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Out-of-Season Strawberry Freezer Jam (without Pectin)

25 Sunday Apr 2021

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, preserves, Strawberries

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lemon juice, Strawberries, strawberry gelatin, white sugar, xanthan gum

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is 075.jpgOnce you’ve eaten freezer jam, you’ll never go back.  The color is spectacularly red and sparkling, but the flavor is unbelievable.  Smearing some strawberry freezer jam (or preserves) on a scone, on Christmas morning, is the best Christmas gift you can give yourself or your family.  Make room in your freezer…. Continue reading →

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Chunky Apple (and Pear) Butter, Instant Pot

09 Friday Oct 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Apples, Gluten Free, Jams/Jellies/Preserves, Pears

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apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, Pears, Spices, white sugar

I have an Instant Pot.  I love it.  I have a slow-cooker.  And I love that, too.  And either is a great way to make fruit butter…but, today, we’re making Apple-Pear Butter…mmm…autumn in a jar!  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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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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Applesauce-Oatmeal Tea Cake

01 Monday Jun 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Apples, Breakfast, Coffee Cake, Oats

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, eggs, Spices, toasted oatmeal, toasted walnuts, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, white sugar

This little gem of a cake is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon tea (or coffee).  It’s moist, actually gets better as it sits, (though it is damn fine the first day, too!), isn’t too sweet, keeps well and is more or less, a one-bowl cake.  It is just plain lovely!  Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Pudding (Cake)

29 Sunday Mar 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Desserts, rhubarb, Vegetarian

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baking powder, brown sugar, cornstarch, extra-large eggs, flour, orange juice, orange zest, rhubarb, sour cream, strawberry-flavored gelatin, white sugar

The Goddess loves rhubarb.  It’s tart, yet sweet.  It’s a vegetable, but we treat it more like a fruit.  It’s old-fashioned and delicious.  And it makes a fabulous pie, crisp or this lovely little concoction. Continue reading →

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Chewy Chocolate Chip, Coconut, Pecan Bars

24 Saturday Aug 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Bars, Cookies, Make Ahead, Vegetarian

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, butter, chocolate chips, eggs, light brown sugar, Maldon sea salt, pecans, vanilla extract, white sugar

Chewy Chocolate Chip-Coconut BarsThese are rich and chewy, with bits of crunchy, toasted pecans, gooey chocolate and coconut…and they’re just plain good.  So pour the coffee and invite a friend…. Continue reading →

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Tea Cup Chocolate Cake

13 Saturday Apr 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Cake, Chocolate, Vegetarian, Wine

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, hot coffee, unsweetened cocoa, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, white sugar

Tea Cup Chocolate CakeIn days past, before measurements were standardized, this is how things were put together.  Every woman had her “special” tea cup, she used just for baking, or not.  This is the way my grandmother made chocolate cake.  And what a cake it is. Continue reading →

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Plum-Clementine Chutney

04 Tuesday Dec 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Clementine, Condiments, Hot Chiles, Plums

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Clementines, honey, hot chile, mustard seeds, orange juice, red plums, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, Vidalia onion, white sugar

Plum-Clementine ChutneyCondiments!  I love ’em!  They add an unexpected zing! to life.  They make great gifts and they are just so flexible, easy to make and really, just plain delicious!  Take this lovely chutney…it’s a somewhat unexpected combination of flavors, it’s gorgeous at the holidays and damn, is it delicious with latkes or Parsnip Pancakes!  Continue reading →

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Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Cranberries and Dates

05 Friday Oct 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Bread, Breakfast, Dried Fruit, Pumpkin, Vegetarian

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, butter, buttermilk, Dried Fruit, eggs, orange zest, Pumpkin, Spices, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, white sugar

Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Cranberries and DatesThe Goddess loves this time of year, when the frost is on the pumpkin, the leaves are a riot of color and there’s just a slight chill in the air.  It’s soup weather.  It’s stew and chili weather.  And it’s time to make pumpkin bread!  Continue reading →

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