Category Archives: Dairy

Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Holiday Pumpkin Pie This amazing pie is great at Hallowe’en or Thanksgiving. It serves 8. I highly recommend making your own apple butter, as most commercial apple butter is sweetened with HFCS. I … Continue reading →

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Holiday Pumpkin Pie

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This very rich recipe for holiday occasions serves 10, and is much more flavorful than the Libby’s canned pumpkin recipe (3). I make this in my quiche pan, but you could use a … Continue reading →

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Coleslaw, with Red or Green Cabbage

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007; updated Dec 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Coleslaw is a great salad to serve at a picnic, with fried chicken, baked ham, or a fish dinner. It is also a part of my Danish tradition, which … Continue reading →

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Wild Rice Stuffing

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2013 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I first learned about this important seed when I read a novel by Louise Erdrich, who is part Chippawa. I had to give it a try, and now it’s the only type of … Continue reading →

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Oyster Stew

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2009; updated Dec 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Today is Thanksgiving, and I had an early dinner with friends, at lunch time. Knowing I’d be hungry later, I bought some fresh oysters for stew. Many people think … Continue reading →

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Lefse: reference recipes, testing, learnings

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 – Nov 2011 (Photo, right, by Cat) Lefse is a Norwegian and Swedish flatbread made with potatoes, and cooked on a hot, dry griddle.  It resembles a flour tortilla, but is thinner, lighter and more moist.  … Continue reading →

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Lefse – Potato Flatbread from Scandinavia

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 and updated many times (photo, right, from Wikipedia (9)) Lefse is a Norwegian flatbread made with potatoes, and cooked on a hot, dry griddle.  It resembles a flour tortilla, but is thinner, lighter and more moist.  It is … Continue reading →

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Chicken & Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pasta (About); 2. Preserving & Using Tomatoes (includes section on sun-dried tomatoes) There are many choices for pasta, not only shapes (spaghetti, bow ties, penne, etc.), but also types of grain used … Continue reading →

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Basic Meatless Tomato Sauces

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Homemade Tomato Paste (For Canning, Freezing, Refrigeration); 2. Preserving & Using Tomatoes; 3. Basic Tomato Sauce for Canning; 4. Bolognese Tomato Sauce (with meat) This article includes: 1. Basic Meatless Tomato Sauce; 2. Marinara with … Continue reading →

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Potatoes Dauphinoise (au Gratin)

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Gratin is a very old dish, dating before the time when potatoes were introduced to Europe. In America, we are most familiar with potatoes in this dish. It makes a great presentation … Continue reading →

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