Category Archives: Alcohol

Chicken & Penne with Vodka Cream Sauce

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) There are many choices for pasta, not only shapes (spaghetti, bow ties, penne, etc.), but also types of grain used to make the pasta.  The desired shape is determined by the type … Continue reading

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Preserved Lemon Citrus Chicken with Chervil Gremolata

By Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, of jarred Preserved Meyer Lemons from La Provence restaurant, by Cat) Includes: 1. Preserved Lemon Citrus Chicken with Chervil Gremolata; 2. Game Hen Variation; 3. Testing Chicken and Game Hen versions See also: 1. Poultry & … Continue reading

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Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs, with Late-Summer Vegetables, and Pan Sauce

By Cat,  Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Pan roasting was a new experience for me; but after trying Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts, with Herb & Wine Sauce, originally from Cook’s Magazine, I was hooked. It’s quick and easy, and the result is delicious. Slow roasting in … Continue reading

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Pan-Roasted Chicken with Beer and Grainy Mustard Sauce

By Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Pan roasting was a new experience for me; but after trying Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts, with Herb & Wine Sauce, originally from Cook’s Magazine, I was hooked. It’s quick and easy, and the result is delicious. Slow … Continue reading

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Chicken Piccata, with Fried Capers

By Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Poultry & Fowl Menu; 2. Brining Chicken; 3. Preparing Chicken or Other Cutlets; Piccata is one of my favorite fancy dishes to serve, or to order when I eat out. Traditionally it is made … Continue reading

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Baked Chicken Pieces with Creamy Tarragon Sauce

By Cat, Sep 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Chicken and tarragon are a delicious combination, thus I have (at least) three recipes for chicken and tarragon on this blog. This version is one of the easier recipes to make. You … Continue reading

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Chicken Vindaloo

by Cat, July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Vindaloo is a curry dish that can be made with various meats including chicken, lamb, beef or pork. Chicken vindaloo is related in flavor to chicken tandoori, but hotter in spice, and … Continue reading

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Squash & Apple or Pear Soup

By Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Squash & Pear Soup; 2. Gingered Squash & Apple Soup; 3. Serving suggestions for both soups See also: 1. Squash & Tomatillo Soup; 2. Squash, Carrot & Ginger Soup; 3. Soups & Stocks … Continue reading

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Danish Pot Roast, with Dill or Rosemary-Juniper Berry Rub

by Cat, Sept 20, 2014 (Photo, right, by D. Morgan) I just bought a beef rump roast (bottom round), and wanted to try something new, maybe something true to my Scandinavian heritage. I found a couple promising recipes in Wonderful … Continue reading

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Peachy Toppings for Shortcake

By Cat, September 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Peach Melba Shortcake; 2. Peaches & Cream Shortcake; See also: 1. Shortcake Biscuits; 2. Pound Cake; 3. Gênoise; 4. Peach Melba Cobbler 5. Cakes & Tortes Menu; 6. Cobblers, Shortcakes & Crisps Menu Who doesn’t like shortcake served with fresh fruit of the season? Strawberry Shortcake … Continue reading

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