21 Wednesday Dec 2016
Posted in Carrots, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
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Carrots, Garlic, herbs, maple syrup, olive oil, panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, Spices
There’s Hasselback Potatoes, so why no carrots? These are a nice side, they can be partially prepared ahead of time and are pretty. Oh, yeah. Did I mention they’re also really delicious? Continue reading
20 Tuesday Dec 2016
Posted in Make Ahead, Peaches, Pie, Vegetarian
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Frozen peaches, lemon zest, pastry, pecans, sage, Spices, sugar
What’s up using peaches in the winter? They aren’t in season, so what is The Goddess thinking? Well, she’s thinking that frozen fruit is a blessing and prolongs the seasons. What could be more surprising and delicious than peaches at Christmas? Continue reading
05 Monday Dec 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Holiday Fare, Make Ahead
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bacon, cilantro, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, Ground pork, Medjool dates, onion, red bell pepper, Spices, tomato purée, white wine
I can’t believe I haven’t posted this before. Yes, The Goddess was holding out on you, and after you make this you’ll be ticked that she did. But, she’s trying to redeem herself here. It’s time to share. These will grace your appetizer table over and over. The combinations of flavor and texture are just sublime. Continue reading
05 Monday Dec 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Pork, Spanish
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cilantro, dry white wine, Garlic, Ground pork, Spices, vinegar
Fresh chorizo is a good thing to know how to make. It makes great meatballs and patties, as well as an excellent stuffing for dates. Continue reading
22 Tuesday Nov 2016
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Cranberries, honey, Mango, mango juice, orange marmalade, orange zest, pineapple, pineapple juice, Spices
I was going to call this Tropical Cranberry Sauce, but that’s way too vague. And I want you to try this. It uses some of the most wonderful flavors of the Tropics, but still retains a familiarity to the more traditional version. Continue reading
17 Thursday Nov 2016
Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Latin Food, Make Ahead, Supper
This is a really nice addition to your Sunday brunch or for this season, Thanksgiving day breakfast. We had a slice with some salad for a nice, light supper, and as a side with a bowl of Creamy Mushroom-Pumpkin Soup with Sherry. I think if might be good with gravy, as in biscuits and gravy…just a thought! Continue reading
13 Sunday Nov 2016
Posted in Cuban, Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Meat
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bell peppers, Black beans, capers, cilantro, Dried Fruit, Garlic, Ground beef, Ground pork, olives, Onions, plantains, Spices, Tomatoes, Wine
Picadillo is a favorite of The Latin Lover and the Progeny. We like it a bit on the soupier side, because we serve it with or over rice and usually black beans and fried ripe plantains (maduros). So The Goddess decided to throw caution to the wind and combine these flavors. I mean, why not? Continue reading
27 Thursday Oct 2016
Posted in Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Soup, Vegetarian
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apple, apple cider, broth, Carrots, Celery, citrus zest, diced tomatoes, dried lentils, onion, Spices, strained tomato purée
Tomato Soup and grilled cheese. It’s a marriage made in heaven and it is truly a heavenly combination. Today is one of those chilly, rainy days that’s perfect for soup…and maybe a sandwich. It’s comfort food, but of course, there’s a twist. There’s always a twist with The Goddess. Continue reading
23 Sunday Oct 2016
‘Tis the time of year for pies and tarts. Autumn…mmmmm! Such good, rich flavors and pears and apples are always a big part of that. Apple pie is a favorite of the men in The Goddess’s life, but she’s sort of partial to a combination of pears and apples. Continue reading
16 Friday Sep 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Poultry/Chicken
This is true fusions cooking. Seriously. Citrus and plums? From Persia you have cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin and oranges…and then there are those plums. Oh wait…that’s also Indian, isn’t it? Hmmm…but just to confuse things further, there’s some Sichuan pepper, allspice and hot chilies in the mix, too. Continue reading
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