24 Saturday Apr 2021
We had a lovely meal at the Peruvian restaurant, Para Dos, in Coral Gables. It was delicious, but the highlight was the Papas a la Huancaína. When I tell you this sauce is to die for, I’m not kidding. You’ll want to eat this by the bowlful, keeping it all for yourself. Continue reading
16 Saturday May 2020
Posted in Comfort Food, Desserts, Make Ahead, Tropical Fruit, Vegetarian
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bananas, Coconut, coconut milk, dried bread, eggs, evaporated milk, pineapple, Spices, sugar, vanilla extract, whole milk
We’ve talked about bread pudding and I’ve given you a Banana-Bourbon Bread Pudding recipe. This recipe is a perfect example of creating something wonderful out of need, using what you have on hand and thus, creating something divine. Continue reading
14 Wednesday Aug 2019
Posted in Dairy, Desserts, Fruit, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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cane sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup, eggs, evaporated milk, half and half, vanilla extract, yellow cake
Tres Leches is the perfect dessert for entertaining. It’s rich, delicious and must be made ahead of time. Did I mention it’s mind-bendingly delicious? You really can’t overstate the delicious-ness quotient. Continue reading
20 Monday Nov 2017
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Pie, Spices
Pumpkin Pie is as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey. Have you noticed that? But, it shouldn’t just be a Thanksgiving pie. It’s so easy to prepare, it should grace our tables more frequently. Let’s all work on that, okay? Continue reading
19 Sunday Nov 2017
Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Pudding, Pumpkin, Rice, Spices, Vegetarian
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arborio rice, evaporated milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, Pumpkin, Spices, vanilla extract, water, whole milk
At our house, rice pudding is a HUGE comfort food. Right up there with tapioca pudding, but that’s another post. And then, there’s pumpkin pie, all spicy and creamy. And around this time of year, pumpkin pops up in everything, so I decided to combine these two comforts. Why not? And just in time for Thanksgiving, too. Continue reading
15 Friday Jan 2016
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cream, eggs, evaporated milk, kosher salt, milk, sugar, tapioca, vanilla extract
When The Progeny return from their far-flung places, The Goddess likes to try to prepare the foods they feel are special. The Eldest One arrives tomorrow, and I must say, tapioca pudding is high on his list of favorites… Continue reading
05 Friday Jun 2015
I mentioned a couple of things in yesterday’s Classically Good Potato Salad post—boiled dressing and Hard-boiled Eggs. Neither of those things sound very sexy, do they? But, these are both things you should know how to prepare well….first, boiled dressing…. Continue reading
04 Saturday Apr 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetables
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This was probably my father’s favorite side dish. He loved corn in all is various concoctions, but this was his absolute favorite and my mother knew it. So this dish graced all of our holiday dinners. I think it is particularly delicious with an Easter ham. Continue reading
14 Sunday Dec 2014
Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free, Latin Food
Flan is the quintessential Latin dessert. It is velvety lusciousness on your tongue; it’s easy and really must be made ahead. A perfect win-win dish! Continue reading
