22 Saturday Dec 2018
Posted in Breakfast, cheddar cheese, Cornmeal, Gluten Free
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My mother used to make what I now know to be…polenta. There wasn’t a very large Italian population in South Dakota, probably still isn’t. So, we just didn’t know about things like polenta. So, unknowingly she made polenta, or cornmeal “mush”. Continue reading
31 Wednesday Oct 2018
Posted in Quickies (It's not what you think!), Soup, Tomatoes, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
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bacon, broth, butter, corn kernels, fire-roasted tomatoes, Garlic, honey, olive oil, Onions, rice flour, tomato paste, whole milk
This is a simple, full-flavored version of tomato soup. I’ve already posted Simply Tomato Soup (with Options) and this is more or less that. But, I’ve tweaked and changed a few things and frankly, simplified the recipe. This is in keeping with our recent discussions of “basic” soups. And really, who doesn’t like a good, simple tomato soup? Continue reading
25 Thursday Oct 2018
Posted in Carrots, Gluten Free, Soup
Okay, so Carrot Soup has been done before. The Goddess does not live under a rock, so she’s aware of this. But, she thinks it’s just a good idea to master “basic” recipes. Then that recipe can then be a “jumping off” point for new flavor adventures. This is such a recipe. Continue reading
19 Friday Oct 2018
Posted in Potatoes, Soup, Vegetarian
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bay leaves, broth, butter, Celery, heavy cream, Onions, Potatoes
Every now and then we need to return to the very “root” (or tuber, in this case) of cooking. This is one of those “basic” recipes. And soup is a great place to begin. Most of us love soup, or at the very least, like it. Particularly, when the thermometer begins to dip, as it is these days. But, we shouldn’t leave soup off of our summer menu, as many soups have the wonderful flexibility of being served either hot or cold. Potato soup is no exception…vichyssoise, anyone? Continue reading
18 Thursday Oct 2018
Posted in Coconut, Desserts, Gluten Free Option, Pudding, Vegetarian
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brown sugar, butter, coconut milk, cornstarch, egg yolks, flour, heavy cream, sugar, sweetened coconut, vanilla, vanilla extract, white chocolate, whole milk
The Spicy Honey has an office BBQ and thought it would be a good idea for The Goddess to “whip up” dessert. He’s thoughtful that way. But, The Goddess doesn’t mind, because dessert is good, and this is particularly good. It’s rich, creamy and just delicious, so isn’t that just the perfect thing to have at a BBQ? Continue reading
05 Friday Oct 2018
Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Dried Fruit, Pumpkin, Vegetarian
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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, butter, buttermilk, Dried Fruit, eggs, orange zest, Pumpkin, Spices, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, white sugar
The Goddess loves this time of year, when the frost is on the pumpkin, the leaves are a riot of color and there’s just a slight chill in the air. It’s soup weather. It’s stew and chili weather. And it’s time to make pumpkin bread! Continue reading
04 Tuesday Sep 2018
Posted in Casserole, Corn, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Roasting, Side Dishes, Spinach, Summer, Vegetarian
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butter, cheeses, corn kernels, Cornmeal, cream cheese, frozen spinach, Garlic, heavy cream, olive oil, Onions, panko crumbs, rice flour, summer squash
The Goddess loves creamed spinach, but for some reason, she doesn’t make it too frequently. It’s particularly nice with steak, don’t you think? Well, she was serving steak with Bleu Cheese Butter and Mocha-Merlot Sauce with Shallots. So, creamed spinach seemed like a good idea…but then… Continue reading
12 Sunday Aug 2018
I purchased some lacinato kale the other day. I know. I know. I’ve ranted about how tired I am of kale in everything, but chocolate pudding. And I am tired of it, but I’m a puzzle. Okay? I do enjoy sautéed greens every now and then. Continue reading
17 Tuesday Jul 2018
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Imitation Crabmeat, Main Course, Make Ahead, Pan-Frying, Potatoes, Shrimp
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broth, butter, capers, Celery, cooked shrimp, dried potato flakes, Fennel, fresh herbs, frozen peas, garlic granules, imitation crab meat, Leeks, lemon juice, lemon zest, milk, panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, pecans, rice flour, Scallions, vegetable oil
I really do so enjoy imitation crab meat. I know it’s not crab meat. I just like it. It’s never fishy when it’s heated. It has a nice consistency, it’s easy to work with and it just tastes so good. And it was really good in these patties. Continue reading
07 Saturday Jul 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Whitefish
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broth, butter, Garlic, lemon juice, lemongrass, Mushrooms, oil, Onions, Spices, turbot filet, white wine
This is a wonderful dish. The onions are just slightly charred, a tad burned, if you will. Turbot is a wonderful fish. It’s just slightly meaty and a bit on the sweet side. It lends itself well to sauces, and this lemongrass-laced sauce is perfect with it. Continue reading
