26 Wednesday Apr 2017
Posted in Garlic, Gluten Free Option, Lunch, Main Course, Make Ahead, Slow Cooker, Soup, Supper, Vegetables, Vegetarian Option
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Bread, broth, Carrots, garbanzo beans, Garlic, herbs, kale, kielbasa, leeks, onion, parmesan cheese, sweet potato, tomatoes
The Tuscans have their Ribollita. The Galicians have their Caldo Gallego. The Lisbonites have their Caldo Verde. And we, have this “Souppa”. Most cultures have some similar soup, a simple, nutritious, inexpensive and delicious soup or stew, using what’s on hand. This is peasant food, at its very best. Continue reading
07 Friday Apr 2017
Posted in Beef, Buffet Food, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Pork, Sandwiches
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broth, cheese, cornmeal, eggs, Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Ham, herbs, ketchup, onion, pasta sauce, porcini powder, potato flakes, sugar, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, unflavored gelatin, Wine, Worcestershire sauce
I forget about meatloaf and I don’t know why. We love it. It’s goes together quickly. It practically bakes itself and damn, it’s just so delicious. And best of all, it makes great sandwiches. I’ve already given you Roadhouse Meatloaf, but you should have this one, too. Continue reading
15 Thursday Dec 2016
Posted in Asian, Comfort Food, Gluten Free Option, Soup, Vegetarian Option
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broth, Carrots, Chinese greens, frozen peas, Garlic, ginger, Green Beans, lemongrass, lime juice, ramen, scallions, sesame oil, sesame seeds
I found a nice Asian market here in South Florida. I love Asian markets with their offal, their weird and wonderful fish and shellfish and their greens. I love their greens. I was thrilled to discover Chrysanthemum leaves or Tong Ho. Continue reading
25 Friday Nov 2016
Posted in Comfort Food, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Soup, Vegetarian
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broth, cremini mushrooms, dry mushrooms, heavy cream, nutmeg, Onions, pumpkin, sherry, thyme
Here’s a lovely first course. It’s rich, creamy and elegant. It’s a perfect cold-and-snowy-in-front-of-the-fireplace dinner, but it’s pretty good any time, for that matter. This soup makes any meal extra special, even a Wednesday night supper. Continue reading
21 Monday Nov 2016
Posted in Comfort Food, Herbs, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
This is more or less the dressing of my childhood. I love, love, love stuffing or dressing. You can keep the turkey, but keep the dressing coming. This is herby and oniony and just plain wonderful…it wreaks of the holidays. Continue reading
21 Monday Nov 2016
Posted in Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Side Dishes
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broth, cornbread, dried mushrooms, fennel bulb, Garlic, herbs, leeks, pecans, sun-dried tomatoes, water chestnuts
This stuffing is savory, loaded with vegetables and herbs. You can add some sausage to this, if you wish, but it’s darn good without. You won’t miss the meat at all. Continue reading
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
30 Saturday Jan 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Pork
As you can see, there isn’t too much that’s green about this sauce, except the cilantro in the “red onion salsa”. There was a plan, but then I browned the meat, and it left behind a great fond, so what’s a Goddess to do? She goes to plan B, of course. And this is Plan B…Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Green Chiles! Continue reading
26 Saturday Dec 2015
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broth, cheese, chicken, chiles, cilantro, cocoa powder, Garlic, honey, limes, onion, peanut butter, soy sauce, Spices, tortilla chips
I just ran across a recipe for Chicken Mole Casserole on the Food & Wine website. And I do mean I “just” found it. It sounded great; I liked the idea of it. It just seemed like the perfect thing for dinner, so I made it, or rather my version of it. And it was on the table in 20 minutes! What a great weeknight or Friday-night-after-work-instead-of-pizza dinner! Continue reading
15 Sunday Nov 2015
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Sauces, Side Dishes
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broth, fat, flour, seasonings
The Sons and The Latin Lover revere gravy as if it’s an elixir that brings the Wisdom of the Ages to those that consume it. You know, like a food group unto itself. Continue reading
