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Category Archives: Fat or oil
Baked Sea Bass with Lemon-Caper Dressing
By Cat, July 4, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I used to love sea bass, but then I got tired of it and took a break – about 10 years. Then this last Saturday I saw a beautiful fillet of “sea … Continue reading
Nettle Soup (Stinging Nettles)
By Cat, May 15, 2016 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m just discovering nettles after a friend left me a large bag of the leaves after she went wild-crafting, and also reading about nettles from Learning Herbs (1). I’ve known for … Continue reading
Posted in Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Root Veggie, Simmered, Spices, Stock, broth
Tagged broth, butter, carrot, nettles, olive oil, onion, potato, sour cream, stock, tabasco
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Asparagus Quiche, with Phyllo or Standard Crust
By Cat, April 8, 2016 (photo, right, form Wikimedia Commons) I had my first quiche in the 1970s, when a couple hippies opened a French-style Breakfast/Brunch restaurant, “Crêpe Faire,” in Portland OR. Now that I think back to those old … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Dairy, Eggs, Fat or oil, Flour, Grain, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Pastry, Vine veggies
Tagged asparagus, cheese, cream, eggs, herbes de provence, italian herbs, milk, phyllo, spinach, tomato
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Autumn Veggie Soup (squash, kale, tomatoes & chickpeas)
By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Soups & Stocks Menu; 2. Gelatin & Bone Broths (About); 3. Herbs & Spices Menu I’ve not yet tried this recipe, but it just sounded so good when it arrived in my … Continue reading
Posted in Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Legumes, Onion family, Simmered, Soaked, Spices, Sprouted, Stock, broth, Vine veggies
Tagged allspice, carrots, cayenne, chicken stofk, chickpeas, garlic, kale, onion, thyme, tomatoes, veggie broth, winter squash
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Chilled ‘Avgolemono’ Soup
By Cat, July 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) “Avgolemono” means “egg & lemon” in Greek, but this soup does not include the egg; instead, the soup is thickened with rice. I’d like to find a more ethnic Avgolemono Soup recipe, made … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Fat or oil, Grain, Herbs, Onion family, Simmered, Spices, Stock, broth
Tagged chicken stock, dill, garlic, lemon, onion, rice
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Curried Carrot Soup (Cooked)
By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Here are two recipes for curried carrot soup, one is raw (but can be warmed if desired), suitable for breaking a fast; the other is cooked. Both are creamy and rich with spices … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Fat or oil, Herbs, Onion family, Root Veggie, Spices, Stock, broth, Stone fruit
Tagged almond yogurt, apple juice, avocado, bell pepper, carrot, cayenne, celery, chicken broth, cinnamon, coconut oil, coriander, cumin, curry powder, ginger root, lemin, lime, mustard seed, nutmeg, onion, turmeric, veggie broth, yogurt
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Bouillabaisse (Provençal or Creole Fisherman’s Stew)
By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I was first introduced to seafood stew (other than oyster stew) in the early 1970s, at Jakes Restaurant in Portland, Oregon, where they are famous for their New Orleans or Creole-style Bouillabaisse. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Boiled, Bread, Citrus, Fat or oil, Fish, Herbs, Onion family, Shellfish, Spices, Stock, broth, Uncategorized, Vine veggies
Tagged bay, fennel, garlic, herbes de provence, leek, onion, orange peel, parsley, tomato
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Italian Seafood Stew (Cioppino, Cacciucco)
By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, by Cat) I was first introduced to seafood stew (other than oyster stew) in the early 1970s, at Jakes Restaurant in Portland, where they are famous for their New Orleans style Bouillabaisse. The closest recipe I could … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Brined, Citrus, Fat or oil, Fish, Herbs, Onion family, Sauteed, Shellfish, Simmered, Spices, Stock, broth, Vine veggies
Tagged clam juice, clams, cod, garlic, halibut, lemon zest, mussels, onion, parsley, saffron, shrimp, tomato paste, tomatoes, wine
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Spanish Paella: Three Recipes
By Cat (Photo, right, from HotPaella (1)) See also: 1. Fish and Seafood Menu; 2. Mediterranean Menu; 3. Rice (About); 4. Herbs and Spices, G – Z for Smoked Paprika; 5. Live Clams & Mussels: Storage, Brining and Steaming Includes: 1. Basic Paella; 2. Easy … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Fat or oil, Grain, Herbs, Legumes, Onion family, Pork, Poultry, Shellfish, Spices, Stock, broth, Vine veggies
Tagged bay, bell pepper, chicken, chicken stock, chorizo, clam juice, fish stock, garlic, lemon, lobster, mussels, olive oil, onion, oregano, paprika, parsley, prawns, red pepper, rice, rosemary, saffron, scallops, shrimp, smoked paprika, snails, tomatoes
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Pan-Seared Salmon with Baby Arugula Salad
By Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Fish and Seafood Menu; Salmon is just about my favorite fish (after lutefisk), but I avoid Atlantic farmed salmon and stick with wild-caught Pacific salmon: sockeye, coho, and chinook/king salmon. I am … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Fat or oil, Fish, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Raw, Seared, Vine veggies, Vinegar
Tagged almonds, arugula, lemon, onion, salmon, spinach, tomatoes
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