20 Thursday Sep 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Fruit, Gluten Free, Lunch, Make Ahead, Shrimp, Vegetarian
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bacon, fresh herbs, Haas avocados, horseradish, jalapeño peppers, ketchup, lime juice, onion, Shrimp, Worcestershire sauce
This is a nice alternative to the typical shrimp cocktail. Also, it has dill. Dill is an underused herb and it’s a great foil for shrimp. Ketchup adds a little touch of sweetness and the lemon juice adds a nice little acidic bite…balance. It’s all about balance, Baby! Continue reading
03 Sunday Jun 2018
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bacon, bacon fat, broccoli florets, carrot, cilantro, Clementines, frozen peas, Garlic, ginger root, jasmine rice, onion, rice wine vinegar, Scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce
Whaaaaat? Clementines, in fried rice? There are all sorts of recipes in Asian cooking that use orange/Mandarin/tangerine. Orange chicken? Tangerine Beef (or chicken)? So why not fried rice? Oh, you noticed the bacon, too, did you? Continue reading
11 Friday May 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Salads
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arugula, bacon, dried cranberries, dried mandarin oranges, English cucumber, salad, Scallions, toasted pecans, vinaigrette
This little summer salad is crisp, cold and just perfect for a hot summer day. Excellent with pork, but really, it works with almost anything. We had it with Shrimp in Scotch-Cream Sauce with Cilantro and Garlic. It was delicious. Continue reading
10 Thursday May 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Main Course, Make Ahead, Rice, Side Dishes, Stir-Fry, Vegetarian Option
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bacon, bacon fat, bell peppers, cilantro, cooked chicken, cooked rice, dark soy sauce, eggs, ginger, Onions, Scallions, soy sauce, toasted sesame seeds
Peruvian cuisine is wonderful. If you have a Peruvian restaurant near you, and haven’t tried it. Go. Go right now. Peruvian roast chicken is magic and magically delicious. But today we’re making Chaufa Rice, Peru’s version of Chinese fried rice. It’s simple. It’s delicious. And it also happens to be a great way to use leftover chicken or pork, if you don’t have fresh. Continue reading
16 Saturday Dec 2017
Posted in Gluten Free, Side Dishes, Sweet Potatoes, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian
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apple cider, bacon, bourbon, brown sugar, cornflakes, maple syrup, orange juice, pecans, Spices, Sweet Potatoes, unsweetened applesauce
Sweet potatoes or yams, I honestly don’t really know the difference. I know there is a difference. But, if you mash ’em up with some bourbon, top ’em with bacon and pecans and a good drizzle of maple syrup…well then, I don’t think it matters one bit. Continue reading
22 Wednesday Nov 2017
Posted in Buffet Food, Casserole, Fennel, Garlic, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Mushrooms, Onions, Pumpkin, Spinach, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian
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bacon, cheese, dried herbs, dry bread, fennel bulb, fresh herbs, frozen spinach, heavy cream, Leeks, Mushrooms, pie pumpkin, sliced garlic, Sun-dried, toasted nuts, white wine
Every now and again, we have a vegetarian at our holiday table. There are always plenty of side dishes that will work for them, but I think vegetarians should be able to experience a filling and delicious main course. Just to be clear, non-vegetarians gobble this up, too! Yeah, I went for the Thanksgiving pun…get over it! Continue reading
20 Friday Oct 2017
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian Option
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apple cider, bacon, caraway, onion, sauerkraut, seasonings, Wine
The Goddess has been harking back to her roots recently. Perhaps it was “The Purge”, as she affectionately refers to the process of ridding herself of years of accumulated junk treasures. That, and the fact that she adores sauerkraut. Continue reading
16 Saturday Sep 2017
Posted in Beef, Braising, Garlic, Gluten Free, Herbs, Main Course, Make Ahead, Slow Cooker, Stock/Broth, Vegetables, Wine
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apple cider vinegar, bacon, bay leaves, broth, brown sugar, Carrots, chuck roast, Dijon mustard, dried figs, Garlic, herbs, lemons, Medjool dates, olive oil, parmesan cheese, parsnip, pearl onions, Prunes, red wine, Spices
I was reading a blog the other day, and I ran across something called Pašticada. So, what’s this about? Not being Croatian, this was new to me, but from what I was reading, this dish is a pretty big deal. For the non-Croatian palate, this may seem like an odd combination of flavors to use with beef—lemons, nutmeg, cloves, prunes and other dried fruit—all braised slowly in red wine and plum brandy. Continue reading
14 Thursday Sep 2017
Posted in Corn, Garlic, Gluten Free, Leftovers, Onions, Pasta, Vegetarian
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bacon, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, fresh basil, Garlic, leftover corn chowder, onion, parmesan cheese
You know how The Goddess is always nattering on about leftovers, well this is why she loves, loves, lovers her leftovers. Remember the Shrimp-Corn Chowder with Bacon and Scallions? Well, this recipe uses that chowder as a sauce for this dish…. Continue reading
03 Thursday Aug 2017
Posted in Corn, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Shrimp, Soup, Supper, Vegetarian Option
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bacon, Corn, cream-style corn, Garlic, half and half, parmesan cheese, Scallions, Shrimp, Spices
This is a summery chowder, when the corn is fresh and delicious and the shrimp are running. The bacon and scallions are just the icing on the cake…so to speak. Continue reading
