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Black Barley Pilaf (and Salad)

13 Monday Feb 2023

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Black Barley, Carrots, Fennel, Herbs, Lemon, Make Ahead, Orange, radish, Salads, Side Dishes, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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Black Barley, Carrots, cherry tomatoes, dry vegetable base, Fennel, fresh herbs, Garlic, Meyer lemon, olive oil, Onions, orange zest, radishes, Scallions, Spices

I “discovered” black barley about five or six years ago.  Black barley is a different beast, than pearled barley.  It shares that somewhat nutty flavor, but it retains a delightful chewiness…texture, Baby!  Continue reading →

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Lentils with Carrot-Fennel-Onion and Orange

18 Sunday Apr 2021

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Carrots, Fennel, Gluten Free, Herbs, Lentils, Make Ahead, Mandarin, Vegetarian

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carrot, fennel bulb, Garlic, herbs, Lentils, Mandarins, olive oil, onion, tomato

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is img_6965-2.jpgOver the years, I’ve gotten considerably more fond of lentils.  They are so much more than just soup.  I love lentil salads.  And that’s almost what this is (and can be!).  It makes a great backdrop for a piece of grilled salmon, cod or Branzino.  And that’s what we’re doing with it today. Continue reading →

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Brown Butter-Honey Glazed Carrots

15 Saturday Feb 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Carrots, Gluten Free, Side Dishes

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allspice, butter, Carrots, honey

Carrots and honey go together like…like…well, honey and carrots.  They are good pals, close and gossipy.  Throw carrots into some browned butter and they become nutty, too.  Right up my alley…. Continue reading →

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Julia’s Boeuf Bourguignon, Almost!

07 Friday Feb 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Beef, Carrots, Main Course, Make Ahead, pearl onions, Pressure Cooking, Slow Cooker, Wine

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bacon, bay leaves, beef stock, brandy, butter, Carrots, chuck roast, full-bodied red wine, Garlic, ketchup, Mushrooms, olive oil, pearl onions, roasted garlic, Thyme, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce

Boeuf Borguignon is THE quintessential beef stew.  And Julia Child’s is the best.  I’ve been making a version of this for decades and it’s never failed me.  Don’t let the list of ingredients spook you.  The Goddess has changed a few things, and nothing seems to have suffered for it.  Continue reading →

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Simply Delicious Sloppy Joe’s

30 Thursday Jan 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Beef, Carrots, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sandwiches

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apple cider vinegar, ball park mustard, bell pepepr, carrot, dark brown sugar, dry beef base, Garlic, ketchup, lean ground beef, light chile powder, onion, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce

Sloppy Joe’s are pure comfort for me.  They were always my birthday request, with tons of raw onion slices and dill pickles.  I’m have a momentary ecstatic longing for my 8th birthday!  So, why no make them now?  Why long for something so delicious?  Continue reading →

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Soul-Warming Beef-Barley Soup

11 Wednesday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Barley, Carrots, Gluten Free Option, Ground beef, Make Ahead, Soup

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arrowroot, bay leaves, beef base paste, beef broth, browned ground beef, celery leaves, dried mushrooms, onion, pearled barley, sun-dried tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce

It’s chilly here in North Carolina.  I think chillier than last year at this time.  And that makes it perfect soup weather.  And there’s something so comforting, and well, soul-warming about beef-barley soup.  Get out the soup spoons and the good bread.  Continue reading →

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Vegetable Soup with Italian Flavors

02 Monday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Carrots, Celery, Cheese, Fennel, Gluten Free, Leeks, Lemon, Make Ahead, Mushrooms, Peppers, Savoy, Soup, Spinach, Summer, Sun-dried, Vegetarian

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basil leaves, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, cabbage, Carrots, Celery, dried herbs, dried mushrooms, fennel bulb, Garlic, kidney beans, Leeks, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, red bell pepper, Spinach, Sun-dried, zucchini

Vegetable Soup with Italian FlavorsWith flu season upon us with a vengeance, I thought this was a good time of year to make a brothy, vegetable soup.  There are a few beans tossed in, but they were more of an afterthought.  This soup is all about vegetables, is slightly salty and will warm you to your bones.  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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Simple Carrot Soup

25 Thursday Oct 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Carrots, Gluten Free, Soup

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bay leaf, broth, butter, Carrots, heavy cream, onion

Simple Carrot SoupOkay, so Carrot Soup has been done before.  The Goddess does not live under a rock, so she’s aware of this.  But, she thinks it’s just a good idea to master “basic” recipes.  Then that recipe can then be a “jumping off” point for new flavor adventures.  This is such a recipe.  Continue reading →

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Bacon-Fried Rice with Clementine Bits

03 Sunday Jun 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Broccoli, Carrots, Clementine, Gluten Free Option, Onions, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Rice, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Option

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bacon, bacon fat, broccoli florets, carrot, cilantro, Clementines, frozen peas, Garlic, ginger root, jasmine rice, onion, rice wine vinegar, Scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce

Bacon-Fried Rice with Clementine BitsWhaaaaat?  Clementines, in fried rice?  There are all sorts of recipes in Asian cooking that use orange/Mandarin/tangerine.  Orange chicken?  Tangerine Beef (or chicken)?  So why not fried rice?  Oh, you noticed the bacon, too, did you?  Continue reading →

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