24 Sunday Apr 2016
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Black beans, cilantro, Garlic, heavy cream, onion, pineapple, Shrimp, spies, Tangerine, white wine
I know this sounds a tad odd, but you’re going to have to trust me. It is delicious. First, I adore shrimp with pineapple, a citrus and some cilantro…it’s just a good combination. And there was this half can of black beans leftover from a salad, so I thought, “why not?” Continue reading
17 Sunday Apr 2016
Posted in Cuban, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead
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cider vinegar, cilantro, Garlic, Ground beef, Ground pork, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, Spices, Worcestershire sauce, yogurt
That’s right…those Cubans even have their own version of a burger…the Frita. This is a burger made with pork or a combination of beef and pork, seasoned, fried, placed on a bun, drizzled with a creamy sauce and shoestring potato sticks all over the top. I’ll just let you think about that for a moment…. 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
16 Friday Oct 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Sauces
I love salsa. I think most people do. I love it on good tortilla chips. Good salsa pure, simple, with just the right balance of flavors. The thing is I’m picky about my salsa. I don’t like the watery version you get from using fresh tomatoes. Nor the thick, gloppy version that takes over the whole chip. Both of these seem to be de rigueur in many jarred, and so-called “fresh” salsas in supermarkets and many restaurants, Mexican or otherwise. So I decided to do something about it. Continue reading
09 Friday Oct 2015
Posted in Condiments, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Salads
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The Goddess has never met an onion she doesn’t like. She LOVES onions. It’s that simple. She loves them caramelized; onions add sweetness to dishes, when caramelized. She love them raw; raw onions add crunch and freshness. Is there anything better than raw onions on a burger? Sauté onions just a bit, but leave them with some texture; they are lovely in onion soup or piled on top of steak or eaten right out of the skillet! She seems to lean toward Walla Walla, Vidalia, but leeks, scallions, shallots are all high on her list, too. And of course, the beautiful and tasty red onions we’re using here. Continue reading
08 Saturday Aug 2015
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option
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brown sugar, cilantro, fish sauce, Garlic, ginger, lemongrass, Lime, Mint, pork, Scallions, soy sauce
Americans so often use ground beef or hamburger when we do burgers, but pork is a wonderful option. You know how The Goddess likes pork. So today she was feeling something Thai and fast. So she fired up the grill, seasoned some ground pork and the Thai Burger was dinner! Continue reading
05 Tuesday May 2015
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avocado, Chives, cilantro, crabmeat, Garlic, Mango, onion, poblano pepper, pork, Shrimp, Spices, truffle oil
I’m a bit late getting this to you, but I posted a guacamole recipe a few months back, but today is Cinco de Mayo, which positively screams and dances guac, don’t you think? So I thought about it a bit and decided to primp up some guac. A photographer friend says her mother always told her, “Never leave the house without lipstick”. Who am I to argue with mom? This is “lipstick guac”. Continue reading
07 Saturday Mar 2015
Posted in Brunch, Eggs, Gluten Free, Main Course, Quickies (It's not what you think!)
First of all, isn’t this just fun to say? This is a popular North African and Middle Eastern concoction with huge flavor. Not surprisingly, people unfamiliar with this, still love it. It’s versatile, quick to prepare, soul-warming and delicious. Continue reading
19 Friday Dec 2014
Posted in Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
I make different slaws at different times of the year. This is one of my Winter Slaws. It is a combination of Savoy cabbage, carrots, peas, dried cranberries, scallions and cilantro. Continue reading
16 Tuesday Dec 2014
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Vegetarian
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Everyone seems to love guacamole, because well, it’s good. This version has crumbled bleu cheese stirred into it and it’s topped with bacon bits and toasted walnuts. Bring on the tortilla chips! Continue reading
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