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
07 Thursday Jun 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Seasoning, Vegetarian Option
With summer practically upon us, the taste buds turn to grilling. And jerk chicken and jerk pork are perfect summer fare. Loaded with flavor, with just the right amount of spicy heat. It consists of a dry rub like this one and a wet “rub” or marinade. But, that’s tomorrow’s post. Jerk needs to be made ahead, so it’s sitting in the fridge just waiting for you…and your taste buds. Continue reading
03 Sunday Jun 2018
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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
Whaaaaat? 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
10 Thursday May 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Main Course, Make Ahead, Rice, Side Dishes, Stir-Fry, Vegetarian Option
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bacon, bacon fat, bell peppers, cilantro, cooked chicken, cooked rice, dark soy sauce, eggs, ginger, Onions, Scallions, soy sauce, toasted sesame seeds
Peruvian cuisine is wonderful. If you have a Peruvian restaurant near you, and haven’t tried it. Go. Go right now. Peruvian roast chicken is magic and magically delicious. But today we’re making Chaufa Rice, Peru’s version of Chinese fried rice. It’s simple. It’s delicious. And it also happens to be a great way to use leftover chicken or pork, if you don’t have fresh. Continue reading
17 Saturday Mar 2018
Posted in Black beans, Garlic, Gluten Free, Herbs, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Onions, Peppers, Pressure Cooker, Smoked Neck, Spices, Vegetarian Option
First of all, you’re going to need to read through the recipe for Cuban-Style Black Beans à la Pressure Cooker, because I’m not going to give you a recipe, because it’s the same. This is about technique and cooking times, using the pressure cooker feature on my multi-cooker…it’s a wonder, I tell ya’…. Continue reading
15 Thursday Mar 2018
Posted in Cuban, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Legumes, Pressure Cooker, Vegetarian Option
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bell pepper, Black beans, chorizo, Garlic, herbs, onion, salt, smoked meat, Spices
These Frijoles Negros were the very first thing I cooked in my new toy…a multi-purpose pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker that you can sauté in, so the sofrito, that lovely mixture of garlic, bell pepper and onion, was a breeze. Continue reading
06 Saturday Jan 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Asian, Carrots, Gluten Free, Main Course, Rice, Salmon, Shrimp, Tuna, Vegetarian Option
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avocado, Carrots, cilantro, Onion crunch, pickled ginger, radishes, Scallions, sushi rice, Thai basil, toasted sesame seeds, Tuna, wasabi
I was thinking about making sushi, but just didn’t get myself organized enough to manage that. This is sushi, but “unrolled” or deconstructed—layers of flavor. This is fork food. Chopsticks won’t work too well here, but the flavors are deliciously sushi. 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
20 Friday Oct 2017
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Option
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apple cider, bacon, caraway, onion, sauerkraut, seasonings, Wine
The Goddess has been harking back to her roots recently. Perhaps it was “The Purge”, as she affectionately refers to the process of ridding herself of years of accumulated junk treasures. That, and the fact that she adores sauerkraut. Continue reading
06 Friday Oct 2017
Posted in Apples, Desserts, Make Ahead, Pie, Vegetarian Option
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apple cider, apples, bitters, bourbon, brown sugar, pie pastry, Spices
With autumn upon us, and all those lovely apples and apple cider, I decided to slightly rethink my apple pie. The roots are the same as the Spiced Caramel Apple Pie, with all the warm spices, but I decided I wanted to “punch” up the apple taste to help create another little slice of heaven. Continue reading
