29 Wednesday Aug 2018
Posted in Blackberries, Gluten Free, Mint, Orange, Vinaigrettes
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balsamic vinegar, blackberry preserves, Garlic, Mint, olive oil, orange zest, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar
This is what I refer to as “a back pocket” recipe. It’s good to have this to fall back on and use frequently. This vinaigrette is wonderful drizzled over a salad that includes goat cheese and yellow/orange fruit. The color contrast between the goat cheese, the fruit and the vinaigrette is striking. And truly delicious. Continue reading
15 Wednesday Aug 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Mint, Peas, Soup
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Chives, crème frâiche, frozen peas, Leeks, lemon juice, lemon zest, Mint, olive oil, onion, Onions, stock
Peas are taken for granted. They are served on the side of something else and well, they’re green and most people like them. You know, we really need to take another look at peas. This soup is superb for a hot summer night. It beautiful. It’s refreshing and more importantly, it is delicious. Continue reading
09 Friday Sep 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Eggplant, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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We had a fantastic eggplant appetizer at Noujaim’s in Winsted, Connecticut. If you enjoy Lebanese food, and you know you do, because it’s so very delicious, then you should visit them. Continue reading
17 Friday Jun 2016
Posted in Drinks, Fruit, Gluten Free, Pineapple
If you like fruity, boozy, but not too sweet summer drinks, you’ll like this a lot. You might even love it! Word of caution—drink this s-l-o-w-l-y. It can sneak up on you and don’t plan on driving! Continue reading
06 Friday Nov 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Vegetarian Option
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bell pepper, currants, Eggplant, feta cheese, Mint, onion, pistachios, pork, Spices
Eggplant is a favorite around The Goddess’s abode. It’s one of those blank canvas-types of foods, like zucchini and white bread. Stuffed eggplant is a one-dish wonder and this one is particularly interesting, with addition of chorizo sausage, mint, currants and feta cheese. Continue reading
08 Saturday Aug 2015
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option
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brown sugar, cilantro, fish sauce, Garlic, ginger, lemongrass, Lime, Mint, pork, Scallions, soy sauce
Americans so often use ground beef or hamburger when we do burgers, but pork is a wonderful option. You know how The Goddess likes pork. So today she was feeling something Thai and fast. So she fired up the grill, seasoned some ground pork and the Thai Burger was dinner! Continue reading
11 Thursday Jun 2015
It’s hot out today and it will be hot tomorrow. It’s summer, what can I say? When it’s hot there is nothing better than a cold beer, right? It’s icy cold; the bottle is icy cold; it’s exactly what The Goddess always thinks is THE perfect thing to cool her down. Then, about 10 minutes after she’s downed it, the furnace kicks in. And she’s wanting to book a one-way ticket to take a dip naked in the polar ice cap! Continue reading
28 Thursday May 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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I’m certain you’re tired of hearing about hummus. There are tons of recipes out there to make it and admittedly you can purchase some decent hummus, but I thought I would share this seasonal-flavored version. Besides, look at the color! Isn’t it just too pretty not to taste good? Continue reading
19 Tuesday May 2015
This sauce is summer! Mango, pineapple, mint and a few other lovelies tossed in for good measure. This is the perfect balance for a grilled chicken breast or piece of salmon. It is truly perfection with crab cakes. Continue reading
09 Saturday May 2015
Posted in Brunch, Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Salads, Vegetarian
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Blackberries, blueberries, honey, Mango, Mint, Peaches, pineapple, Plums, raspberries, spice, Strawberries
It’s almost Mother’s Day and Mom deserves a bit of exotic, don’t you think? This is a perfect breakfast-in-bed recipe and is really good fruit salad. I’m talking homemade, not the nonsense in the in the produce department of your local supermarket. But, once again, if the fruit isn’t ripe and juicy, then the fruit salad will fall flat…but maybe not too flat…there are tricks! Continue reading
