Pan-Seared Shrimp with Black Beans & Pineapple

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Shimp with Pineapple & Black BeansI know this sounds a tad odd, but you’re going to have to trust me.  It is delicious. First, I adore shrimp with pineapple, a citrus and some cilantro…it’s just a good combination.  And there was this half can of black beans leftover from a salad, so I thought, “why not?” Continue reading

Working with Shrimp

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Key West ShrimpJust recently it was Key West shrimp season in South Florida.  These little beauties have an incredible flavor and texture.  And the bonus, they come the way they were created, with the head-on, feelers included!  They are just too fun, don’t you think?  Continue reading

Frita Cubana (Cuban Burger)

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Cuban Frita with Shoestrings and Salsa CremosaThat’s right…those Cubans even have their own version of a burger…the Frita.  This is a burger made with pork or a combination of beef and pork, seasoned, fried, placed on a bun, drizzled with a creamy sauce and shoestring potato sticks all over the top.  I’ll just let you think about that for a moment…. Continue reading

Salsa Cremosa – The Goddess’s Special Sauce

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Salsa CremosaThis is my version of “special sauce”.  It’s great on burgers, steamed or roasted veggies, potatoes (yeah, I know they are veggies, too), roast beef and Reuben sandwiches, too.  It’s a great dip, too. Continue reading

Winter Wonderland Chicken Salad

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First, let’s get something straight.  The Goddess loves chicken salad.  She’s never met one she didn’t like, except for that one with chocolate chips in it.  It turns out that chocolate doesn’t make everything taste better!  Continue reading

Tuna, Salmon and Avocado Tartare

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Salmon & Tuna TartareThis is a terrific lunch or first course.  I serve it as is, or smeared on crackers or toasts.  It’s delicious, light, and has a lovely texture; sort of silky on the tongue.  If you like sushi, you’ll love this mixture.  Continue reading

Ramps & Wild Woman Pesto

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ramps-300Aren’t they lovely?  This gorgeous bunch of Allium tricoccum, commonly known as ramps, spring onions, wild leeks, and wild garlic, is yet another harbinger of spring.  Did I mention, they have a fantastically wonderful flavor, too.  Continue reading

Corvina with Fennel, Orange and Onion

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Corvina with Fennel, Orange and OnionFennel and fish are terrific together.  The sweetness that develops when you sauté fennel is a beautiful thing.  And it just works so well with fish…this one is a corvina fillet. The Goddess just had to add a bit of orange zest; you know how she is.  Continue reading

Green-with-Envy Eggs and Ham!

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Green-with-Envy Eggs and "Ham" When your guests taste these Green Eggs and Ham, you will be the envy of all who enter your home….MMMmmm!  These “green” eggs, wander a bit off the beaten path, but what flavor.  I think this version might surprise you…in a very tasty way!  Continue reading

Before-the-Storm Soup

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Before-The-Storm SoupThis is a chunky soup.  It’s full of good vegetables and morsels of meat and like all good soups, it’s adaptable.  Use what you have on hand, but today’s version worked out so well, The Goddess, being the benevolent deity that she is, decided to share, because the weather could turn at any moment!  Continue reading