30 Tuesday May 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
When you put out a bowl of good olives, they always seems to disappear quickly, don’t they? When I put these little orbs of tastiness out to nibble, with drinks, before dinner, they fly out of the bowl! If you’re lucky enough to have some left, they are mighty delicious strewn over a salad. Continue reading
26 Wednesday Apr 2017
Posted in Garlic, Gluten Free Option, Lunch, Main Course, Make Ahead, Slow Cooker, Soup, Supper, Vegetables, Vegetarian Option
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Bread, broth, Carrots, garbanzo beans, Garlic, herbs, kale, kielbasa, leeks, onion, parmesan cheese, sweet potato, tomatoes
The Tuscans have their Ribollita. The Galicians have their Caldo Gallego. The Lisbonites have their Caldo Verde. And we, have this “Souppa”. Most cultures have some similar soup, a simple, nutritious, inexpensive and delicious soup or stew, using what’s on hand. This is peasant food, at its very best. Continue reading
08 Saturday Apr 2017
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This is a nice mélange of vegetables. And it is the perfect choice to serve with Meatloaf Romana. The flavors played off of each other very nicely. And not only is this a colorful mixture, it has a wonderfully rich flavor. Continue reading
07 Friday Apr 2017
Posted in Beef, Buffet Food, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Pork, Sandwiches
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broth, cheese, cornmeal, eggs, ground beef, ground pork, ham, herbs, ketchup, onion, pasta sauce, porcini powder, potato flakes, sugar, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, unflavored gelatin, Wine, Worcestershire sauce
I forget about meatloaf and I don’t know why. We love it. It’s goes together quickly. It practically bakes itself and damn, it’s just so delicious. And best of all, it makes great sandwiches. I’ve already given you Roadhouse Meatloaf, but you should have this one, too. Continue reading
21 Wednesday Dec 2016
Posted in Carrots, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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Carrots, Garlic, herbs, maple syrup, olive oil, panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, Spices
There’s Hasselback Potatoes, so why no carrots? These are a nice side, they can be partially prepared ahead of time and are pretty. Oh, yeah. Did I mention they’re also really delicious? Continue reading
21 Monday Nov 2016
Posted in Comfort Food, Herbs, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
This is more or less the dressing of my childhood. I love, love, love stuffing or dressing. You can keep the turkey, but keep the dressing coming. This is herby and oniony and just plain wonderful…it wreaks of the holidays. Continue reading
21 Monday Nov 2016
Posted in Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Side Dishes
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broth, cornbread, dried mushrooms, fennel bulb, Garlic, herbs, leeks, pecans, sun-dried tomatoes, water chestnuts
This stuffing is savory, loaded with vegetables and herbs. You can add some sausage to this, if you wish, but it’s darn good without. You won’t miss the meat at all. Continue reading
25 Saturday Jun 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free Option, Vegetarian
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balsamic vinegar, citrus zest, crostini, fruit, herbs, honey, ricotta
This is probably the perfect summer appetizer. Okay, so it’s really good anytime of the year. But, just in case you’ve been living in a cage, it’s officially summer, so we’re going to be making these lovelies. We’re going to be making these a lot. So you’re on notice. Continue reading
05 Saturday Mar 2016
Posted in Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Meat, Soup
This is a chunky soup. It’s full of good vegetables and morsels of meat and like all good soups, it’s adaptable. Use what you have on hand, but today’s version worked out so well, The Goddess, being the benevolent deity that she is, decided to share, because the weather could turn at any moment! Continue reading
12 Friday Feb 2016
Posted in Citrus, Fish, Gluten Free, Main Course, Vegetarian Option
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capers, Garlic, herbs, olives, onion, oranges, Spices, tomato, white fish, white wine
Is this really Sicilian? Perhaps, if The Goddess lived in a Sicilian village she would be making this dish, with many of the flavors—tomato, capers, olives, garlic, orange (there it is again!) and some fennel—that are so prevalent in Sicilian cooking. This turned out to be delicious, so she will be making this frequently. Continue reading
