26 Friday Oct 2018
Posted in Breakfast, Gluten Free Option, Pizza, Sandwiches
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bell peppers, Bread, eggs, flour tortilla, herbs, Mushrooms, Scallions
Pizza…mmmmm! Is there anyone who doesn’t love, or at least like pizza? And what’s better than leftover pizza for breakfast? You know you love leftover pizza. You can deny it, but The Goddess knows the truth! Continue reading
11 Thursday Oct 2018
Posted in Beef, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Spanish, Spices
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almonds, beef broth, bell peppers, Bread, chuck steak, fresh herbs, Garlic, honey, olive oil, olives, Onions, plum tomatoes, sherry vinegar, Spices, white wine
This sauce is incredibly complex and absolutely delicious, with flavors leaning well into Spain and wandering just a bit into Portugal. Sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, cinnamon, olives, orange and almonds are significant players in both countries, tracing their roots back to the Moorish habitation of the peninsula for some 700 years. Make certain you have good bread to mop. You don’t want to miss a drop! Continue reading
10 Monday Sep 2018
Posted in Eggplant, Make Ahead, Middle Eastern Flavors, Squash, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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7-spice, bell peppers, Eggplant, fire-roasted tomatoes, Garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, onion, zucchini
This is a layered affair. If you aren’t familiar with Lebanese 7-Spice or Baharat, you might want to wander into a Middle Eastern market and pick some up. This blend uses the “sweet” spices, like allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, etc. But, it’s wonderful in savory dishes. It lends itself particularly well to lamb and as it turns out, eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes. 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
17 Saturday Mar 2018
Posted in Black beans, Garlic, Gluten Free, Herbs, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Onions, Peppers, Pressure Cooker, Smoked Neck, Spices, Vegetarian Option
First of all, you’re going to need to read through the recipe for Cuban-Style Black Beans à la Pressure Cooker, because I’m not going to give you a recipe, because it’s the same. This is about technique and cooking times, using the pressure cooker feature on my multi-cooker…it’s a wonder, I tell ya’…. Continue reading
28 Wednesday Feb 2018
Posted in Casserole, Cuban, Gluten Free, Ground beef, Latin Food, Main Course, Peppers, Potatoes, Roasting
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beef, bell peppers, mashed potatoes, olives, Onions, raisins
I love stuffed peppers. I didn’t always, but the I grew up. And now I do. I love the sweetness of the pepper, after it roasts. I seem to always like whatever is stuffed into them. It always seems to work. And these Papa Rellena Stuffed Peppers…baby, do they ever work! Continue reading
23 Friday Feb 2018
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bell peppers, coconut milk, Garlic, half and half, lemon juice, Onions, panko crumbs, pineapple, plantain chips, white wine
Have you tried plantain chips? They’re readily available here in South Florida, but I’ve gotten them in the Northeast, too. Anyway, you need to get yourself a bag, because they make a great “crumb” coating…really. Crush them up and add use them to coat chicken breasts, or as in this case, fish fillets. Oh yeah, they’re a great alternative to potato chips, too (and they are gluten free, as well!). Continue reading
10 Saturday Feb 2018
Posted in Asian, Beef, Broccoli, Garlic, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Onions, Peppers, Stir-Fry, Tangerine
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arrowroot, beef sirloin, bell peppers, black bean sauce, broccoli florets, brown sugar, cilantro, Garlic, olive oil, Onions, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, sambal oelek, sesame oil, soy sauce, star anise, tangerine zest, Thai basil, toasted sesame seeds, Worcestershire sauce
The key to a successful stir-fry, is a hot wok and having your mis en place, in place (pun totally intended!). Have everything sliced and diced before you even put the pan on the stove. Then, turn on the exhaust fan and crank the heat! Continue reading
29 Monday Jan 2018
Posted in Comfort Food, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Skillet Dinner
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bell peppers, Bread, cheese, dried herbs, fresh herbs, Garlic, Ground beef, Italian cheese blend, Mushrooms, onion, pepperoni, ricotta cheese, Tomatoes
This came together in no time at all. I was hungry for pizza. Really, more the flavor of pizza. Does that happen to you? Do you get hungry for certain flavors, too? Anyway, that what this was born of…the hunger for a flavor! Continue reading
24 Wednesday Jan 2018
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Vegetables
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bell peppers, Bread, cheese, Ground beef, Mushrooms, Onions, pesto, pizza sauce, Spices
The Goddess was thinking about pizza for dinner or maybe a burger, but it was raining most convincingly. We’re talking monsoon, get-out-the-hip-waders! This was ark-building-type of downpour!…and this is the dry season in Florida…thank Goddess there’s no global warming…or the weather might be totally crazy! But, I digress. Continue reading
