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Alcohol-free Holiday Eggnog
By Cat, Dec 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve not yet tried this recipe. I’ve always loved a good eggnog, flavored with rum or brandy. But this recipe is flavored with dates, nuts and spices for an alcohol-free beverage. … Continue reading
Posted in Blended, coddled, Dairy, Dried fruit, Eggs, Fat or oil, Nuts and seeds, Sweetener
Tagged cashews, coconut milk, dates, egg, flax seeds, ice, milk
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Herbs & Spices: Blends, v2
By Cat, Dec 8, 2017, a redo of Aug 2007 posting (Photo, right, by Cat) NOTE: This is a redo to fix an error. See also the redo for “Curries.” The spices common in curries and blends have many health benefits, … Continue reading
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Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Salad
By Cat, Nov 27, 2017 (Photo, right from Wikimedia Commons) As each summer approaches, I can hardly wait for the wild salmon from the Bristol Bay fishery, as it is the best I’ve found. I eat wild-caught salmon at least … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Pear, Baked, Berries, Dairy, Fat or oil, Fish, Leafy Veggie, Nuts and seeds, Raw, Seared
Tagged apple, balsamic vinegar, berries, dijon mustard, goat cheese, greens, hazelnuts, honey, olive oil, salmon
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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Nuts
By Cat, Nov 2007 (recipe originally part of Soaking & Sprouting, etc.: Nuts and Seeds article) (Photo right, from Wikimedia Commons, originally by Sage Ross) I love walnuts, almonds, cashews and pecans, and am happy to eat them plain. But sometimes you want … Continue reading
Posted in Fat or oil, Herbs, Nuts and seeds, Roasted, Soaked, Spices, Sweetener
Tagged almonds, butter, cashews, chipotle powder, pecans, sugar, thyme
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Green Beans with Caramelized Pecans
By Cat, Nov 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I just got some pecans from a Texas friend, so decided to try this recipe to accompany my Thanksgiving Game Hen. Pecans are just about my favorite nuts, and I love … Continue reading
Posted in Fat or oil, Legumes, Nuts and seeds, Onion family, Sauteed, Toasted
Tagged butter, fat, green beans, pecans, shallot, sugar
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Cat’s Whole Grain Mustard Spread
By Cat, Oct 2007 (posted as a separate recipe Nov 2017) (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I originally came up with this recipe when I moved back home to Bigfork MT, and our local grocer did not have a Whole … Continue reading
Posted in cracked, Onion family, Pressed, Spices, Sweetener
Tagged garlic, honey, mustard seeds
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Pork chops and onion, sautéed in cast iron pan
By Cat, October 30, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have always loved pork chops. When I was growing up, every year my parents bought a slaughtered hog from a local farmer. My mom butchered it at the local … Continue reading
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
Mediterranean-Style Harissa-Spiced Cod with Polenta, with Fennel-Orange Salad
by Cat, October 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) As a person of Scandinavian descent, I love cod (and lutefisk made from cod). My usual way to prepare this fish is to bake it with butter, dill, salt and pepper … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Blended, Citrus, Fat or oil, Fish, Grain, Herbs, Juiced, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged butter, cilantro, cod, coriander, cornmeal, fennel bulb, harissa paste, lemon, olive oil, orange, tangerine
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Sage or Thyme Tea
by Cat, Oct 2017 (photo by Cat) Sage, or sage and thyme mix, in a warm tea is also healing for a sore throat, as both herbs have antimicrobial properties. I add ⅛ – ¼ tsp unrefined sea salt if treating … Continue reading