24 Saturday Mar 2018
Posted in Baking, Broiling, Casserole, Cheese, Cheese, Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian
Sweet potatoes are a nice change of pace and they shouldn’t be relegated to being served as just a Thanksgiving side dish. And savory is the way to go, as sweet potatoes are sweet enough…you know, like The Goddess! Continue reading
01 Friday Dec 2017
Posted in Apples, Fennel, Garlic, Gluten Free, Onions, Peppers, Vegetarian
I love fennel. I love it raw, but when it’s roasted or sautéed…mmm…it’s just superb. So many times I’ve heard people say they don’t know what to do with fresh fennel. This is a perfect marriage…fennel and apple. There’s no fighting here! Continue reading
24 Saturday Jun 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Eggplant, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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currants, Eggplant, Garlic, Mushrooms, olive oil, onion, raisins, red bell pepper, seasoning, whole tomatoes
I probably shouldn’t be calling this Sicilian Eggplant, since I’m not only not Sicilian, hell, I’m not even Italian. This may seem like it has non-Italian flavors, but we need to remember that the Moors “visited” Sicily for quite a number of years. Therefore, this has many of the flavors they left behind, after they moved on. You know, things like raisins, pistachios and cumin. It matters not what those flavors are, it’s still darned delicious. Continue reading
17 Friday Mar 2017
Posted in Buffet Food, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
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broccoli slaw, carrot, celery seed, cider vinegar, lemon juice, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, seasoning, sour cream, white sugar, whole milk
As I mentioned in the post for the Broccoli-Apple Slaw with Cranberries, I’ve discovered broccoli slaw, that mixture of shredded broccoli that lives in the produce department of your supermarket. We really liked that slaw, but it’s not exactly a “classic” slaw. So why not make a more classic version of coleslaw, but using the broccoli instead? Seriously. Why not? We’re flexible, aren’t we and this is just as delicious. Maybe even better. Continue reading
04 Sunday Sep 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Salmon
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coffee, egg white, frozen orange juice concentrate, garlic granules, Salmon, seasoning, sesame seeds
Coffee is essential to the life-blood of The Goddess. If she doesn’t have a cup in her hand, she’s thinking about getting one. Coffee adds a wonderful richness to foods. And well, it just tastes so damn good. Continue reading
06 Wednesday Jul 2016
Posted in Beef, Gluten Free, Main Course, Sauces
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I had fresh garlic scapes, so I thought before I froze some, I’d make garlic butter. You know it’s just good to have some scapes in freezer, you know. So you can make this all year long. Anyway, I was feeling the need for garlic bread. Turns out, adding scapes to regular garlic butter, was a good choice. Great on bread and on a steak…heaven! Continue reading
30 Saturday Apr 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Salads, Shellfish/Mollusks
Yesterday, we cleaned shrimp. Today, we cook. I’ve been asked by someone near and dear to me to talk about cooking shrimp, so I we’ll do just that. This is for The Eventual Planner, who I believe is primarily interested in how to sauté shrimp. Continue reading
20 Sunday Dec 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Brazilian, Buffet Food, Vegetarian
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bread crumbs, butter, cheese, Chicken, eggs, flour, hearts of palm, lemon juice, onion, seasoning, Shrimp
Risoles (risole is the singular) are one of our best food memories from out time in Brazil. That’s saying something, because there was no shortage of spectacularly good food. Risoles are a form of croquette. They are deep-fried, crispy little bites of heaven. Or about 2-3 bites, usually with a creamy filling; shrimp, hearts of palm, cheese, etc. But they are the stuff of dreams. Continue reading
