Category Archives: Nuts and seeds

Plum Clafoutis, with Almonds

By Cat, Oct 2007; updated July 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Clafoutis (a French word, pronounced “claw-foo-tee) is a simple, baked fruity custard pudding from France, that is best served warm, with cold thick cream poured over. This recipe does not use the 2-step method for cooking … Continue reading

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Low Carb Berry Clafoutis, with Almond-Coconut Crust

By Cat, Oct 2007; updated July 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Clafoutis (a French word, pronounced “claw-foo-tee) is a simple, baked fruity custard pudding from France. The traditional baking method for a clafoutis is unique: 1) Pour part of the batter into the pan and bake in hot … Continue reading

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Lemon Pudding Cake

By Cat, October 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Puddings & Frozen Desserts Menu; 2. Canary Steamed Pudding; 3. Lemon Curd   This is not a creamy pudding (like vanilla or tapioca), but rather more like a scuffle or steamed pudding. … Continue reading

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Honey-Hazelnut Biscotti

By Cat, July 6, 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cookies Menu Biscotti is a wonderful treat from Italy, but most countries across Europe make something similar.  For example, in Denmark & Germany, they make Rusk (Skorpor or Zweiback). As a twice-baked … Continue reading

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Vanilla Pudding

by Cat, Feb 2008  (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pudding & Frozen Desserts Menu; 2. Chocolate (about); 3. Starch Equivalents Nothing beats a good soft, creamy pudding as comfort food. Additionally, vanilla pudding is a base for several cream pies including banana and … Continue reading

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Greek Baked Rice Pudding (Rizógalo)

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pudding & Frozen Desserts Menu; 2.Creamy Baked Rice Pudding The Greek version of rice pudding is one of the oldest, as rice reached Greece from the Middle East before moving on … Continue reading

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Creamy Baked Rice Pudding, & Chocolate Variation

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pudding & Frozen Desserts Menu; 2.Christmas Rice Pudding (Julerisengrød); 3. Greek Rice Pudding (Rizógalo) Includes: 1. Creamy Baked Rice Pudding; 2. Chocolate Variation Nothing beats a good soft, creamy pudding as … Continue reading

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Christmas Rice Pudding (Julerisengrød)

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pudding & Frozen Desserts Menu; 2. Creamy Baked Rice Pudding Nothing beats a good soft, creamy pudding as comfort food.  Rice pudding is thickened by the starch in … Continue reading

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Penne with Asparagus & Walnuts (includes variation with chicken)

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pasta Menu; 2. Pasta (About); 3, Mediterranean Menu; 4, Nuts (About) Other sites: 1. Penne with spinach, gorgonzola & walnuts (2) Includes: 1. Basic recipe; 2. Chicken variation This is a wonderful recipe that can be made vegetarian, or … Continue reading

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Orzo-Stuffed Tomatoes with Pine Nuts

By Cat, March 2013 (Photo, right, from Gourmet Sleuth (1)) See also: 1. Pasta Menu; 2. Pasta (About); 3, Mediterranean Menu; 4, Nuts (About) Orzo is an interesting pasta common in Greek dishes; it’s name means barley in Italian. It is debated whether it was originally made from … Continue reading

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