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Great Depression Chocolate Cake – Updated

06 Saturday Feb 2021

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Cake, Chocolate

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all-purpose flour, baking soda, cider vinegar, cold water, dates, kosher salt, olive oil, sugar, toasted walnuts, unsweetened cocoa, vanilla extract

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is img_4604-e1612293090234.jpgDepression Chocolate Cake reaches back to a time when, with very little, people made some pretty delicious things…necessity being the Mother of Invention and all.  This is one of those delicious things.  Continue reading →

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Eggplant Parmesan and Fennel Soup

29 Friday Jan 2021

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Eggplant, Fennel, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Mediterranean Flavors, Soup, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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diced tomatoes, dry chicken base, dry white wine, Eggplant, fennel bulb, garlic granules, herbs, olive oil, onion, parmesan rinds, parmigiano reggiano cheese, sour dough bread, sugar, tomatoe paste

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We’ve done Eggplant Parmesan Soup, lo those many years ago, when we began this little adventure.  I loved that version, but as you must be sick to death of hearing, The Goddess is a Being who enjoys change…and it just so happens she had some really nice fennel, ergo this version was born! Continue reading →

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Persian Saffron-Scented Rice Pilaf

24 Sunday Jan 2021

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Middle Eastern Flavors, Rice, Vegetarian Option

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barberries, broth, Garlic, Leeks, Mint, olive oil, orange zest, raw rice, Shallots

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is img_8564-2-e1611524829864.jpgThis is a nice change of pace from regular rice.  Truth be told, The Goddess isn’t too enamored with rice.  Oh, it has its purpose.  Rice is good as a sponge to suck up sauces, but The Goddess will always, always take potatoes.  But, this rice…mmmmm!  This rice pilaf is delicious.   Continue reading →

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Spicy Peanut Chicken with Lime

17 Saturday Oct 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Breasts, Gluten Free, Lime, Poultry/Chicken

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boneless chicken breasts, broth, chile flakes, cilantro, cumin, Garlic, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, peanut butter, Peppers, roasted sesame oil, Scallions, sweet soy sauce

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is img_3859.jpgI saw this on a Facebook page I follow.  It looked so delicious and we haven’t had chicken.  My version is based on a Jamie Oliver recipe, but I roamed pretty freely from his version.  You know, The Goddess is a born culinary wanderer.  Continue reading →

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Turkish Pide with Cheese, Meat or Vegetable Filling

08 Thursday Oct 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Cheese, Meat, Mediterranean Flavors, Middle Eastern Flavors, Vegetarian Option

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all-purpose flour, cheese filling, egg, Greek-style yogurt, honey, instant yeast, meat filling, olive oil

I’ve been meaning to make pide (in case you’re wondering, it’s pronounced “PEE-day”) for quite some time.  This is street food, at its very best.  And this dough?  It is positively fabulous and wonderful to work with.  I’ve given you a couple of filling options, and then some!  Continue reading →

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Mandarin, Green Bean, Tomato, Cucumber and Olive Salad

06 Tuesday Oct 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mandarin, Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian

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celery rib, fresh herbs, Green beans, honey, Mandarin orange, olive oil, Persian cucumber, pitted olives, Tomatoes

This is a great little salad.  It’s pretty, it holds up well and it’s delicious.  Mandarins have just come into the market and they are wonderful.  I find, you can eat the entire being, peel and all.  And they’re gorgeous and just scream autumn. Continue reading →

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Mount Pelion Cheese Bread

03 Saturday Oct 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Bread, Feta, Mediterranean Flavors, Vegetarian

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all-purpose flour, black olives, black pepper, bread flour, dillweed, dry milk powder, egg, feta cheese, honey, instant yeast, kosher salt, olive oil, orange zest, sesame seeds

This is a great dough to work with and the fillings are really limitless. Mount Pelion, which took its name from the mythical king Peleus, father of Achilles, is considered one of the most beautiful mountains in Greece. The local cuisine specializes in charcuterie, and a hearty stew called, spentzofáï. These little breads resemble a Mount, and would be a perfect accompaniment to either the charcuterie or a stew.

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Thousand Island Dressing

25 Friday Sep 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Dip, Salad Dressing

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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 →

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Cucumber-Garbanzo Salad with Roasted Grapes

25 Saturday Jul 2020

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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 →

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Greek-Flavored Hasselback Stuffed Eggplant with Creamy-Cheese Sauce

11 Saturday Jul 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Cheese, Gluten Free, Lamb, Main Course, Make Ahead

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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 →

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