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Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Basics

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Viewpoints.com (1)) See also: 1. Puddings & Frozen Desserts Menu; 2. Crème Anglaise (Stove-Top Custard Sauce) Includes: 1. Ah Ha! Moment (a story); 2. Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Types, Basic Ingredients; 3. Freezing the … Continue reading →

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Spring Greens with Pears, Toasted Walnuts (or Pecans) & Goat Cheese

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, May 2010 (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Dressings, Dips & Marinades Menu; 3. Balsamic & Basil Vinaigrette Dressing A salad of greens has become ubiquitous in the American diet, but in recent years many new presentations of this … Continue reading →

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Greens Salad, with Chickpeas & Honey-Balsamic Dressing

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, May 2010 (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Dressings, Dips & Marinades Menu A salad of greens has become ubiquitous in the American diet, but in recent years many new presentations of this icon have … Continue reading →

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Yogurt Dressing, 2 Versions

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Cheesemaking.com (1)) A Greek-style Yogurt & Garlic Dressing is a must for serving with souvlaki (skewered meat), dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) or other appetizers. It is also great on salad of fresh greens. I provide two … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Grape Leaves: Vegetarian or With Meat

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Stuffed grape leaves, or dolmades in Greece, can be made with a vegetarian rice or bulgur stuffing, or with a ground meat stuffing. Dolmathekia are tiny dolmades. While dolmades are common throughout … Continue reading →

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Grape Leaves (About)

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Stuffed grape leaves, or dolmades in Greece, can be made with a vegetarian rice or bulgur stuffing, or with a ground meat stuffing. Check out the excellent photos at About.com: Greek … Continue reading →

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Freezing Stone Fruit (Peaches, etc.)

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Food Preservation Menu; 2. Freezing Berries I used to have a ‘market basket’ tree, which had peaches, apricots and two varieties of plums grafted to the main trunk, but … Continue reading →

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Stewed Dried Fruit

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Dessert Sauces, etc. Menu; 2. Miscellaneous Menu; 3. Food Preservation Menu When you I’ve in a northern climate where fresh fruit is just not available during the long … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Crisp

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cobblers, Crisps & Shortcakes Menu; 2. Pies, Tarts & Turnovers There is nothing like a fruit crisp as dessert, any time of the year; but this one is made with … Continue reading →

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Flour & Rolled Oats Streusel Topping

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cobblers, Crisps & Shortcakes Menu; 2. Fruit Crisp Tips & Ideas A streusel topping is basically flour, sugar and butter, with added spices or other flavors, and may also include chopped … Continue reading →

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