12 Sunday Aug 2018
I purchased some lacinato kale the other day. I know. I know. I’ve ranted about how tired I am of kale in everything, but chocolate pudding. And I am tired of it, but I’m a puzzle. Okay? I do enjoy sautéed greens every now and then. Continue reading
11 Saturday Aug 2018
Posted in Buffet Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Marinade, Vegetarian
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balsamic vinegar, Eggplant, Garlic, herbs, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, soy sauce
Fans are so summery, aren’t they? And eggplant fans, well, what can I say? I can make an entire meal on eggplant alone. They’re so meaty, it picks up flavors like the little sponges that it is…and are, well, just delicious. It was a Marcus Samuelsson recipe that got me thinking about this. Continue reading
04 Saturday Aug 2018
Posted in Bleu, butter, Cheese, Condiments, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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You know, The Goddess has mentioned now and then how much she enjoys condiments…Okay, she tends to go on bit about them. And with good reason. Compound or flavored butters are condiments, too. And this is one of the best. Continue reading
11 Wednesday Jul 2018
Posted in Fennel, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
Very, very thinly sliced fresh fennel makes a wonderful salad. It’s slightly crunchy, but not too toothsome, the citrus compliments the fennel perfectly. The rhubarb was a nice slightly sweet, and slightly sour, too. Balance, baby, balance. Continue reading
07 Saturday Jul 2018
Posted in apricots, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian
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apricot nectar, apricots, lemon juice, mulling spice, orange juice, parmesan cheese, pecans, Sweet Potatoes
This is particularly delicious with fish, seafood or pork. The thing I like about this, is that even though it’s nice Thanksgiving side dish, it’s wonderful when fresh apricots are in season. It’s quick, easy and totally delicious. Continue reading
02 Monday Jul 2018
Posted in Condiments, Gluten Free, Marinade, Sauces, Vegetarian
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apple cider vinegar, ball park mustard, BBQ sauce, celery seeds, honey, smoke flavor, Spices, Worcestershire sauce
We just finished exploring the Art Fair in Boca Raton, and we were hungry. So we checked out “BBQ near me”—isn’t technology great? Anyway, less than a mile away was “Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co”. Thanks, Siri…what a find. Continue reading
01 Sunday Jul 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Guava, Make Ahead, Sauces, Vegetarian
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cilantro, Garlic, guava nectar, lime juice, olive oil, onion, rum, Spices
This is one of those sauces that is as good with pork, as it is with chicken and it’s equally delicious with salmon or shrimp. Okay…so it’s good on pretty much anything. I haven’t tried it on a burger, but I think on a pork burger it could be stupendous. Continue reading
30 Saturday Jun 2018
Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Strawberries, Vegetarian
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balsamic vinegar, frozen orange juice concentrate, pink peppercorns, Strawberries, strawberry gelatin
It’s always good to have a nice dessert sauce in your repertoire. This is absolutely spectacular made with local berries, when they’re in season, like right now. And you must slice the berries, sprinkle them with a bit of sugar and that’s all you need. But, some years, the berries aren’t quite as sweet. Continue reading
22 Friday Jun 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Legumes, Make Ahead, Peas, Vegetarian
Flavored hummus seems to be all the rage these days. And with good reason. It’s very tasty stuff. Peas and mint are a natural combination. The lovely cool green just screams summer. Continue reading
16 Saturday Jun 2018
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It’s almost summer, and a New England Shrimp Boil might just be on your menu. And you must have butter with that. Clarified butter, to be certain. This is clarified butter, but with some damn fine additions. Continue reading
