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Everyday Cinnamon Rolls

18 Friday Sep 2020

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all-purpose flour, brown sugar, butter, dry powdered milk, eggs, instant yeast, kosher salt, Spices, sugar, water

This is more or less the Everyday Bread recipe, but with additional butter, egg and sugar and using all-purpose flour.  I decided to give you an actual recipe, rather than try to alter it…I did that, but even I found it confusing.  Confusing is bad.  Understanding is good…and it leads to much better results! Continue reading →

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Spice Island Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Onions and Nectarines

09 Wednesday Sep 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Fruit, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Poultry/Chicken, Skillet Dinner, Spices, Thighs

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chicken thighs, dry white wine, nectarines, Onions, Spices, Sweet Potatoes

As you know, The Goddess loves fruit with savory things.  The spices are the “warm” spices—allspice, coriander, smoked paprika.  And nectarines.  There isn’t much that’s better than a juicy, ripe nectarine, eaten out of hand, with the juices running down your chin.  God, I need a cigarette, just thinking about it.  This dish combines the sweetness of nectarines, sweet potatoes and juicy chicken thighs seasoned with those “warm” spices, all in one pan.    Continue reading →

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Sweet Corn-Zucchini-Red Pepper Relish

06 Sunday Sep 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Corn, Gluten Free, relish, Spices

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arrowroot, bell pepper, cider vinegar, Corn, onion, plum tomatoes, Spices, tomato paste, white sugar, zucchini

“The corn is as high as an elephant’s eye”, so the song goes.  It’s the perfect time to make a little corn relish.  The zucchini are still bearing, the peppers are starting to bear and the corn…oh God, the corn!  It’s so delicious fresh, but it’s nice to have a few jars of corn relish tucked away for later.  Continue reading →

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Spiced Peach-Nectarine Pie

05 Saturday Sep 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in nectarines, Peaches, Pie

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arrowroot, butter, heavy cream coarse sugar, lemon juice, nectarine, peach schnapps, Peaches, Spices, sugar

Fresh peach pie tends to disappoint me.  It never seems to do justice to the flavor of a fresh, fabulous peach.  It’s a bias I have, but I’m working on it.  And that’s when I decided that maybe if I used part nectarines, I might be happier with the end result.  Yes! Continue reading →

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Spiced Peach-Tomato Chutney

21 Friday Aug 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Condiments, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Peaches, Sauces, Vegetarian

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ginger root, ketchup, Mango, orange juice, Peaches, Peppers, red onion, Spices, Tomatoes, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce

This isn’t exactly a chutney.  It’s really a cross between a chutney and a relish.  It’s sweet and sour.  It’s fruity, but with a hit of savory because of the Worcestershire and vinegar.  You know, it really doesn’t matter what we call it.  What matters is that it’s delicious!  Continue reading →

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Creamy Grilled Corn, Leek and Sun-Dried Tomato Chowder

16 Sunday Aug 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Corn, Gluten Free, Leeks, Soup, Vegetarian

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Basil, broth, Cauliflower, Corn, Garlic, Leeks, Rice, Spices, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine

Okay.  Right off I want you to know that The Goddess is misleading you.  Yup.  She’s leading you down the culinary garden path.  She broiled the corn; she has no grill.  And creamy?  There is no cream, either.  But, I’m here to tell you.  This is truly delicious! Continue reading →

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Espresso-Bourbon Spice Cake

08 Saturday Aug 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Cake, Spices, Vegetarian

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all-purpose flour, bourbon, roasted walnut oil, sour milk, Spices, toasted walnuts, vegetable oil, white sugar

Spice cake was my father’s favorite cake.  My mother had two recipes, a variation on her Sour Cream Cake, which frankly I’ve never had good luck with, and this one.  Which I always have very, very good luck with. Continue reading →

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Kafta-fel (A Marriage of Kafta and Falafel)

26 Sunday Jul 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free Option, Ground beef, Herbs, Lamb, Main Course, Make Ahead, Meyer lemon, Middle Eastern Flavors

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dry falafel mix, fresh herbs, Garlic, Ground beef, Meyer lemon juice, Meyer lemon zest, onion, Spices, sumac, water

This is a marriage made in heaven!  Inspiration is a funny thing…it can come out of nowhere.  It can be overheard.  It can sneak up on you.  Or is can simply be the unfolding of something unexplained…that’s sort what happened here.  Continue reading →

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Greek-Flavored Hasselback Stuffed Eggplant with Creamy-Cheese Sauce

11 Saturday Jul 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Cheese, Gluten Free, Lamb, Main Course, Make Ahead

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Asian eggplants, béchamel sauce, dry white wine, feta cheese, fresh mint, Garlic, ground lamb, Italian cheese blend, olive oil, Onions, potato, Spices, toaste walnuts, Tomatoes

I think I’ve mentioned a couple of times (or twenty), that The Goddess has a fondness for eggplant.  The season is in full swing now, so you might imagine that eggplant is finding it’s way into, onto, around, under, etc. her table.  She’s been hasselbacking things recently, and why should eggplant escape her vision? Continue reading →

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Spanish-Style Chicken with Orange, Onions and Peppers

10 Friday Jul 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Marinade, Skillet Dinner, Spanish, Thighs, Vegetables

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chicken thighs, dry chicken base, dry white wine, frozen orange juice concentrate, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, Onions, orange zest, Peppers, raisins, sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, Spices

Last fall we visited the Iberian peninsula.  If you haven’t been to either Spain or Portugal, it should definitely be on your list, and soon.  The food there is so delicious.  The flavors so bright and un-muddy.  This is what inspired this chicken.  It took me back to Sevilla.  Continue reading →

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