25 Friday Sep 2020
Posted in Dip, Salad Dressing
Tags
apple cider vinegar, bread and butter pickles, dehydrated onion, honey, ketchup, mayonnaise, olive oil, Spices
I love salad dressing…period. It doesn’t matter if it’s creamy or a vinaigrette. I just love it. And I like to have a little salad with my dressing. Or to put it another way, I like to have a bowl of really delicious calories! Now, having said that, this is worth every…single…calorie! Continue reading
25 Saturday Jul 2020
Posted in Uncategorized
Tags
bell peppers, celery heart, feta cheese, fresh herbs, garbanzo beans, kale, olive oil, olives, onion, Persian cucumbers, pomegranate molasses, roasted grapes or raisins, Tomatoes
This is a summer salad. Yes, it can be made anytime of the year, but when the cucumbers and tomatoes are in season, it’s spectacular. It’s a nice picnic or BBQ side, too. And as always, it’s very flexible. But, no matter what options you choose, it’s delicious. Continue reading
11 Saturday Jul 2020
Posted in Cheese, Gluten Free, Lamb, Main Course, Make Ahead
Tags
Asian eggplants, béchamel sauce, dry white wine, feta cheese, fresh mint, Garlic, ground lamb, Italian cheese blend, olive oil, Onions, potato, Spices, toaste walnuts, Tomatoes
I think I’ve mentioned a couple of times (or twenty), that The Goddess has a fondness for eggplant. The season is in full swing now, so you might imagine that eggplant is finding it’s way into, onto, around, under, etc. her table. She’s been hasselbacking things recently, and why should eggplant escape her vision? Continue reading
10 Friday Jul 2020
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Marinade, Skillet Dinner, Spanish, Thighs, Vegetables
Tags
chicken thighs, dry chicken base, dry white wine, frozen orange juice concentrate, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, Onions, orange zest, Peppers, raisins, sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, Spices
Last fall we visited the Iberian peninsula. If you haven’t been to either Spain or Portugal, it should definitely be on your list, and soon. The food there is so delicious. The flavors so bright and un-muddy. This is what inspired this chicken. It took me back to Sevilla. Continue reading
30 Saturday May 2020
Posted in Casserole, Cheese, Eggplant, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
Tags
Eggplant, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, panko crumbs, parmigiano reggiano cheese, pasta sauce, ricotta cheese
I love the idea of eggplant parmesan. But, the problem for me has always been the breading. It’s just too much. It overpowers the flavor of the eggplant and I like that flavor. So when I saw Grilled Eggplant Parmesan on the Food & Wine website, my light bulb lit right up! Continue reading
29 Friday May 2020
Posted in Sauces, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
Everyone needs a good tomato-based pizza sauce. And this one is really, really good…stupendously delicious, in fact. I think it’s the anchovy, but who knows for sure? Continue reading
23 Saturday May 2020
Posted in Gluten Free, Legumes, Rice, Salads, Vegetarian
Tags
baby bell peppers, Celery, cooked rice, Dijon mustard, fennel bulb, garbanzo beans, Garlic, lemon juice, mayonnaise, olive oil, red onion
This is summer…or in this case, late spring, on a plate. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner, and can go main course by adding some shrimp or tuna. Use whatever beans you have in your cupboard, but garbanzo or kidney are my favorite for this salad. Continue reading
10 Sunday May 2020
Posted in Cheese, Pears, Salad Dressing, Salads
Tags
arugula, balsamic vinegar, bleu cheese, Dijon mustard, Garlic, olive oil, Pears, peppercorns, red onion, rice wine vinegar, Spices, sugar, vegetable oil, wine vinegar, Worchestershire sauce
Years ago, when The Goddess was a mere imp, she found a recipe for pears with bleu cheese, all dressed up with a vinaigrette. It was heavenly. This plays off that delicious memory. Continue reading
08 Friday May 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Instant-Pot, Main Course, Make Ahead, Orange, Poultry/Chicken, Thighs
Tags
apple cider vinegar, chicken thighs, cornstarch, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, honey, lemongrass, olive oil, orange marmalade, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, soy sauce
This is an excellent Instant-Pot recipe. Brown it and cook it all in the same pot. To quote Ina Garten, “How easy is that?” And, it’s just so damn delicious, too! Continue reading
24 Friday Apr 2020
Tags
all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, black pepper, buttermilk, cheddar cheese, fresh herbs, olive oil, parmesan cheese
Okay, so this should really be called “Cheese-Herb” Quick Bread, because there’s way more cheese than herb. But, I think the herbs are much more of a forward flavor, than the cheese…whatever you call it, doesn’t matter. Just make it… Continue reading
