12 Saturday Sep 2020
Posted in Comfort Food, Desserts, Make Ahead
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caramel sauce, Challah, chocolate chips, cream, eggs, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, whole milk
This is different from the bread pudding I usually make. It’s less dense and while it’s custardy, it isn’t overly custardy. Does that make any sense at all? Quite awhile back, when we could still dine out, The Goddess brunched at Rouge, in Philadelphia. This is her version of their fantastic bread pudding. Continue reading
31 Saturday Aug 2019
Posted in Cake, Chocolate, Comfort Food, Vegetarian
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baking soda, Bing cherries, cherry brandy, cocoa, coffee, espresso powder, flour, Greek-style yogurt, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, vinegar
The Goddess likes cake. Yes, she does. She doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth, but chocolate cake is so good for breakfast. This recipe is a riff on that old Peg Bracken cake from her “I Hate to Cook” cookbook. In her recipe, you mix the cake right in the pan you’re going to bake it in. It was a drop-dead easy recipe and had such a good flavor, so naturally The Goddess tossed in some bing cherries…naturally. Continue reading
01 Saturday Jun 2019
It’s garlic scape time! The Goddess lives for this time of year. There’s so much we can do with them and these mushrooms are a great vehicle to shine a delicious light on them! Continue reading
11 Saturday Aug 2018
Posted in Buffet Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Marinade, Vegetarian
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balsamic vinegar, Eggplant, Garlic, herbs, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, soy sauce
Fans are so summery, aren’t they? And eggplant fans, well, what can I say? I can make an entire meal on eggplant alone. They’re so meaty, it picks up flavors like the little sponges that it is…and are, well, just delicious. It was a Marcus Samuelsson recipe that got me thinking about this. Continue reading
18 Friday May 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Eggs, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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bacon bits, ball park mustard, black pepper, cider vinegar, eggs, mayonnaise, salt, Spices, Worcestershire sauce
Eggs and bacon go together like…well, bacon and eggs! These are really the basic recipe for deviled eggs. The garnish is up to you, but we like bacon, a sprinkle of fresh snipped chives and tonight, a thin slice of a cherry tomato. The Latin Lover will be happy, as he loves deviled eggs. Continue reading
12 Saturday May 2018
Posted in Drinks, Fruit, Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Wine
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brandy, club soda, fruit, orange liqueur, oranges, Peaches, salt, sugar, white wine
Sangria is a great summer drink. For some reason, women seem to enjoy it more than men. The Latin Lover isn’t a fan. The Goddess is. This is a fruity, not-too-sweet, white wine version. It is the perfect summer drink. It’s time to bring out the pitcher and the glasses. Continue reading
15 Thursday Mar 2018
Posted in Cuban, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Legumes, Pressure Cooker, Vegetarian Option
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bell pepper, Black beans, chorizo, Garlic, herbs, onion, salt, smoked meat, Spices
These Frijoles Negros were the very first thing I cooked in my new toy…a multi-purpose pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker that you can sauté in, so the sofrito, that lovely mixture of garlic, bell pepper and onion, was a breeze. Continue reading
20 Monday Nov 2017
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Pie, Spices
Pumpkin Pie is as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey. Have you noticed that? But, it shouldn’t just be a Thanksgiving pie. It’s so easy to prepare, it should grace our tables more frequently. Let’s all work on that, okay? Continue reading
07 Sunday May 2017
Posted in Banana, Cake, Coconut, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, bananas, brown sugar, butter, citrus zests, eggs, lime juice, melted butter, rum, salt, sour milk, sweetened coconut, vanilla extract, white sugar
This is a light, but moist cake, with a nice pure flavor and a great texture. It doesn’t have an over-pronounced banana flavor. It’s subtle. And it’s tropical, with bananas, coconut and rum. Continue reading
09 Sunday Apr 2017
Chimichurri is a great sauce for both steak and seafood. Actually, this version, would make a chunk of wood palatable! It’s pretty decent on almost anything, like potatoes (either sweet or regular), roasted parsnips, carrots or cauliflower…like I said, almost anything. Continue reading
