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Johnny Appleseed Tomato Soup

27 Sunday Sep 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Apples, Fennel, Gluten Free, heavy cream, Make Ahead, Soup, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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apple, apple cider, broth, chile powder, Dijon mustard, dry white wine, fennel bulb, Garlic, heavy cream, onion, passata, peeled tomatoes, tomato paste

It’s that time of year…the beginning of soup season.  Or autumn to normal people.  And as it happens, it’s also apple season.  See the connection I made there?  Nothing gets by The Goddess.  This seemed like a marriage made in heaven.  And it is!  Continue reading →

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Spice Island Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Onions and Nectarines

09 Wednesday Sep 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Poultry/Chicken, Skillet Dinner, Spices, Thighs

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chicken thighs, dry white wine, nectarines, Onions, Spices, Sweet Potatoes

As you know, The Goddess loves fruit with savory things.  The spices are the “warm” spices—allspice, coriander, smoked paprika.  And nectarines.  There isn’t much that’s better than a juicy, ripe nectarine, eaten out of hand, with the juices running down your chin.  God, I need a cigarette, just thinking about it.  This dish combines the sweetness of nectarines, sweet potatoes and juicy chicken thighs seasoned with those “warm” spices, all in one pan.    Continue reading →

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Greek-Flavored Hasselback Stuffed Eggplant with Creamy-Cheese Sauce

11 Saturday Jul 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Cheese, Gluten Free, Lamb, Main Course, Make Ahead

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Asian eggplants, béchamel sauce, dry white wine, feta cheese, fresh mint, Garlic, ground lamb, Italian cheese blend, olive oil, Onions, potato, Spices, toaste walnuts, Tomatoes

I think I’ve mentioned a couple of times (or twenty), that The Goddess has a fondness for eggplant.  The season is in full swing now, so you might imagine that eggplant is finding it’s way into, onto, around, under, etc. her table.  She’s been hasselbacking things recently, and why should eggplant escape her vision? Continue reading →

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Spanish-Style Chicken with Orange, Onions and Peppers

10 Friday Jul 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Marinade, Skillet Dinner, Spanish, Thighs, Vegetables

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chicken thighs, dry chicken base, dry white wine, frozen orange juice concentrate, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, Onions, orange zest, Peppers, raisins, sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, Spices

Last fall we visited the Iberian peninsula.  If you haven’t been to either Spain or Portugal, it should definitely be on your list, and soon.  The food there is so delicious.  The flavors so bright and un-muddy.  This is what inspired this chicken.  It took me back to Sevilla.  Continue reading →

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Damn Fine Bolognese Sauce

25 Saturday Apr 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Make Ahead, Meat, Sauces, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Option

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butter, carrot, Celery, chicken bouillon powder, crushed tomatoes, dried herbs, dry white wine, fresh fennel, fresh herbs, Garlic, Ground beef, Ground pork, half and half, onion, pasta, sugar, tomato paste, white wine vinegar, whole canned tomatoes

The Spicy Honey loves, loves, loves Bolognese sauce.  And admittedly, I’ve never been particularly happy with my previous attempts.  They were just ho-hum.  This one…I’m very happy with, and I think you might be, too!  Continue reading →

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Pear and Gouda Soup with Dried Cranberry-Toasted Walnut Garnish

04 Saturday Apr 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free Option, Light cream, Make Ahead, Pears, Soup, Vegetarian

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allspice, Anjou pears, bay leaf, broth, butter, dried cranberries, dry white wine, flour, gouda cheese, half and half, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, port wine, Shallots, smoked paprika, toasted walnuts

This was one of those recipes that you read and think, “Oh, my God…I need to make this right now”…except it’s two o’clock in the morning and you’re reading cookbooks because…who knows why?  Except you aren’t asleep.  But, the next morning…okay, later in the morning, I was in the kitchen peeling pears!  Continue reading →

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Tarragon-Shallot Cream Sauce

14 Friday Feb 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free Option, heavy cream, Sauces, Vegetarian Option

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all-purpose flour, butter, chicken broth, dry white wine, heavy cream, lemon juice, Shallots, tarragon

Tarragon is a lovely herb.  The French use it extensively.  We should use it more.  It has a delicate, grassy flavor with a distinct licorice kick.  Chicken with Tarragon-Shallot Cream Sauce…a match made in heaven.  Continue reading →

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Shrimp with Toasted Orzo and Panko-Parmesan Crust

29 Wednesday Jan 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Main Course, Oregano, Pasta, Shrimp

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black pepper, butter, chicken broth, dry white wine, Garlic, grape tomatoes, lemon zest, olive oil, onion, Oregano, orzo, panko, parmesan cheese, parsley, Shrimp, summer squash

The original recipe is from Southern Living Magazine.  But, we were introduced to this delicious dish at a friend’s house.  These are the kinds of friends you want to have!  We came almost an hour late and they still fed us.  And Laurie shared the recipe…a good friend, indeed.  Continue reading →

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Spicy Mussel Chowder with Fennel and Orange Zest

19 Sunday Jan 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Mussels, Soup, Vegetables

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bell peppers, Carrots, cornstarch, dry white wine, fennel bulb, frozen mussel meat, Garlic, heavy cream, herbs, lemongrass, olive oil, onion, parsley, pasta sauce, roasted garlic, sherry vinegar, tomato paste

We traveled North for the holidays.  it’s a bit chillier there than in the Carolinas, but decidedly more Christmas-y.  This soup/chowder came about through the wonderful duo, Dave and Terri!  They always come up with delicious fare and this was truly an inspiring way to ring in the New Year.  Continue reading →

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Cheesy Beef and Shrimp Sandwich

02 Thursday Jan 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Beef, Gluten Free Option, Sandwiches, Shrimp, Skillet Dinner

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buns, chile flakes, cream cheese, dry white wine, Garlic, milk, mozzarella cheese, onion, parmesan cheese, raw shrimp, steak, sweet peppers, vegetable oil

Cheesy Beef and Shrimp SandwichI had lunch at Havana Harry’s (4612 S Le Jeune Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33146), with some wonderful friends who are not so near, but very dear to The Goddess and The Latin Lover.  Food is always better shared with good friends, don’t you think?  This is The Goddess’s version of their sandwich. Continue reading →

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