29 Wednesday Aug 2018
Posted in Blackberries, Gluten Free, Mint, Orange, Vinaigrettes
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balsamic vinegar, blackberry preserves, Garlic, Mint, olive oil, orange zest, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar
This is what I refer to as “a back pocket” recipe. It’s good to have this to fall back on and use frequently. This vinaigrette is wonderful drizzled over a salad that includes goat cheese and yellow/orange fruit. The color contrast between the goat cheese, the fruit and the vinaigrette is striking. And truly delicious. 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
05 Saturday May 2018
Posted in Citrus, Gluten Free, Poultry/Chicken
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barberries, chicken thighs, citrus, Garlic, Leeks, Meyer lemons, olive oil, orange zest, Rice, Scallions, Shallots, Spices, summer squash
The Goddess was out and about today in search of yarn. That’s right. She doesn’t live by cooking alone! Anyway, she was planning on have lunch at Torange. And sadness…they’ve closed. They were such lovely people and the food was wonderful. They were even nice enough to sell her sumac and barberry, which, if you aren’t familiar with either of these, you need to find them and start using them. So, in memory of Torange, she decided to make this chicken. Continue reading
28 Saturday Apr 2018
Posted in Cake, Gluten Free
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almond flour, baking powder, butter, eggs, gluten-free flour, lemon zest, milk, orange zest, sugar, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, xanthan gum
This is a gluten-free cake and if I didn’t tell you that, I doubt if you would realize it. It is delicious, moist and just slightly dense, but in a good way. This is from the King Arthur Flour™ website, with just a couple of minor additions…citrus zest!!! Continue reading
19 Friday Jan 2018
Posted in Dairy, Gluten Free, Leeks, Make Ahead, Meyer lemon, Potatoes, Salmon, Soup, Sweet Potatoes, Tangerine
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bay leaves, cornstarch, fennel bulb, half and half, Leeks, lemon zest, lemongrass, orange zest, Potatoes, Salmon, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, water, whole milk
When the weather cools…okay becomes damn cold, there’s nothing quite like a bowl of soup or chowder. This is a simple combination of leeks, salmon, fennel and three kinds of potatoes. Chowder, without heaps of freshly ground black pepper, just doesn’t cut it on The Goddess’s table…. Continue reading
22 Friday Dec 2017
Posted in Condiments, Cranberries, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian
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allspice, apple cider, cherry preserves, cinnamon stick, Cranberries, guava preserves, honey, Mango, Meyer lemon, orange pulp, orange zest, pineapple, sugar, water
‘Tis the time of year, and as you know, The Goddess loves her cranberry sauce. She loves homemade cranberry sauce. She loves the stuff in the cans, too. She’s been pining for cranberry sauce for months, so she began by making a double batch. Hey, cranberries are only around for a short time, but cranberry sauce can be forever! Well, almost…. Continue reading
21 Tuesday Nov 2017
Posted in Apples, Condiments, Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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apple cider, apples, brown sugar, cider vinegar, dried cranberries, ginger root, mustard seeds, Onions, orange zest, Spices, toasted nuts
Anyone you knows The Goddess, knows that her refrigerator is always bursting at the seams. The reason? One word…condiments. Condiments and sauces are where it’s at. It’s such a luxury to have jars of sauces, relishes or chutney tucked away, just waiting to be smeared on crackers, or added to a grilled cheese. Or serve alongside your Thanksgiving turkey, which is a nice change from, or in addition to, cranberry relish. Continue reading
01 Friday Sep 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Fruit, Gluten Free, Plums, Vegetarian
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fresh ginger, Garlic, orange zest, Plums, red wine vinegar, Spices, sugar
The Goddess absolutely adores condiments. At any given time, her fridge is bursting at the seams with such wonders. Relishes, chutneys, preserves, and pickles add something truly wonderful to sandwiches, a charcuterie platter, toast, meats or simply eat it with a spoon. Continue reading
27 Sunday Aug 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Bing cherries, Condiments, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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Bing cherries, orange zest, red wine vinegar, Spices, sugar, water
The summer always brings out my “canning and preserving” gene. I got this gene from both sides of my family and I’m so glad I did. The summer bounty offers up countless pickling opportunities. Pickled Bing Cherries are one of the best. Continue reading
04 Sunday Jun 2017
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Pasta, Salads, Vegetarian
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avocado, beans, bell pepper, cilantro, cucumber, orange zest, red onion, small pasta, sweet potato, zucchini
Pasta and bean salads are great for summer. Because this doesn’t have any mayonnaise in the dressing, it holds up well when the sun sizzles and you don’t want to. Continue reading
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