
Gastronomical Sovereignty's dishfolio
I am an "ethical" food lover, freelance writer, editor, photographer, and activist. I love me some food. I like my ingredients whole, real, organic, small scale, seasonal, free-range, and happy. Kinda like me. My blog centers around these principles.
Last Posted Recipe: Dec 20, 2012

Bourbon Soaked Cherries
Bourbon Soaked Cherries..Spice up your ice cream or a drink of bourbon. With more bourbon.
by Gastronomical Sovereignty
Spot Prawn Shellfish Pot
Fresh & seasonal spot prawn shellfish pot with a light, saffron infused coconut curry sauce.
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Summer-ish Strawberry Mojitos
Sweet yet tart, refreshing yet familiar - strawberry mint mojitos may leave you asking, "where did all the rum go?".
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Spring Rhubarb Oatmeal
Fresh Seasonal Spring Rhubarb Oatmeal makes breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks = good.
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Gnocchi in a Truffled Mushroom Frenzy
From Scratch Gnocchi in a Truffled Mushroom Frenzy with Crispy Sage. Part 2 of 3 as to why 3 ways are a good idea.
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Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Dark chocolate covered strawberries with crunchy, salty pistachio crust. Sexy. 1980's sexy.
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Beet Chocolate Cake & Vanilla Icing
Sweet & Savory = Beet Chocolate Cake with homemade vanilla icing. Heck yeah.
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Spring Beet Bruschetta
Fresh seasonal beets, creamy locally crafted goat cheese, toasted pine nuts & a balsamic reduction = Spring Beet Bruschetta.
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Why 3 Ways Are Always a Good Idea
Home made gnocchi (potato dumplings) from scratch with a basic, saucy tomato sauce - light, indulgent, pure carb-laden bliss!
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Bacon Wrapped Dates
Stage bacon, pitted dates, blue cheese & balsamic reduction = pure. bliss.
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Creamy Arborio Rice Pudding
Arborio rice, milk, cinnamon & a few raisins = one of the best & most simple elegant comfort desserts. Period.
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Fish in a Pinch!
Seasonal pan seared Pacific halibut w/ oven roasted tomatoes, braising greens, & cumin scented red quinoa.
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Habas con Jamon
Bright, flavorful, fresh fava beans (broad beans) prepared & cooked Spanish style w/ Jamon, seared ahi tuna & crusty bread for kicks
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Lazy Lady's Quesadillas
Sometimes we just need more fun in our lives. What says more fun than veggie loaded quesadillas?
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Spinach & Almond Pesto Pork Meatballs
Spring into the season with Spinach Almond Pesto Pork Meatballs = simple deliciousness!
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Grandma's Chocolate Black Forest Cake
Grandma's Chocolate Cake... Black Forest Style!
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4 Cheese Morel & Vegetable Cannelloni
Ricotta, Pecorino Romano, Cream Cheese & Mozzarella stuffed pasta with Morels, seasonal vegetables & a creamy bean sauce. Hello, Spring!
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Poached Egg over Creamy Polenta
A poached egg over creamy polenta with pistachios, blue cheese & wild mushrooms.
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Salmon Puttanesca
...did you know "puttanesca" comes from the phrase, "like a prostitute"?.. thank YOU ladies! - Salmon Puttanesca!
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Homemade Hearty Beef Stew
A slow cooked/braised beefy pot of Winter veggies, served up with a big hunk of cornbread.
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Classic Tiramisu
boozy coffee, chocolate & lady finger cookies = tiramisu. obviously.
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Roast Grape & Arugula Salad
Roasted Grape & Arugula Salad - crunchy, sweet, tart, grainy & so fresh!
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Scratch Ravioli
Scratch Ravioli with a lemony ricotta, swiss chard & caramelized onion filling.
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Risotto "Cup" Balls & Fresh "Cup" Salad
Taking an old party favorite - endive cups with bold flavors like blue cheese, pear & bacon - and submerging it into carbohydrate-laden cheesy goodness.
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Vegetable Invasion Quiche
Eggs and cream go into a quiche... So does a WHACK of seasonal Winter veggies.
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Winter Panzanella Salad
How do you enjoy bread salad when tomatoes, basil, and fresh peppers are still 6 months away? By modifying the traditional veg for incredible Winter vegetables instead!
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