20 Thursday Sep 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Fruit, Gluten Free, Lunch, Make Ahead, Shrimp, Vegetarian
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bacon, fresh herbs, Haas avocados, horseradish, jalapeño peppers, ketchup, lime juice, onion, Shrimp, Worcestershire sauce
This is a nice alternative to the typical shrimp cocktail. Also, it has dill. Dill is an underused herb and it’s a great foil for shrimp. Ketchup adds a little touch of sweetness and the lemon juice adds a nice little acidic bite…balance. It’s all about balance, Baby! Continue reading
18 Tuesday Sep 2018
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Ground beef, Main Course, Mushrooms, Onions, Pan-Frying, Shallots
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arrowroot, Bread, capers, Garlic, ground chuck, ketchup, Mushrooms, Onions, red wine, Shallots, stock, Swiss cheese
Salisbury Steak is just a lovely way of saying that we’re looking at a thick hamburger “steak” with gravy. And I’m all over that. I hate those thick burgers, that in order to eat them you have to unhinge your jaw, like a python. I always eat those types of burgers with a knife and fork anyway, so why not add some terrific gravy? Continue reading
30 Tuesday Jan 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Pizza
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cheese, hot dogs, ketchup, mustard, Onions, pizza dough, sauerkraut
This was our Friday night pizza. I’ve made it before, but it had slipped my mind, but Hot Dog Pizza is just a hot dog, deconstructed into pizza form. Why not? It tastes great and kids (of all ages) love it. It’s perfect for the weekend, for kid or adult sleep-overs, and Super Bowl Sunday! Are you sensing a theme here? 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, 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
04 Tuesday Apr 2017
Posted in Beef, Casserole, Cheese, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead
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cheddar cheese, dill pickles, Ground beef, ketchup, Mushrooms, mustard, Onions, Potatoes, rice flour, Worcestershire sauce
Who doesn’t love a good cheeseburger? And nice, crispy fries? So, The Goddess was thinking this might just work in a casserole. You know how she’s into these one-dish or skillet dinners. Many time when she thinks something will work, it doesn’t work as well as it does in her mind’s-eye. But, this turned out to be incredibly, almost indecently, tasty. Continue reading
17 Sunday Apr 2016
Posted in Cuban, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead
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cider vinegar, cilantro, Garlic, Ground beef, Ground pork, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, Spices, Worcestershire sauce, yogurt
That’s right…those Cubans even have their own version of a burger…the Frita. This is a burger made with pork or a combination of beef and pork, seasoned, fried, placed on a bun, drizzled with a creamy sauce and shoestring potato sticks all over the top. I’ll just let you think about that for a moment…. Continue reading
17 Sunday Apr 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces
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Garlic, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, Spices, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, yogurt
This is my version of “special sauce”. It’s great on burgers, steamed or roasted veggies, potatoes (yeah, I know they are veggies, too), roast beef and Reuben sandwiches, too. It’s a great dip, too. Continue reading
04 Tuesday Aug 2015
Okay, these aren’t necessarily “baked” beans. They can be, if that’s what you want to do and you have the time. Otherwise, make this “quick and dirty” version in about 20 minutes. They have tons of flavor and if you toss some cut-up hot dogs into the mix, cook some rice, add a tossed salad or green veggie, you can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Continue reading
13 Saturday Jun 2015
Posted in Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Salads
I’ve had this recipe for Russian dressing, given to me by a colleague from my single days, for years. God, that was decades ago. Anyway, she made this all the time; this was her go-to dressing and with good reason. It’s simple and a rather nice change of pace from bottled dressings of this ilk…a little sweet, a little tangy and drop-dead easy! The perfect summer dressing…. Continue reading
31 Tuesday Mar 2015
Posted in Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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citrus juice, herbs, ketchup, mustard, olive oil, orange juice, pomegranate molasses, vinegar, water, xanthan gum
We’ve talked about vinaigrettes in the Mother Sauces section. This is a lower calorie version with huge flavor and it still has the mouth-feel of the higher fat version. The reason…gum. Not the kind you chew for fresh breath or bubbles, xanthan and guar gums. Anyone who is gluten-free knows about this, but they usually use it to replace gluten in bread. But, it’s much more than that. Continue reading
