08 Saturday Jul 2017
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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avocadoes, cilantro, Corn, Garlic, jalapeño peppers, lime juice, onion, pineapple, refried beans, roasted garlic, scallions, sour cream, Spices, Tomatoes, tortilla chips
Seven Layer Dip has been around for years, and with good reason. It’s delicious. It’s easy and it’s delicious. It goes together in a flash and it’s delicious…are you seeing a pattern here? But, seven layers is just a tad too limiting for The Goddess…. Continue reading
13 Tuesday Jun 2017
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Lunch, Main Course, Make Ahead, Salads
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balsamic vinegar, black olives, Bread, cucumbers, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, garlic granules, honey, olive oil, pickled peppers, pita bread, radishes, scallions, Tomatoes, wine vinegar
Panzanella or Fattoush? That is the question. In reality, they are pretty much the same salad…and yet, not. That makes no sense, does it? At their roots, they are both bread salads, with good veggies tossed in. But it is all about the bread or the pita, and with this version, you don’t have to choose between the two…Fattoush-azella! Continue reading
26 Wednesday Apr 2017
Posted in Garlic, Gluten Free Option, Lunch, Main Course, Make Ahead, Slow Cooker, Soup, Supper, Vegetables, Vegetarian Option
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Bread, broth, Carrots, garbanzo beans, Garlic, herbs, kale, kielbasa, leeks, onion, parmesan cheese, sweet potato, Tomatoes
The Tuscans have their Ribollita. The Galicians have their Caldo Gallego. The Lisbonites have their Caldo Verde. And we, have this “Souppa”. Most cultures have some similar soup, a simple, nutritious, inexpensive and delicious soup or stew, using what’s on hand. This is peasant food, at its very best. 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
14 Sunday Aug 2016
Posted in Buffet Food, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Salads
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celery, cilantro, cucumber, Garlic, olive oil, pasta, peas, radishes, red onions, scallions, Spices, sweet corn, Tomatoes, vinegar
It’s that time of year, when the garden’s abundance is at its pinnacle and the summer heat is beyond The Goddess’s tolerance. But, you still want to eat. This is the perfect meal to be the heat and use some of those veggies—cucumbers, radishes, onions, zucchini, corn and of course, tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes! Continue reading
16 Saturday Jul 2016
Posted in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Salmon
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fresh herbs, Garlic, honey, lemon juice, lemon slices, olive oil, Salmon, scallions, seasonings, Tomatoes
I’ve been thinking about Greek flavors recently. Who knows why? Maybe it’s the warm weather. Those flavors—oregano, lemon, garlic, just seem so say, “Summer is here”. And salmon is the perfect foil for these flavors. Continue reading
25 Wednesday May 2016
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces
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White Flower Farm near Litchfield, CT, had their Tomato Event. It was a beautiful day, spent communing with nature and the truly beautiful, The Orchid Mother. They offered lunch and other goodies, so we dined al fresco on Fried Green Tomato Tacos. The tomato jam was one of the “other” goodies. Continue reading
28 Saturday Nov 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Buffet Food, Chicken, Cuban, Make Ahead
Cuban Chicken Pie is totally different from what we non-Cubans think of as chicken pie…there’s no cream, no carrots and celery and the crust is totally different, more cake-like, than short and flaky. This is for The Honorary Gal-Pal and did I mention that it’s delicioso? Continue reading
23 Friday Oct 2015
Posted in Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Soup
Do you ever forget about a recipe, then run across it, or find something that reminds you of it and you think, “I love that and had forgotten about it. I must make it NOW!” Well, that’s what happened to The Goddess last night. Continue reading
26 Saturday Sep 2015
Posted in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Legumes, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian
Now that we’re wandering into the Autumn, I’m beginning to think about heartier dishes. You know, good peasant food. The Goddess loves the bold, assertive flavors and stick-to-your-ribs quality that peasant food brings to the table. I think most people like that sort of food…at least the people who come to our table seem to! Continue reading
