Category Archives: Dairy

Waldorf Salad

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I am very fond of apples and try to eat at least a half-apple every day (raw) with brie cheese. I also like them cooked, not just as applesauce or apple pie, … Continue reading →

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Æbleskiver (Danish Pancake Balls)

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Æbelskiver were a favorite treat that my Mom made, not only for our family, but also for a few good customers in our bar (like Long George Wells, who called them ‘apple … Continue reading →

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Caramelized Sugar Sauces: Caramel, Toffee or Butterscotch

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Caramel Sauce; 2. Toffee or Butterscotch Sauce; 3. Serving Suggestions; See also: 1. Dessert Sauces (menu); 2. Caramelized Sugar (About): Caramel, Toffee & Butterscotch Caramel, butterscotch and toffee are all varieties of caramelized … Continue reading →

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Hard Sauce; Brandy or Whiskey Sauce

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons See also: 1. Dessert Sauces Includes: 1. Hard Sauce (Whiskey & Butter Sauce); 2. Whiskey Sauce; 3. Brandy sauce These are old-fashioned sauces used for old-fashioned desserts, such as steamed puddings, bread … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Cake, with Mustard

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, October 2007  (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Scandinavian Gingerbread Cake; 2. Gingerbread Cookies; Dessert Sauces/Toppings: 1. Lemon or Orange Sauce; 2. Lemon Curd; 3. Hard Sauce; 4. Whipped Cream; 5. Creme Fraiche As a person of Scandinavian heritage, I can attest that Scandinavians (as well … Continue reading →

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Scandinavian Gingerbread Cakes

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Gingerbread Cookies; 2. Gingerbread Cake with Mustard As a person of Scandinavian heritage, I can attest that Scandinavians (as well as people from the Germanic countries) have a love affair with … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Cookies

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Scandinavian Gingerbread Cake; 2. Gingerbread Cake, with Mustard As a person of Scandinavian heritage, I can attest that Scandinavians (as well as people from the Germanic countries) have a love affair … Continue reading →

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Rusk (Skorpor or Zwieback)

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Called skorpor in Denmark and zwieback in Germany, rusk is used throughout western Europe mainly as a breakfast item: dipped into coffee, or broken into a bowl and eaten as a cereal with … Continue reading →

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Aeblekage – Danish Apple Cake

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Æblekage, or “apple cake” is pronounced as Eh-bluh-kay-eh, with the ending ‘eh’ almost silent, but see Forvo (2) for audio pronunciation. It is an ancient dessert common to all the Scandinavian countries, but each is slightly … Continue reading →

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Creamed Peas (or Peas & Carrots)

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Cot 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia commons) I make this for Christmas Eve Dinner every year, but it’s good any time of year, too. It’s hard to find fresh peas in December, so I usually use Organic frozen peas if … Continue reading →

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