Category Archives: Olives

Baked Cod or Salmon With Capers and Olives

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 27, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love using capers and olives for flavor and texture, and fish is my favorite meat, and this recipe includes all of these! The original recipe includes a long list … Continue reading →

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Chicken with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Olives

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, March 2017 (photo, right, from Asado Argentina (2)) I’m getting tired of all my usual chicken recipes, so pulled down “365 Ways to Cook Chicken” recipe book from the shelf to see what might appeal to me. I … Continue reading →

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Tuna & White Bean Salad

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, June 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Although I don’t eat a lot of tuna (because of the mercury levels), tuna in a whole-meal salad is my fav way to have it, with Salade Nicoise at the top … Continue reading →

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Sweet potato, kale and eggs breakfast

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2016 (Photo, right, from from Incredible Seeds) See also: 1. Breakfast & Brunch Menu; 2. Ancient Medicine through Food What do you like to eat for breakfast? Perhaps a bowl of cereal or oatmeal? A piece of toast? Some fruit? A smoothie? Or … Continue reading →

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Roasted Chicken & Cauliflower, Moroccan Style

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love cauliflower in a curry dish; see Cauliflower Curry Feast for one of my favorites. So when I saw this recipe (which is not a true curry), I just had to … Continue reading →

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Beef Provençal (Braised or slow-cooked)

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2015 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I was going to make beef stroganoff, but I’ve had it frequently this past year and I decided I needed to take a break so I wouldn’t tire of it. I … Continue reading →

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Salade Niçoise

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, July 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons, with credit to By Wusel007 – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0)ç Not your Mother’s Picnic Potato Salad I’ve never been fond of traditional American Potato Salad; you know, the kind with hard … Continue reading →

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Pasta alla Puttanesca

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons, originally from originally from spaghettini alla puttanesca@giggle cafe) See also: 1. Pasta Menu; 2. Pasta (About); 3, Mediterranean Menu; Includes: 1. Basic recipe; 2. Chicken variation; 3. Original Pasta alla Puttanesca, from  Chef Engjell Vrapi of Bigfork’s “When in Rome” A … Continue reading →

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Penne with Asparagus, Olives and Parmesan Bread Crumbs

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pasta Menu; 2. Pasta (About); 3, Mediterranean Menu; Includes: 1. Basic recipe; 2. Chicken variation For this recipe, I do not recommend canned California Olives. I prefer the flavor of brined olives – those sold … Continue reading →

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California Salad (Greens, Tomatoes, Avocados & Olives)

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salad Menu; 2. Lettuce & Salad Greens (About); California is known as a major food-growing state and is especially known for its tomatoes, avocados and olives which, along with the base of greens, account … Continue reading →

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