Monthly Archives: April 2015

Banana Cream Pie

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April  2015 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers Menu; 2. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 3. Conversions between Starches & Other Thickeners; 4. Banana Cake; 5. Coconut Cream Pie Includes: 1. Banana Cream Pie with Banana-Coconut Variation; 2. Coconut Cream Pie … Continue reading →

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Beet Salad with Walnuts & Goat Cheese

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Soaking/Sprouting & Toasting Nuts Beets are one of my favorite veggies, even when I was a kid and all the other kids hated them. I love … Continue reading →

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Spinach & Ricotta Pappardelle, with Basil Variation

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2008; updated Feb & July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Casseroles Menu; 2. Vegetarian Menu; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Rich Tomato Sauce with Sage or Basil; 5. Baked Manicotti; 6. Pasta (About) Includes: 1. Spinach and Ricotta Pappardelle; 2. Spinach, Basil & … Continue reading →

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Baked Manicotti

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2008; updated Feb & July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Casseroles Menu; 2. Vegetarian Menu; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Rich Tomato Sauce with Sage or Basil; 5. Spinach and Ricotta Pappardelle; 6. Pasta (About) Includes: 1. … Continue reading →

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Macaroons

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, August & October 2007. updated April 2017 for toppings (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Macaroons are a type of cookie basically made from meringue (beaten egg/egg white and sugar) and shaved coconut flakes. They do not flatten out like … Continue reading →

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California Salad (Greens, Tomatoes, Avocados & Olives)

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salad Menu; 2. Lettuce & Salad Greens (About); California is known as a major food-growing state and is especially known for its tomatoes, avocados and olives which, along with the base of greens, account … Continue reading →

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Lettuce, Pear, Nut & Goat Cheese Salad

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salad Menu; 2. Lettuce & Salad Greens (About); This salad has been showing up at trendy restaurants in the last few years.  It may sound strange to put pear slices on a lettuce salad … Continue reading →

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Lettuce & Salad Greens (About)

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Foods (About) Menu; 2. Braised Greens (About); 3. Salad Menu Includes: 1. Health Benefits of Salad Greens; 2. Seasonal Greens; 3. Preparing Greens; 4. Storing Washed Greens Lettuce is a wonderful, tasty, and … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil: The Real Deal, or Adulterated/Fake

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Cat

by Catherine Haug, originally for The EssentiaList (sustainability blog), published Jan 22, 2014, and republished with new information including ’60 Minutes’ video, Jan 4, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Tonight (Jan 3, 2016), CBS News: 60 Minutes had a segment on the Mafia’s involvement … Continue reading →

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Lasagna Bolognese (Bolognaise)

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons; by User AlMare) See also: 1. Casseroles Menu; 2. Vegetarian Menu; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Bolognese (Bolognaise) – Meaty Tomato or Tomato-less Sauce; 5. Lasagne Florentine; 6. Béchamel Sauce Includes: 1. Lasagna Bolognese; 2. Bolognese Sauce (another version) … Continue reading →

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