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Category Archives: Spices
Lebanese Spinach Pie
by Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: 1. Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie); 2. Middle Eastern Meza Menu; 3. Savory Tarts, Pies Menu; 4. EthnicFoods Menu; 5. Wheat/Spelt Yogurt Pie Crust; 6. Soaking & sprouting grains; Other Sites: Greg Patent’s Greek Greens Pie (6), which uses a … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Dairy, Fat or oil, Flour, Leafy Veggie, Nuts and seeds, Onion family, Spices, Steamed
Tagged butter, feta, flour, garlic, nutmeg, onion, pine nuts, spinach
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Creamy Carrot & Avocado Cold Soup
By Cat, March 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Soups & Stocks Menu I learned about this soup when I took the 7-day juice fast at the Wellness Education Center (WEC) in Kalispell MT (1); it is a recommended … Continue reading
Posted in Avocado, Blended, Citrus, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Raw, Root Veggie, Spices
Tagged avocado, bell pepper, carrot, cayenne, cumin, lemon, onion, zucchini
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Raw Tomato & Avocado Soup (Cold)
By Cat, March 2015 (Source of image, right, unknown) I learned about this soup when I took the 7-day juice fast at the Wellness Education Center (WEC) in Kalispell MT (1); it is a recommended soup for the first night … Continue reading
Posted in Blended, Citrus, Flavoring, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Raw, Root Veggie, Spices, Tropical fruit, Vine veggies
Tagged avocado, carrot, carrot juice, celery, garlic, herbs, lemon, onion, spices, tomato
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Herb Oil for Pizza Blanco (White Pizza)
By Cat, July 2008, updated Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pizza (About); 2. Pizza Dough; More pizza recipes: 1. Mediterranean Menu; 2. Savory Pies & Tarts Menu This fragrant oil is brushed on the dough before adding toppings. It is used when … Continue reading
Posted in Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Raw, Spices
Tagged basil, garlic, olive oil, oregano, paprika, parsley, red pepper flakes, rosemary, thyme
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Pizza Topping Combinations
By Cat, July 2008, updated Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pizza (About); 2. Pizza Dough; 3. Crushed Tomato Sauce; More pizza recipes: 1. Mediterranean Menu; 2. Savory Pies & Tarts Menu Includes: 1. General baking instructions for home oven; 2. Topping combinations The topping … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Capers, Dairy, Equipment, Fat or oil, Fish, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Olives, Onion family, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged anchovies, basil, bay, capers, feta, garlic, leeks, lox, mozzarella, olive oil, olives, onion, oregano, parsley, spinach, thyme, tomato
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Cauliflower Pizza Crusts (grain-free)
By Cat, Mar 2015; updated Oct 2022 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Cauliflower is a misunderstood, under-utilized vegetable that I find delicious. Prior to the discovery of America by the Europeans, who then brought native American foods like potatoes and … Continue reading
Posted in Dairy, Eggs, Fat or oil, Herbs, Onion family, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged basil, butter, cauliflower, coconut oil, egg, garlic, mozzarella, parmesan, red pepper flakes, tomato
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Raw Corned Beef
by Cat (Photo, right, by Cat) Includes: 1. General Information about Corning Beef (Cut of meat, Saltpeter dilemma, Amount of salt in brine, Time in brine, and Keeping Time); 2 Raw Corned Beef; See also: 1. Corned Beef Hash; 2. Curing Beef and Other Meats; 3. Corned Beef, Brined and … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Buffalo, Brined, Dairy, Equipment, Fermented, Herbs, Spices
Tagged bay leaves, beef, juniper berries, mustard seed, red pepper flakes, salt, whey
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Beer-Cheddar Soup
By Cat, Dec 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I was a kid in elementary school, we were often served sticks of cheddar cheese from government surplus, but I didn’t like it. Mamma told me it was OK, children often … Continue reading
Cherry-Almond Scones
By Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Traditionally, scones are only slightly sweet, more like baking powder biscuits, and are so tender they melt in your mouth. What adds a hint of sweetness is the chopped or dried fruits … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Dairy, Dried fruit, Eggs, Extract, Fat or oil, Flour, Leavening, Nuts and seeds, Spices, Stone fruit, Sweetener
Tagged almonds, butter, buttermilk, dried cherries, egg, flour, nutmeg, stevia, sugar, yogurt
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Cream Scones, with Optional Dried Fruit & Nuts
By Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is a basic recipe for cream scones; feel free to add your own twist for spices, fruit/dried fruit, and nuts. The original recipe was written for whole wheat pastry flour; … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Berries, Dairy, Dried fruit, Eggs, Fat or oil, Flour, Leavening, Nuts and seeds, Soaked, Spices, Sweetener
Tagged berries, butter, buttermilk, cinnamon, dried fruit, egg, flour, nutmeg, nuts, sugar, yogurt
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