03 Saturday Jul 2021
My mother didn’t make German Potato Salad, but my grandmother did. Unlike most versions, hers went into the oven. I rather prefer the roasted version…the potatoes are a better texture and they brown up nicely. Continue reading
02 Friday Jul 2021
Posted in Chocolate, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces, Shallots
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bay leaf, beef broth, dark chocolate, dry red wine, Garlic, ketchup, olive oil, Ruby port, Shallots, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce
This is a sauce for steak. It’s particularly delicious with bleu cheese. It’s a gorgeous. Its rich, almost creamy mouth-feel, makes for a complex flavor. But, it isn’t complicated to make. And it’s best when made ahead and it reheats very well. Perfect for entertaining. Your guests will feel pampered. Continue reading
26 Saturday Jun 2021
Aïoli is the quintessential sauce to serve with patatas bravas, the famous fried potato tapa. Actually, aïoli is the perfect sauce for anything fried. Okay. It may be the perfect sauce. Period. It offers you a completely flexible base for any number of wonderful options and is the absolute best dip for French fries. Or shrimp. Or chicken fingers…well, you get the idea! Continue reading
24 Saturday Apr 2021
We had a lovely meal at the Peruvian restaurant, Para Dos, in Coral Gables. It was delicious, but the highlight was the Papas a la Huancaína. When I tell you this sauce is to die for, I’m not kidding. You’ll want to eat this by the bowlful, keeping it all for yourself. Continue reading
18 Sunday Apr 2021
Posted in Carrots, Fennel, Gluten Free, Herbs, Lentils, Make Ahead, Mandarin, Vegetarian
Over the years, I’ve gotten considerably more fond of lentils. They are so much more than just soup. I love lentil salads. And that’s almost what this is (and can be!). It makes a great backdrop for a piece of grilled salmon, cod or Branzino. And that’s what we’re doing with it today. Continue reading
19 Friday Mar 2021
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Parsnips, Pears, Soup, Vegetarian
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bay leaves, bleu cheese, broth, Celery, Garlic, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, nutmeg, Onions, Parsnips, Pears, Thyme
I enjoyed this lovely soup at the Worcester Museum of Art, in Massachusetts. Their café is a lovely place for lunch and their signature Pear and Wild Mushroom Soup is a must try it. It just stood out, so how could I not try it? Oh, I’m so happy I did, because it’s absolutely delicious. And is the inspiration for this lovely elixir. Continue reading
12 Friday Mar 2021
Posted in Cabbage, Gluten Free Option, Potatoes, Soup, Vegetarian Option
My mother used to make this soup. I have vivid memories of coming home from school, walking into the kitchen and the heavenly scent of this soup, wafting through the room…really, through the whole house! It’s such an autumn or winter soup. It just tastes nourishing. Continue reading
28 Thursday Jan 2021
Posted in Braising, Fennel, Garlic, Gluten Free, Lemon, Make Ahead, Onions, Thyme, Veal
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artichoke hearts, butter, chicken stock, Chives, fennel bulb, Garlic, lemon zest, Onions, pearl onions, Thyme, unflavored gelatin, Veal, white wine
I haven’t cooked a veal breast in years. The last one I made was stuffed and it was good, but…. Well, let’s put it this way, it didn’t make my taste buds do cartwheels. This one, which is based on Jacques Pépin’s recipe, does! Continue reading
24 Sunday Jan 2021
Posted in Gluten Free, Middle Eastern Flavors, Rice, Vegetarian Option
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barberries, broth, Garlic, Leeks, Mint, olive oil, orange zest, raw rice, Shallots
This is a nice change of pace from regular rice. Truth be told, The Goddess isn’t too enamored with rice. Oh, it has its purpose. Rice is good as a sponge to suck up sauces, but The Goddess will always, always take potatoes. But, this rice…mmmmm! This rice pilaf is delicious. Continue reading
20 Sunday Dec 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Poultry/Chicken
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black bean sauce, chicken pieces, cornstarch, Garlic, ginger, honey, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, scallion, soy sauce, sriracha, tomato paste
This General Tso’s chicken is different, not the usual take-out variety. First, the chicken isn’t diced, but left in pieces and then roasted. Secondly, this really combines General Tso’s sauce with some orange zest and juice, creating the best of both worlds, General Tso’s and Orange chicken. Both of The Goddess’s favorites, rolled into one lovely dish. Continue reading
