13 Saturday Apr 2019
Posted in Cake, Chocolate, Vegetarian, Wine
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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, hot coffee, unsweetened cocoa, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, white sugar
In days past, before measurements were standardized, this is how things were put together. Every woman had her “special” tea cup, she used just for baking, or not. This is the way my grandmother made chocolate cake. And what a cake it is. Continue reading
30 Saturday Mar 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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Aleppo pepper flakes, broth, Carrots, parmesan cheese, Parsnips, rutabaga, spice, toaste walnuts
This is winter comfort food, but hey, it’s been chilly recently, and these veggies are just such a nice foil for Sunday Rump Roast Beef with Onion Gravy. And Rutabaga is an underutilized veggie and this combination, rutabaga, carrots and parsnips are just better together. Continue reading
22 Friday Mar 2019
Posted in Dairy, Dip, Gluten Free, Herbs, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Vegetarian
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buttermilk, cilantro, fresh herbs, Lemon, Lime, mayonnaise, olive oil, salsa verde, sour cream
This is similar to The Goddess’s Green Goddess, in that it’s creamy and green! The herbs are entirely different, so the flavor is different. But, delicious? Oh, yeah. This is terrific to dress a potato or pasta salad, smear on a chicken sandwich and it is wonderful on a nice green salad with bacon bits. But, The Goddess loves, loves, loves to dip roasted baby potatoes into this fine elixir…heaven! Pure heaven! Continue reading
16 Saturday Mar 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces, Vegetarian
And in case you missed it the first time…because this is spectacularly good with Corned Beef with Beer Gravy and it’s that time of year. When The Progeny are around the table, I have to make huge quantities, because it truly is…all…about…this…sauce! Continue reading
14 Thursday Mar 2019
Posted in Dip, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Vegetarian
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buttermilk, dry herbs, fresh herbs, Greek-style yogurt, lemon juice, mayonnaise, MSG, wasabi powder
Are we tired of Ranch Dressing yet? Come on…you know we all love it. Don’t we? I’ve made Ranch for years, many times using the dry packet and embellishing it with more dill. The Goddess loves her dill. So why not make it from scratch? This is where we’ve ended up…for the moment, anyway. It’s terrific drizzled over a nice piece of salmon, on a baked potato, a shingle or on slices of garden tomatoes. Continue reading
08 Friday Mar 2019
Posted in Condiments, Gluten Free, Indian Food, Onions, Vegetarian
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amchur powder, cilantro, Garlic, honey, red onion, Roma tomato, smoked paprika, sriracha sauce, toasted cumin, tomato paste, tomato purée
If you’ve ever eaten in an Indian restaurant, then you’ve had this. The Goddess has been known to have a bowl of this. You think she’s kidding? She is not. This stuff is addictive, because it’s just, plain delicious. Continue reading
04 Monday Mar 2019
Posted in Apples, Gluten Free, preserves, Vegetarian
Apple butter is autumn in a jar. I love it spread on toast, or along side slices of pork. It’s comforting and just plain, delicious. But, it can be quite a bit of work, and you know The Goddess is one lazy…uh, well, Goddess. So, she came up with this version and she’s happy to report, it’s delicious. Continue reading
01 Friday Mar 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Legumes, Make Ahead, Middle Eastern Flavors, Pressure Cooking, Soup, Vegetarian
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bay leaves, carrot, celery rib, diced tomatoes, dried pinto beans, Garlic, herbs, lacinato kale, Spices, tomato paste
I just recently had a wonderful meal at Ariana, in Philadelphia’s Old Town. It was a frigid cold night, as one can expect in February. I didn’t have their “Aush” or “Mashawa”, which are typical Afghan soups, but I saw bowls or it going by and it smelled heavenly. Turns out, it is. Continue reading
14 Thursday Feb 2019
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cider vinegar, dry chopped onions, garlic granules, horseradish, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, pickle beet, Spices, tomato paste
Russian dressing? No. This is really more of a spread or dip. It’s this creamy version that absolutely makes a perfect Reuben sandwich. I love Reuben sandwiches. I think they are my favorite grilled sandwich and largely it’s because of a good, thick schmear of this little bit of heaven. This is pretty decent on a burger and it absolutely makes a roast beef sandwich. Oh, yeah…you can actually dress a salad, with it too! Continue reading
07 Thursday Feb 2019
Posted in Apples, Cabbage, Gluten Free, Salads, Vegetarian
I’ve decided to inundate you with slaws…I’m loving them, so I feel the need to force feed them to you! This one is beautiful, very holiday-looking, and is particularly nice in winter. It drowns out the grey, days of dreariness with its vivid colors and it just tastes great! Continue reading
