30 Saturday Mar 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Roast
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arrowroot, beef broth, beef rump roast, dry rub, Garlic, herbs, ketchup, Onions, red wine
Nothing says Sunday dinner like a nice hunk of roast beef, right? Some good gravy, roasted or mashed potatoes, maybe some green beans, asparagus, carrots or rutabaga…these, however will only be bit players. It’s all about the meat. Now, doesn’t that just scream “Sunday dinner, call the kids”? Continue reading
08 Friday Mar 2019
Posted in Condiments, Gluten Free, Indian Food, Onions, Vegetarian
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amchur powder, cilantro, Garlic, honey, red onion, Roma tomato, smoked paprika, sriracha sauce, toasted cumin, tomato paste, tomato purée
If you’ve ever eaten in an Indian restaurant, then you’ve had this. The Goddess has been known to have a bowl of this. You think she’s kidding? She is not. This stuff is addictive, because it’s just, plain delicious. Continue reading
01 Friday Mar 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Legumes, Make Ahead, Middle Eastern Flavors, Pressure Cooking, Soup, Vegetarian
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bay leaves, carrot, celery rib, diced tomatoes, dried pinto beans, Garlic, herbs, lacinato kale, Spices, tomato paste
I just recently had a wonderful meal at Ariana, in Philadelphia’s Old Town. It was a frigid cold night, as one can expect in February. I didn’t have their “Aush” or “Mashawa”, which are typical Afghan soups, but I saw bowls or it going by and it smelled heavenly. Turns out, it is. Continue reading
23 Saturday Feb 2019
Posted in Cuban, Gluten Free, Ground beef, Main Course, Make Ahead
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beef broth, bell peppers, capers, diced tomatoes, dry white wine, Garlic, green olives, Ground beef, Onions, raisins, sherry vinegar, Spices, tomato paste
Every Cuban woman (or man, I suppose) knows how to make Picadillo. It’s quick and delicious, but it’s never as good as “mami makes”! Some things transcend cultures, don’t they? I learned how to make this from my mother-in-law and from The Latin Lover’s great-aunt, both damn fine cooks. It’s a very valuable recipe to have. Continue reading
21 Thursday Feb 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Ground beef, Herbs, Make Ahead, Skillet Dinner
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bacon, bell peppers, dry beef base, dry white wine, eggs, Garlic, herbs, honey, lean ground beef, milk, Onions, parmesan cheese, pepperoni, shredded pizza cheese, sour cream, strained tomato purée, tomato paste
I had some mini-pepperoni that just seemed like they would be a nice addition to some lean ground beef…I was thinking maybe a taco-like thing, but The Latin Lover said, “We haven’t had meatloaf in a while. I love meatloaf”…well, what more could a Goddess want to hear? Continue reading
03 Sunday Feb 2019
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Soup, Vegetarian Option
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bean sprouts, bell pepper, cabbage, Carrots, chile-garlic paste, cilantro, Garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, Mushrooms, onion, rice vinegar, Scallions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, Shrimp, snow peas, soy sauce, stock, wonton strips
I was thinking of Chinese food. Truth be told, I’m usually thinking about food, and many times it leans Chinese. I love egg rolls or spring rolls. I was thinking about egg rolls. Dreaming, really. So with the winter chill, I was thinking about tossing together a soup of some sort. And with the Asian New Year around the corner, light bulb moment!!! Why not combine the two? Continue reading
26 Saturday Jan 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, pork chops, Rice, Roasting, Skillet Dinner
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broth, Garlic, herbs, Mushrooms, Onions, parmesan cheese, pork chops, white wine
The Latin Lover worked through lunch, so we’re dining early tonight. The Goddess had needed a quick-fix. So pork chops over rice, that’s enriched with white wine and stock, as well as sautéed onions and mushrooms. Into the oven and about 30 minutes later…dinner! Continue reading
24 Thursday Jan 2019
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Ground beef, Ground pork, Onions, Sandwiches, Thighs
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bell pepper, Garlic, ginger, Ground pork, hoisin sauce, ketchup, lime juice, red onion, sambal oelek
I hope you are familiar with the Asian chef, Ming Tsai. He did a series on PBS and he had a restaurant in the Boston area, Blue Ginger. Anyway, this is based on a recipe from one of his books. They are so good, sloppy and just plain delicious. I think they’re better the next day. Continue reading
19 Saturday Jan 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Indian Food, Mango, Shellfish/Mollusks, Vegetarian Option
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bay scallops, bell pepper, Cashews, cilantro, coconut milk, diced tomatoes, fresh ginger, Garlic, ghee, lime juice, lime zest, lobster, Mango, onion, Shrimp, Spices
I’ve been thinking about Indian food recently. Obsessing really. This is what usually sends me off on a recipe search. Picture The Goddess, crawling in camo through her jungle of cookbooks and the Inter”Webs”, in search of ideas. That’s an image, isn’t it? In this case, there wasn’t really a search. It just sort of came together, and I had leftover shrimp and lobster…see how that works? Continue reading
13 Sunday Jan 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Soup, Vegetarian
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canned jackfruit, Celery, garbanzo beans, Garlic, onion, Spices, tomato paste, unsweetened cocoa
The Goddess has taken a little break…okay, it’s been a bit of a long break. She and The Latin Lover took off to the Northeast over the Christmas holiday and stayed a bit longer than anticipated. But, she’s back now and is cooking and exploring a new flavor, jackfruit! Continue reading
