21 Wednesday Dec 2016
Posted in Carrots, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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Carrots, Garlic, herbs, maple syrup, olive oil, panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, Spices
There’s Hasselback Potatoes, so why no carrots? These are a nice side, they can be partially prepared ahead of time and are pretty. Oh, yeah. Did I mention they’re also really delicious? Continue reading
23 Friday Sep 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
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bell pepper, Celery, Corn, Dijon mustard, garbanzo beans, Green beans, honey, kidney beans, olive oil, Potatoes, radishes, red onion, seasonings, vinegar
I love Three Bean Salad. It always seems to be on the summer dinner tables, but it is truly good all year long. Anyway, I was hungry for it, but I decided to make a slightly different version than the one my mother made, which I have always loved. I added corn and potatoes. It works. It works well. Continue reading
14 Sunday Aug 2016
Posted in Buffet Food, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Salads
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Celery, cilantro, cucumber, Garlic, olive oil, pasta, Peas, radishes, red onions, Scallions, Spices, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vinegar
It’s that time of year, when the garden’s abundance is at its pinnacle and the summer heat is beyond The Goddess’s tolerance. But, you still want to eat. This is the perfect meal to be the heat and use some of those veggies—cucumbers, radishes, onions, zucchini, corn and of course, tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes! Continue reading
16 Saturday Jul 2016
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fresh herbs, Garlic, honey, lemon juice, lemon slices, olive oil, Salmon, Scallions, seasonings, Tomatoes
I’ve been thinking about Greek flavors recently. Who knows why? Maybe it’s the warm weather. Those flavors—oregano, lemon, garlic, just seem so say, “Summer is here”. And salmon is the perfect foil for these flavors. Continue reading
08 Friday Jul 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing
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anchovy paste, black pepper, Garlic, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, mayonnaise, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce
Caesar salad is such a classic, that it is very difficult to improve on that classic. And you absolutely can, and should make the dressing from scratch in the classic mayonnaise style. But, every now and then, it’s good to have this little recipe in your apron pocket. Continue reading
11 Saturday Jun 2016
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anchovy paste, capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, mascarpone cheese, olive oil, parsley, scallion, Tuna, wine vinegar
This is a great little appetizer to whip up at a moment’s notice. Smear it on a bland, buttery cracker, and you think it’s perfect. But stuffed into one of the little sweet-hot round peppers that you can find on the olive bar…you know the ones, it’s stupendous. Continue reading
27 Sunday Mar 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Sauces, Vegetarian
06 Saturday Feb 2016
Posted in Buffet Food, Condiments, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Sandwiches, Vegetarian
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Bread, capers, Celery, Eggplant, Garlic, herbs, Mushrooms, olive oil, olives, Onions, roasted red bell pepper, Sun-dried, wine vinegar, zucchini
Roasted vegetables are a thing of beauty, with their intense flavor and wonderful textural qualities, with just a hint of smokiness from the grill. With good bread, then make a wonderful Muffuletta that would make New Orleans proud! Continue reading
22 Tuesday Dec 2015
Posted in Comfort Food, Make Ahead, Side Dishes
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Garlic, horseradish, olive oil, Onions, Potatoes, sour cream
These Holiday Mashed Potatoes are the bomb! They are the perfect foil for a beautiful prime rib or any roast, for that matter. You can follow the recipe for Mashed Potato Perfection, and just make a couple of minor adjustments and additions. Would The Goddess steer you wrong in the holiday season? I think not! Continue reading
03 Saturday Oct 2015
Posted in Brunch, Eggs, Gluten Free, Lunch, Supper, Vegetarian
I made this over the weekend when The Latin Lover, The Middle Son and The Unbound Reader were here. It was glorious…the eggs were good, too!. Continue reading
Goddess Cooks 