11 Sunday Jul 2021
Posted in Corn, cucumbers, Feta, Garlic, Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Make Ahead, mayonnaise, Middle Eastern Flavors, olives, Pita, Salads, Scallions, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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black olives, feta cheese, fresh herbs, mayonnaise, Persian cucumber, pita bread, Roma tomatoes, Scallions, sumac, sweet corn, white balsamic vinegar
Fattoush has always been a favorite of mine. It’s a lovely way to use seasonal vegetables and leftover pita. The addition of corn makes this version is a bit unusual, but equally delicious. Continue reading
10 Saturday Jul 2021
Posted in Cheese, Gluten Free, Herbs, Onions, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian Option
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chicken stock, fines herbes, garlic granules, Gruyère cheese, Idaho Russet potatoes, olive oil, onion, Sweet Potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes
Most people I know enjoy scalloped potatoes, or pommes au gratin. They are creamy, cheesy and a great company dish. Sometimes, The Goddess, thinks less, is more. She want to really taste the potatoes, cut the richness (steak or duck doesn’t really need extra richness, do they?) and still have a comforting, delicious, make-ahead side dish…this is the solution. Continue reading
02 Friday Jul 2021
Posted in Chocolate, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces, Shallots
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bay leaf, beef broth, dark chocolate, dry red wine, Garlic, ketchup, olive oil, Ruby port, Shallots, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce
This is a sauce for steak. It’s particularly delicious with bleu cheese. It’s a gorgeous. Its rich, almost creamy mouth-feel, makes for a complex flavor. But, it isn’t complicated to make. And it’s best when made ahead and it reheats very well. Perfect for entertaining. Your guests will feel pampered. Continue reading
10 Saturday Apr 2021
Posted in Condiments, Gluten Free, Onions
The Goddess adores pickled things and this is a favorite. These are fast, easy and delicious. It’s is one of “those” condiments. You want to have a jar of these beauties in the fridge at all times. There are so, so, so many ways to use Pickled Red Onions. Continue reading
28 Thursday Jan 2021
Posted in Braising, Fennel, Garlic, Gluten Free, Lemon, Make Ahead, Onions, Thyme, Veal
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artichoke hearts, butter, chicken stock, Chives, fennel bulb, Garlic, lemon zest, Onions, pearl onions, Thyme, unflavored gelatin, Veal, white wine
I haven’t cooked a veal breast in years. The last one I made was stuffed and it was good, but…. Well, let’s put it this way, it didn’t make my taste buds do cartwheels. This one, which is based on Jacques Pépin’s recipe, does! Continue reading
16 Sunday Aug 2020
Posted in Corn, Gluten Free, Leeks, Soup, Vegetarian
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Basil, broth, Cauliflower, Corn, Garlic, Leeks, Rice, Spices, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine
Okay. Right off I want you to know that The Goddess is misleading you. Yup. She’s leading you down the culinary garden path. She broiled the corn; she has no grill. And creamy? There is no cream, either. But, I’m here to tell you. This is truly delicious! Continue reading
05 Sunday Jul 2020
Posted 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
27 Saturday Jun 2020
Posted in bacon, Gluten Free, Legumes, Onions
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allspice, bacon, ball park mustard, canned pork and beans, ketchup, Onions, Worcestershire sauce
Floating Islands? Seriously…what has happened to The Goddess? Has she been into the Rosé to excess? Or was she out in the sun too long? Everyone knows that “floating islands” is a dessert. Yes. That’s true. Normally, it is. But, as you know there’s nothing normal about The Goddess! Continue reading
27 Wednesday May 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Make Ahead, rice noodles, Salads, Scallions, Vegetarian
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carrot, cilantro, cucumber, fresh ginger, fresh mint, Garlic, honey sesame oil, lime juice, peanut butter, peanuts, rice noodles, rice wine vinegar, sambal oelek, soy sauce
These peanut noodles are creamy and thick and just plain good. This is one of those recipes that is pretty flexible, depending on your taste…so adjust away! Continue reading
15 Friday May 2020
Posted in Garlic, Gluten Free, Main Course, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Rice, Shrimp, Spices, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Option, Whitefish
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broth, cilantro, frozen peas, Garlic, Mint, onion, red bell pepper, Shrimp, Spices, tomato, vegetable oil, white wine, Whitefish
Fish curries don’t seem to be as popular as chicken, lamb or vegetable curries. It’s too bad, because fish curries are really good. This curry uses both fish and shrimp, which work very well together…friendly creatures of the sea, swimming together in a nice tomato-based curry sauce. Continue reading
