09 Tuesday Dec 2014
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Legumes, Side Dishes
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bell peppers, chorizo, Cuban, dried beans, Garlic, gluten free, onion, Rice, sofrito
When I mentioned that I intended to focus on Latino foods, The Latin Lovers eyes glistened with joy and anticipation. “Please tell me you will make frijoles negros?” And so this post was born. Continue reading
08 Monday Dec 2014
Posted in Gluten Free, Grain, Side Dishes
Rice is a cereal grain; there are white, brown, black, red and purple varieties of rice. Rice offers a wonderful backdrop for other flavors, because it is has such a neutral flavor. Combined with legumes, it becomes a vegetarian protein. It is low in fat and offers a good deal of Vitamin B, potassium, and phosphorus, as well as some fiber, which is all great…but how do I cook perfect rice? Continue reading
07 Sunday Dec 2014
Posted in Gluten Free, Side Dishes, Spices, Vegetables
Cabbage is a rather overlooked vegetable. When we think of cabbage, I think most of us think of cole slaw or stuffed cabbage rolls. I love both, but sautéed cabbage it good, easy and very versatile. Cabbage is great this time of year, when it’s fresh and sweet. I like to combine red cabbage with green and I prefer Savoy cabbage. Savoy is less coarse, but regular old cabbage holds up very well to sautéing. Continue reading
06 Saturday Dec 2014
Posted in Apples, Breakfast, Gluten Free, Herbs, Pork, Potatoes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Option
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apples, Green beans, herbs, pork, Potatoes, Poultry, rosemary, sage, seasonings, Thyme
We’ve already discussed citrus and how you can use the various types to add flavor. I’ve decided that it might be a good idea, every now and again, to focus on specific herbs, spices, blends and flavors that compliment each other, and how to use them. To that end, we’re going to talk about sage, rosemary and thyme.
05 Friday Dec 2014
Posted in Fruit, Main Course
It’s the time of year for great in-season citrus. We’re going to focus on oranges, lemons, limes and their derivatives. Citrus adds a freshness and lushness to dishes; you may use them in both sweet or savory dishes with equal success. With such vibrant, gorgeous colors and great flavor, they are oh, so versatile. Continue reading
04 Thursday Dec 2014
Posted in Fruit, Gluten Free, Main Course
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Cajun seasoning, Dried Fruit, Leeks, mustard, Orange, port, roasted peppers, rosemary
You will have to bear with me on this post. There will a heap of pictures here, as I want you to see how simple it is to butterfly a piece of meat like this. After I butterflied the loin, I seasoned the top of the meat which will be the inside of the roll, spread a mixture of dried fruit, pears, cherries, figs, and apricots which I soaked in tawny Port, added some roasted peppers and a poached leek, then rolled the whole thing up, tied it, and seasoned the outside; it can now be stored overnight in the fridge or roasted immediately, so this is a great party dish. Continue reading
03 Wednesday Dec 2014
Posted in Gluten Free, Seasoning, Spices
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Chicken, cinnamon, cocoa powder, dry rubs, gluten free, Lamb, Mexican oregano, mole, pork, smoked paprika, Venison
In my last posting, I mentioned using cinnamon in a savory manner. So here we are….
In centuries past, like a lot of spices, cinnamon was traded by the Arabs (remember the infamous spice route?). The Moors were in the Iberian peninsula for over 700 years, bringing with them many flavors and products previously unknown to that part of the world, cinnamon being one of them. Continue reading
01 Monday Dec 2014
Posted in Desserts, Fruit, Gluten Free
I love, love, love cinnamon…okay, it’s out there. I’ve admitted my addiction to it. I love the flavor and the aroma conjures up all sorts of wonderful childhood memories from both my own childhood and the memories I have of when our sons were small. Continue reading
30 Sunday Nov 2014
Posted in Sauces
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Sauces, in case you haven’t realized it yet, are one of my go-to, always-on-my-mind solutions for almost any meal. I was going to say “protein”, but I make dessert sauces and fruit sauces, too, but today we’re going to focus on the savory. Continue reading
28 Friday Nov 2014
Posted in Main Course, Pasta
I love leftovers. I guess there are those that don’t and that’s okay, but I think they are missing out on the possibility of change. I love change. With leftovers, you can change the turkey that didn’t make into the mouths of hungry holiday diners, into something else, Continue reading
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