Monthly Archives: November 2013

Wild Rice Stuffing

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2013 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I first learned about this important seed when I read a novel by Louise Erdrich, who is part Chippawa. I had to give it a try, and now it’s the only type of … Continue reading →

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Brussels Sprouts: Caramelized or Roasted

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Basic Braised Greens (About) Includes: 1. Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, with Lemon; 2. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans It took me a long time to warm up to the cabbage family. That … Continue reading →

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Oyster Stew

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2009; updated Dec 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Today is Thanksgiving, and I had an early dinner with friends, at lunch time. Knowing I’d be hungry later, I bought some fresh oysters for stew. Many people think … Continue reading →

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Poultry Stuffing – Broth? Eggs?

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2013 Includes: 1. Researching recipes; 2. My conclusions; 3. Adjusted Rosemary & Apple Stuffing Recipe (for testing) Yesterday was Thanksgiving and I made a small dinner for myself: Roasted Game Hen with Rosemary Apple Stuffing. It was good but … Continue reading →

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Seared Green Beans, Broccolini or Asparagus

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Basic Braised Greens (About); 2. Braised Broccoli & Rapini with Cream The first time I tried this, I used long green beans from my garden, and seared them in olive oil. … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Roasted Game Hen with Rosemary & Apple Stuffing

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Thanksgiving, 2013 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is the first Thanksgiving in a long time that it has been just me. Rather than going out to a restaurant, I decided to make something special just for me, for a … Continue reading →

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Lefse: reference recipes, testing, learnings

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 – Nov 2011 (Photo, right, by Cat) Lefse is a Norwegian and Swedish flatbread made with potatoes, and cooked on a hot, dry griddle.  It resembles a flour tortilla, but is thinner, lighter and more moist.  … Continue reading →

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Lefse – Potato Flatbread from Scandinavia

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 and updated many times (photo, right, from Wikipedia (9)) Lefse is a Norwegian flatbread made with potatoes, and cooked on a hot, dry griddle.  It resembles a flour tortilla, but is thinner, lighter and more moist.  It is … Continue reading →

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Pasta con le Sarde (with Sardines)

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, June 2010 ((Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also 1. Sardines (About); 2. Marinated Sardines Includes: 1. Gay’s Pasta with Sardines; 2. Pasta con le Sarde Sardines are becoming popular, primarily because they are a fish relatively free from water … Continue reading →

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Sardines (About)

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, June 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Cleaning & Filleting Sardines; 2. Marinated Sardines (recipe) See also (this site): Pasta con le Sarde (and other sites): Sunset magazine recipe: Pan Fried Sardines with Sweet & Sour Onions, Pine Nuts … Continue reading →

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