Category Archives: Onion family

Mushroom Mini Pierogi (Polish Baked Dumplings)

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Mushroom Filling for Mini-Pierogi See also: 1. Cream Cheese Pierogi Pastry; 2. Russian Vegetable Pie or Pierogi; 3. Ethnic Recipes Menu (scroll down to Eastern Europe & Russian section) Pierogi are the national dish of Poland, … Continue reading →

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Russian Vegetable Pie or Pierogi

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, May 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is one of my all time favorite vegetarian recipes, from Anna Thomas’s great cookbook, The Vegetarian Epicure (1).  The first time I tried it (back in the 1970s), I was a bit skeptical … Continue reading →

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Brussels Sprouts: Caramelized or Roasted

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Basic Braised Greens (About) Includes: 1. Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Lemon; 2. Toasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans It took me a long time to warm up to the cabbage family. … Continue reading →

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Burnished Yams & Parsnips

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia; link is lost) See also: 1. Burnished Chicken Legs with Yams & Parsnips; Baked Salmon with Dijon I’ve extracted this recipe from the delicious Burnished Chicken Legs with Yams & Parsnips; an excellent recipe – … Continue reading →

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Baked Salmon with Dijon

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, June 2014  (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salmon, Poached in Court Bouillon with 2. Mustard Sauce When I was growing up here in NW Montana – more than 500 miles inland, we had abundant landlocked Kokanee salmon in Flathead Lake. … Continue reading →

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Poached Salmon (in Olive Oil) with East-Indian Spices

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, May 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When wild salmon is in season, I eat it twice a week. So I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. This recipe has been on my ‘try’ list for some time, … Continue reading →

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Poached Salmon, in Court Bouillon

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Court Bouillon; 2. Poached Salmon; See also: 1. Mustard cream sauce I cook a big feast for Christmas Eve, in honor of my Scandinavian traditions.  Some of my guests don’t … Continue reading →

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Pâté de Saumon, en Croûte (Salmon & Rice Loaf, in Brioche)

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, May 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is another recipe that dates back to my ‘French’ period – mid 70’s to mid ’80s. I wanted to learn to read French so I could understand a French menu; and I … Continue reading →

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Oven-Braised Pork Chops in Sour Cream Sauce

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I was a kid, pork chops were my favorite treat (well, after Lutefisk). Several of the local farmers raised hogs; we usually bought two each year. Mom had been a … Continue reading →

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Salmon (or Sea Bass), with Curried Balsamic Orange Glaze

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Fish and Seafood Menu Salmon has a great affinity with curry and fruit.  The recipe with a curried balsamic orange glaze is a staple in my home, when wild salmon … Continue reading →

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