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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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Holiday Cheese Ball

30 Wednesday Dec 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Cheese, Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Vegetarian

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cheddar, Chives, cream cheese, Greek-style yogurt, parsley flakes, red onion, Worcestershire sauce

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is img_5921.jpgAt our house, a cheese ball is synonymous with the holiday buffet table.  I it’s perfect holiday food…best made ahead, keeps well and is just plain delicious.  Have you ever really tasted a bad cheese ball?  I haven’t, but this one is stellar.  Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Feel Like a Spicy, Savory Mixed Nut

18 Friday Dec 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Nuts, Spices, Vegetarian

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almonds, Cashews, egg white, kosher salt, maple sugar, maple syrup, peanuts, pecans, Spices, Walnuts, Worcestershire sauce

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is img_6967-2.jpgI received a jar of delicious mixed nuts for my birthday.  The Unbound Reader and Middle Son, we the source of this goodness.  These nuts (not the children!) were addictive.  I’m certain you noticed that past tense reference.  They were crisp, ever so slightly sweet and salty, with a really savory spice flavor.  Well, I thought it worthwhile to try and reproduce them in far greater quantity.  This is that experiment.  Continue reading →

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Brussels Sprout, Fennel and Leek Soup

28 Wednesday Oct 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Brussels Sprouts, Gluten Free, Soup, Thyme, Vegetarian

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Asiago cheese, bay leaf, Brussels Sprouts, curry powder, dry thyme, fresh fennel, fresh spinach, Garlic, Leeks, parsnip, potato, vegetable base, white carrot

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is img_0474.jpgBrussels Sprout and Fennel Chowder.  Hmmmm.  Intriguing, no?  There’s cabbage soup, so why not Brussels sprouts, in liquid form.  Well, folks, it works and it works well.  This soup is vegetarian, even vegan, if you omit the cheese (but why would you?).  It’s filling, without being heavy. And most importantly, it just tastes really, really delicious.  Continue reading →

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Apple-Fennel & Bleu Cheese Salad

18 Sunday Oct 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Apples, Bleu, Celery, Cheese, Fennel, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegetarian, Walnuts

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allspice, apples, bleu cheese, celery heart, cider reduction, Dijon mustar, fennel bulb, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Scallions

When autumn arrives, so do apples and pears.  In abundance.  Today, The Goddess is focusing on apples.  The varieties of older and new apples has positively exploded.  And that’s a delicious thing.  This salad is very close to a Waldorf Salad.  But, of course, The Goddess made a couple of changes.  This graces our Thanksgiving table almost every year.  Continue reading →

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Mandarin, Green Bean, Tomato, Cucumber and Olive Salad

06 Tuesday Oct 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mandarin, Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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celery rib, fresh herbs, Green beans, honey, Mandarin orange, olive oil, Persian cucumber, pitted olives, Tomatoes

This is a great little salad.  It’s pretty, it holds up well and it’s delicious.  Mandarins have just come into the market and they are wonderful.  I find, you can eat the entire being, peel and all.  And they’re gorgeous and just scream autumn. Continue reading →

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Mount Pelion Cheese Bread

03 Saturday Oct 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Bread, Feta, Mediterranean Flavors, Vegetarian

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all-purpose flour, black olives, black pepper, bread flour, dillweed, dry milk powder, egg, feta cheese, honey, instant yeast, kosher salt, olive oil, orange zest, sesame seeds

This is a great dough to work with and the fillings are really limitless. Mount Pelion, which took its name from the mythical king Peleus, father of Achilles, is considered one of the most beautiful mountains in Greece. The local cuisine specializes in charcuterie, and a hearty stew called, spentzofáï. These little breads resemble a Mount, and would be a perfect accompaniment to either the charcuterie or a stew.

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Apple Fritter Bread

01 Thursday Oct 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Apples, Bread, Spices, Vegetarian

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all-purpose flour, apple cider, apples, arrowroot, brown sugar, butter, dry milk powder, eggs, instant yeast, lemon juice, powdered sugar, Spices, sugar

I was flying around the InterWebs and ran across a reference to Apple Fritter Bread, and I thought it sounded wonderful…but that one was a quick bread.  I wanted a yeast bread and then I found one.  So I took to my handy-dandy roll recipe and made a change here and there, so here we are!  This dough is pillowy soft and somewhat sticky, but a dream to work with.  I takes a bit longer for it to raise, because it’s both rich and sweet.  You know, good things!

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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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