13 Monday Feb 2023
Posted in Black Barley, Carrots, Fennel, Herbs, Lemon, Make Ahead, Orange, radish, Salads, Side Dishes, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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Black Barley, Carrots, cherry tomatoes, dry vegetable base, Fennel, fresh herbs, Garlic, Meyer lemon, olive oil, Onions, orange zest, radishes, Scallions, Spices
I “discovered” black barley about five or six years ago. Black barley is a different beast, than pearled barley. It shares that somewhat nutty flavor, but it retains a delightful chewiness…texture, Baby! Continue reading
22 Friday Dec 2017
Posted in Condiments, Cranberries, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian
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allspice, apple cider, cherry preserves, cinnamon stick, Cranberries, guava preserves, honey, Mango, Meyer lemon, orange pulp, orange zest, pineapple, sugar, water
‘Tis the time of year, and as you know, The Goddess loves her cranberry sauce. She loves homemade cranberry sauce. She loves the stuff in the cans, too. She’s been pining for cranberry sauce for months, so she began by making a double batch. Hey, cranberries are only around for a short time, but cranberry sauce can be forever! Well, almost…. Continue reading
07 Thursday Dec 2017
Posted in Gluten Free, Leeks, Leftovers, Main Course, Meyer lemon, Pasta, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Salmon
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arrowroot, butter, dillweed, dry white wine, Garlic, green peas, Leeks, Meyer lemon, pasta, pecans, Salmon
Salmon, leeks and lemon are a lovely combination. I was going to make a cream-based sauce, but that just seemed too rich. I thought it would “muddy” the clean flavor of the salmon. This was light, very flavorful and rich enough. What more could a Goddess want? Continue reading
15 Thursday Jun 2017
Posted in Citrus, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Pineapple, Vegetarian
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balsamic vinegar, capers, lemon juice, Meyer lemon, olive oil, olives, Orange, orange juice, pineapple, roasted garlic, roasted peppers, Sun-dried, Tangerine
This tapenade is salty, slightly bitter, slightly sweet and completely delicious. It works with meat, poultry, and fish. It can be stirred into sauces. Or smeared on a grilled cheese. Yes, it’s a flexible little minx, this one. 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
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