Category Archives: Spices

Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Mar 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Vegetarian & Bean Menu; 2. Casseroles & One-Dish Meals Menu; 3. Ethnic Foods Menu; 4. Chile Sauce: Red or Green; 5. Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas with Green Chile Sauce I did not grow up knowing about chiles; I … Continue reading →

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Chicken Mole Enchiladas (with Red Chili Sauce)

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Mar 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Vegetarian & Bean Menu; 2. Casseroles & One-Dish Meals Menu; 3. Ethnic Foods Menu; 4. Chile Sauce: Red or Green; 5. Chicken Mole; 6. Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas I did not grow up knowing about chiles; I discovered them after … Continue reading →

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Borrani Banjan – Afghani Eggplant with Tomato & Yogurt Sauce (Main or Side Dish)

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jul 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have not yet tried this dish, but as I read the recipe, it reminds me of many East Indian curries, so I know I will love it. From my research, I … Continue reading →

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Blackberry-Peach Brunch Cobbler

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cobblers, Shortcakes & Crips Menu I think I can safely say that berries – raspberries, blackberries, loganberries, marion berries, strawberries, blueberries, and huckleberries – are my favorite fruit. I … Continue reading →

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Duck Breasts Crusted with Chinese Five-Spice

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love to eat duck, both domestic and wild. When I was in my 20s, I was introduced both to duck and Chinese spices at a small family-owned restaurant in Portland, Pot Stickers and Sizzling … Continue reading →

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Crème Caramel or Flan (About)

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Puddings Menu; 2. Caramelized Sugar: Caramel, Toffee & Butterscotch (About); 3. Unrefined sugars Includes: 1. Crème caramel or flan notes; 2. Detailed method for making crème caramel, or flan Crème caramel is a … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Keeping Cake (Norrlands Kage)

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Cranberry bread adds a festive flair to any holiday table, but I like to make it any time of the year that I can get good quality fresh cranberries (you could … Continue reading →

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Slow, Dry-Roast Sirloin Tip (or Faster Option)

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, January 2015; updated Aug 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My Dad used to do a slow, dry-roast with sirloin tip that was absolutely delicious. Done properly, it can be medium-rare to medium and be quite tender. Because it is … Continue reading →

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Soft-shell Crab Cakes

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jul 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Thousand Island or Crab Louis Dressing I’ve always loved crab, but growing up in Montana, it was a rare luxury. Then I moved to Portland Oregon and could have … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Soup with Roast Turkey Stock

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also Soups & Stocks Menu This recipe features a rich bone broth, in this case from a turkey carcass. The bones and bone marrow provide many nutrients to the broth including … Continue reading →

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