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Category Archives: Alcohol
Tsatziki (Greek Cucumber Dip)
by Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right, from wikimedia commons) I first had Tsatziki when it was served with a Greek Gyro at a Portland restaurant called The Souvlaki Stop. That restaurant is no longer in business, but their food started my love … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Dairy, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Vine veggies, Vinegar
Tagged cucumber, dill, garlic, mint, yogurt
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Yogurt Sauces, Dips
by Cat, June 2008 (photo, right, from Cheesemaking.com (4)) There are many varieties of yogurt sauces and dressings: Yogurt can be used instead of sour cream in Coleslaw Dressing; Or instead of Buttermilk or Creme Fraiche in Garlic Ranch Dressing; Many are made with cucumber (see … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Blended, Dairy, Eggs, Fat or oil, Herbs, Nuts and seeds, Onion family
Tagged mayonnaise, mint, sesame seed, thyme, yogurt
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Margarita-Marinated & Grilled Skirt Steak, with Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa
by Cat, June 2010 (photo, right, from naturallygrassfed.com (3)) Includes: 1. Margarita-Marinated & Grilled Skirt Steak, with Tomatillo-Avocado See also: 1. Flank Steak, Grilled, and Stuffed with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese Flank steak, skirt steak and hangar steak are fairly interchangeable in … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Beef, Buffalo, Citrus, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged beef, bell pepper, cilantro, flank steak, garlic, lime, tequilla, tomatillos, triple sec
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Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy)
by Cat, March 2014; updated Oct 2022 with a Quick Version (recipe #2) (photo, below-right, from Amazon (5)) Back in the 1970s when I was in my French period, I started collecting Le Creuset cookware (enameled cast-iron). With my French … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Beef, Buffalo, Braised, Fat or oil, Flour, Fungi, Herbs, Onion family, Root Veggie, Stock, broth
Tagged bay, beef, burgundy wine, carrot, garlic, mushrooms, onion, parsley, thyme
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Beef Brisket, Braised with Cranberries
by Cat, Dec 2008 (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: 1. Slow-Roast or Braised Beef Brisket in Red Wine with Mushrooms Growing up, we didn’t have brisket very often – except for Corned Beef on St. Patrick’s Day at the Catholic … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Beef, Buffalo, Berries, Braised, Fat or oil, Flour, Herbs, Onion family, Roasted, Slow-roasted, Stock, broth, Sweetener
Tagged bay, beef brisket, cranberries, molasses, onion, red wine
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Beef Pot Roast
by Cat, Sept 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I lived in Portland, there was a place just out of town on the Columbia Highway (route along the Columbia River to Astoria), called the Yankee Pot Roast. It seemed like … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Beef, Buffalo, Braised, Dairy, Fat or oil, Herbs, Onion family, Root Veggie, Starch, Stock, broth
Tagged beef, buttermilk, carrot, onion, potato, red wine, thyme
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Beef Stroganoff
by Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Red Standard.org (4)) See also: 1. Beef, Buffalo, Venison, Yak Menu; 2. Classic Beef Stroganoff (Fine Cooking.com (3)) I first heard of Beef Stroganoff back in the time of the great Cold War; eating something Russian seemed … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Beef, Buffalo, Braised, Dairy, Fat or oil, Flavoring, Fungi, Herbs, Meat, Nuts and seeds, Onion family, Pasta, Spices, Stock, broth
Tagged beef, beef stock, chervil, dill, garlic, mushrooms, noodles, onion, sour cream, wine
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Italian Meatballs (Polpette)
by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Italian Meatballs (Polpette) See also: 1. Swedish/Danish Meatballs (Köttbullar/Frikadeller) with Sour Cream Sauce; 2. Mom’s Meatloaf; 3. Bolognese Tomato Sauce (with meat); 4. Basic Meatless Tomato Sauces Meatballs are common in most every culture, but perhaps the most well-known … Continue reading
Salsa Verde
by Cat, May 2008 I’m not ‘big’ on Mexican food – something about the combination of spices that I don’t care for (although I like the same spices in different combinations, as in Asian and Middle Eastern foods). But I … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Blended, Fat or oil, Fermented, Herbs, Onion family, Simmered, Spices, Vine veggies, Vinegar
Tagged almonds, basil, cilantro, garlic, onion, parsley, peppers, pine nuts, salt, tomatillos
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Braised Italian Sausage with Grapes & Balsamic-Glazed Onions
by Cat, February 17, 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve been looking for casseroles I can make to have leftovers, but most include some kind of high-carb food: bread, noodles, pasta, etc., and such are not good for my … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Beef, Buffalo, Berries, Braised, Fat or oil, Herbs, Onion family, Pork, Stock, broth, Vinegar
Tagged balsamic vinegar, grapes, Italian sausage, onion
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