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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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Summer Delight Tuna Pasta Salad

26 Friday Jun 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free Option, Lemon, Make Ahead, Pasta, Tuna, Vegetarian

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ball parke mustard, bell pepper, bread and butter pickles, canned tuna, Celery, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, frozen peas, jicama, lemon juice, lemon zest, mayonnaise, olives, pickle brine, raw pasta, Scallions, sour cream, Spices, sweet vinaigrette

This is a throw-back to my childhood.  On hot summer days (we didn’t have air-condition!), when my mother didn’t want to heat up the kitchen, she would make this in the morning, and put it in the fridge.  At dinner time, she would add it to chopped iceberg lettuce, along with thawed frozen peas.  It was so very good, at the end of a hot day.  Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo Chicken Taco Salad

05 Tuesday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Black beans, Gluten Free, Herbs, Orange, Salads, sour cream, Vegetarian Option

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avocado, bell peppers, Black beans, cherry tomatoes, chile powder, cooked chicken, Corn, corn chips, cumin, fresh herbs, Garlic, lettuce, olives, Orange, salsa, Scallions, shredded cheese, smoked sweet paprika, sour cream, taco seasoning, Tomatoes

This is a quick-fix dinner for Cinco de Mayo.  If you have leftover chicken from Sunday dinner, like the Brazilian Bakery Sunday Chicken, then you’re set.  If not, purchase one of those broasted chickens from the supermarket.  This is a perfect patio dinner on a hot summer day.  Continue reading →

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Spanish-Style Braised Monkfish in Roasted Pepper-Saffron Sauce

21 Friday Feb 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Braising, Gluten Free, Monkfish, Peppers

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capers, clam juice, dry sherry, Garlic, Leeks, marcona almonds, Monkfish, olive oil, olives, roasted peppers, sweet smoked paprika

Monkfish is an ugly, ugly fish, but I have memories of watching Julia years ago, with this massive, ugly fish, holding it up by the tail.  When I’ve prepared it, I wasn’t happy with the results…I’ve grilled it, sautéed it, roasted it and while the flavor was nice, the texture was not to my liking.  Let’s just say, it was a little too chewy.  It always seemed underdone.  Then, I tried braising it.  Bingo!  From now on, this is my go-to way to cook monkfish. Continue reading →

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Chicken Paté with Green Peppercorns, Pistachios and Orange Zest

29 Sunday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Buffet Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead

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Chives, dried potato flakes, egg, garlic granules, green peppercorns, ground chicken, heavy cream, herbs, olives, orange zest, pistachios, scallion, Spices

This is a nice little loaf to have in your fridge.  It makes a nice sandwich, a lovely addition to a charcuterie with some cornichons or for a light lunch or supper with some good mustard.  Continue reading →

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Spanish-Style Seasonal Salad

28 Saturday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Fruit, Gluten Free, Spanish, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes

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almonds, cheese, fruit, hard-boiled eggs, lettuce, olives, vegetables, vinaigrette

The Spaniards eat salad.  They eat salad communally.  It’s usually served with simple,  seasonal ingredients, on a large plate set in the middle of the table.  They splash on a good sherry or red wine vinegar and always, always, always their best olive oil drizzled over.  It’s a thing of beauty.  Continue reading →

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Iberian Peninsula Braising Sauce

11 Thursday Oct 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Beef, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Spanish, Spices

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almonds, beef broth, bell peppers, Bread, chuck steak, fresh herbs, Garlic, honey, olive oil, olives, Onions, plum tomatoes, sherry vinegar, Spices, white wine

Iberian Peninsula Braised BeefThis sauce is incredibly complex and absolutely delicious, with flavors leaning well into Spain and wandering just a bit into Portugal.  Sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, cinnamon, olives, orange and almonds are significant players in both countries, tracing their roots back to the Moorish habitation of the peninsula for some 700 years.  Make certain you have good bread to mop.  You don’t want to miss a drop! Continue reading →

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Papa Rellena Stuffed Peppers

28 Wednesday Feb 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Casserole, Cuban, Gluten Free, Ground beef, Latin Food, Main Course, Peppers, Potatoes, Roasting

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beef, bell peppers, mashed potatoes, olives, Onions, raisins

Papa Rellena Stuffed PeppersI love stuffed peppers.  I didn’t always, but the I grew up.  And now I do.  I love the sweetness of the pepper, after it roasts.  I seem to always like whatever is stuffed into them.  It always seems to work.  And these Papa Rellena Stuffed Peppers…baby, do they ever work!  Continue reading →

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Roasted Citrus Tapenade

15 Thursday Jun 2017

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Citrus, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Pineapple, Vegetarian

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balsamic vinegar, capers, lemon juice, Meyer lemon, olive oil, olives, Orange, orange juice, pineapple, roasted garlic, roasted peppers, Sun-dried, Tangerine

Roasted Citrus TapenadeThis tapenade is salty, slightly bitter, slightly sweet and completely delicious.  It works with meat, poultry, and fish.  It can be stirred into sauces.  Or smeared on a grilled cheese.  Yes, it’s a flexible little minx, this one.  Continue reading →

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Olives Marinated with Orange, Garlic, Red Pepper & Rosemary

30 Tuesday May 2017

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Vegetarian

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Garlic, herbs, olive oil, olives, orange zest, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika

Olives Marinated with Orange, Garlic, Red Pepper & RosemaryWhen you put out a bowl of good olives, they always seems to disappear quickly, don’t they?  When I put these little orbs of tastiness out to nibble, with drinks, before dinner, they fly out of the bowl!  If you’re lucky enough to have some left, they are mighty delicious strewn over a salad.  Continue reading →

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