Category Archives: Nuts and seeds

Almond Meal & Coconut Flour Crust (Grain Free or Gluten Free)

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, July 2013 (Photo, right, by Cat) I’m trying a new experiment – not only avoiding wheat, but also all other grains and pseudo-grains (buckwheat, quinoa, etc.) as I try to reverse my insulin resistance. That experiment did not … Continue reading →

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Fruit Kuchens (German Custard & Fruit Tart)

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2008 (Photo, right, by Cat) 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). He offers two style of Kuchen:  One style, the Fruit … Continue reading →

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Spelt/Wheat, Quinoa & Almond Meal Kuchen Crust, Presoak Method

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Cat

by Cat , August, 2007 (updated September, 2007, June 2008, May 2010) (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: 1. Peach and other Kuchens (German custard & fruit tart); 2. Nut Pie Crust (Walnut, Pecan or Almond) I’ve been making smaller kuchens recently because I don’t … Continue reading →

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Spanokopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2007; updated May 2020 with second recipe (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) The spinach pies of Greece, Turkey, Lebanon and other Middle-Eastern countries are all a bit different from each other, but they all have the basic … Continue reading →

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Basic Black Beans

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, May 2009 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Basic Black Beans; 2. Black Beans with Onion and Bell Pepper. See also: 1. Legumes (About) (on my main website); 2. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 3. Basic Cooked Beans, Peas; Other sites: 4. Emily Skinner … Continue reading →

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Tapenades; Olive Po Boy Sandwich

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Cat

by Cat (Photo, right: source unknown) Includes: 1. Serving Ideas for Tapenade; 2. Simple Tapenade; 3. Olive & Caper Spread; 4. Olivada; 5. Olive “Po” boy Sandwich See also: 1. Olive-Garlic Tapenade (for Greek Salad Pita Sandwich) These wonderful spreads, also known as Tapenade and … Continue reading →

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Yogurt Sauces, Dips

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, June 2008 (photo, right, from Cheesemaking.com (4)) There are many varieties of yogurt sauces and dressings: Yogurt can be used instead of sour cream in Coleslaw Dressing; Or instead of Buttermilk or Creme Fraiche in Garlic Ranch Dressing; Many are made with cucumber (see … Continue reading →

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Beef Stroganoff

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Red Standard.org (4)) See also: 1. Beef, Buffalo, Venison, Yak Menu; 2. Classic Beef Stroganoff (Fine Cooking.com (3)) I first heard of Beef Stroganoff back in the time of the great Cold War; eating something Russian seemed … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Brownies, Gluten-Free

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, February 2014 (photo, right, from Amazon (1)) This recipe is adapted from one given to me by an online friend, Bonita. I’m helping her learn how to use stevia instead of sugar.

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Sugar Plums (Dried Fruit, Nuts and Spices Treat)

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Cat

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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