18 Friday Sep 2015
Posted in Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Soup
30 Thursday Jul 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Bread, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Vegetarian
Today, when I got the first real vine-ripened tomatoes, I knew EXACTLY what to make. Tomaquet is to Spain, in particular, to the Catalan, what bruschetta is to the Italians. Ask any Spaniard about tomato bread and they will get a faraway look in their eyes and wax on about tomaquet for, at the very least, 15 minutes. Continue reading
14 Tuesday Jul 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
I must confess, The Goddess has never met an eggplant she hasn’t loved. I’m afraid it’s true. And The Latin Lover is okay with it, so don’t worry. He knows all about it. This original recipe came from Epicurious and of course, The Goddess made a few little changes. Continue reading
05 Sunday Jul 2015
Posted in Bread
I was trying to think of some catchy title for this to tie into the 4th, and I had a slew of them, but none quite captured what I was trying to convey, so I decided that straight-forward was the way to go. Because this is a great summer BBQ addition and frankly, this is just damn good all year! Continue reading
02 Thursday Jul 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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Basil, bell peppers, honey, olive oil, onion, sherry vinegar
This dish not only tastes fantastic, it’s gorgeous, can be made ahead and can be served either warm or at room temperature. It tastes of summer and is a perfect addition to any BBQ…the Fourth of July is around the corner. Continue reading
27 Saturday Jun 2015
Posted in Make Ahead, Salads, Side Dishes
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butter, couscous, Dried Fruit, fresh herbs, garlic scapes, Lemon, olive oil, Scallions
This most enjoyable combination of flavors is not only delicious, and that it is, but it can be served as either a salad or as a warm side dish. The Goddess loves the duality of this delightfully, deliriously delicious dish. Continue reading
06 Saturday Jun 2015
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It’s Saturday morning and this is the perfect weekend breakfast. It’s basic. It’s pure. It’s rich. It’s simple. It’s incredibly delicious. Rumor has it this is a hot “new” thing these days. My mother would be thrilled to know that for decades, she was ahead of her time. This is how I learned to eat an avocado. Continue reading
31 Sunday May 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Salads, Vinaigrettes
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asparagus, blueberries, Chicken, Green beans, greens, lavender, Lemon, mustard, olive oil
View of Saintes-Maries, 1888, by Vincent Van Gogh, Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo, Netherlands
It’s beautiful, isn’t it? Lavender is much more than a flower and a scent for soap and potpourri. It grows freely and wildly in France, (in my garden and yours, too) and was a subject the Impressionists returned frequently. And lavender is a lovely spice to grace your table, too. Continue reading
26 Tuesday May 2015
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These potatoes are my go-to potato dish in winter or summer. These morsels are the epitome of flexible and the leftovers…funny, there never seems to be any leftovers! These potatoes are a perfect side dish for entertaining. So put on the potatoes, pour yourself a glass of iced tea…yeah, you thought I was going to say “wine”, didn’t you? The Goddess is not that predictable! Continue reading
24 Sunday May 2015
Chimichurri is to Argentina what pesto is to southern Italy. I mean it is really about the same thing. Chimichurri, (and isn’t that just fun to say?) is usually chopped herbs, languishing in a lovely pool of good olive oil, rather than the more emulsified pesto. This is a drizzle sauce…. Continue reading
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