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
04 Tuesday Jul 2017
Posted in Buffet Food, Casserole, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, onions, potatoes, Salads, Side Dishes, Skillet Dinner, Vegetarian Option
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bacon, cheddar cheese, dill pickles, gluten free, lemon juice, mayonnaise, mustard, rice flour, roasted garlic, scallions, sour cream, spices, sun-dried tomatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes
You know how The Goddess loves potato salads of all kinds. She’s given you Classically Good Potato Salad, French-Style Potato Salad and Grilled Potato Salad. This one is pretty much a basic potato salad, but she riffed on the dressing used for German potato salad and then threw in a few things she thought would be tasty. Continue reading
19 Friday May 2017
Posted in garlic, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Pork Butt, slow-roasting
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bacon, boneless pork butt, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, rosemary, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes
05 Monday Dec 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead
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bacon, cilantro, frozen orange juice concentrate, garlic, ground pork, Medjool dates, onion, red bell pepper, spices, tomato purée, white wine
I can’t believe I haven’t posted this before. Yes, The Goddess was holding out on you, and after you make this you’ll be ticked that she did. But, she’s trying to redeem herself here. It’s time to share. These will grace your appetizer table over and over. The combinations of flavor and texture are just sublime. Continue reading
22 Tuesday Nov 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Side Dishes
We love ripe plantains, or as the Cubans call them, “maduros”. Which means, “ripe”. Go figure! Maduros are sweet, rich and just terrific with something savory. This was a true regional fusion and were astoundingly delicious. Continue reading
05 Saturday Nov 2016
Posted in Make Ahead, Pasta, Sauces, squash, Vegetarian
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bacon, balsamic vinegar, béchamel sauce, bleu cheese, butternut squash, garlic, maple syrup, pasta, sage, shallots
It’s autumn in New England. Okay, so it’s autumn everywhere, but New England autumns are a Currier & Ives-type of beautiful. This is The Goddess’s time of year. There’s that little nip in the air, but no frost on the shrinking, post-Halloween pumpkins just yet. The flavors of fall are big, bold flavors. This sauce is a perfect mid-week sauce, but why wait? Continue reading
19 Monday Sep 2016
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bacon, buns or bread, cheese, condiments, ground beef, onion, pickles
I know I’ve said eggs were the perfect food, but burgers are pretty high up on that list, too. And today is National Cheeseburger Day, so here we have the perfect burger with a crispy, lacy “collar” of cheddar. This is a serious burger and with crunch! Continue reading
