03 Wednesday Feb 2021
Posted in Gluten Free, Lemon, Main Course, raisins, Whitefish
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bell peppers, dry white wine, green olives, Lemon, lemon juice, Onions, orange juice, Spices, whitefish fillets
Sicilian cooking is really fusion cooking. The Moors were in Sicily in the 10th and 11th centuries, and they brought all kinds of good things, like, apricots, sugar, citrus, sweet melons, rice, saffron, raisins, nutmeg, clove, pepper, pine nuts and cinnamon. This recipe is sort of an homage to the Moorish presence. Continue reading
22 Friday Mar 2019
Posted in Dairy, Dip, Gluten Free, Herbs, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Vegetarian
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buttermilk, cilantro, fresh herbs, Lemon, Lime, mayonnaise, olive oil, salsa verde, sour cream
This is similar to The Goddess’s Green Goddess, in that it’s creamy and green! The herbs are entirely different, so the flavor is different. But, delicious? Oh, yeah. This is terrific to dress a potato or pasta salad, smear on a chicken sandwich and it is wonderful on a nice green salad with bacon bits. But, The Goddess loves, loves, loves to dip roasted baby potatoes into this fine elixir…heaven! Pure heaven! Continue reading
27 Sunday Mar 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Sauces, Vegetarian
26 Saturday Sep 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Poultry/Chicken
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cheese, Chicken, cream, ground chicken, herbs, Lemon, Mushrooms, white wine
This is a lovely entrée for family or a dinner party. I’ve haven’t done this in years and decided it was thyme…er…time. The thigh-drumstick combo can be stuffed with a bread stuffing, but I’m using ground chicken with herbs and other good things. Continue reading
27 Saturday Jun 2015
Posted in Make Ahead, Salads, Side Dishes
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butter, couscous, Dried Fruit, fresh herbs, garlic scapes, Lemon, olive oil, Scallions
This most enjoyable combination of flavors is not only delicious, and that it is, but it can be served as either a salad or as a warm side dish. The Goddess loves the duality of this delightfully, deliriously delicious dish. Continue reading
31 Sunday May 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Salads, Vinaigrettes
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asparagus, blueberries, Chicken, Green beans, greens, lavender, Lemon, mustard, olive oil
View of Saintes-Maries, 1888, by Vincent Van Gogh, Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo, Netherlands
It’s beautiful, isn’t it? Lavender is much more than a flower and a scent for soap and potpourri. It grows freely and wildly in France, (in my garden and yours, too) and was a subject the Impressionists returned frequently. And lavender is a lovely spice to grace your table, too. Continue reading
16 Saturday May 2015
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crabmeat, egg, herbs, Lemon, mayonnaise, panko crumbs, Scallions, Spices
Good crab cakes are rich and soft, with an almost creamy texture and crispy crust. I know there are those that think crab cakes must have Ritz® Crackers crushed up in them, but I beg to differ. Panko crumbs are a more neutral flavor and will give you a much less dense, softer textured crab cake. You’ll get plenty of that rich, butter flavor when frying the cakes; make certain they are dark brown. Caramelization is “One Fine Thing”. Continue reading
02 Saturday May 2015
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butter, Garlic, ginger, herbs, Lemon, maple syrup, Orange, sour cream, Spices, Sun-dried, Tangerine
Compound butter, which simply put, is butter with stuff added to it. The great thing about them, is they can and should be made ahead, chilled and/or frozen, so you have them on hand. The Goddess is all about having things on hand to work with and make her life easier. These little nuggets of saucy goodness offer huge flavor and versatility. It’s simplicity at its very best. Continue reading
09 Monday Mar 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Main Course
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We’re killing 2 birds with one recipe today! We’re looking at the technique of pan-roasting, which is a terrific way to prepare chicken and fish, but it works for most meats, too. Pan-roasting, to put it simply is browning the meat/fish in question in a large oven-proof pan, then sliding the pan into the oven and finishing the cooking there. And in this case, we’re going to be using the Goddess Herbes de Provence blend from the tarragon post. I love it when a plan somewhat comes together, don’t you? Continue reading
27 Friday Feb 2015
Acid can and does spark the flavors of foods, as much as, and at times even more than herbs and spices. Citrus is the perfect way to make flavors sparkle…you know The Goddess loves her orange, lemon and lime. But, acid is more than just citrus; vinegar is a wonder and balsamic, with its sweetness, adds untold complexity to foods. It’s all about how our taste buds work…. Continue reading
