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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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Quick, Creamy Peanut Rice Noodles

27 Wednesday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Make Ahead, rice noodles, Salads, Scallions, Vegetarian

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carrot, cilantro, cucumber, fresh ginger, fresh mint, Garlic, honey sesame oil, lime juice, peanut butter, peanuts, rice noodles, rice wine vinegar, sambal oelek, soy sauce

These peanut noodles are creamy and thick and just plain good.  This is one of those recipes that is pretty flexible, depending on your taste…so adjust away!  Continue reading →

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Kidney Bean Salad with Middle Eastern Flavors

03 Wednesday Jul 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Legumes, Salads, Vegetarian

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Celery, corn kernels, fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, fresh mint, Greek-style yogurt, kidney beans, mini-bell peppers, pomegranate molasses, Scallions, Spices

I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for a good bean salad.  I ran across a recipe for a bean salad, using garbanzos.  I like garbanzo beans, but I prefer kidney beans for  a salad.  They’re a bit softer and they’re just prettier…and you know, it’s all about how it looks!  Continue reading →

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Baked Chicken Breasts with Mojito Sauce

14 Saturday Apr 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Breasts, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Marinade, Skillet Dinner

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boneless chicken breasts, broth, dry white wine, fresh mint, heavy cream, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, onion, orange juice, orange rum, Oregano, smoked paprika, white rum

Baked Chicken Breasts with Mojito SauceI’m sorry I haven’t posted anything recently, but my trusty laptop crashed.  I couldn’t believe it, but such is life.  So I have a new laptop and I’m up and running again, so I promise to make it up to you.  And this recipe is the perfect way to begin.  The mojito is a staple Cuban libation.  This sauce is a keeper, even for those that think they aren’t crazy about mint.   Continue reading →

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Lazy Sunday Fruit Salad

27 Saturday Jan 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Blackberries, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Papaya, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Strawberries, Vegetarian

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Blackberries, fresh mint, frozen orange juice concentrate, lime juice, Papaya, Strawberries, strawberry gelatin

Lazy Sunday Fruit SaladDoes anyone really need a recipe for fruit salad?  Probably not, but I’m giving you one anyone, just in case!  This is a particularly nice combination of flavors, and it’s pretty.  The lime juice and chile flakes go so very nicely with the fruit.  Does that surprise you?  Continue reading →

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