Category Archives: Dried fruit

Saffron-Raisin Quinoa (as Couscous Substitute)

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, May 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Saffron-Raisin Quinoa recipe; 2. Instructions to sprout quinoa See also: 1. Moroccan-Style Chicken, with Couscous (or Quinoa) Quinoa has become increasingly popular in the last few years, in part because … Continue reading →

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Chicken Breasts Baked with Sweet Potatoes in Cream Sauce, Southern Style

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve not had much exposure to Southern-style cooking, other than from New Orleans. I do know that a fair amount of sugar is used, even in main dish recipes like this one. But … Continue reading →

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Chicken Curry, with Fresh Mango or Pearl Onions

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, May 2009 (Photo right, from Wikimedia Commons) Ever since my 20s when I was first on my own, I have loved curry dishes. My introduction to curry dishes as a main course was The Vegetarian Epicure, Books 1 and … Continue reading →

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Sticky Toffee Pudding (a Pudding-Cake)

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons)   This wonderful dessert comes originally from the British Isles.  The texture of this treat is more like a cake, but the Brits call this type of dessert a “pudding.” In … Continue reading →

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Glazed Irish Tea Cake

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Irish Tea Cake, Standard Version; 2. Pre-soak Version; 3. Glaze for both versions See also: 1. Cakes & Tortes Menu; Tea cakes, a close cousin of American coffeecakes, are a specialty in the British Isles.  … Continue reading →

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Nut Fillings, such as for Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Apple-Nut Filling; 2. Brown Sugar & Nut Filling; 3. Almond Filling I (made with chopped nuts); 4. Almond Filling II (made with almond paste) See also: Sour Cream Coffee Cake These fillings were originally part of my Sour … Continue reading →

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All-Raw Cheesecake

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Berry Topping; 2. Blueberry Sauce; 3. Cakes & Tortes Menu; Other sites: 1. Fine Cooking: Lemon Bar Cheesecake (2) I’m very particular about cheesecake.  I don’t like the creamy, pudding-like kind at all, and will turn it down when offered.  … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Bread, with Nuts & Raisins or Cranberries

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Wheat (about); 2. Other True Grains (about) (includes Spelt); 3. Bread & Rolls Menu; 4. Zucchini Bread, with Nuts & Curry Spices; 5. Chocolate Zucchini Cake; 6. Spices (links to my main website) Other sites: 1. What’s Cooking America, Cranberry Zucchini Recipe … Continue reading →

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Hot Cross Buns (Fastelavnsboller)

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Julekage; 2. Wheat (about); 3. Bread Basics (Yeast-Leavened Breads); 4. Basic Yeast Bread; 5. Rich Yeast Bread; 6. Bread & Rolls Includes: 1. Hot Cross Buns, full and half-recipes; 2. Quick Icing; My family’s Scandinavian Tradition for holidays includes … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Biscotti

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, October 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons, photo by Stu Spivack) Includes: 1. Baking method, all biscotti recipes; 2. Bittersweet Chocolate Biscotti See also: 1. Rusk (Skorpor or Zweiback); 2. Flour (About); 3. Sprouted Grain Flour (about);  4. Spelt vs Wheat in Baked Goods & Pasta; 5. Almond-Anise Biscotti, with Chocolate Variations; 6.  Other … Continue reading →

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