off their vines and are in great abundance, The Goddess is in heaven. But a Goddess doesn’t live by tomato sandwiches alone. No. No, she doesn’t. This is relatively quick and easy, particularly if you purchase one of those rolled up pie crusts…and they are quite tasty and work great for this recipe. Continue reading
10 Monday Sep 2018
Posted in Eggplant, Make Ahead, Middle Eastern Flavors, Squash, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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7-spice, bell peppers, Eggplant, fire-roasted tomatoes, Garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, onion, zucchini
This is a layered affair. If you aren’t familiar with Lebanese 7-Spice or Baharat, you might want to wander into a Middle Eastern market and pick some up. This blend uses the “sweet” spices, like allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, etc. But, it’s wonderful in savory dishes. It lends itself particularly well to lamb and as it turns out, eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes. Continue reading
04 Tuesday Sep 2018
Posted in Casserole, Corn, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Roasting, Side Dishes, Spinach, Summer, Vegetarian
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butter, cheeses, corn kernels, Cornmeal, cream cheese, frozen spinach, Garlic, heavy cream, olive oil, Onions, panko crumbs, rice flour, summer squash
The Goddess loves creamed spinach, but for some reason, she doesn’t make it too frequently. It’s particularly nice with steak, don’t you think? Well, she was serving steak with Bleu Cheese Butter and Mocha-Merlot Sauce with Shallots. So, creamed spinach seemed like a good idea…but then… Continue reading
01 Saturday Sep 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Squash, Summer, Vegetarian Option
No, you’re not seeing double. This isn’t yesterdays Vegetarian Stuffed Patty Pan Squash. Wasn’t that yummy? Aren’t patty pan squash just fun? It’s even fun to say “patty pan”! You know how The Goddess goes on about “options”. Continue reading
31 Friday Aug 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Mediterranean Flavors, Side Dishes, Squash, Summer, Vegetarian
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carrot, Cauliflower, cheese, Garlic, herbs, marinara sauce, Mushrooms, Onions, patty-pan squash, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted walnuts
This is a perfect and perfectly delicious vegetarian entrée. Of course, you can stuff zucchini, but if you can get your hands on some patty pan squash, grab ’em up. They’re just so much more fun. These reheat well, so they can be prepared when you have time and then you can simply reheat for a nice mid-week meal. Continue reading
24 Friday Aug 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Peaches, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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cilantro, fresh Thai basil, lime juice, onion, Peaches, scallion, Tomatoes
This is so summery and delicious. It’s perfect with grilled chicken or fish, spooned over ice cream (I’m not kidding!), alongside some scrambled eggs…well, you get the point. Continue reading
