15 Friday Jun 2018
Posted in cream cheese, Dip, Gluten Free, Pickles
I’m calling this a schmear. But, you can call it whatever your little heart desires…a dip, a spread, a condiment…you get the picture. If you enjoy dill pickles, you’re going to love this. It is THE perfect “special sauce” to schmear on a burger! Think about it…. 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 Thursday Dec 2017
Posted in Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Oysters
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celery hearts, fennel bulb, half and half, heavy cream, oyster liquor, Oysters, Shallots, Spices, Spinach, tarragon, whole milk
Tradition! Tradition! Can you hear the music soaring? Can you see the fiddler on the roof? Well, Oyster Stew was a New Year’s Eve tradition in my home. It was a simple version—butter, finely minced onion, whole milk, heavy cream, oyster and their liquor and heaps of black pepper…any oyster crackers. Simple and simply delicious. Continue reading
15 Wednesday Nov 2017
Posted in Asian, Condiments
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fish sauce, Garlic, ginger, hot chilies, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, lime juice, lime zest, Shallots, sweet soy sauce, vegetable oil
This condiment, Sambal Mahtah, is spectacularly delicious. It’s spicy, sweet, a little hot and just slightly crunchy. This came to my attention via Trader Joe’s™. They sell some amazingly delicious products, but they discontinued their Sambal Mahtah. Well, what’s a girl to do? She needs to come up with her own version. Continue reading
12 Thursday Oct 2017
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apple cider, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, frozen apple juice concentrate, Garlic, maple syrup, paprika, peppercorns, Shallots, vegetable oil, virgin olive oil
The Goddess is in apple pie mode these days. She likes to reduce apple cider to add to the apples to really give an apple-y blast! She’s very explosive, you know! This vinaigrette was born from that reduction. Continue reading
16 Saturday Sep 2017
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basamic vinegar, black pepper, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, kosher salt, lemon juice, olive oil, Shallots, sriracha, Tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce
This isn’t exactly a salsa in the Mexican-dip-for-tortilla chips sense, but more of an uncooked, chunky thick sauce…maybe a dressing? But, no matter what you call it, it’s a nice change of pace and it’s delicious. It’s great over a steak, on a burger or even on chicken. This is just perfect for summer, when tomatoes come rolling in. Continue reading
05 Saturday Nov 2016
Posted in Make Ahead, Pasta, Sauces, Squash, Vegetarian
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bacon, balsamic vinegar, béchamel sauce, bleu cheese, butternut squash, Garlic, maple syrup, pasta, sage, Shallots
It’s autumn in New England. Okay, so it’s autumn everywhere, but New England autumns are a Currier & Ives-type of beautiful. This is The Goddess’s time of year. There’s that little nip in the air, but no frost on the shrinking, post-Halloween pumpkins just yet. The flavors of fall are big, bold flavors. This sauce is a perfect mid-week sauce, but why wait? Continue reading
09 Saturday Jan 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Vinaigrettes
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Chives, cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, Garlic, honey, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, Shallots, sherry vinegar, tarragon
KayJay, the love of The Eldest One’s life, is a treasure. And on top of that, she makes some of the best salads you will ever care to eat. They are works of art, I tell ‘ya, and this one is no different. The salad is excellent, but the Dijon-Tarragon Vinaigrette is spectacularly good. Continue reading
09 Saturday Jan 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces
This is The Goddess’s first posting from rainy South Florida, and what better meal than red snapper and shrimp with a great sauce? (Did I mention, it’s all about the sauce? I did…oh, okay!) I had forgotten how often it rains here, but that did not dampen our dinner, the first one together in our little furnished apartment…it’s like we’re newlyweds again! Continue reading
25 Saturday Jul 2015
Posted in Fish, Gluten Free Option, Main Course
This is just yummy and a terrific weekday meal. It’s also great for a dinner party. It’s fast AND delicious; it can be a one-pan wonder. It works with any fish, but I think I like it best with a white fish, as opposed to salmon. The sauce positively sings when used with sea bass…we’re talking arias here. Continue reading
