Category Archives: Leafy Veggie

Braised Greens with Chopped Bacon

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, by Cat, Jan 2008 (photo, right, from Wikipedia Commons) See also: Basic Braised Greens (About); more braised greens recipes at Side Dishes menu Your doctor has probably advised that you eat more dark green leafy vegetables, and this is a great way … Continue reading →

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Green Mayonnaise (Green Goddess Dressing)

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Mayonnaise; Creamy Salad Dressings & Marinades; This recipe is from The Vegetarian Epicure, Book 2 by Anna Thomas, and makes about 1 1/2 cups.  It will keep, refrigerated, for up to 2 … Continue reading →

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Beet, Fennel & Orange Salad

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2007 (photo from Wikimedia Commons)  See also: How to Cook Beets; Raw Beet Salad; Raspberry Vinaigrette; Balsamic Vinaigrette;  This salad is my own invention, and one of my favorites.  It looks like a bowl of gleaming red gems when served in … Continue reading →

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Root Vegetables (About)

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia – link unknown) This article discusses the following topics: 1. Beets; 2. Carrots; 3. Jicama; 4. Jerusalem artichoke; 5. Kohlrabi; 6. Onions & allium family; 7. Parsnips; 8. Rutabagas; 9. Sweet potatoes/yams; … Continue reading →

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Sautéed Chicken Cutlets with Olives, Capers & Roasted Lemons

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve always been a soft touch for Piccata, traditionally made with veal cutlets and flavored with lemon, white wine and capers. I don’t eat much veal because commercial veal is a form of animal … Continue reading →

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My Morning Protein Full-Meal Smoothie

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2007 (and updated many times) (photo, right, by Cat) Most mornings I prepare a protein smoothie chock full of whole foods to give me a great start to my day.  (Alternately I have granola or a hot … Continue reading →

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Tabouli (Tabbouleh)

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Cat

By Cat, May 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I first had Tabouli at one of Portland’s many Lebanese restaurants, and was hooked. I started making it at home based on the tastes I’d noted in the restaurants’ versions. But I’ve … Continue reading →

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Tabouli with Grilled Lamb and Chick Peas

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, June, 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia commons)  See also: 1. Bulgur Pilaf; 2. Kasha pilaf; 3. Moroccan-Style Lamb Pilaf; 4. Tabouli (2 versions); 5. Hummus recipe; 6.  Lebneh (Yogurt Sauce) Other sites: 1.Middle-Eastern Tabbouleh & Lamb Salad; 2. Sprouted Buckwheat (Kasha) Tabouli Tabouli (tabbouleh) is a very popular Middle-Eastern … Continue reading →

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Bulgur Pilaf

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2013 see also (this site): Buckwheat & Kasha (About); Kasha pilaf; Lamb Pilaf, Moroccan Style;   Tabouli (2 versions) In the US, when we think of pilaf, we think of rice pilaf – white or brown rice sautéed in butter … Continue reading →

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Kasha (Buckwheat) Pilaf

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011 (photo from SproutPeople.org) See also: Buckwheat & Kasha (About); Kasha porridge; Sprouting buckwheat; Soba noodles; Buckwheat crepes; Bulgur pilaf. This article includes: Kasha pilaf, and variation with middle-Eastern flavors Russian kasha On this site, I refer to ‘buckwheat’ when I mean the raw grain … Continue reading →

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