02 Friday Aug 2019
Posted in cucumbers, Gluten Free, Salads, Vegetarian
When the thermometer hits the higher ranges and you feel yourself melting, there’s something so completely refreshing about a cucumber salad, served very cold. There are probably hundreds of versions, but this one has radishes for extra color and crunch…it’s a keeper. Continue reading
23 Thursday May 2019
Posted in cucumbers, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Orange, Salads, Strawberries, Vegetarian
This is one of those lovely concoctions that’s so refreshing you want to eat the whole bowl yourself (don’t think I haven’t done that once or twice!). It is as beautiful as it is delicious, and nutritious, too. What’s not to love? Continue reading
22 Friday Mar 2019
Posted in Dairy, Dip, Gluten Free, Herbs, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Vegetarian
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buttermilk, cilantro, fresh herbs, Lemon, Lime, mayonnaise, olive oil, salsa verde, sour cream
This is similar to The Goddess’s Green Goddess, in that it’s creamy and green! The herbs are entirely different, so the flavor is different. But, delicious? Oh, yeah. This is terrific to dress a potato or pasta salad, smear on a chicken sandwich and it is wonderful on a nice green salad with bacon bits. But, The Goddess loves, loves, loves to dip roasted baby potatoes into this fine elixir…heaven! Pure heaven! Continue reading
14 Thursday Mar 2019
Posted in Dip, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Vegetarian
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buttermilk, dry herbs, fresh herbs, Greek-style yogurt, lemon juice, mayonnaise, MSG, wasabi powder
Are we tired of Ranch Dressing yet? Come on…you know we all love it. Don’t we? I’ve made Ranch for years, many times using the dry packet and embellishing it with more dill. The Goddess loves her dill. So why not make it from scratch? This is where we’ve ended up…for the moment, anyway. It’s terrific drizzled over a nice piece of salmon, on a baked potato, a shingle or on slices of garden tomatoes. Continue reading
11 Thursday Oct 2018
Posted in Beef, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Spanish, Spices
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almonds, beef broth, bell peppers, Bread, chuck steak, fresh herbs, Garlic, honey, olive oil, olives, Onions, plum tomatoes, sherry vinegar, Spices, white wine
This sauce is incredibly complex and absolutely delicious, with flavors leaning well into Spain and wandering just a bit into Portugal. Sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, cinnamon, olives, orange and almonds are significant players in both countries, tracing their roots back to the Moorish habitation of the peninsula for some 700 years. Make certain you have good bread to mop. You don’t want to miss a drop! Continue reading
25 Tuesday Sep 2018
Posted in Apples, Gluten Free, Mushrooms, Onions, Pork, Skillet Dinner
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apples, boneless pork ribs, broth, fresh herbs, Garlic, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, Mushrooms, olive oil, onion
When I made this there was a hurricane brewing out there in the Atlantic. And it hit North Carolina. It hit hard near the coast. Sadly, there are far too many people who suffered terrible loss at the hands of Mother Nature and will continue to deal with the devastation left in the wake of Flo. We were very fortunate that Flo changed her mind and lost some steam by the time she arrived inland. But, life goes on and you have to keep up your strength to brave the elements and repair the damage done. Continue reading
20 Thursday Sep 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Fruit, Gluten Free, Lunch, Make Ahead, Shrimp, Vegetarian
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bacon, fresh herbs, Haas avocados, horseradish, jalapeño peppers, ketchup, lime juice, onion, Shrimp, Worcestershire sauce
This is a nice alternative to the typical shrimp cocktail. Also, it has dill. Dill is an underused herb and it’s a great foil for shrimp. Ketchup adds a little touch of sweetness and the lemon juice adds a nice little acidic bite…balance. It’s all about balance, Baby! Continue reading
13 Thursday Sep 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Herbs, Supper, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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cherry tomatoes, cinnamon, fresh herbs, half and half, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, pie crust, ricotta cheese
I love tomato sandwiches. When the tomatoes are bursting with flavor, falling off their vines and are in great abundance, The Goddess is in heaven. But a Goddess doesn’t live by tomato sandwiches alone. No. No, she doesn’t. This is relatively quick and easy, particularly if you purchase one of those rolled up pie crusts…and they are quite tasty and work great for this recipe. Continue reading
17 Tuesday Jul 2018
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Imitation Crabmeat, Main Course, Make Ahead, Pan-Frying, Potatoes, Shrimp
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broth, butter, capers, Celery, cooked shrimp, dried potato flakes, Fennel, fresh herbs, frozen peas, garlic granules, imitation crab meat, Leeks, lemon juice, lemon zest, milk, panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, pecans, rice flour, Scallions, vegetable oil
I really do so enjoy imitation crab meat. I know it’s not crab meat. I just like it. It’s never fishy when it’s heated. It has a nice consistency, it’s easy to work with and it just tastes so good. And it was really good in these patties. Continue reading
15 Friday Jun 2018
Posted in cream cheese, Dip, Gluten Free, Pickles
I’m calling this a schmear. But, you can call it whatever your little heart desires…a dip, a spread, a condiment…you get the picture. If you enjoy dill pickles, you’re going to love this. It is THE perfect “special sauce” to schmear on a burger! Think about it…. Continue reading
