Category Archives: Spices

Crumb or Nut Crumble Toppings for Muffins

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, February 2008 See also: 1. Breads & Muffins Menu; 2. Grains, Flours & Starches (About) Menu; 3. Apple Crisp with Almond & Pecan Crumble Topping Includes: 1. Crumb Topping for Muffins (flour version); 2. Nut Crumble Topping for Muffins (wheat and gluten-free) This topping is optional but adds … Continue reading →

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Mincemeat, with suet, for pie & cookie filling

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons: “Homemade mincemeat from a market in Hallowell, Maine, USA. Contains Apples, Beef, Sugar, Raisins, Suet, Molasses, Vinegar and Spices“) See also: 1.Pies/Tarts Menu; 2. Pie/Tart Crust Menu; 3. Dessert Fillings Menu; … Continue reading →

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English Muffins, Whole Grain

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, May 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Breads, Rolls, Biscuits, Scones Menu; 2. Breakfast & Brunch Menu; 3. Bread Basics for Yeast Leavened Bread (tips and such); 4. Other sites: Fine Cooking video: How to make … Continue reading →

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Baked Manicotti

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2008; updated Feb & July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Casseroles Menu; 2. Vegetarian Menu; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Rich Tomato Sauce with Sage or Basil; 5. Spinach and Ricotta Pappardelle; 6. Pasta (About) Includes: 1. … Continue reading →

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Florentine Lasagne, with Variations

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons; by User AlMare) I can’t believe that I’d never had lasagna until I went off to college.  But ‘exotic’ foods (Oriental, Italian, Mexican, Greek, etc.) were just not available in rural Montana … Continue reading →

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Spicy Arawak marinade for meats

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) The spicy heat in this recipe is from chile peppers: habañero or Scotch bonnet chiles, which are among the hottest on the planet, but you can make a more mild version … Continue reading →

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Roast Chicken (or Game Hens) with Cumin, Paprika & Allspice

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Daniel Neman makes a good point in his article, “Allspice: All purpose, not all spices” (1). So many people think, incorrectly, that allspice is a spice blend, containing cinnamon, nutmeg, clove with … Continue reading →

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Slow-Cooked Lamb, Moroccan Style

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Lamb, Pork, Small Game Menu; 2. Mediterranean Menu; 3. Lamb (About); 4. Lamb Roast (About); 5. Chickpeas (Garbanzos) I’m just beginning to explore Moroccan foods. I once tried a Moroccan restaurant near my office in Portland. … Continue reading →

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Lamb, Squash & Garbanzo Stew, Moroccan-Style

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve not yet tried this recipe. I’m just beginning to explore Moroccan foods. I once tried a Moroccan restaurant near my office in Portland. I don’t recall what I ordered, but … Continue reading →

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Leg of Lamb Roast with Mustard & Rosemary Rub

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Lamb, Pork, Small Game Menu; 2. Middle-Eastern Menu; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Lamb (About); 5. Lamb Roast (About); I was a bit skeptical about the mustard and rosemary combination, until I tried it. Delicious! This is a very easy … Continue reading →

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