Category Archives: Spices

Mushroom Velouté Soup or Sauce (Cream of Mushroom)

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 9, 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Canned cream of mushroom soup is a cooking staple in many homes, used to make gravies, sauces, and other soups. But it is a processed food and contains many ingredients that … Continue reading →

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Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts/Thighs, with Herbs & Wine (or Baba Ghanoush)

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2007; Aug 2015, update using thighs (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Pan roasting was a new experience for me, but after trying this recipe from Cook’s Magazine, I’m hooked, and have used the same technique for other meats … Continue reading →

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Burnished Chicken Legs (or Butterflied Game Hen) with Yams & Parsnips

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) The best part of this recipe is the roasted yams and parsnips flavored with the Dijon marinade. It’s too bad that root veggies are an under-appreciated food in our American culture; hopefully this … Continue reading →

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Brining Pork

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2008  (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Brining Chicken; Brining Poultry   This article includes: 1. Why and How to Brine Pork; 2. Flavorings for your Brine; 3. Determine Amount of Brine; 4. Timing the Brine; 5. Sweetener; 6. Brine Recipe and Charts I highly … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Snack Smoothie

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2007 (and updated many times) See also: Almond Milk; Coconut Milk; Nut & Seed Milk; Coddled Egg; Cottage Cheese; Morning full-meal Smoothie; Ketogenic Smoothie; Strawberry Kefir Smoothie; Yogurt; Kefir 2013 update: Back in 2007 I bought a book titled Eat Fat, Lose Fat, by Mary G. … Continue reading →

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My Morning Protein Full-Meal Smoothie

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2007 (and updated many times) (photo, right, by Cat) Most mornings I prepare a protein smoothie chock full of whole foods to give me a great start to my day.  (Alternately I have granola or a hot … Continue reading →

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Turkey Leftovers: Croquettes

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Roasting a Bird; Turkey Tetrazzini; Rick Brown Gravy (from Dark Roux) What to do with all those leftovers from a roast turkey or other large poultry? My favorites are Croquettes, Tetrazzini, and Hot … Continue reading →

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Brining Poultry

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This article, excerpted from my original article on Roasting a Bird (About), is for all types of poultry, including chicken. The bird can be whole, butterflied or cut into pieces. Includes: 1. Notes about … Continue reading →

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Cranberry-Orange Relish/Sauce

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is a must for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, instead of canned cranberry sauce or gel. It goes will with fish, poultry, and game. Cranberries are closely related to blueberries … Continue reading →

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Fermented Cranberry (or Other Berry) Relish

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, October 2013 Cranberries are closely related to blueberries and huckleberries and are very healthful, being rich in vitamin C, manganese and antioxidants. They also help to prevent urinary tract infections. But did you know that cooking the berries … Continue reading →

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