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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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Cast Iron Skillet Paella Mixta

03 Friday Jun 2022

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Casserole, Garlic, Gluten Free, Green beans, Main Course, Mushrooms, Peas, Rice, Skillet Dinner, Spanish, Summer, Thighs, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Option, White

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bomba rice, chicken broth, chicken thighs, chorizo, fire-roasted tomatoes, Garlic, Green beans, herbs, Mushrooms, olive oil, Peas, piquillo peppers, saffron, smoked paprika, tomato paste, white wine

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is pxl_20220612_220530474.portrait.jpgPaella (“Pa•ā’•ya”).  Let’s all say it.  Now, let’s picture a lovely, warmish afternoon, the sun is shining through the olive trees, as you sip a robust Tempranillo and watch the coals turn white…it’s almost time to put the paella pan on the fire…it’s going to be a lovely afternoon, indeed.  Continue reading →

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Quick Shrimp-Tomato and Herb Sauce

27 Friday Aug 2021

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Basil, Garlic, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Orange, Pasta, Peppers, Shrimp, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Option

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Basil, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, dry white wine, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, Ham, kosher salt, olive oil, Oregano, parmesan cheese, Shrimp

Quick Shrimp-Tomato and Herb SauceAn unknown, but clearly intelligent and resourceful person, once said, “necessity is the mother of invention”.  I think this is particularly true when it comes to the culinary world.  Many of what are now famous dishes, Spanish tortilla, Italian frittata, stir-fry’s, anything that’s a one-dish dinner, spring from necessity.  And, this is just such a recipe.  Continue reading →

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Fattoush with Corn, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Herbs in a Creamy Garlic Dressing

11 Sunday Jul 2021

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess 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 →

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Eggplant Parmesan and Fennel Soup

29 Friday Jan 2021

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Eggplant, Fennel, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Mediterranean Flavors, Soup, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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diced tomatoes, dry chicken base, dry white wine, Eggplant, fennel bulb, garlic granules, herbs, olive oil, onion, parmesan rinds, parmigiano reggiano cheese, sour dough bread, sugar, tomatoe paste

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We’ve done Eggplant Parmesan Soup, lo those many years ago, when we began this little adventure.  I loved that version, but as you must be sick to death of hearing, The Goddess is a Being who enjoys change…and it just so happens she had some really nice fennel, ergo this version was born! Continue reading →

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Johnny Appleseed Tomato Soup

27 Sunday Sep 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Apples, Fennel, Gluten Free, heavy cream, Make Ahead, Soup, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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apple, apple cider, broth, chile powder, Dijon mustard, dry white wine, fennel bulb, Garlic, heavy cream, onion, passata, peeled tomatoes, tomato paste

It’s that time of year…the beginning of soup season.  Or autumn to normal people.  And as it happens, it’s also apple season.  See the connection I made there?  Nothing gets by The Goddess.  This seemed like a marriage made in heaven.  And it is!  Continue reading →

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Chopped Calico Cracker Salad

29 Saturday Aug 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Celery, Corn, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Peas, Salads, Squash, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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celery heart, corn kernels, frozen peas, iceberg lettuce, mayonnaise, Scallions, Tomatoes

Back in the day when “cracker” was something you ate with soup or put cheese or peanut butter on, my mother used to make this salad.  I had completely forgotten about it.  Of course, there was no recipe that she left behind.  I was dicing a tomato and some scallions, and the memory of it came flooding back.  Thank goodness for food memories. Continue reading →

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Stupendously Delicious Pizza Sauce

29 Friday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Sauces, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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anchovies, crushed tomatoes, fresh herbs, Garlic, honey, olive oil, tomato paste

Everyone needs a good tomato-based pizza sauce.  And this one is really, really good…stupendously delicious, in fact.  I think it’s the anchovy, but who knows for sure?  Continue reading →

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Fish & Shrimp in Tomato Curry Sauce

15 Friday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess 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 & Shrimp in Tomato Curry SauceFish 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 →

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Damn Fine Bolognese Sauce

25 Saturday Apr 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Make Ahead, Meat, Sauces, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Option

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butter, carrot, Celery, chicken bouillon powder, crushed tomatoes, dried herbs, dry white wine, fresh fennel, fresh herbs, Garlic, Ground beef, Ground pork, half and half, onion, pasta, sugar, tomato paste, white wine vinegar, whole canned tomatoes

The Spicy Honey loves, loves, loves Bolognese sauce.  And admittedly, I’ve never been particularly happy with my previous attempts.  They were just ho-hum.  This one…I’m very happy with, and I think you might be, too!  Continue reading →

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