14 Sunday May 2017
Posted in Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mushrooms, Soup, Vegetarian
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bacon bits, black pepper, butter, chicken broth base, dried mushrooms, dry white wine, fresh chives, garlic granules, heavy cream, leeks, lemon juice, Mushrooms, rice flour, thyme, whole milk
The Spicy Honey loves his mushroom soup. Usually, he’s happy with the canned stuff, but this is so simple to make; it is really soooooo delicious. I thought I probably should share the recipe. Because, you need to make this. 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
01 Saturday Apr 2017
Posted in Gluten Free, Sauces
It IS all about the sauce. And this is the perfect sauce for pork chops or tenderloin. It’s one of those make-in-the-pan-you-cooked-the-pork-in-sauces. It’s quick and easy to prepare and the pan drippings make a perfect base. Continue reading
03 Friday Mar 2017
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Rice, Shrimp, Soup, Vegetarian
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cilantro, coconut milk, Garlic, hearts of palm, leeks, lime juice, orange zest, Shrimp, Spices, tomato paste
This is, at its heart, the shrimp bisque you’re familiar with. But I was feeling the Carnaval vibe, given the time of year, and the shrimp looked so tasty, so I decided to jazz up the regular old bisque with some Brazilian flavors. It worked. And The Spicy Honey loved it. Lent won’t be all about sacrifice, after all! Continue reading
17 Friday Feb 2017
Posted in Buffet Food, Fish, Gluten Free, Make Ahead
Texture. This is all about the texture…pure silk on the tongue. The flavor is wonderful, but the texture is positively silky. Divine. I kid you not. Slow-roasting makes for a moist and silky finish. 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
27 Sunday Mar 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Sauces, Vegetarian
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
04 Sunday Oct 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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bacon, cheddar cheese, chiles, heavy cream, leeks, nuts, Spices, sweet potatoes
There are many versions of scalloped potatoes. They seem to go well with so many things—ham, meatloaf, turkey, etc. With heavy cream, and all that cheesy, creamy goodness and the crispy crust, they are an indulgence worth every calorie! But they’re orange, you say…Surprise!!! These are scalloped sweet potatoes. Continue reading
