11 Saturday Sep 2021
Posted in Gluten Free, Spanish, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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capers, Dijon mustard, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, honey, olive oil, sherry vinegar
Frankly, most Spaniards drizzle a little really good olive oil and a few drops of vinegar over their greens, and call it a day. They probably wouldn’t use this. But, I’m not a Spaniard and these are all flavors they tend to use, so there you have it. Anyway, it’s good! Continue reading
27 Friday Aug 2021
Posted in Basil, Garlic, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Orange, Pasta, Peppers, Shrimp, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Option
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Basil, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, dry white wine, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, Ham, kosher salt, olive oil, Oregano, parmesan cheese, Shrimp
An unknown, but clearly intelligent and resourceful person, once said, “necessity is the mother of invention”. I think this is particularly true when it comes to the culinary world. Many of what are now famous dishes, Spanish tortilla, Italian frittata, stir-fry’s, anything that’s a one-dish dinner, spring from necessity. And, this is just such a recipe. Continue reading
10 Friday Jul 2020
Posted 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
14 Sunday Jun 2020
Posted in blueberries, Cake, nectarines, Orange
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all-purpose flour, baking powder, blueberries, butter, candied orange slices, egg, frozen orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, nectarines, orange juice, sugar
Remember back when I posted Strawberry-Lemon Blondie Bars, I mentioned that I thought instead of strawberries, I wanted to use nectarines and blueberries. It was a good thought and it’s a wonderful combination. Continue reading
08 Friday May 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Instant-Pot, Main Course, Make Ahead, Orange, Poultry/Chicken, Thighs
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apple cider vinegar, chicken thighs, cornstarch, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, honey, lemongrass, olive oil, orange marmalade, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, soy sauce
This is an excellent Instant-Pot recipe. Brown it and cook it all in the same pot. To quote Ina Garten, “How easy is that?” And, it’s just so damn delicious, too! Continue reading
27 Saturday Jul 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Vegetarian
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cider vinegar, dry mustard, frozen orange juice concentrate, garlic granules, onion, poppy seeds, sugar, vegetable oil
The basic poppy seed dressing recipe has been a part of my repertoire for years. But, The Goddess decided it was time for a change, hence the orange and vanilla. It’s still a little bit sweet and a little bit sharp—it really is the perfect summer dressing. Continue reading
10 Friday May 2019
Posted in Beef, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Onions, Red Beans
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Beer, canned tomatoes, cilantro, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, green chiles, herbs, kidney beans, Lime, olive oil, onion, round steak, Spices
You know how sometimes the culinary gods intervene? This dish came about because those gods were playing and romping through my life. However, as happens now and again, those gods led me to deliciousness! This is redolent with Mexican flavors, it’s filling and it’s flexible! Continue reading
13 Thursday Sep 2018
Posted in Citrus, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces, Vegetarian
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dried herbs, dried orange slices, frozen orange juice concentrate, Greek-style yogurt, lime juice, mayonnaise, Spices
This is the perfect foil for the Caribbean Pork Burger, but feel free to serve it with a pork roast, French fries, a wooden plank, steamed shrimp, grilled chicken or whatever you’re eating at the moment. It’s plain and simple, a great little sauce. Continue reading
30 Saturday Jun 2018
Posted in Desserts, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Strawberries, Vegetarian
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balsamic vinegar, frozen orange juice concentrate, pink peppercorns, Strawberries, strawberry gelatin
It’s always good to have a nice dessert sauce in your repertoire. This is absolutely spectacular made with local berries, when they’re in season, like right now. And you must slice the berries, sprinkle them with a bit of sugar and that’s all you need. But, some years, the berries aren’t quite as sweet. Continue reading
08 Friday Jun 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Marinade, Vegetarian
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fresh ginger, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, lime juice, red pepper flakes, Scallions, soy sauce, vegetable oil
The English-speaking Caribbean offers us some wonderfully complex flavors. Jerk Chicken is one of the dishes that’s synonymous with the islands. It’s has a nice kick of heat, is highly spiced and delicious. Thus, making it the perfect summer grilling dinner. You and your guests will love it. Continue reading
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