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Citrus-Laced, Cuban-Style Risotto with Shrimp, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Mushrooms

14 Sunday Jan 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Main Course, Rice, Shrimp

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broth, celery leaves, citrus juice, citrus zest, dry white wine, Garlic, Mushrooms, Onions, Shrimp, Sun-dried, Valencia rice

Citrus-Laced, Cuban-Style Risotto with Shrimp, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and MushroomsRisotto is so good.  It’s a one-pot meal, The Spicy Honey likes it and well, it seemed like just the thing for dinner tonight.  At the store, the shrimp looked great, so the plan came together.  Don’t you just love when that happens?  Continue reading →

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Steamed (or Roasted) Asparagus with Bleu Cheese

26 Sunday Mar 2017

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Buffet Food, Gluten Free, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Vegetarian

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asparagus, bleu cheese, citrus zest, olive oil

Asparagus with Bleu CheeseIt’s getting to be that time of year, when things are coming up fresh and verdant.  The asparagus spears will soon be sprouting up in the garden, or in my supermarket “garden”.  The nice fat spears are calling my name, they’re on sale and baby, The Goddess is buying!   Continue reading →

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Tomato Soup with Lentils, Carrots & Apple

27 Thursday Oct 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess 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 with Lentils, Carrots & AppleTomato 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 →

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Summer Shrimp Salad

05 Monday Sep 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Salads, Shrimp

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Celery, cilantro, citrus zest, cooked shrimp, cucumber, frozen peas, lettuce, radishes, Scallions, Spices, wasabi, yogurt

Summer Shrimp SaladThis is wonderful on a hot day.  And there are still have a few hot days around.  This is a riff on the shrimp salad my mother used to make.  She used canned shrimp, because we didn’t get much fresh or frozen shrimp in the Northern Plains back in the day.  But, we’ve come a long way baby.  Continue reading →

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Crostini with Ricotta and Nectarines (or Fruit!)

25 Saturday Jun 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Gluten Free Option, Vegetarian

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balsamic vinegar, citrus zest, crostini, fruit, herbs, honey, ricotta

Crostini with Ricotta and Nectarines (or Fruit!)This is probably the perfect summer appetizer.  Okay, so it’s really good anytime of the year.  But, just in case you’ve been living in a cage, it’s officially summer, so we’re going to be making these lovelies.  We’re going to be making these a lot.  So you’re on notice.   Continue reading →

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