18 Saturday May 2019
Posted in Cheese, Gluten Free, Herbs, Rice, Side Dishes, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
This rice is along the line of the everyday rice many Mexican cooks prepare. And it’s good. It’s really delicious. But, it’s so much more, because once you capture the basic, there are so many, many different flavor roads to travel down. Think of this as just the beginning of your culinary journey. Continue reading
10 Friday May 2019
Posted in Beef, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Onions, Red Beans
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Beer, canned tomatoes, cilantro, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, green chiles, herbs, kidney beans, Lime, olive oil, onion, round steak, Spices
You know how sometimes the culinary gods intervene? This dish came about because those gods were playing and romping through my life. However, as happens now and again, those gods led me to deliciousness! This is redolent with Mexican flavors, it’s filling and it’s flexible! Continue reading
03 Friday May 2019
Posted in Dry Rubs/Spice Blends, Gluten Free, Make Ahead
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Coffee and chiles, with brown or maple sugar, make a terrific dry rub meat, particularly pork. But, I use this on steak and burgers, but it is surprisingly delicious on both lamb and venison. I haven’t tried in on duck, but I think it would be delicious. A rubbed-filled jar is a great gift for the foodie in your life. Continue reading
16 Saturday Mar 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course
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Beer, brown sugar, coffee, corned beef, mustard, Onions, Spices, vinegar
I’m reposting this, because well my God…look at that crust. And tomorrow is St. Pat’s Day. And make the Creamy Horseradish-Mustard Sauce today. It’s a must. So back to the post…Slow-roasted, brown sugar-crusted corned beef with beer and onion gravy. Why would you save this just for St. Patrick’s Day? It’s much too good and so simple to be left to one day a year. It makes a great Sunday dinner and the house will smell good enough to eat! Continue reading
04 Monday Mar 2019
Posted in Apples, Gluten Free, preserves, Vegetarian
Apple butter is autumn in a jar. I love it spread on toast, or along side slices of pork. It’s comforting and just plain, delicious. But, it can be quite a bit of work, and you know The Goddess is one lazy…uh, well, Goddess. So, she came up with this version and she’s happy to report, it’s delicious. Continue reading
01 Friday Mar 2019
Posted in Gluten Free, Legumes, Make Ahead, Middle Eastern Flavors, Pressure Cooking, Soup, Vegetarian
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bay leaves, carrot, celery rib, diced tomatoes, dried pinto beans, Garlic, herbs, lacinato kale, Spices, tomato paste
I just recently had a wonderful meal at Ariana, in Philadelphia’s Old Town. It was a frigid cold night, as one can expect in February. I didn’t have their “Aush” or “Mashawa”, which are typical Afghan soups, but I saw bowls or it going by and it smelled heavenly. Turns out, it is. Continue reading
23 Saturday Feb 2019
Posted in Cuban, Gluten Free, Ground beef, Main Course, Make Ahead
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beef broth, bell peppers, capers, diced tomatoes, dry white wine, Garlic, green olives, Ground beef, Onions, raisins, sherry vinegar, Spices, tomato paste
Every Cuban woman (or man, I suppose) knows how to make Picadillo. It’s quick and delicious, but it’s never as good as “mami makes”! Some things transcend cultures, don’t they? I learned how to make this from my mother-in-law and from The Latin Lover’s great-aunt, both damn fine cooks. It’s a very valuable recipe to have. Continue reading
22 Friday Feb 2019
Posted in Cuban, Gluten Free, Make Ahead
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brown sugar, cilantro, Cornmeal, dry red wine, eggs, fire-roasted tomatoes, Ground beef, Ground pork, Ham, milk, olive, onion, Onions, orange zest, Peppers, potato flakes, raisins, Spices
You may remember, in the past…yes, The Goddess is a deity with a past! Everyone has a past, and goddess-willing, it’s interesting and rich with memories. Anyway, there were a couple of posts for Boliche and Boliche, Deconstructed, as well as picadillo. This is simply boliche in meatloaf form. An experiment going deliciously well! Continue reading
14 Thursday Feb 2019
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cider vinegar, dry chopped onions, garlic granules, horseradish, ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, pickle beet, Spices, tomato paste
Russian dressing? No. This is really more of a spread or dip. It’s this creamy version that absolutely makes a perfect Reuben sandwich. I love Reuben sandwiches. I think they are my favorite grilled sandwich and largely it’s because of a good, thick schmear of this little bit of heaven. This is pretty decent on a burger and it absolutely makes a roast beef sandwich. Oh, yeah…you can actually dress a salad, with it too! Continue reading
23 Wednesday Jan 2019
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ball park mustard, bell peppers, carrot, cider vinegar, Ground beef, ketchup, onion, Spices, tomato juice, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce
Sloppy Joe’s were always my birthday request when I was but a wee one. I still love them. My mother made hers with tomato soup, but I tend not to use canned soups…I think it might just be a bit of snobbery on my part, because there really was a reason I asked for them every year. They were sublimely delicious! Continue reading
