16 Saturday Jun 2018
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It’s almost summer, and a New England Shrimp Boil might just be on your menu. And you must have butter with that. Clarified butter, to be certain. This is clarified butter, but with some damn fine additions. Continue reading
18 Friday May 2018
Posted in Appetizers, Eggs, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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bacon bits, ball park mustard, black pepper, cider vinegar, eggs, mayonnaise, salt, Spices, Worcestershire sauce
Eggs and bacon go together like…well, bacon and eggs! These are really the basic recipe for deviled eggs. The garnish is up to you, but we like bacon, a sprinkle of fresh snipped chives and tonight, a thin slice of a cherry tomato. The Latin Lover will be happy, as he loves deviled eggs. Continue reading
06 Sunday May 2018
Posted in Apples, Condiments, Spices
The other day is was lunching at a local restaurant, and their daily special was a pork schnitzel sandwich, topped with their applesauce aïoli. It was really quite a lovely combination, so I decided it was time to explore the rich deliciousness, that is an aïoli. And then there’s the alliteration thing, Applesauce-Allspice Aïoli. What can I say? Continue reading
05 Saturday May 2018
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Yes, I know you can purchase taco seasoning, but this is incredibly simple to prepare and way more economical. Sometimes taco seasoning can be too salty for our taste. But, making your own allows you to control the amount of added salt and you can guarantee that it’s gluten-free! 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
21 Saturday Apr 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
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allspice, baby bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, Corn, Dijon mustard, Edamame, extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs, Garlic, honey, lemon juice, rice wine vinegar, scallion, Spices
In my recipe box, this is called “Southern Confetti Salad”. And it does look like confetti, doesn’t it? But, that doesn’t really tell us much about this salad. It is a great option for a summer picnic salad, as it’s both easy and can sit out for a bit. But, it’s just as good in the dead of winter, with two feet of snow on the ground. Did I mention that it’s also delicious? Continue reading
25 Sunday Mar 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Sauces
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brown sugar, cocoa, coffee, Dijon mustard, lime juice, orange juice, preserves, Spices
Glazes can make a piece of meat or poultry. Since we’re looking at Easter (and this may work for a Passover lamb, too), I thought I might pass on a couple of simple glaze options for ham, pork or lamb. Truth be told, these could work well with turkey, too, but you’re on own, as I haven’t tried that…yet! Continue reading
17 Saturday Mar 2018
Posted in Black beans, Garlic, Gluten Free, Herbs, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Onions, Peppers, Pressure Cooker, Smoked Neck, Spices, Vegetarian Option
First of all, you’re going to need to read through the recipe for Cuban-Style Black Beans à la Pressure Cooker, because I’m not going to give you a recipe, because it’s the same. This is about technique and cooking times, using the pressure cooker feature on my multi-cooker…it’s a wonder, I tell ya’…. Continue reading
15 Thursday Mar 2018
Posted in Cuban, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Legumes, Pressure Cooker, Vegetarian Option
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bell pepper, Black beans, chorizo, Garlic, herbs, onion, salt, smoked meat, Spices
These Frijoles Negros were the very first thing I cooked in my new toy…a multi-purpose pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker that you can sauté in, so the sofrito, that lovely mixture of garlic, bell pepper and onion, was a breeze. Continue reading
09 Friday Mar 2018
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Main Course, Make Ahead, Onions, Pineapple, Pork Butt, Pressure Cooker, Pressure Cooking, Spices, Wine
The Spicy Honey took me to Doce Provisions for my birthday. It’s a nice little place, with an interesting and delicious menu. Their “Lechon Asado Buns”, which they serve on bao, were heaven. They were the inspiration for this, except I put the meat and pineapple on an arepa. Continue reading
