Category Archives: Nuts and seeds

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

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 Breasts Baked with Camembert Sauce

By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Poultry & Fowl Menu; 2. Chicken Breasts Baked with Cheesy, Creamy Sherry Sauce; 3. Chicken Cutlets with Gorgonzola Sauce Another name for this baked dish is Chicken with Cooleeney Sauce (as named by The Irish Heritage … Continue reading

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Chicken Mole

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. About Mole; 2. Quick Chicken Mole; 3. Traditional Mole Poblano Sauce See also: 1. Poultry & Fowl Menu; 2. Sauce Menu; 3. Chiles & Peppers (About) There’s a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant in my old Portland … Continue reading

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Lake Cafe Cookies: Applesauce or Carrot

By Cat, Oct 2014 (photo, right from Wikipedia, but the link has been lost) Includes: 1. Applesauce Cookies; 2. Carrot Cookies; 3. Note on frosting for Carrot Cookies See also: 1. Cookies Menu; 2. Frostings & Fillings Menu; 3. Unrefined Powdered … Continue reading

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Apple Crisp with Almond-Pecan Crumble Topping

By Cat, Oct 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia) I gave most of my Macintosh apples away but saved enough to make a pie or crisp. I want to avoid high-carb ingredients, such as grains, pseudo-grains, and sugar; I’ve used almond meal … Continue reading

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Grilled Chicken Breasts with Olive, Caper and Almond Relish

By Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right from Wikimedia Commons) This is a variation on Chicken Cutlets Sautéed with Olives, Capers & Roasted Lemons, but the chicken is grilled rather than sautéed, and it is served with an almond relish instead of roasted … Continue reading

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Chicken Curry, with Fresh Mango or Pearl Onions

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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Baked Cheese with Grapes & Nuts

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons; cheese photo below from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Appetizer & Snacks Menu Back in the days when I used to entertain guests for dinner or a holiday party, I could … Continue reading

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Cauliflower-Almond Puree

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Dips; 2. Side Dishes; 3. Soaking/Sprouting Nuts & Seeds Cauliflower is a very versatile veggie: it can be pureed and seasoned for a dip, or to stand in for … Continue reading

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Herbs & Spices, Individual, A – F

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo of Cat’s spice rack, right, by Cat) NOTE: spices/herbs in red (below) have yet to be added to this post. Also, chile peppers are discussed individually by type. Herbs/spices in red in the “Includes” list below … Continue reading

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