25 Saturday Jul 2020
Posted in Uncategorized
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bell peppers, celery heart, feta cheese, fresh herbs, garbanzo beans, kale, olive oil, olives, onion, Persian cucumbers, pomegranate molasses, roasted grapes or raisins, Tomatoes
This is a summer salad. Yes, it can be made anytime of the year, but when the cucumbers and tomatoes are in season, it’s spectacular. It’s a nice picnic or BBQ side, too. And as always, it’s very flexible. But, no matter what options you choose, it’s delicious. 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
27 Sunday Mar 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Sauces, Vegetarian
07 Tuesday Apr 2015
Posted in Main Course
Like many of us, I have some nice, smoky leftover ham from Easter dinner. As I have mentioned too many times, I love leftovers. I think it’s the possibilities, the unknown options that appeals to me most. The fact that there’s something already prepared and all I have to do is tweak it into something else, probably appeals most to me. You know, a challenge and The Goddess loves a good challenge. With that in mind, I made a post-Easter version of Pasta Carbonara with my tasty, leftover ham…I know, that wasn’t that big a reach, was it? Continue reading
21 Saturday Mar 2015
Posted in Fruit, Grain, Salads, Vegetarian
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bulgur, Cauliflower, Clementines, dried cranberries, Dried Fruit, Fennel, kale, pistachios, Scallions
Since it snowed today, the first day of Spring, I decided it was still winter enough to post this. Anyway, tabbouleh sort of transcends seasons, though I think many of us think of tabbouleh as a summer salad. Its make-ahead qualities, no mayonnaise, and no real cooking involved, really do scream summer. But, why limit ourselves to this deliciousness only in the summer? This is the perfect autumnal and winter salad, too. Continue reading
04 Wednesday Feb 2015
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capers, chicken thighs, herbs, kale, lemon juice, olives, Rice, roasted garlic, white beans
The Goddess loves these Tuscan flavors. The Latin Lover thought this the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner for two…it’s coming up in a week, so I’m helping you plan ahead. This is good, simple peasant food. It is full-bodied and full-flavored, the perfect meal for an after-snow removal dinner, but delicious enough for lovers to share! Continue reading
15 Saturday Nov 2014
Posted in Salads, Vinaigrettes
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apple cider, Dijon mustard, dried cranberries, honey, kale, pecans, pumpkin pie spice, savoy cabbage, slaw
Here’s an incredibly good fall and winter vinaigrette…it’s served hot! It is great on a spinach salad with some dried cranberries, nuts and feta or bleu cheese. Continue reading
Goddess Cooks 