25 Sunday Mar 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Sauces
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brown sugar, cocoa, coffee, Dijon mustard, lime juice, orange juice, preserves, Spices
Glazes can make a piece of meat or poultry. Since we’re looking at Easter (and this may work for a Passover lamb, too), I thought I might pass on a couple of simple glaze options for ham, pork or lamb. Truth be told, these could work well with turkey, too, but you’re on own, as I haven’t tried that…yet! Continue reading
21 Thursday Dec 2017
Posted in Bars, Chocolate, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Spices
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all-purpose flour, butter, cocoa, eggs, espresso coffee powder, guajillo chile powder, Spices, unsweetened chocolate, unsweetened cocoa
Is there anyone who doesn’t love brownies? Really. Is there? But, now the big question…are you a fudgy-type or cake brownie-type of person? I’m afraid, I’m both. But, I definitely lean fudgy! And these are fudgy, but with a little kick of heat at the back…Nice! Continue reading
12 Thursday Jan 2017
Posted in Bars, Chocolate, Comfort Food
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baking powder, brown sugar, butter, chocolate chips, cocoa, eggs, marshmallows, vanilla extract, white sugar
These little oozy, gooey squares of rich, chewy chocolate goodness are perfect for…well pretty much anytime. I’ve been making a non-chocolate based version of these for years. Yeah, alright…I should have thought about this sooner, but I didn’t. Better late than never. Continue reading
20 Sunday Dec 2015
Posted in Buffet Food, Cuban, Lunch, Make Ahead, Meat
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It’s the time of year when the buffet table is front and center for many celebrations. At least at The Goddess’s house, it is. And The Latin Lover has been eating all sorts of good Cuban food in Miami and he’s returning for the holidays…his gift to me, whether he knows it or not! This Pastel de Picadillo Cubano is perfect for him. Continue reading
06 Friday Feb 2015
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brown sugar, butter, chocolate chips, cocoa, Dried Fruit, eggs, flour, pecans, sugar
This is a perfect Valentine’s dessert for lovers and other strangers. This is a dessert that screams to be shared and really, what is Valentine’s Day for if not for sharing decadence and love. Sometimes they’re the same thing, aren’t they? Continue reading
