17 Tuesday Mar 2015
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The Goddess, not being of Irish descent, had not yet acquired a taste for Irish soda bread. That is, she didn’t see the point of it, until she tried Anjelica Huston’s version. Apparently, the Huston family lived in Ireland, while Anjelica was a mere slip of a lass and she grew up eating this bread every day with breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is by far the best version I’ve had; it is absolutely delicious served warm, with good butter. Continue reading
15 Sunday Mar 2015
Posted in Condiments
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Mustard is biblical. Mustard is old. Mustard is a condiment. Mustard is an herb. Mustard is a spice. Mustard is good. It’s fun and easy to make your own prepared mustard from scratch. When you do, you may never go back to the purchased stuff! Ever! Continue reading
07 Saturday Mar 2015
Posted in Brunch, Eggs, Gluten Free, Main Course, Quickies (It's not what you think!)
First of all, isn’t this just fun to say? This is a popular North African and Middle Eastern concoction with huge flavor. Not surprisingly, people unfamiliar with this, still love it. It’s versatile, quick to prepare, soul-warming and delicious. Continue reading
06 Friday Mar 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Slow Cooker
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beef, capers, Carrots, dates, Garlic, herbs, lemon zest, olives, Onions, orange zest, raisins, Spices, Tomatoes
Sicilians cook a bit differently than mainland Italians do. Their cuisine is primarily a combination of Roman, Greek, Arab and Spanish settlement, with a smidge of French and German thrown in for fun. At some point, they all held sway over Sicily. We’re going to focus primarily on the Moors, who ruled Sicily for over 240 years; their influence on the language and cuisine, was and is profound. One of their major influences remains today, the cultivation and use of oranges and lemons. The Moors also brought the cultivation of eggplants, dates, rice and sugar cane. While the Romans brought wheat to Sicily, it was the Moors who promoted the production through superior irrigation. This lead to the creation of portable dried pasta. The Moors brought cinnamon, pistachios, almonds and desserts with honey. This Stufato or stew, owes its flavors primarily to the Moors and with a smidge of the other conquering people tossed into the pot! Continue reading
28 Saturday Feb 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Latin Food, Main Course, Slow Cooker
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Chicken, chicken broth, gluten free, herbs, Lime, Rice, smoked paprika, Spices, Tomatoes
Arroz con Pollo is part of The Latin Lover’s childhood. He likes this version, because it has tons of flavor, with just a bit of smoky heat. This is a fix-it-and-forget-it meal, thanks to the slow cooker; dinner will be ready when you come home and the aroma…baby, life is good! Continue reading
25 Wednesday Feb 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Slow Cooker, Soup
To further our flavor adventure, this week we’re going to focus on spices. Life should be spicy and full-flavored, don’t you think? Spices can, well spice things up. They can take us to other worlds, on a flavor adventure, so to speak. These are a few of my favorite things…! Continue reading
30 Friday Jan 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Soup
There are as many types of chilis as there are…well, chiles. My version of chili has come together from different sources and the amounts given are flexible. This is pretty much the core, or the “bones”, of the chili I’ve been making for years. As I’ve discovered new flavors along the way, they’ve found their way into the soup pot. Some have stayed, some have wandered off to return later and some have run away, screaming, never to return. I add beans; we like beans in our chili, but if you don’t, then leave them out. Chili is perfect for large get-togethers like Super Bowl parties…make a chili bar! Continue reading
23 Friday Jan 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Legumes, Soup
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broth, Celery, gluten free, herbs, maple syrup, Onions, smoked ham hocks, Spices, yellow split peas
Pea soup is winter in French-speaking Canada. The pot is always on the stove and the more you reheat this soup, the better it tastes. It keeps the freezing cold at bay, is very economical to make, is filling and plain and simply put…it’s good. Continue reading
11 Sunday Jan 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Soup, Vegetarian
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gluten free, heavy cream, herbs, make-ahead, Onions, Spices, Tomatoes
This is a simple, full-flavored version of tomato soup. But, you have options. You can eat it as is, and that’s a wonderful option, or you can choose to add some herbs, spices and flavorings; they can change the soup completely. This is simply tomato soup Continue reading
07 Wednesday Jan 2015
Posted in Gluten Free, Soup
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broth, Garlic, gluten free, lime juice, lime zest, onion, peanut butter, sour cream, Spices, Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes make great soup. This soup is thick and smooth, with little flecks of ginger to cleanse your palate a bit and work with the heat of the chiles to spice things up. This soup is a great example of the melding of cultures; it travels the world. It leans to the East in its flavoring, but there is the surprise of peanut butter, which takes us to Africa and the sweet potato itself takes us to the Incan Empire. Who knew you could travel the world with a bowl of soup? Continue reading
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