12 Friday Jun 2020
Posted in Asian, Gluten Free, Ground pork, Herbs, Make Ahead, Sandwiches
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baking soda, brown sugar, dry potato flakes, egg, fish sauce, fresh ginger, fresh herbs, Garlic, Ground pork, lemongrass, milk, Scallions, Shallots, Spices
I’ve had Banh Mi on my mind recently. At this point, venturing out for a Banh Mi, is foolishly indulgent, no matter how good it is. And these are good! Solution? Make some for the The Latin Lover and me. To that end, a meatloaf seemed like the place to start. This is that meatloaf. Continue reading
04 Saturday Apr 2020
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Light cream, Make Ahead, Pears, Soup, Vegetarian
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allspice, Anjou pears, bay leaf, broth, butter, dried cranberries, dry white wine, flour, gouda cheese, half and half, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, port wine, Shallots, smoked paprika, toasted walnuts
This was one of those recipes that you read and think, “Oh, my God…I need to make this right now”…except it’s two o’clock in the morning and you’re reading cookbooks because…who knows why? Except you aren’t asleep. But, the next morning…okay, later in the morning, I was in the kitchen peeling pears! Continue reading
14 Friday Feb 2020
Posted in Gluten Free Option, heavy cream, Sauces, Vegetarian Option
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all-purpose flour, butter, chicken broth, dry white wine, heavy cream, lemon juice, Shallots, tarragon
Tarragon is a lovely herb. The French use it extensively. We should use it more. It has a delicate, grassy flavor with a distinct licorice kick. Chicken with Tarragon-Shallot Cream Sauce…a match made in heaven. Continue reading
22 Wednesday Jan 2020
Posted in Asian, Cashews, Garlic, Gluten Free, Hot Chiles, Main Course, Make Ahead, Onions, Scallions, Shallots, Shrimp, Stir-Fry
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brown sugar, Cashews, cornstach, Garlic, ginger root, Onions, oyster sauce, peanut oil, Scallions, sesame oil, Shallots, Shaoxing wine, Shrimp, soy sauce, wine vinegar
I love spicy. I love The Spicy Honey, too…but that’s different. I love sweet and sour. I love shrimp. I love cashews. Okay, you get it…I really love this flavor combination, and I think you might, too. And it’s just in time for the Asian New Year…January 25th, this year…the year of the Rat! Continue reading
06 Saturday Jul 2019
Posted in Appetizers, Apples, Gluten Free, Ground pork
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apple juice concentrate, apples, bourbon, dried cranberries, dry potato flakes, egg, Ground pork, heavy cream, herbs, Shallots, Spices
Small meatballs are a great tapa. This is a really nice blend to form into patties for breakfast sausages, either with or without the mustard-cream sauce…though, you know…it’s all about the sauce! Or it should be. Continue reading
28 Sunday Apr 2019
Posted in Appetizers, bacon, Feta, Make Ahead, Onions, onions, Shallots, Vegetarian Option
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apple butter, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, feta cheese, Leeks, pre-cooked bacon, refrigerated pastry, Shallots, Vidalia onions
Caramelized onions….mmmmm…a little sweet, a little sour, and just plain yummy. The apple butter, with its hint of cinnamon, the saltiness of the feta and the crispness of the bacon juxtaposed against the creaminess of the caramelized onions, makes for a perfect “storm” of flavor! Continue reading
18 Tuesday Sep 2018
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Ground beef, Main Course, Mushrooms, Onions, Pan-Frying, Shallots
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arrowroot, Bread, capers, Garlic, ground chuck, ketchup, Mushrooms, Onions, red wine, Shallots, stock, Swiss cheese
Salisbury Steak is just a lovely way of saying that we’re looking at a thick hamburger “steak” with gravy. And I’m all over that. I hate those thick burgers, that in order to eat them you have to unhinge your jaw, like a python. I always eat those types of burgers with a knife and fork anyway, so why not add some terrific gravy? Continue reading
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
