11 Tuesday Aug 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Sauces, Vegetarian
Yes, the garden tomatoes have arrived! Aren’t they absolutely delicious? This is the time of year to indulge in their glory. Make BLT’s, tomato-avocado sandwiches and just plain tomato sandwiches with a schmear of good mayo…excuse while I step out for a cigarette! Continue reading
08 Saturday Aug 2015
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option
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brown sugar, cilantro, fish sauce, Garlic, ginger, lemongrass, Lime, Mint, pork, Scallions, soy sauce
Americans so often use ground beef or hamburger when we do burgers, but pork is a wonderful option. You know how The Goddess likes pork. So today she was feeling something Thai and fast. So she fired up the grill, seasoned some ground pork and the Thai Burger was dinner! Continue reading
07 Friday Aug 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course
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Beer, brown sugar, coffee, corned beef, mustard, Onions, Spices, vinegar
Slow-roasted, brown sugar-crusted corned beef with beer and onion gravy. Why would you save this just for St. Patrick’s Day? It’s much too good and so simple to be left to one day a year. It makes a great Sunday dinner and the house will smell good enough to eat! Continue reading
04 Tuesday Aug 2015
Okay, these aren’t necessarily “baked” beans. They can be, if that’s what you want to do and you have the time. Otherwise, make this “quick and dirty” version in about 20 minutes. They have tons of flavor and if you toss some cut-up hot dogs into the mix, cook some rice, add a tossed salad or green veggie, you can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Continue reading
01 Saturday Aug 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Soup, Spanish, Vegetarian
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bell peppers, cucumber, Garlic, lemon juice, onion, radishes, sherry vinegar, Spices, tomato juice, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Gazpacho is the perfect summer soup. In Andalusia, it’s smooth, unctuous and creamy. The Goddess loves that version. She could bathe in that version. But, she’s also just a tad unconventional, so she also really likes a slightly chunkier version with bits of crunchy vegetables, too. That’s what this is! Continue reading
30 Thursday Jul 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Bread, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Vegetarian
Today, when I got the first real vine-ripened tomatoes, I knew EXACTLY what to make. Tomaquet is to Spain, in particular, to the Catalan, what bruschetta is to the Italians. Ask any Spaniard about tomato bread and they will get a faraway look in their eyes and wax on about tomaquet for, at the very least, 15 minutes. Continue reading
26 Sunday Jul 2015
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads
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black rice, fresh herbs, fruit, ginger, lime juice, Scallions, sesame oil, snow peas
Black rice, Emperor’s Rice or Forbidden rice are all the same thing. Apparently, many years ago when China was ruled by Emperors, this rice could only be eaten by him and was “forbidden” for all others. Thank goodness things have changed. Continue reading
25 Saturday Jul 2015
Posted in Fish, Gluten Free Option, Main Course
This is just yummy and a terrific weekday meal. It’s also great for a dinner party. It’s fast AND delicious; it can be a one-pan wonder. It works with any fish, but I think I like it best with a white fish, as opposed to salmon. The sauce positively sings when used with sea bass…we’re talking arias here. Continue reading
23 Thursday Jul 2015
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bread crumbs, broth, cheese, milk, onion, roasted garlic, zucchini
Zucchini is such an innocuous vegetable, but so versatile. It can be served raw, in thin ribbons in a salad, grilled, steamed, pan-fried, deep-fried or made au gratin…with cheese! This is easy, can be made ahead and delicious. Continue reading
21 Tuesday Jul 2015
Posted in Desserts, Vegetarian
It’s that time of year. The lazy, hazy days of summer. The hammock and a tall, cold drink. And then there’s the zucchini. Don’t you love that first zucchini? You sauté it and relish its fresh, clean flavor, thinking, “I could eat these forever”. Continue reading
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