01 Monday Jun 2020
Posted 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
29 Sunday Mar 2020
Posted 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
24 Saturday Aug 2019
Posted 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
These 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
13 Saturday Apr 2019
Posted 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
In 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
04 Tuesday Dec 2018
Posted 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
Condiments! 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
05 Friday Oct 2018
Posted 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
The 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
03 Wednesday Oct 2018
Posted in Chocolate, Desserts, Gluten Free Option, Vegetarian
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all-purpose flour, bourbon, brown sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, espresso, unsalted butter, unsweetened chocolate, vanilla extract, white sugar
I’m a chewy, fudgy brownie-type of woman. Cake brownies are well, just cake, really. Brownies should be dense and moist and rich. These brownies are all that, but they have the added bonus of coffee and bourbon. We’ll say these are “adult” brownies…I think they’re better the next day, but they’re damn fine, just out of the oven and cooled for maybe 15 minutes, too…damn fine! Continue reading
07 Sunday May 2017
Posted in Banana, Cake, Coconut, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, bananas, brown sugar, butter, citrus zests, eggs, lime juice, melted butter, rum, salt, sour milk, sweetened coconut, vanilla extract, white sugar
This is a light, but moist cake, with a nice pure flavor and a great texture. It doesn’t have an over-pronounced banana flavor. It’s subtle. And it’s tropical, with bananas, coconut and rum. Continue reading
17 Friday Mar 2017
Posted in Buffet Food, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Vegetarian
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broccoli slaw, carrot, celery seed, cider vinegar, lemon juice, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, seasoning, sour cream, white sugar, whole milk
As I mentioned in the post for the Broccoli-Apple Slaw with Cranberries, I’ve discovered broccoli slaw, that mixture of shredded broccoli that lives in the produce department of your supermarket. We really liked that slaw, but it’s not exactly a “classic” slaw. So why not make a more classic version of coleslaw, but using the broccoli instead? Seriously. Why not? We’re flexible, aren’t we and this is just as delicious. Maybe even better. Continue reading
12 Thursday Jan 2017
Posted in Bars, Chocolate, Comfort Food
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baking powder, brown sugar, butter, chocolate chips, cocoa, eggs, marshmallows, vanilla extract, white sugar
These little oozy, gooey squares of rich, chewy chocolate goodness are perfect for…well pretty much anytime. I’ve been making a non-chocolate based version of these for years. Yeah, alright…I should have thought about this sooner, but I didn’t. Better late than never. Continue reading
