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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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Spanish-Style Chicken with Orange, Onions and Peppers

10 Friday Jul 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Marinade, Skillet Dinner, Spanish, Thighs, Vegetables

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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 →

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Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

30 Saturday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Casserole, Cheese, Eggplant, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Vegetarian

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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 →

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Stupendously Delicious Pizza Sauce

29 Friday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Sauces, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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anchovies, crushed tomatoes, fresh herbs, Garlic, honey, olive oil, tomato paste

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 →

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Mediterranean Rice and Bean Salad with a Creamy Dressing

23 Saturday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Legumes, Rice, Salads, Vegetarian

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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 →

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Arugula-Pear Salad with Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette

10 Sunday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Cheese, Pears, Salad Dressing, Salads

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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 →

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Sticky Orange-Garlic Chicken

08 Friday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Instant-Pot, Main Course, Make Ahead, Orange, Poultry/Chicken, Thighs

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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 →

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Buttermilk-Cheese Quick Bread with Fresh Herbs

24 Friday Apr 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Bread, Cheese, Herbs, Quick, Vegetarian

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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 →

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