01 Saturday Dec 2018
Posted in Apples, Condiments, Garlic, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mushrooms, Onions, Vegetarian Option
Tags
apples, bacon fat, broth, Dijon mustard, dry white wine, Garlic, Mushrooms, Onions, Spices
The mixture of onions, apples and mushrooms is a winning combination. I love this combination with pork or roasted chicken. This is particularly nice, because you can make it ahead and reheat it. I think it’s even better reheated, making it perfect for company. And, this compote positively screams autumn! Continue reading
30 Friday Nov 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Pork
Tags
Cornmeal, cornstarch, herbs, oil, pork, rice flour, seasonings, Spices
Pork cutlets are lean, they cook quickly and can be seasoned and flavored in a myriad of ways…all delicious! They can be eaten as is, right out of the frying pan, or slipped in a good roll and served with some nice toppings…decisions, decisions! Continue reading
24 Saturday Nov 2018
Posted in Dried Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Poultry/Chicken, Salads
Tags
Celery, cilantro, citrus juice, cooked chicken, Dried Fruit, honey, mayonnaise, onion, Spices, toasted nuts, yogurt
I love chicken salad. And I imagine you are pretty sick and tired of hearing about what The Goddess loves, as it seems to be everything, doesn’t it? What can I say? She’s an open-minded eater and a culinary adventurer. Damn, that sounds much better than reality, because she’s pretty much willing to try anything at least once. But, chicken salad is a never-to-be-passed-up dish, and this is a fantastic combination. Just as an aside, leftover Thanksgiving turkey is delicious here, too…. Continue reading
21 Wednesday Nov 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetarian
Sweet potatoes are wonderful and should be eaten more frequently than just at Thanksgiving. Don’t get me wrong, mashed sweet potatoes are wonderful, like the Bourbon Sweet Potatoes with Bacon-Pecan Topping, Savory Layered Sweet Potatoes, or Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with a Kick!, but let’s not limit ourselves. Roasted sweet potato wedges are a delicious alternative. Continue reading
13 Saturday Oct 2018
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Salad Dressing, Sauces, Vegetarian
Tags
anchovies, cilantro, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, Garlic, Greek-style yogurt, Light mayonnaise, lime juice, Spices, Worcestershire sauce
There is a plethora of origin stories for Caesar salad. The most common is probably the one that suggests it originated in Mexico, in the early 1920’s, made by the Cardini brothers. Mexico…Caesar salad…’Why not try using a more Mexican flavor profile?’, The Goddess wondered…it turns out it was a pretty tasty thought to have! Continue reading
11 Thursday Oct 2018
Posted in Beef, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Spanish, Spices
Tags
almonds, beef broth, bell peppers, Bread, chuck steak, fresh herbs, Garlic, honey, olive oil, olives, Onions, plum tomatoes, sherry vinegar, Spices, white wine
This sauce is incredibly complex and absolutely delicious, with flavors leaning well into Spain and wandering just a bit into Portugal. Sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, cinnamon, olives, orange and almonds are significant players in both countries, tracing their roots back to the Moorish habitation of the peninsula for some 700 years. Make certain you have good bread to mop. You don’t want to miss a drop! Continue reading
05 Friday Oct 2018
Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Dried Fruit, Pumpkin, Vegetarian
Tags
all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, butter, buttermilk, Dried Fruit, eggs, orange zest, Pumpkin, Spices, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, white sugar
The Goddess loves this time of year, when the frost is on the pumpkin, the leaves are a riot of color and there’s just a slight chill in the air. It’s soup weather. It’s stew and chili weather. And it’s time to make pumpkin bread! Continue reading
14 Friday Sep 2018
Posted in Burgers, Gluten Free Option, Ground pork, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Pineapple
This combines flavors from both the English-speaking, as well as the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. The best of both flavor worlds. Continue reading
13 Thursday Sep 2018
Posted in Citrus, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces, Vegetarian
Tags
dried herbs, dried orange slices, frozen orange juice concentrate, Greek-style yogurt, lime juice, mayonnaise, Spices
This is the perfect foil for the Caribbean Pork Burger, but feel free to serve it with a pork roast, French fries, a wooden plank, steamed shrimp, grilled chicken or whatever you’re eating at the moment. It’s plain and simple, a great little sauce. Continue reading
18 Saturday Aug 2018
Tags
apricots, arrowroot, lemon zest, nectarines, Peaches, pie pastry, Plums, Spices, sugar
It’s stone fruit season…you know the fruits that have a single pit (seed) in the center of the fruit? All the various, and there are quite a number, of varieties of apricots, peaches, plums, and nectarines, are stone fruits. And this time of year, there’s nothing better than biting into a perfectly ripe peach or nectarine, except maybe biting into a nice piece of pie! Continue reading
