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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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. 

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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

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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

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