28 Thursday Jan 2021
Posted in Braising, Fennel, Garlic, Gluten Free, Lemon, Make Ahead, Onions, Thyme, Veal
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artichoke hearts, butter, chicken stock, Chives, fennel bulb, Garlic, lemon zest, Onions, pearl onions, Thyme, unflavored gelatin, Veal, white wine
I haven’t cooked a veal breast in years. The last one I made was stuffed and it was good, but…. Well, let’s put it this way, it didn’t make my taste buds do cartwheels. This one, which is based on Jacques Pépin’s recipe, does! Continue reading
30 Wednesday Dec 2020
Posted in Appetizers, Cheese, Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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cheddar, Chives, cream cheese, Greek-style yogurt, parsley flakes, red onion, Worcestershire sauce
At our house, a cheese ball is synonymous with the holiday buffet table. I it’s perfect holiday food…best made ahead, keeps well and is just plain delicious. Have you ever really tasted a bad cheese ball? I haven’t, but this one is stellar. Continue reading
29 Sunday Dec 2019
Posted in Appetizers, Buffet Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead
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Chives, dried potato flakes, egg, garlic granules, green peppercorns, ground chicken, heavy cream, herbs, olives, orange zest, pistachios, scallion, Spices
This is a nice little loaf to have in your fridge. It makes a nice sandwich, a lovely addition to a charcuterie with some cornichons or for a light lunch or supper with some good mustard. Continue reading
15 Wednesday Aug 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Mint, Peas, Soup
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Chives, crème frâiche, frozen peas, Leeks, lemon juice, lemon zest, Mint, olive oil, onion, Onions, stock
Peas are taken for granted. They are served on the side of something else and well, they’re green and most people like them. You know, we really need to take another look at peas. This soup is superb for a hot summer night. It beautiful. It’s refreshing and more importantly, it is delicious. Continue reading
04 Saturday Aug 2018
Posted in Bleu, butter, Cheese, Condiments, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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You know, The Goddess has mentioned now and then how much she enjoys condiments…Okay, she tends to go on bit about them. And with good reason. Compound or flavored butters are condiments, too. And this is one of the best. Continue reading
03 Saturday Feb 2018
Posted in Chives, Condiments, Garlic, Gluten Free, Lemon, Sauces
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Aïoli is something you need to know how to make. It’s a basic mayonnaise, but with a good hit of garlic. I don’t tend to make aïoli from scratch, because it doesn’t keep as well, as it contains raw egg yolks. This version, which used purchased mayonnaise, keeps well, is more stable and is just plain delicious. Continue reading
20 Friday Oct 2017
Posted in Breasts, Buffet Food, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead
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As I mentioned in the recent Czech-German Sauerkraut post, I served these lovely breasts with the sauerkraut, instead of the more traditional pork. Turns out, to be rather tasty and I will make this for The Latin Lover, sans the sauerkraut. Continue reading
09 Saturday Jan 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Vinaigrettes
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Chives, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Garlic, honey, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, Shallots, sherry vinegar, tarragon
KayJay, the love of The Eldest One’s life, is a treasure. And on top of that, she makes some of the best salads you will ever care to eat. They are works of art, I tell ‘ya, and this one is no different. The salad is excellent, but the Dijon-Tarragon Vinaigrette is spectacularly good. Continue reading
11 Sunday Oct 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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Buffalo-Flavored Cauliflower with Bleu Cheese…why didn’t I think of this before? As you know, The Goddes is trying to divest her fridge of its belongings, and there was this bottle of Frank’s® Hot Sauce that’s been lurking, hiding behind the jars of capers, olives and pickles, right there on the door. And sitting right there on the shelf was a piece of bleu cheese…you see where she’s going here, right? Continue reading
05 Sunday Jul 2015
Posted in Bread
I was trying to think of some catchy title for this to tie into the 4th, and I had a slew of them, but none quite captured what I was trying to convey, so I decided that straight-forward was the way to go. Because this is a great summer BBQ addition and frankly, this is just damn good all year! Continue reading
Goddess Cooks 