Category Archives: Citrus

Date or Apple, Date & Raisin Fillings

By Cat, May 2015 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cookies Menu; 2. Dessert Fillings Menu; 3. Mincemeat Filling Includes: 1. Date filling; 2. Apple, Date & Raisin Filling I was moving my mincemeat pie recipe from my old site to this … Continue reading

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Mincemeat, with suet, for pie & cookie filling

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons: “Homemade mincemeat from a market in Hallowell, Maine, USA. Contains Apples, Beef, Sugar, Raisins, Suet, Molasses, Vinegar and Spices“) See also: 1.Pies/Tarts Menu; 2. Pie/Tart Crust Menu; 3. Dessert Fillings Menu; … Continue reading

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Spicy Arawak marinade for meats

By Cat, April 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) The spicy heat in this recipe is from chile peppers: habañero or Scotch bonnet chiles, which are among the hottest on the planet, but you can make a more mild version … Continue reading

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Roast Chicken (or Game Hens) with Cumin, Paprika & Allspice

By Cat, April 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Daniel Neman makes a good point in his article, “Allspice: All purpose, not all spices” (1). So many people think, incorrectly, that allspice is a spice blend, containing cinnamon, nutmeg, clove with … Continue reading

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Greens Salad with Spicy Melon Dressing

By Cat, April 13, 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Sprouting Seeds; 3. Toasting Seeds This salad pairs cantaloupe with salad greens and sunflower seeds, and spices the cantaloupe dressing with hot chiles. The original recipe … Continue reading

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Lamb Roast, Marinated with Lemon & Mixed Herbs

By Cat, Nov 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) A Leg of Lamb is not the same as a shank. The Leg cut typically includes both the sirloin (with odd-shaped bones) and the upper leg with its round bone. If bone-in, it is … Continue reading

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Pot-Roast Leg of Lamb, Greek Style, with Lemon, Oregano & Roasted Potatoes

By Cat, Nov 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Its no secret that Greek food is one of my favorites; so rich in flavors and so healthful. I have several Greek lamb recipes on this site (see Mediterranean Menu). Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) is … Continue reading

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Lamb Chops with Mint Gremolata

By Cat, March 2010 (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: 1. Lamb, Pork, Small Game Menu; 2. Middle-Eastern Meza; 3. Mediterranean Menu The combination of garlic, lemon zest, salt and an herb is known as ‘gremolata’; mint is an excellent addition when … Continue reading

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Greek Lamb Souvlaki (aka Kabob or Kebab), with Feta or Tzatziki Sauce

By Cat, June 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) ‘Souvlaki’ is the Greek word for skewered, grilled meat. They are more commonly called Kabob (or Kebab,’ which is an Arabic word), and the grilled cubes of meat are popular all around … Continue reading

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Swordfish, Lamb or Chicken with Moroccan Spices & Preserved Lemon

By Cat, July 2010 (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: 1. Lamb, Pork and Small Game Menu; 2. Poultry Menu; 3. Fish & Seafood Menu; 4. Mediterranean Menu; 5.  Moroccan-Style Chicken, with Couscous; 7. Preserved Lemons(About) The summer of 2010, several local businesses … Continue reading

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