12 Thursday Oct 2017
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apple cider, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, frozen apple juice concentrate, garlic, maple syrup, paprika, peppercorns, shallots, vegetable oil, virgin olive oil
The Goddess is in apple pie mode these days. She likes to reduce apple cider to add to the apples to really give an apple-y blast! She’s very explosive, you know! This vinaigrette was born from that reduction. Continue reading
29 Friday Sep 2017
Posted in Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
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cabbage, cilantro, cucumber, frozen orange juice concentrate, lime juice, lime zest, mango, mayonnaise, pineapple, red onion, scallions, vinegar
Think of this cole slaw as a “monsoon” of tropical flavors…pineapple, mango, orange…need I say more? Okay, maybe I do, but you’re going to want to slap this on some fish tacos or anything seafood-y. Or just have it for breakfast. Continue reading
16 Saturday Sep 2017
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basamic vinegar, black pepper, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, kosher salt, lemon juice, olive oil, shallots, sriracha, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce
This isn’t exactly a salsa in the Mexican-dip-for-tortilla chips sense, but more of an uncooked, chunky thick sauce…maybe a dressing? But, no matter what you call it, it’s a nice change of pace and it’s delicious. It’s great over a steak, on a burger or even on chicken. This is just perfect for summer, when tomatoes come rolling in. Continue reading
14 Thursday Sep 2017
Posted in corn, garlic, Gluten Free, leftovers, onions, Pasta, Vegetarian
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bacon, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, fresh basil, garlic, leftover corn chowder, onion, parmesan cheese
You know how The Goddess is always nattering on about leftovers, well this is why she loves, loves, lovers her leftovers. Remember the Shrimp-Corn Chowder with Bacon and Scallions? Well, this recipe uses that chowder as a sauce for this dish…. Continue reading
01 Friday Sep 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Fruit, Gluten Free, plums, Vegetarian
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fresh ginger, garlic, orange zest, plums, red wine vinegar, spices, sugar
The Goddess absolutely adores condiments. At any given time, her fridge is bursting at the seams with such wonders. Relishes, chutneys, preserves, and pickles add something truly wonderful to sandwiches, a charcuterie platter, toast, meats or simply eat it with a spoon. Continue reading
30 Wednesday Aug 2017
Posted in Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, peaches, Pineapple, Vegetarian
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cider vinegar, dried fruit, lemon zest, orange marmalade, peaches, pineapple, sugar, whole spices
Fruit relishes are a wonderful way to preserve have the summer flavors on the autumn and winter table. I love these with Thanksgiving turkey and don’t get me started on how good this relish is on a turkey sandwich. Not only that, fruit relishes are relatively easy. Continue reading
27 Sunday Aug 2017
Posted in Appetizers, bing cherries, Condiments, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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bing cherries, orange zest, red wine vinegar, spices, sugar, water
The summer always brings out my “canning and preserving” gene. I got this gene from both sides of my family and I’m so glad I did. The summer bounty offers up countless pickling opportunities. Pickled Bing Cherries are one of the best. Continue reading
18 Friday Aug 2017
Posted in Buffet Food, Casserole, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, tomatoes, Vegetarian
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broth, canned tomatoes, dry white wine, fennel bulb, fresh herbs, garlic, Gruyère cheese, heavy cream, olive oil, onion, parmesan cheese, raw rice, summer squash
You gotta’ love the New York Times cooking section. They offer up some amazing recipes and that’s where I got the idea for this dish. They have some truly spectacularly delicious recipes. Continue reading
18 Friday Aug 2017
Posted in Condiments, Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces, Vegetarian
A fresh fruit salsa is delicious and a lovely way to use perfect, in-season fruit. This recipe is a good basic starting point, but jump off the flavor cart and come up with your own combinations. Continue reading
29 Saturday Jul 2017
Posted in Desserts, Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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apricots, bing cherries, mango, nectarines, peaches, pineapple, plums, rum, sugar, vanilla beans
Rum Pot is such a nice gift to give yourself for Christmas. It’s an even better gift to give to your holiday guests. The fruit is wonderful served with ice cream, over pound cake or bread pudding or in a bowl with a spoon…just as long as you’re not driving! Then there’s the liqueur. But, you need to start a Rum Pot in the summer. Continue reading
