Category Archives: Spices

Aeblekage – Danish Apple Cake

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Æblekage, or “apple cake” is pronounced as Eh-bluh-kay-eh, with the ending ‘eh’ almost silent, but see Forvo (2) for audio pronunciation. It is an ancient dessert common to all the Scandinavian countries, but each is slightly … Continue reading →

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Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Holiday Pumpkin Pie This amazing pie is great at Hallowe’en or Thanksgiving. It serves 8. I highly recommend making your own apple butter, as most commercial apple butter is sweetened with HFCS. I … Continue reading →

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Holiday Pumpkin Pie

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This very rich recipe for holiday occasions serves 10, and is much more flavorful than the Libby’s canned pumpkin recipe (3). I make this in my quiche pan, but you could use a … Continue reading →

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Juleglogg – Danish Christmas Mulled Wine

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Julegløgg (Danish Hot Christmas Glogg) These recipes contains alcohol, so should be consumed in moderation. When I was in my 30’s I had an annual Christmas Party around the 15th … Continue reading →

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Roast Rack of Reindeer (Venison), Prime Rib, or Lamb (with Red Currant & Cranberry Sauce)

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons)  I make this for Christmas dinner on Christmas Day.  When reindeer or other venison is hard to come by, I use prime rib. For Christmas 2015, I’m using a leg of lamb … Continue reading →

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Red Currant & Cranberry Sauce

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This wonderful Red Currant & Cranberry Sauce is the perfect match for wild game or other gamey meat, such as pheasant, duck, venison.  For example, with Roast Rack of Reindeer (Venison), Prime Rib, or … Continue reading →

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Oyster Stew

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2009; updated Dec 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Today is Thanksgiving, and I had an early dinner with friends, at lunch time. Knowing I’d be hungry later, I bought some fresh oysters for stew. Many people think … Continue reading →

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Potatoes Dauphinoise (au Gratin)

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Gratin is a very old dish, dating before the time when potatoes were introduced to Europe. In America, we are most familiar with potatoes in this dish. It makes a great presentation … Continue reading →

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Turnips Au Gratin

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: Potato Douphinoise (Potatoes Au Gratin) Gratins, other sites: 1. Classic Potato Gratin; 2. Potato Gratin with Gruyere, Bacon & Leeks; 3. Three-Cheese Potato Gratin; 4. Sweet Potato Gratin with Dijon Crust; 5. Squash, Apple, Leek & … Continue reading →

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Parsnip & Apple Soup

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, originally from Wikipedia: Parsnip, but no longer there, Nov 2013) My Dad used parsnips in stew and vegetable beef soup, but beyond that, I’d not explored the wonderful flavor this nutrient-rich, pale carrot-like vegetable could … Continue reading →

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