24 Sunday May 2015
Chimichurri is to Argentina what pesto is to southern Italy. I mean it is really about the same thing. Chimichurri, (and isn’t that just fun to say?) is usually chopped herbs, languishing in a lovely pool of good olive oil, rather than the more emulsified pesto. This is a drizzle sauce…. Continue reading
23 Saturday May 2015
Posted in Desserts, Fruit, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
Rhubarb is spring and early summer. How something so sour, when mixed with a bit of sugar and/or strawberries can taste so good, is beyond the scope of The Goddess’s comprehension…but delicious it is. I’m partial to rhubarb crisp, rather than pie. I love the buttery, crunching topping and when I make a pie, I prefer to use this topping. Continue reading
21 Thursday May 2015
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carrot, cucumber, hoisin sauce, lettuce, Mango, radish, rice paper, Salmon, Shrimp
Summer rolls are an absolute favorite of The Goddess and her peeps. They are the perfect summer dinner on a scorching hot day, but really I can eat these any day, any time, any season. The most difficult part is rolling them, and after about 2 or 3, you get the hang of it pretty quickly. They are fast to prepare, can be made ahead, and are delicious. The kind of thing you can whip up (or roll up) after work, in a flash. Continue reading
19 Tuesday May 2015
This sauce is summer! Mango, pineapple, mint and a few other lovelies tossed in for good measure. This is the perfect balance for a grilled chicken breast or piece of salmon. It is truly perfection with crab cakes. Continue reading
17 Sunday May 2015
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I’m not much of a tea drinker. Oh, but I do love a glass of ice-cold, iced tea on a hot July day. There is something so refreshing about freshly brewed iced tea that’s the perfect libation for hot weather. But, tea leaves, added to a few ingredients, makes a great dry rub, particularly Lapsang Souchong tea. Continue reading
16 Saturday May 2015
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crabmeat, egg, herbs, Lemon, mayonnaise, panko crumbs, Scallions, Spices
Good crab cakes are rich and soft, with an almost creamy texture and crispy crust. I know there are those that think crab cakes must have Ritz® Crackers crushed up in them, but I beg to differ. Panko crumbs are a more neutral flavor and will give you a much less dense, softer textured crab cake. You’ll get plenty of that rich, butter flavor when frying the cakes; make certain they are dark brown. Caramelization is “One Fine Thing”. Continue reading
14 Thursday May 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sauces, Vegetarian
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I was flying around the Interwebs, as The Goddess tends to do too frequently for the dust bunnies gathering for an assault, when I ran across this entry on Pinch of Yum‘s blog. I knew instantly that I was going to become intimate friends with this sauce. It’s avocado-based, but with so much more to offer…. Continue reading
12 Tuesday May 2015
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I love salmon. It’s pretty and pink-ish, it can take some bold flavors and it’s so quick to fix. This is an easy, mid-week dinner. It’s best if the salmon is seasoned ahead; you get a better, more robust flavor. Salmon is easy and this version is pan-fried, but you can grill it, if you prefer. We’re using our coffee rub here…it plays to the savory side of the salmon, but because of the frozen orange juice concentrate and the dulce de leche drizzle, there is balance. Balance is good. Continue reading
10 Sunday May 2015
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Coffee is like a good lover; it satisfies your needs, warms you when it’s cold outside and is there any time of day. But, coffee doesn’t always belong in a cup, to give you a jolt in the morning or to end a perfect meal. Coffee, mixed with a few spices, makes a rockin’ good dry rub. Continue reading
09 Saturday May 2015
Posted in Brunch, Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Salads, Vegetarian
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Blackberries, blueberries, honey, Mango, Mint, Peaches, pineapple, Plums, raspberries, spice, Strawberries
It’s almost Mother’s Day and Mom deserves a bit of exotic, don’t you think? This is a perfect breakfast-in-bed recipe and is really good fruit salad. I’m talking homemade, not the nonsense in the in the produce department of your local supermarket. But, once again, if the fruit isn’t ripe and juicy, then the fruit salad will fall flat…but maybe not too flat…there are tricks! Continue reading
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