03 Friday Apr 2020
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Marinade, Roasting, Spices, Thighs, yogurt
I had paid a visit to the local Penzey’s, where I encountered the lovely, well-informed and very interesting, Kristen. She recommended their Turkish Seasoning, and I’m so very glad she did…that was the impetus for these lovelies. Continue reading
04 Wednesday Mar 2020
Posted in Gluten Free, Mediterranean Flavors, Soup, Vegetarian
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broth, cannellini beans, Eggplant, Garlic, lacinato kale, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, onion, parsley, pesto, tomato paste
This is hearty and soul-warming…perfect for winter and those somewhat chilly early spring days. It’s loaded with flavor and you probably have most of the ingredients on hand. “Cooking the pantry”, so to speak, makes for a perfect, and perfectly delicious mid-week meal. And the bonus, I do think this is even better reheated. Continue reading
14 Friday Feb 2020
Posted in Gluten Free Option, heavy cream, Sauces, Vegetarian Option
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all-purpose flour, butter, chicken broth, dry white wine, heavy cream, lemon juice, Shallots, tarragon
Tarragon is a lovely herb. The French use it extensively. We should use it more. It has a delicate, grassy flavor with a distinct licorice kick. Chicken with Tarragon-Shallot Cream Sauce…a match made in heaven. Continue reading
02 Monday Dec 2019
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basil leaves, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, cabbage, Carrots, Celery, dried herbs, dried mushrooms, fennel bulb, Garlic, kidney beans, Leeks, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, red bell pepper, Spinach, Sun-dried, zucchini
With flu season upon us with a vengeance, I thought this was a good time of year to make a brothy, vegetable soup. There are a few beans tossed in, but they were more of an afterthought. This soup is all about vegetables, is slightly salty and will warm you to your bones. Continue reading
29 Sunday Sep 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mediterranean Flavors, Oregano, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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Dijon mustard, dried oregano, Garlic, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, vegetable oil, wine vinegar
Recently I had the privilege of breaking bread, well pita, with an incredibly talented and sharp woman. Her family has been a part of our lives for over two decades! Where does the time go? Anyway, we dined at Mythos, in Burlington, Ontario. The dinner was delicious, but their Greek salad was divine. Continue reading
03 Saturday Aug 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Sauces, tarragon
It’s been awhile since I’ve had a fling. Yes, The Spicy Honey is aware of my dalliance and he approves. Right now, you’re wondering just what kind of blog post this is, aren’t you? So, my dear gutter-minded-friends, I’m talking about tarragon and mustard! And the ultimate question—is it a sauce? Or is it a vinaigrette? Continue reading
31 Wednesday Jul 2019
Posted in Dip, Garlic, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mediterranean Flavors, Vegetarian
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Garlic, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, Spices, toasted almonds
I’ve been culling. I get too many magazines, though I’ve cut back hugely, but now and again, a person has to cull. So I was reading back issues of Fine Cooking, which I must say is the one magazine I find really difficulty to part with. So, so many delicious recipes, not mention good, solid cooking information. And lo and behold, I ran across Turkish Tarator Sauce. Continue reading
14 Sunday Jul 2019
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Bread, canned tuna, capers, celery seeds, Dijon mustard, Fontina cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, mayonnaise, oregan, Pickles, red onions, tomato slices
I’ve always liked the idea of tuna melts. I really do, but you know, sometimes when you heat canned tuna, it develops an unpleasant fishy taste. The Goddess hates fishy. The Latin Lover hates fishy. But, I’m happy to tell you, this works well. It’s quick to fix and doesn’t heat up the kitchen, when the temperature outside soars…and it’s delicious. Continue reading
22 Saturday Jun 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Strawberries, Vinaigrettes
It’s spring. Finally! I did think it might not arrive. And with spring comes fiddleheads, ramps, asparagus, and strawberries. I was in the local supermarket and they had a sample of a goat cheese salad with roasted strawberries. It was good, but the strawberries were, shall we say, lacking…it’s a texture thing. But I liked the idea of roasted strawberries, so I decided to make a vinaigrette with them. Continue reading
23 Thursday May 2019
Posted in cucumbers, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Orange, Salads, Strawberries, Vegetarian
This is one of those lovely concoctions that’s so refreshing you want to eat the whole bowl yourself (don’t think I haven’t done that once or twice!). It is as beautiful as it is delicious, and nutritious, too. What’s not to love? Continue reading
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