Category Archives: Dairy

Yogurt Crust (Wheat or Spelt)

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, August, 2007 (updated September, 2007, June 2008, May 2010) (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I absolutely love this way of making pie crust, and it has the added benefit of  making the minerals and other nutrients in the grain more … Continue reading →

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Spanokopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2007; updated May 2020 with second recipe (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) The spinach pies of Greece, Turkey, Lebanon and other Middle-Eastern countries are all a bit different from each other, but they all have the basic … Continue reading →

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Cajun Skillet Beans

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, June 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Legumes (About) (on my main website); 2. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 3.  Hoppin’ John (Back eyed peas and pork) Other sites: 1. Emily Skinner Bean Recipes (3); 2. The Vegan Gourmet on dried beans & peas (great … Continue reading →

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Hoppin’ John

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, June 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Legumes (About) (on my main website); 2. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 3. White Rice; 4. Steamed Brown Rice; 5. Cajun Skillet Beans (Black Eyed Peas and Bacon) Mmm, the mention of black-eyed peas makes … Continue reading →

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Black Bean & Goat Cheese Quesadillas, with Guacamole

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, May 2009 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Basic Black Beans; 2. Legumes (About) (on my main website); 3. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 4. Black Bean and Corn Salad Other sites: 1. Emily Skinner Bean Recipes (2); 2. The Vegan Gourmet on dried beans & peas (great reference! (3)) I’ve … Continue reading →

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Greek Salad Pita Sandwich

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2008  (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad and Dressing); 2. Simple Tapenade This salad uses the Greek Village Salad to make a sandwich in Pita bread. The tapenade is a nice touch.

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Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad and Dressing)

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is an excellent, flavorful salad, and a great excuse to eat olives.  I learned how to make it from the Greek family who owned the Souvlaki Stop Restaurant down the street … Continue reading →

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Cucumber Raita (East Indian Cucumber & Yogurt Dip)

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right, from wikimedia commons) See also: 1. Plain Homemade Yogurt; 2. Tsatziki (Greek Cucumber Dip); 3. Greek Yogurt Sauce; 4. Lebneh (Lebanese Yogurt Sauce); 5.  Middle Eastern Meza Menu Raitas are common in Indian cuisine, as they are the perfect cooling accompaniment for a spicy curry. 

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Tsatziki (Greek Cucumber Dip)

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Cat

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 →

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Yogurt Sauces, Dips

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Cat

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 →

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