Category Archives: Poultry

Tandoori Chicken

By Cat, July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) If you’ve ever eaten in an East-Indian buffet, you’ve undoubtedly seen, if not sampled, tandoori chicken.  It’s the stuff that looks lobster-red, and it tastes uncannily cool and hot at the … Continue reading

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Chicken Braised with Red Wine Vinegar & Tomatoes

By Cat, Jul 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Chicken alla Cacciatora (Hunters’ Chicken); 2. Braised Italian Game Hen, with Green Beans, Tomatoes & Olives; 3. Italian-Style Chicken, Braised with Green Beans, Tomatoes & Olives I’m always on the lookout for … Continue reading

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Amber (Beer) Braised Cornish Game Hen or Half-Chicken

By Cat, Jun 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m always looking for new ways to prepare chicken or game hen, as I get bored with my old faces. So when I saw this recipe, it intrigued me. We have … Continue reading

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Braised Italian Chicken or Game Hens, with Green Beans, Tomatoes & Olives

By Cat, Oct 2010 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Braising meats is one of the most healthful ways to prepare them, as they cook in a moist, warm environment. If you use bone-in meat, you also get the benefit of the minerals … Continue reading

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Hunters’ Chicken (alla Cacciatora)

By Cat, Jun 2014; updated April 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Back in the 1970s, I challenged a roommate who was going on a 500 calorie a day diet, to see who would fare better after 2 months: her ultra-low cal plan; or … Continue reading

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Cabbage Rolls (Golubtsi) in Tomato & Cream Sauce

By Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Rice and Mushrooms; 2. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Chickpeas & Bulgur (Middle Eastern); 3. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Lamb & Bulgur (Middle Eastern); 4. Ethnic Food Menu Cabbage rolls (called golabki in … Continue reading

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Pasties

by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Dough for Pasties; 2. Traditional Cornish Pasty Filling (2 versions) See also: 1. Traditional Pasty Filling; 2. Yogurt Pie Crust I or II; 3. American Pie Crust (Wheat or Spelt); 4. My Dad’s Beef Stew … Continue reading

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Cassoulet (White Bean, Duck/Chicken & Lamb Sausage Casserole)

by Cat, April 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Legumes (About) (on my main website); 2. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; Cassoulet is a traditional French casserole typically made with white beans, preserved duck legs, and lamb/garlic sausage, but you can … 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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Italian Meatballs (Polpette)

by Cat, Sept 2007  (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Italian Meatballs (Polpette) See also: 1. Swedish/Danish Meatballs (Köttbullar/Frikadeller) with Sour Cream Sauce; 2. Mom’s Meatloaf; 3. Bolognese Tomato Sauce (with meat); 4. Basic Meatless Tomato Sauces Meatballs are common in most every culture, but perhaps the most well-known … Continue reading

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