Category Archives: Dried fruit

Garbanzo Tagine (Vegetarian Moroccan Stew)

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Garbanzo Tagine (Vegetarian Moroccan Stew) See also: 1. Cooked Chickpeas; 2. Soupe au Pistou; 3. Chickpea (Garbanzo) & Spinach Casserole; 4. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 5. Vegetarian & Bean Menu Chickpeas/garbanzos are one of the most nutritious of … Continue reading

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Apple Strudel

By Cat, Mar 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Apple Strudel See also: 1. Danish pastry (Wienerbrød); 2. Puff Pastry; Other sites: 1. Apple Strudel from Scratch (Fine Cooking (2)) This classic dessert comes from Vienna, but many other Germanic and central-European … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free “Mama’s Pie Crust Mix,” with Freshly Ground Almonds

by Cat, Aug 2012 (Photo, right, from Gluten Free Mama’s Pie Crust Mix (1)) Gluten Free Mama (1) is a newish business in Polson MT (at the other end of the large Flathead Lake from where I live), whose products are now distributed … Continue reading

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Filled Kuchens: Plum or Apricot; Cinnamon & Coffee

by Cat, (Photo, right, by Cat) Includes: 1.  Plum or Apricot Kuchen; 2. Coffee-Cinnamon Kuchen See also 1. Butter Kuchen; 2. Fruit Kuchen. Kuchen is a German name for coffee cake.  I first learned of this wonderful treat from the Tassajara Bread Book, by Edward Espe Brown (1). There are … Continue reading

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Cumin & Honey Roast Chicken or Game Hens, Spanish Style

by Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve not had a lot of experience with Spanish cuisine, but what I have eaten, I love the flavors – sweet and savory at the same time. When I use chicken pieces, I … Continue reading

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Sugar Plums (Dried Fruit, Nuts and Spices Treat)

by Cat, December, 2013 See also: 1. Ancient Medicine through Food I recently signed up for a newsletter about using herbs and spices in cooking to boost and maintain health. Herbs are not only food but also natural medicine. One newsletter … Continue reading

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Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

by Cat, Dec 2013 (photo, right, from University of Maryland (3) Includes: 1. Bread Pudding; 2. Whiskey Sauce See also: Dessert Sauces, Frostings & Fillings for other Whiskey Sauce recipes See also related recipe on Eat Boutique (2): Blueberry Bread Pudding. … Continue reading

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Juleglogg – Danish Christmas Mulled Wine

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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Pasta con le Sarde (with Sardines)

by Cat, June 2010 ((Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also 1. Sardines (About); 2. Marinated Sardines Includes: 1. Gay’s Pasta with Sardines; 2. Pasta con le Sarde Sardines are becoming popular, primarily because they are a fish relatively free from water … Continue reading

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Carrot Cake

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Carrot Cake, with Walnuts & Pineapple; 2. Carrot Cake, with Raisins, Orange Juice & Zest. See also: 1. Cream Cheese Frosting (2 Versions); 2. Yam or Sweet Potato Cake Growing up, I’d never … Continue reading

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