Category Archives: Legumes

Asian Ginger Vinaigrette Dressings

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, July 2007, updated 2011 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Vinaigrette Dressings, 2. Creamy Salad Dressings;; 3. Hoisin Sauce; 4. Other sites: Salad Dressing 101 (5); Homemade Rosemary-Scented Vinegar (Mercola site (6)) Included here: 1. Asian Ginger-Sesame Dressing; 2. Hoisin Dressing; 3. Hoisin Sauce … Continue reading →

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Bissara (Fava Bean Dip)

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Fava Beans (About); Hummus (Garbanzo Dip); Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant Dip) Favas are another food my Greek friends in Portland introduced me to. I’ve never had fresh favas before, and have always used dried. … Continue reading →

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Fava Beans (About)

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons (3)) Includes: 1.  Fava Basics (1a. Shelling & skinning fresh favas; 1b. Skinning dried favas; 1c. Sprouting favas); 2. Basic cooked dried favas See also: 1. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 2. Vegetarian & Bean Menu; 3.  Sautéed Fresh Favas; Other sites: 4. Emily … Continue reading →

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Cat’s Christmas Menu and Preparation Schedule

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Christmas 2008 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Because my parents were Scandinavian (Danish Mom, Norwegian Dad), we always celebrated Christmas on Christmas Eve.  The day before, Mom cooked and mashed potatoes for the lefse, and made her Aeblekage (Apple … Continue reading →

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