01 Sunday Sep 2019
Posted in Appetizers, Eggplant, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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bell peppers, capers, currants, Eggplant, garlic granules, herbs, leek, pistachios, pomegranate molasses, Tomatoes, white wine
Caponata is incredibly delicious. It is the perfect end-of-the-summer-garden dish to prepare. This version “twisted” or “evolved”, as I was searching through the garden. Only it’s roots are traditional. Then it wanders. And it wanders into pretty, delicious territory. Continue reading
03 Wednesday Jul 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Legumes, Salads, Vegetarian
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Celery, corn kernels, fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, fresh mint, Greek-style yogurt, kidney beans, mini-bell peppers, pomegranate molasses, Scallions, Spices
I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for a good bean salad. I ran across a recipe for a bean salad, using garbanzos. I like garbanzo beans, but I prefer kidney beans for a salad. They’re a bit softer and they’re just prettier…and you know, it’s all about how it looks! Continue reading
09 Tuesday Jun 2015
Posted in Cheese, Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sauces, Vegetarian
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balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, orange zest, pink peppercorns, pomegranate molasses, Strawberries
I’m guessing that you’re thinking The Goddess has plunged deeply off the edge of the earth, which most rational, sane people can make a case for on any given day anyway. But you really do have to try this. It is surprising and surprisingly delicious. With local berries in season, it’s the perfect time of year for this sauce, which is as good drizzled over grilled chicken as it is over good vanilla ice cream. Continue reading
31 Tuesday Mar 2015
Posted in Salads, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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citrus juice, herbs, ketchup, mustard, olive oil, orange juice, pomegranate molasses, vinegar, water, xanthan gum
We’ve talked about vinaigrettes in the Mother Sauces section. This is a lower calorie version with huge flavor and it still has the mouth-feel of the higher fat version. The reason…gum. Not the kind you chew for fresh breath or bubbles, xanthan and guar gums. Anyone who is gluten-free knows about this, but they usually use it to replace gluten in bread. But, it’s much more than that. Continue reading
