Category Archives: Vegetarian

Less-is-More Vinaigrette

31 Tuesday Mar 2015

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003 - CopyWe’ve talked about vinaigrettes in the Mother Sauces section.  This is a lower calorie version with huge flavor and it still has the mouth-feel of the higher fat version.  The reason…gum.  Not the kind you chew for fresh breath or bubbles, xanthan and guar gums.  Anyone who is gluten-free knows about this, but they usually use it to replace gluten in bread.  But, it’s much more than that.    Continue reading →

Hush Puppies

24 Tuesday Mar 2015

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Hush puppies are under-rated, in my humble opinion.  We’re talking fried cornbread here folks…yeah, fried!  So bring on the fried catfish, rémoulade sauce and pass me the hush puppies…laissez les bon temps rouler!! Continue reading →

Winter Tabbouleh

21 Saturday Mar 2015

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Since it snowed today, the first day of Spring, I decided it was still winter enough to post this.  Anyway, tabbouleh sort of transcends seasons, though I think many of us think of tabbouleh as a summer salad. Its make-ahead qualities, no mayonnaise, and no real cooking involved, really do scream summer.  But, why limit ourselves to this deliciousness only in the summer?  This is the perfect autumnal and winter salad, too.  Continue reading →

Anytime Corncakes

13 Friday Mar 2015

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Corncakes are a thing of beauty and surpisingly complex.  You get the fluffiness of the cake part, juxtaposed with the crunchiness of the corn and cornmeal; texture is king in these.  You can add chopped clams, among other savory things, or simply add sautéed apples or applesauce and maple syrup for breakfast.  I love flexible dishes and this is a great one.  Continue reading →

Creamy, Cheese Polenta

04 Wednesday Mar 2015

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I haven’t made the creamy-type of polenta in years…and I do mean years.  I had forgotten just how good it is and that it’s a nice alternative to mashed potatoes.  It also behaves as a backdrop for other flavors; herbs, spices, garlic, scapes or ramps, and in this case, cheese!  Beautiful, creamy cheese!!    Continue reading →

Eggplant Parmesan…Soup?

02 Monday Mar 2015

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I love eggplant parm.  I was peeling an eggplant to make it when I realized, that I really should have another one, but it’s cold and I didn’t want to go out to get another eggplant, so then The Goddess improvises.  In the way my mind works, or doesn’t, I thought SOUP!  Anyway, you may have heard that lately soup has been on my mind, so in the words of the late Mr. Spock,  “It is perfectly logical”.  I thought eggplant parmesan in soup-form might work.  I think it did.  Continue reading →

Pining for Rosemary

01 Sunday Mar 2015

Posted by in Gluten Free, Herbs, Sauces, Vegetarian

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073Rosemary, ahh, I do love this herb.  It has spiky, rather substantial leaves, a heady, strong, complex aroma and flavor.  It’s great on lamb, pork, fish and game, rubbed into chicken or your Thanksgiving turkey or sprinkled over potatoes (or other root vegetables), that are then roasted to crispy perfection.  There’s something wintry about this herb, though I use it all year-long and prime rib, wouldn’t be as good as it can be, without rosemary.  Continue reading →

Let’s Talk (and MORE!) Flavors…Acids!?

27 Friday Feb 2015

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006 - Copy (4)Acid can and does spark the flavors of foods, as much as, and at times even more than herbs and spices. Citrus is the perfect way to make flavors sparkle…you know The Goddess loves her orange, lemon and lime.  But, acid is more than just citrus; vinegar is a wonder and balsamic, with its sweetness, adds untold complexity to foods.   It’s all about how our taste buds work….  Continue reading →

Pink Peppercorns, the Imposter

22 Sunday Feb 2015

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002Pink Peppercorns (Schinus terebinthifolius), a.k.a. Brazilian Pepper, Rose Pepper and Christmasberry aren’t true peppercorns.  That’s right, they’re all dressed up, pretty as can be in that deep, sexy pink; they look like peppercorns and they have a nice peppery taste, so what’s the deal?  Well, they’re imposters, I tell you.  Continue reading →

Spanish Tortilla (Tortilla Española)

20 Friday Feb 2015

Posted by in Appetizers, Eggs, Gluten Free, Main Course, Vegetarian

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Spanish tortilla is a lovely egg, potato and onion concoction that is so flexible it can either be supper or an hors d’oeuvre; it can be served hot, warm, room temperature or cold.  It can be made ahead, is actually best made a couple of hours ahead, and can be reheated.  Best of all, it’s absolutely delicious!  Continue reading →