Monthly Archives: May 2014

Oat-y-Licious Wheat Bread, Yeast-Leavened

By Cat, April 2009 (Photo right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Whole Wheat & Oat Yeast-Leavened Bread; 2. Bread Basics (Yeast-Leavened Breads); 3. Basic Yeast Bread; 4. Basic Yeast Bread, Presoak Sponge Method; 5. Bread & Rolls Menu I’m interested in making mixed-grain breads. I’m collecting a few … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat & Oat Yeast-Leavened Bread

By Cat, April 2009 (Photo right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Whole Wheat & Oat Bread, Sponge Method; 2. Whole Wheat & Oat Bread, Presoak-Sponge Method See also: 1. Bread Basics (Yeast-Leavened Breads); 2. Basic Yeast Bread; 3. Basic Yeast Bread, Presoak Sponge Method; 4. Bread & Rolls … Continue reading

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Basic Yeast Bread, Sprouted Flour Method

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from University of Maryland) Includes: 1. Sprouted ‘Flour’ Yeast Bread Recipe; 2. Testing See also: 1. Bread Basics (Yeast-Leavened Breads); 2. Basic Yeast Bread; 3. Pre-soak Sponge Method for Yeasted Bread; 4. Bread & Rolls Menu This recipe uses flour make from … Continue reading

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Basic Yeast Bread, Pre-Soak Sponge Method

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from University of Maryland) Includes: 1. Overview; 2. My Pre-Soak Sponge Adaptation; 3. Test Recipe (1 Loaf); 4.Testing See also: 1. Ciabatta; 2. Whole Wheat & Oat Bread; 3. Bread Basics (Yeast-Leavened Breads); 4. Basic Yeast Bread; 5. Basic Yeast … Continue reading

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Basic Yeast Bread

By Cat, April 2013 (Photo, right, from University of Maryland) Includes: 1. About Yeast Bread; 2. Basic Yeast-Risen Bread Recipe; 3. Basic Yeast-Risen Bread Recipe, Sponge or Pre-Ferment Version See also: 1. Pre-soak Sponge Method for Yeasted Bread; 2. Basic Yeast Bread, Sprouted … Continue reading

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Poached Salmon (in Olive Oil) with East-Indian Spices

By Cat, May 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When wild salmon is in season, I eat it twice a week. So I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. This recipe has been on my ‘try’ list for some time, … Continue reading

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Poached Salmon, in Court Bouillon

By Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Court Bouillon; 2. Poached Salmon; See also: 1. Mustard cream sauce I cook a big feast for Christmas Eve, in honor of my Scandinavian traditions.  Some of my guests don’t … Continue reading

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Mustard Sauces, 4 Versions

by Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia Commons) Includes four versions: 1. Mustard Cream Sauce; 2. Mustard Sauce with Eggs; 3. Thin, Clear Mustard Sauce; 4. Cold Mustard Sauce. Mustard sauce is excellent with fish such as salmon, cod, halibut or…of course, lutefisk. it is also good with vegetables. … Continue reading

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Pâté de Saumon, en Croûte (Salmon & Rice Loaf, in Brioche)

By Cat, May 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is another recipe that dates back to my ‘French’ period – mid 70’s to mid ’80s. I wanted to learn to read French so I could understand a French menu; and I … Continue reading

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Brioche: 3 Versions

By Cat, Sept 2010 (Image, right, from Chef’s Thesaurus) Brioche is another goodie I learned to make during my French Period (mid ’70s to mid ’80s). Back then, a friend gave me a copy of  The Art of Fine Baking by … Continue reading

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