13 Friday Aug 2021
Posted in Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces, Tropical Fruit
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This sauce is both sweet and sour. It’s great with pork, chicken, salmon or lamb. It can be a pour-over sauce or a dipping sauce. Or as here, use as a glaze on lamb (or pork) meatballs. Continue reading
03 Wednesday Feb 2021
Posted in Gluten Free, Lemon, Main Course, raisins, Whitefish
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bell peppers, dry white wine, green olives, Lemon, lemon juice, Onions, orange juice, Spices, whitefish fillets
Sicilian cooking is really fusion cooking. The Moors were in Sicily in the 10th and 11th centuries, and they brought all kinds of good things, like, apricots, sugar, citrus, sweet melons, rice, saffron, raisins, nutmeg, clove, pepper, pine nuts and cinnamon. This recipe is sort of an homage to the Moorish presence. Continue reading
21 Friday Aug 2020
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Peaches, Sauces, Vegetarian
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ginger root, ketchup, Mango, orange juice, Peaches, Peppers, red onion, Spices, Tomatoes, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce
This isn’t exactly a chutney. It’s really a cross between a chutney and a relish. It’s sweet and sour. It’s fruity, but with a hit of savory because of the Worcestershire and vinegar. You know, it really doesn’t matter what we call it. What matters is that it’s delicious! Continue reading
14 Sunday Jun 2020
Posted in blueberries, Cake, nectarines, Orange
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all-purpose flour, baking powder, blueberries, butter, candied orange slices, egg, frozen orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, nectarines, orange juice, sugar
Remember back when I posted Strawberry-Lemon Blondie Bars, I mentioned that I thought instead of strawberries, I wanted to use nectarines and blueberries. It was a good thought and it’s a wonderful combination. Continue reading
29 Sunday Mar 2020
Posted in Desserts, rhubarb, Vegetarian
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baking powder, brown sugar, cornstarch, extra-large eggs, flour, orange juice, orange zest, rhubarb, sour cream, strawberry-flavored gelatin, white sugar
The Goddess loves rhubarb. It’s tart, yet sweet. It’s a vegetable, but we treat it more like a fruit. It’s old-fashioned and delicious. And it makes a fabulous pie, crisp or this lovely little concoction. Continue reading
13 Sunday Oct 2019
Posted in Beef, Brazilian, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Pressure Cooker
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chuck roast, cocoa, coffee, fire-roasted tomatoes, Garlic, green olives, hearts of palm, honey, lime juice, olive oil, onion, orange juice, pearl onions, Spices
Who the hell is Dom Pedro you’re asking? And what does he have to do with pot roast? The Portuguese-born Dom Pedro I was the first ruler of the Empire of Brazil back in the 19th century. He has nothing to do with pot roast per se, but here we join together some of the best of both Portuguese and Brazilian flavors, for a winning combination. Continue reading
04 Tuesday Dec 2018
Posted in Clementine, Condiments, Hot Chiles, Plums
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Clementines, honey, hot chile, mustard seeds, orange juice, red plums, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, Vidalia onion, white sugar
Condiments! I love ’em! They add an unexpected zing! to life. They make great gifts and they are just so flexible, easy to make and really, just plain delicious! Take this lovely chutney…it’s a somewhat unexpected combination of flavors, it’s gorgeous at the holidays and damn, is it delicious with latkes or Parsnip Pancakes! Continue reading
11 Wednesday Jul 2018
Posted in Fennel, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
Very, very thinly sliced fresh fennel makes a wonderful salad. It’s slightly crunchy, but not too toothsome, the citrus compliments the fennel perfectly. The rhubarb was a nice slightly sweet, and slightly sour, too. Balance, baby, balance. Continue reading
07 Saturday Jul 2018
Posted in apricots, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian
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apricot nectar, apricots, lemon juice, mulling spice, orange juice, parmesan cheese, pecans, Sweet Potatoes
This is particularly delicious with fish, seafood or pork. The thing I like about this, is that even though it’s nice Thanksgiving side dish, it’s wonderful when fresh apricots are in season. It’s quick, easy and totally delicious. Continue reading
14 Saturday Apr 2018
Posted in Breasts, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Marinade, Skillet Dinner
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boneless chicken breasts, broth, dry white wine, fresh mint, heavy cream, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, onion, orange juice, orange rum, Oregano, smoked paprika, white rum
I’m sorry I haven’t posted anything recently, but my trusty laptop crashed. I couldn’t believe it, but such is life. So I have a new laptop and I’m up and running again, so I promise to make it up to you. And this recipe is the perfect way to begin. The mojito is a staple Cuban libation. This sauce is a keeper, even for those that think they aren’t crazy about mint. Continue reading
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