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Category Archives: Flavoring
Sweet potato medallions, chickpea and greens salad
By Cat, April 1, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Always on the lookout for something new and different to fix for dinner, I was intrigued by this recipe when I saw it featured in our local paper, the Daily … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Avocado, Baked, beat/whisked, Citrus, Eggs, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Nut Butter, Nuts and seeds, Onion family, Pureed, Simmered, Soaked, Sprouted, Tossed
Tagged almonds, arugula, avocado, avocado oil, garbanzos, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, spring greens, sweet potato
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Chicken with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Olives
By Cat, March 2017 (photo, right, from Asado Argentina (2)) I’m getting tired of all my usual chicken recipes, so pulled down “365 Ways to Cook Chicken” recipe book from the shelf to see what might appeal to me. I … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Citrus, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Olives, Poultry, Simmered, Stove top, Vine veggies
Tagged chicken, garlic, lemon, olives, parsley, shallot, sun-dried tomatoes, wine
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Green Spring Pilaf
By Cat, Mar 30, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I used to eat a lot of rice, especially as risotto, but then cut way back after learning that rice, especially brown rice, is heavily contaminated with arsenic, which is a … Continue reading
Posted in Fat or oil, Grain, Herbs, Legumes, Nuts and seeds, Onion family, Sauteed, Soaked, Spices, Steamed, Stock, broth, Vine veggies
Tagged asparagus, butter, chili flakes, dill, garam masala, garlic, leeks, lima beans, pistachios, rice, stock, wild rice
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Pastel de Nata (Portugese Custard Tart)
By Cat, March 2017 (Image, right, from Viking River Cruises, cropped) I’d never heard of this tiny treat until I got the newsletter from Viking River Cruises that included this recipe. But I’ve long been a fan of anything custard. … Continue reading
Sticky ginger chicken
By Cat, Mar 2017 (photo, right, from Lisa’s Project Vegan blog (2) I’m always on the lookout for new, quick chicken recipes, and I’m also looking for ways to add fresh spices like ginger and turmeric to my meals; this recipe … Continue reading
Posted in Brined, Fat or oil, Grain, Marinated, Nuts and seeds, Onion family, Poultry, Spices, Steamed, Stove top
Tagged chicken, ginger, molasses, rice, sesame seeds, sugar, tamari
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Benefits of Specific Ingredients in Raw Juices
By Cat, March 2017 followed by frequent updates (photo, right, from Wikipedia, but I lost the link) Many different fruits and veggies provide incredible benefits for raw juices; and not just fruits & veggies, but also herbs, spices and mushrooms … Continue reading
Posted in Extract, Fruit, Fungi, Health, Herbs, Juiced, Medicinal, Nuts and seeds, Raw, Spices, Sprouted, Veggies
Tagged apple, arugula, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, chard, chlorella, cilantro, cucumber, dandelion, escarole, garlic, ginger root, grapefruit, kale, lemon, lime, mushrooms, nuts, orange, parsley, peppers, radish, spinach, sunflower seeds, turmeric, watercress, wheatgrass
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Baked Catfish
By Cat, March 2017 (Photo, right, from American Feast (1)) I usually fry my catfish in a little bit of coconut milk or lard on stovetop, but frying has disadvantages because of the Maillard reaction, a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Citrus, Fish, Grain, Herbs, Onion family, Spices
Tagged butter, Cajun spice, catfish, cornmeal, garlic, lemon, parsley
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Caribbean Chicken, with Orange & Rum Sauce
By Cat, February 25, 2017 (photos, right and below, from Wikimedia Commons (2)) I’ve not yet tested this chicken recipe, but the combination of flavors promises to be delicious. First you prepare, stuff and fry the cutlets, then bake them. … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Apple, Pear, Baked, Citrus, Dairy, Fat or oil, Flavoring, Flour, Fried, Nuts and seeds, Poultry, Starch, Stove top, Tropical fruit
Tagged almond, apple, bitters, butter, chicken, coconut, coconut oil, egg, lard, orange juice, rum
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Cod, Halibut or Sea Bass with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives
By Cat, February 23, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m getting tired of my usual ways for baking cod or halibut, and I have some cherry tomatoes in the fridge that need using-up, so I decided to give this sea bass … Continue reading
Posted in Fat or oil, Fish, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Vine veggies
Tagged basil, cherry tomatoe, fod, garlic, halibut, herbes de provence, olives, sea bass, shallot
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Jambalaya with Chicken and Andouille Sausage
By Cat, Feb 22, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Until I moved to Portland Oregon at age 23, I’d not had any Cajun or Creole food; my first tasting was at Portland’s Saturday Market, and I was hooked. Cajun … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Buffalo, Fat or oil, Grain, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Pork, Poultry, Roasted, sausage, Sauteed, Simmered, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged andouille, basil, bay, bell pepper, cajun seasoning, celery, chicken, chicken stock, chorizo, garlic, ham, hot sauce, kielbasa, onion, scallions, tasso, thyme
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