01 Thursday Feb 2018
Posted in Main Course, Make Ahead, Soup
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cheddar cheese, condiments, hamburger, milk, onion, Tomatoes
A Bacon-Cheeseburger in liquid form. Seriously, this soup really does taste like the real deal. It’s a great soup for kids…of all ages! This is an excellent soup for Super Bowl Sunday (or any other day), and it tastes even better reheated. Continue reading
29 Monday Jan 2018
Posted in Comfort Food, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Skillet Dinner
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bell peppers, Bread, cheese, dried herbs, fresh herbs, Garlic, Ground beef, Italian cheese blend, Mushrooms, onion, pepperoni, ricotta cheese, Tomatoes
This came together in no time at all. I was hungry for pizza. Really, more the flavor of pizza. Does that happen to you? Do you get hungry for certain flavors, too? Anyway, that what this was born of…the hunger for a flavor! Continue reading
04 Saturday Nov 2017
Posted in Buffet Food, Eggplant, Fennel, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Onions, Peppers, Side Dishes, Squash, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Winter
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Eggplant, fennel bulb, garlic granules, herbs, Onions, red bell pepper, red pepper flakes, Tomatoes, zucchini
Every now and again, you happen on a dish that’s just perfect. This is that dish. It’s a positively delicious dish. It’s loaded with rich flavors and vivid colors. Though it’s absolutely best made when the garden is overflowing, it transcends seasons. And perhaps best of all, it goes together quickly and is even better made ahead and eaten at room temperature. Continue reading
16 Saturday Sep 2017
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basamic vinegar, black pepper, Dijon mustard, fresh herbs, kosher salt, lemon juice, olive oil, Shallots, sriracha, Tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce
This isn’t exactly a salsa in the Mexican-dip-for-tortilla chips sense, but more of an uncooked, chunky thick sauce…maybe a dressing? But, no matter what you call it, it’s a nice change of pace and it’s delicious. It’s great over a steak, on a burger or even on chicken. This is just perfect for summer, when tomatoes come rolling in. Continue reading
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
