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chicken stock, fines herbes, garlic granules, Gruyère cheese, Idaho Russet potatoes, olive oil, onion, Sweet Potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes
Most people I know enjoy scalloped potatoes, or pommes au gratin. They are creamy, cheesy and a great company dish. Sometimes, The Goddess, thinks less, is more. She want to really taste the potatoes, cut the richness (steak or duck doesn’t really need extra richness, do they?) and still have a comforting, delicious, make-ahead side dish…this is the solution. Continue reading
I always have bottle of this rub/seasoning in my cupboard. With BBQ season just around the corner, this is a must-have. I usually double the recipe, as I go through it quickly. It takes a burger and a steak to a heavenly place. 
This is a nice little loaf to have in your fridge. It makes a nice sandwich, a lovely addition to a charcuterie with some cornichons or for a light lunch or supper with some good mustard. 
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? 
Don’t purchase pre-made poultry season. Homemade is less expensive, it’s head-and-shoulders above the purchased stuff and it’s easy-peasy to do. I thought I would pass along my current version of poultry seasoning. I use this for fried chicken, all chicken really, as well as turkey. It has evolved over the years and will probably continue to evolve. That’s how I cook. Our tastes change and so should our recipes. 
Caponata is incredibly delicious. It is the perfect end-of-the-summer-garden dish to prepare. This version “twisted” or “evolved”, as I was searching through the garden. Only it’s roots are traditional. Then it wanders. And it wanders into pretty, delicious territory. 
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. 
Russian dressing? No. This is really more of a spread or dip. It’s this creamy version that absolutely makes a perfect Reuben sandwich. I love Reuben sandwiches. I think they are my favorite grilled sandwich and largely it’s because of a good, thick schmear of this little bit of heaven. This is pretty decent on a burger and it absolutely makes a roast beef sandwich. Oh, yeah…you can actually dress a salad, with it too! 
Spatchcock? Or not spatchcock? That is the question. It’s such fun to say “spatchcock”…go ahead, say it over and over. Turns out, it’s a great way to save time cooking your turkey, too. I have done this with a twenty pounder, but today, it’s a smaller twelve pounder. Then, place your different types of seasoning on each quarter for four different flavors, because variety is truly the spice of life! 
Goddess Cooks 