02 Tuesday Jun 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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Green beans, mustard, olives, onion, Potatoes, radish, vinaigrette
For some reason, The Goddess has been thinking about potato salad. Maybe it’s working in the garden or the too early summer weather we had last week…who knows what brings these thoughts to the surface? But this week, The Goddess will share a few potato salad offerings… Continue reading
31 Sunday May 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Salads, Vinaigrettes
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asparagus, blueberries, Chicken, Green beans, greens, lavender, Lemon, mustard, olive oil
View of Saintes-Maries, 1888, by Vincent Van Gogh, Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo, Netherlands
It’s beautiful, isn’t it? Lavender is much more than a flower and a scent for soap and potpourri. It grows freely and wildly in France, (in my garden and yours, too) and was a subject the Impressionists returned frequently. And lavender is a lovely spice to grace your table, too. Continue reading
31 Tuesday Mar 2015
Posted in Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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citrus juice, herbs, ketchup, mustard, olive oil, orange juice, pomegranate molasses, vinegar, water, xanthan gum
We’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
18 Thursday Dec 2014
Posted in Gluten Free, Marinade, Sauces, Vinaigrettes
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cumin, Garlic, guajillo flakes, honey, limes, olive oil, Orange, sesame oil
The Latin Lover is not fond of vinaigrettes. He doesn’t care for the sharpness of vinegar. I can’t get enough of that flavor…we’re a mixed marriage. So I came up with this version that works for both of us. It has citrus, honey, and few other little delights to warm his soul. Continue reading
15 Monday Dec 2014
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Gluten Free, Vinaigrettes
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Garlic confit is simple to prepare and simply delicious. You can smear the soft, creamy, sweet cloves on crackers or toasted bread for a quick hors d’oeurves or float a smeared toast on a bowl of soup. However you choose to use your garlic, you’ll be supremely glad you have these tasty morsels of lusciousness at your disposal. Continue reading
15 Saturday Nov 2014
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apple cider, Dijon mustard, dried cranberries, honey, kale, pecans, pumpkin pie spice, savoy cabbage, slaw
Here’s an incredibly good fall and winter vinaigrette…it’s served hot! It is great on a spinach salad with some dried cranberries, nuts and feta or bleu cheese. Continue reading
12 Wednesday Nov 2014
Posted in Sauces, Vinaigrettes
Vinaigrette is another Mother Sauce made of a simple blend of oil, vinegar, salt and pepper (usually 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar). More elaborate variations can include any combination of spices, herbs, shallots, onions, mustard, etc. Continue reading
Goddess Cooks 