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Tag Archives: spices
Barbecue Sauce with Bourbon and Moroccan Spices
By Cat, July 2021 I found this amazing recipe in our local Daily Inter Lake newspaper (7/7/21) and decided I just had to give it a try – with a few changes. See also: 1. Accompaniments: Sauces & Gravies Menu; … Continue reading
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Tagged BBQ sauce, bourbon, fermented catsup, garlic, honey, Serrano chiles, spices
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Herbs & Spices: Curries, v3
By Cat, Dec 8, 2017, a redo of Aug 2007 posting (Photo, right, by Cat; photo below from Wikimedia Commons) NOTE: This posting is a redo to fix an error. See also the redo for “Blends.” “Curry” gets its name from … Continue reading
Festive ‘Eggnog’ or Pumpkin Spice Smoothies/Shakes
By Cat, Dec 2017 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons; image below from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve adapted these morning smoothie-like drinks from ones by Dr. Alan Christianson, a naturopathic physician who did the online Adrenal Reset Summit. Much simpler than my … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Pear, Blended, Dairy, Eggs, Fat or oil, Flavoring, Nut Milk, Nuts and seeds, Spices, squash, Starch, Sweetener, Tropical fruit
Tagged apple, banana, cashews, dates, flax seeds, pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, spices, stevia
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Lacto-fermented Onions
By Cat, Oct 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons; and below from Pickl-it (4)) A friend just gave me a bunch of onions and shallots from her garden, more than I can eat before they go bad, so I’ve decided … Continue reading
Anti-Inflammatory Herbs & Spices, and How to Use Them
By Cat, Sept 2017 Cat’s note to self: Look up spices and words in red, and provide more info about them. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury or infection. It is most often characterized by localized redness, swelling, … Continue reading
Roast: Reverse-Sear Method (About)
By Cat, Dec 2015 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This Christmas I’m going to try the reverse-sear method for a leg of lamb, but the method is also applicable to beef, venison or buffalo (lower oven temperature by 25°F for buffalo). It is … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Buffalo, Fat or oil, Game, Herbs, Lamb, Roasted, Seared, Spices
Tagged beef, buffalo, butter, garlic, herbs, lamb, lard, reverse-sear, spices, venison
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Raw Tomato & Avocado Soup (Cold)
By Cat, March 2015 (Source of image, right, unknown) I learned about this soup when I took the 7-day juice fast at the Wellness Education Center (WEC) in Kalispell MT (1); it is a recommended soup for the first night … Continue reading
Posted in Blended, Citrus, Flavoring, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Raw, Root Veggie, Spices, Tropical fruit, Vine veggies
Tagged avocado, carrot, carrot juice, celery, garlic, herbs, lemon, onion, spices, tomato
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Jerk Chicken & Pineapple (or Mango) Slaw
By Cat, Aug 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Cole slaw is a very common dish in my ancestral Scandinavian tradition, because cabbage is one the the few veggies that can be kept raw throughout the winter season. But there are ‘slaws’ … Continue reading
Posted in Fat or oil, Flour, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Poultry, Spices, Starch, Sweetener, Tropical fruit
Tagged allspice, bok choy, chicken, cinnamon, flour, garlic, mango vinegar, molasses, Pepper, pineapple, red cabbage, scallion, scotch bonnet pepper, spices, starch, sugar, thyme
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Squash, Carrot & Ginger Soup (Hot or Cold)
by Cat, Mar 2013 (photo, right from Wikimedia Commons Ever since I was a toddler, I’ve loved carrots, especially when freshly pulled from the garden and rinsed. Of course, as a toddler, I didn’t wait for the rinsing – I ate them … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Dairy, Fat or oil, Leafy Veggie, Root Veggie, Sauteed, Simmered, Spices, Stock, broth, Vine veggies
Tagged carrot, cream, garlic, ginger, onion, spices, winter squash
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Brining Pork
by Cat, Jan 2008 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Brining Chicken; Brining Poultry This article includes: 1. Why and How to Brine Pork; 2. Flavorings for your Brine; 3. Determine Amount of Brine; 4. Timing the Brine; 5. Sweetener; 6. Brine Recipe and Charts I highly … Continue reading