03 Saturday Feb 2018
Posted in Chives, Condiments, Garlic, Gluten Free, Lemon, Sauces
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Aïoli is something you need to know how to make. It’s a basic mayonnaise, but with a good hit of garlic. I don’t tend to make aïoli from scratch, because it doesn’t keep as well, as it contains raw egg yolks. This version, which used purchased mayonnaise, keeps well, is more stable and is just plain delicious. Continue reading
31 Sunday Dec 2017
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cannellini beans, Garlic, olive oil, pita bread, Pumpkin, pumpkin seed oil, roasted garlic cloves, roasted red pepper, Spices, tahini
I 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
01 Friday Dec 2017
Posted in Apples, Fennel, Garlic, Gluten Free, Onions, Peppers, Vegetarian
I love fennel. I love it raw, but when it’s roasted or sautéed…mmm…it’s just superb. So many times I’ve heard people say they don’t know what to do with fresh fennel. This is a perfect marriage…fennel and apple. There’s no fighting here! Continue reading
22 Wednesday Nov 2017
Posted in Buffet Food, Casserole, Fennel, Garlic, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Mushrooms, Onions, Pumpkin, Spinach, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian
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bacon, cheese, dried herbs, dry bread, fennel bulb, fresh herbs, frozen spinach, heavy cream, Leeks, Mushrooms, pie pumpkin, sliced garlic, Sun-dried, toasted nuts, white wine
Every now and again, we have a vegetarian at our holiday table. There are always plenty of side dishes that will work for them, but I think vegetarians should be able to experience a filling and delicious main course. Just to be clear, non-vegetarians gobble this up, too! Yeah, I went for the Thanksgiving pun…get over it! Continue reading
16 Thursday Nov 2017
Posted in Apples, Brussels Sprouts, Garlic, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Option
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bacon fat, Brussels Sprouts, cooking apple, Dried Fruit, onion, roasted garlic cloves, toasted nuts, whole spices
The Goddess has come to the conclusion that autumn is her favorite time of the year, certainly from a culinary standpoint. You know, the things that are just so delicious—apples, pears, Brussels sprouts, winter squash are in abundance. Not to mention soups and stews. Yup! It is a great time of year to be cooking…and eating. Continue reading
26 Thursday Oct 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Carrots, Garlic, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Onions, Side Dishes, Squash, Vegetarian
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baking powder, Carrots, Cornmeal, eggs, Garlic, Greek-style yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple sugar, milk, parmesan cheese, rice flour, Scallions, shishito peppers, vegetable oil, zucchini
I love fritters. They’re a great way to use veggies. They’re a great way to use up leftover veggies and they’re fried. And anything fried is just better. Face it. It’s true. You know it’s true. Continue reading
12 Thursday Oct 2017
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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
The 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
16 Saturday Sep 2017
Posted in Beef, Braising, Garlic, Gluten Free, Herbs, Main Course, Make Ahead, Slow Cooker, Stock/Broth, Vegetables, Wine
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apple cider vinegar, bacon, bay leaves, broth, brown sugar, Carrots, chuck roast, Dijon mustard, dried figs, Garlic, herbs, lemons, Medjool dates, olive oil, parmesan cheese, parsnip, pearl onions, Prunes, red wine, Spices
I was reading a blog the other day, and I ran across something called Pašticada. So, what’s this about? Not being Croatian, this was new to me, but from what I was reading, this dish is a pretty big deal. For the non-Croatian palate, this may seem like an odd combination of flavors to use with beef—lemons, nutmeg, cloves, prunes and other dried fruit—all braised slowly in red wine and plum brandy. Continue reading
14 Thursday Sep 2017
Posted in Corn, Garlic, Gluten Free, Leftovers, Onions, Pasta, Vegetarian
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bacon, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, fresh basil, Garlic, leftover corn chowder, onion, parmesan cheese
You know how The Goddess is always nattering on about leftovers, well this is why she loves, loves, lovers her leftovers. Remember the Shrimp-Corn Chowder with Bacon and Scallions? Well, this recipe uses that chowder as a sauce for this dish…. Continue reading
05 Saturday Aug 2017
Posted in Garlic, Gluten Free, Main Course, Tuna
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canned tomatoes, capers, fish stock, fresh herbs, fresh tuna, Garlic, green olives, lemon zest, olive oil, onion, raisins, toasted nuts
Fresh tuna steaks, the thicker the better, are usually seared in a screaming hot cast iron skillet. They are usually served with just a simply sauce. This version is different and this is no ordinary sauce. The tuna is briefly and gently simmered in a lovely, tomato-based, sweet and sour sauce. Continue reading
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