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Category Archives: Leafy Veggie
Raw Beet Juice
by Cat, April 28, 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Is there a history of high blood pressure and/or heart disease in your family, or do you have these issues? If the answer is YES, you might consider a daily glass of … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Pear, Citrus, Fermented, Leafy Veggie, Raw, Root Veggie, Spices
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Spanokopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
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
Posted in Baked, Dairy, Eggs, Fat or oil, Flour, Grain, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Nuts and seeds, Onion family, Spices, Uncategorized
Tagged butter, eggs, feta, garlic, grain, nutmeg, onion, pine nuts, spinach
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Cajun Skillet Beans
by Cat, June 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Legumes (About) (on my main website); 2. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 3. Hoppin’ John (Back eyed peas and pork) Other sites: 1. Emily Skinner Bean Recipes (3); 2. The Vegan Gourmet on dried beans & peas (great … Continue reading
Posted in Dairy, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Pork, Simmered, Soaked, Spices, Sprouted, Sweetener, Vine veggies
Tagged bacon, basil, bell pepper, black eyed peas, cayenne, clove, molasses, mustard, oregano, thyme, tomato
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Dad’s Beef Stew with Root Veggies
by Cat, April 2014 (Photo, right, from Cat’s photo collection; photo, below from mibekfarms.com/stewtips.html) When my Dad was the chief cook and bottle washer at home (while my Mom worked at the bar), one of his favorite dishes was beef stew. He … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Beef, Buffalo, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Root Veggie, Stewed, Stock, broth
Tagged ale, bay leaf, beef, carrot, horseradish, lard, onion, parsley, parsnip, potato, red wine, rutabaga, sage, thyme, turnip
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Tapenades; Olive Po Boy Sandwich
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
Posted in Alcohol, Blended, Bread, Capers, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Nuts and seeds, Olives, Onion family, Vine veggies
Tagged basil, capers, cheese, garlic, hame, olives, oregano, pine nuts, salami, tomatoes
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Greek Salad Pita Sandwich
by Cat, Aug 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad and Dressing); 2. Simple Tapenade This salad uses the Greek Village Salad to make a sandwich in Pita bread. The tapenade is a nice touch.
Posted in Alcohol, Blended, Bread, Dairy, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Olives, Onion family, Root Veggie, Tossed, Vine veggies
Tagged cucumber, feta, garlic, olives, oregano, pita, radishes, spinach, tomato
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Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad and Dressing)
by Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is an excellent, flavorful salad, and a great excuse to eat olives. I learned how to make it from the Greek family who owned the Souvlaki Stop Restaurant down the street … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Citrus, Dairy, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Stone fruit, Vine veggies
Tagged bell pepper, cucumber, feta, garlic, lemon juice, lettuce, mint, olive oil, olives, oregano, romaine, tomato, vinegar
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Cucumber Raita (East Indian Cucumber & Yogurt Dip)
by Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right, from wikimedia commons) See also: 1. Plain Homemade Yogurt; 2. Tsatziki (Greek Cucumber Dip); 3. Greek Yogurt Sauce; 4. Lebneh (Lebanese Yogurt Sauce); 5. Middle Eastern Meza Menu Raitas are common in Indian cuisine, as they are the perfect cooling accompaniment for a spicy curry.
Posted in Blended, Dairy, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Vine veggies
Tagged cilantro, cucumber, cumin, onion, yogurt
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Tsatziki (Greek Cucumber Dip)
by Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right, from wikimedia commons) I first had Tsatziki when it was served with a Greek Gyro at a Portland restaurant called The Souvlaki Stop. That restaurant is no longer in business, but their food started my love … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Dairy, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Vine veggies, Vinegar
Tagged cucumber, dill, garlic, mint, yogurt
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Kafta: Lebanese Lamb Burgers/Sausages
by Cat, June 2010 (Photo, right, by Cat) Moved to Kafta: Middle-Eastern Burgers, Ovals or Sausages
Posted in Fat or oil, Grain, Grilled, Herbs, Lamb, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Spices
Tagged cayenne, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, garlic, lamb, mint, onion, oregano, paprika, parsley
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