09 Sunday Apr 2017
Chimichurri is a great sauce for both steak and seafood. Actually, this version, would make a chunk of wood palatable! It’s pretty decent on almost anything, like potatoes (either sweet or regular), roasted parsnips, carrots or cauliflower…like I said, almost anything. Continue reading
31 Friday Mar 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Parsnips are one of the things I always look forward to when autumn rolls around. Beef Barley Soup just isn’t as good without a parsnip. Neither is a good beef stew. I know it’s spring and it’s the end of the parsnip season, but think of these little discs of goodness as the last parsnip hurrah! Continue reading
26 Sunday Mar 2017
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It’s getting to be that time of year, when things are coming up fresh and verdant. The asparagus spears will soon be sprouting up in the garden, or in my supermarket “garden”. The nice fat spears are calling my name, they’re on sale and baby, The Goddess is buying! Continue reading
22 Wednesday Mar 2017
Posted in Apples, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Pears, Plums, Vegetarian
Applesauce is delicious. This is better. My sister is the creator of this. Years ago, she made this for The Progeny. They loved it. They still do. I used to make huge amounts of this and can it in quart jars. The Eldest One used to eat it by the quart, quite literally. Continue reading
17 Friday Mar 2017
Posted in Buffet Food, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
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broccoli slaw, carrot, celery seed, cider vinegar, lemon juice, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, seasoning, sour cream, white sugar, whole milk
As I mentioned in the post for the Broccoli-Apple Slaw with Cranberries, I’ve discovered broccoli slaw, that mixture of shredded broccoli that lives in the produce department of your supermarket. We really liked that slaw, but it’s not exactly a “classic” slaw. So why not make a more classic version of coleslaw, but using the broccoli instead? Seriously. Why not? We’re flexible, aren’t we and this is just as delicious. Maybe even better. Continue reading
16 Thursday Mar 2017
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces, Vegetarian
I thought I’d posted this already, but I guess I overlooked it…and that’s bad. Really bad. 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 Tuesday Mar 2017
Posted in Apples, Salad Dressing, Salads, Vegetarian
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broccoli slaw, cider vinegar, dried cranberries, Garlic, Greek-style yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, orange zest, Spices, sugar
I picked up a bag of broccoli slaw, when the store was out of regular slaw. I’m so glad I did. I love the stuff, but The Goddess has never met a piece of broccoli she didn’t love. There must be a little Italian blood in her veins, rather than the rumored ice water. Continue reading
03 Friday Mar 2017
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Rice, Shrimp, Soup, Vegetarian
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cilantro, coconut milk, Garlic, hearts of palm, Leeks, lime juice, orange zest, Shrimp, Spices, tomato paste
This is, at its heart, the shrimp bisque you’re familiar with. But I was feeling the Carnaval vibe, given the time of year, and the shrimp looked so tasty, so I decided to jazz up the regular old bisque with some Brazilian flavors. It worked. And The Spicy Honey loved it. Lent won’t be all about sacrifice, after all! Continue reading
06 Friday Jan 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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We recently enjoyed a brunch at Dirty Food in Toronto. I had their hamburger. I don’t think I’ve ever met a burger I didn’t like or want to eat. And Dirty Food didn’t disappoint. They also happen to make superb home fries, which I love, but are so many times disappointing. But, I digress. Back to the burger….one of the items available to top my burger—candied jalapeños! Why don’t I know about these? They were wonderful…a little hot, a little sweet and totally delicious. Well now, The Goddess had to reproduce them. Continue reading
05 Thursday Jan 2017
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A lovely young woman, who we’ll call The Spicy Charmer, had this tongue-tingling little concoction at La Veccia, in Toronto. She described it, we chatted about it and we came up with this version of Hot Pepper Rings in Olive Oil with Garlic. Continue reading
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