Category Archives: Spices

R’ghayaf (Moroccan Semolina Flatbread)

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008; updated May 2014 (Photo, from Moroccan Food.About) Includes: 1. Types of R’ghayaf; 2. Moroccan Semolina Flatbread – I; 3. Moroccan Semolina Flatbread – II See also: 1. Pita (Middle Eastern Flatbread); 2. Naan (Traditional Indian Tandoori Flatbread); 3. Breads & Rolls Menu; 4. Flatbreads: Note … Continue reading →

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Naan – Traditional Indian Tandoori Flatbread

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Naan is a flatbread common in all of Central Asia, including Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. It is very similar to pita, but made with yogurt and brushed with melted butter or … Continue reading →

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Falafel

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons)   Falafel are a vegetarian ‘meat’ ball, and can be deep fried or baked. I love them served on top of a salad of greens and spinach with other garden veggies, but there … Continue reading →

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Cooked Fava Beans

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Favas are another food my Greek friends in Portland introduced me to.  I love Middle Eastern foods, and favas are a favorite in this cuisine. I’ve never had fresh favas before, and have … Continue reading →

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Texas Chili, with Ancho Chiles (with or without Beans)

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, February 2009 (Photo, right, from Food.com) Includes: 1. About Chiles; 2. Texas Chili (with or without Beans) See also: 1. Cat’s Christmas Tree Chili; 2. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 3. Chiles & Peppers (About) I’m only beginning to learn how … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tree Chili

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. About Chiles; 2. Cat’s Christmas Tree Chili See also: 1. Texas Chili with Ancho Chiles (with or without Beans); 2. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting   When I was living … Continue reading →

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Apple Turnovers

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2012 (Photo, right, from Fine Cooking.com (1)) Includes: 1. Apple Turnovers See also: 1. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 2. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers; Other sites:  1. Raspberry turnovers; 2. Brandied Apricot-Almond Slab Pie Turnovers make great single serving treats or desserts that can … Continue reading →

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Raw Beet Juice

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, April 28, 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Is there a history of high blood pressure and/or heart disease in your family, or do you have these issues? If the answer is YES, you might consider a daily glass of … Continue reading →

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Peach & Blueberry (or Huckleberry) Galette (Rustic Tart)

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, May 2009 (Tart and photo, right, by Cat) Includes: 1. Peach & Blueberry (or Huckleberry) Galette (Rustic Tart) See also: 1. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 2. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers Tarts are the ancestor of American pies.  French tarte are very sophisticated (see Tarte aux … Continue reading →

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Apple Crostata/Galette (Rustic Tart)

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, May 2009 (Photo from Food Network.com (1)) Includes: 1. Apple Crostata See also: 1. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 2. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers Tarts are the ancestor of American pies.  French tarte are very sophisticated (see Tarte aux Poires for an example); Italian Crostata and French Galettes are rather rustic and … Continue reading →

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