18 Sunday Oct 2020
Posted in Apples, Bleu, Celery, Cheese, Fennel, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegetarian, Walnuts
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allspice, apples, bleu cheese, celery heart, cider reduction, Dijon mustar, fennel bulb, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Scallions
When autumn arrives, so do apples and pears. In abundance. Today, The Goddess is focusing on apples. The varieties of older and new apples has positively exploded. And that’s a delicious thing. This salad is very close to a Waldorf Salad. But, of course, The Goddess made a couple of changes. This graces our Thanksgiving table almost every year. Continue reading
27 Sunday Sep 2020
Posted 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
23 Saturday May 2020
Posted in Gluten Free, Legumes, Rice, Salads, Vegetarian
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baby bell peppers, Celery, cooked rice, Dijon mustard, fennel bulb, garbanzo beans, Garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise, olive oil, red onion
This is summer…or in this case, late spring, on a plate. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner, and can go main course by adding some shrimp or tuna. Use whatever beans you have in your cupboard, but garbanzo or kidney are my favorite for this salad. Continue reading
19 Sunday Jan 2020
Posted 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
03 Tuesday Dec 2019
Posted in Beef, Braising, Comfort Food, Fennel, Figs, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Onions, Orange, Pressure Cooking, Stew, Sun-dried
I’ve been reading this really interesting cookbook, ****************. Actually, it’s less of a cookbook, though they have some wonderful recipes, and more of a reference work. At least for me it is. The authors are a chef and a specialist in scents. What a combination, right? Continue reading
02 Monday Dec 2019
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basil leaves, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, cabbage, Carrots, Celery, dried herbs, dried mushrooms, fennel bulb, Garlic, kidney beans, Leeks, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, red bell pepper, Spinach, Sun-dried, zucchini
With flu season upon us with a vengeance, I thought this was a good time of year to make a brothy, vegetable soup. There are a few beans tossed in, but they were more of an afterthought. This soup is all about vegetables, is slightly salty and will warm you to your bones. Continue reading
06 Sunday Oct 2019
Posted in Carrots, Fennel, Garlic, Gluten Free, Lamb, Make Ahead, Sauces
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carrot, chicken broth, fennel bulb, fresh herbs, Garlic, ground lamb, lemon zest, olive oil, onion, pasta, pecorino cheese, red wine, Spices, Tomatoes
Lamb makes a wonderful sauce to splash over pasta, or better yet, cheese-filled tortellini. This version of ragú is wonderfully complex, with a deliciously interesting combination of herbs and spices. This is company fare. Continue reading
25 Thursday Jan 2018
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bay leaves, broth, dry white wine, fennel bulb, fire-roasted tomatoes, Garlic, honey, Leeks, Lentils, olive oil, orange juice, Spices, tomato paste
I like lentils. Actually, as far as legumes go, I think lentils may be my favorite. The Latin Lover is, shall we say, less fond of them. A bad childhood memory. But I’m trying to convert him. It’s always good to eradicate a bad childhood food memory and create a new, all-gown-up food memory! I think this soup may have done it! Continue reading
19 Friday Jan 2018
Posted in Dairy, Gluten Free, Leeks, Make Ahead, Meyer lemon, Potatoes, Salmon, Soup, Sweet Potatoes, Tangerine
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bay leaves, cornstarch, fennel bulb, half and half, Leeks, lemon zest, lemongrass, orange zest, Potatoes, Salmon, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, water, whole milk
When the weather cools…okay becomes damn cold, there’s nothing quite like a bowl of soup or chowder. This is a simple combination of leeks, salmon, fennel and three kinds of potatoes. Chowder, without heaps of freshly ground black pepper, just doesn’t cut it on The Goddess’s table…. Continue reading
28 Thursday Dec 2017
Posted in Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Oysters
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celery hearts, fennel bulb, half and half, heavy cream, oyster liquor, Oysters, Shallots, Spices, Spinach, tarragon, whole milk
Tradition! Tradition! Can you hear the music soaring? Can you see the fiddler on the roof? Well, Oyster Stew was a New Year’s Eve tradition in my home. It was a simple version—butter, finely minced onion, whole milk, heavy cream, oyster and their liquor and heaps of black pepper…any oyster crackers. Simple and simply delicious. Continue reading
