27 Thursday Oct 2016
Posted in Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Soup, Vegetarian
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apple, apple cider, broth, Carrots, Celery, citrus zest, diced tomatoes, dried lentils, onion, Spices, strained tomato purée
Tomato Soup and grilled cheese. It’s a marriage made in heaven and it is truly a heavenly combination. Today is one of those chilly, rainy days that’s perfect for soup…and maybe a sandwich. It’s comfort food, but of course, there’s a twist. There’s always a twist with The Goddess. Continue reading
22 Saturday Oct 2016
Posted in Desserts, Make Ahead, Sauces
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apple cider, bourbon, brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, salt, sugar, vanilla, vanilla extract, water
Caramel sauce is spectacularly good. It’s rich. It’s easy. And it’s always good to have some in the fridge, waiting for just the right moment. You know, like when the sun rises in the east. So grab a spoon. Continue reading
01 Sunday Mar 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Sauces, Vegetarian
Rosemary, ahh, I do love this herb. It has spiky, rather substantial leaves, a heady, strong, complex aroma and flavor. It’s great on lamb, pork, fish and game, rubbed into chicken or your Thanksgiving turkey or sprinkled over potatoes (or other root vegetables), that are then roasted to crispy perfection. There’s something wintry about this herb, though I use it all year-long and prime rib, wouldn’t be as good as it can be, without rosemary. Continue reading
21 Wednesday Jan 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Soup, Vegetarian
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apple cider, Beer, bleu cheese, broth, Cauliflower, Celery, cheddar cheese, heavy cream, Onions, roasted garlic
There are as many versions of cheese soups as there are brands of beer…well maybe not quite THAT many versions. This version uses a lager/apple cider reduction, potato and cauliflower as part of the ingredients. It’s yummy and creamy, like it should be, but there isn’t as much added heavy cream (or no cream at all, if you so choose), therefore we cut some calories, still have the creaminess we adore and add lovely flavors, too. Continue reading
05 Monday Jan 2015
Posted in Make Ahead, Soup, Supper
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We love onion soup. This version of onion soup has apple and apple cider added, as well as 2 different broths. It is yummy and warming and slightly sweet, and a bit savory. And best of all, it is great made ahead and reheated. Continue reading
15 Saturday Nov 2014
Posted in Salads, Vinaigrettes
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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
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