Category Archives: Onion family

Brussels Sprouts: Caramelized or Roasted

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

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Seared Green Beans, Broccolini or Asparagus

by Cat, Oct 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Basic Braised Greens (About); 2. Braised Broccoli & Rapini with Cream The first time I tried this, I used long green beans from my garden, and seared them in olive oil. … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Roasted Game Hen with Rosemary & Apple Stuffing

by Cat, Thanksgiving, 2013 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is the first Thanksgiving in a long time that it has been just me. Rather than going out to a restaurant, I decided to make something special just for me, for a … Continue reading

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Pasta con le Sarde (with Sardines)

by Cat, June 2010 ((Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also 1. Sardines (About); 2. Marinated Sardines Includes: 1. Gay’s Pasta with Sardines; 2. Pasta con le Sarde Sardines are becoming popular, primarily because they are a fish relatively free from water … Continue reading

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Sardines (About)

by Cat, June 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Cleaning & Filleting Sardines; 2. Marinated Sardines (recipe) See also (this site): Pasta con le Sarde (and other sites): Sunset magazine recipe: Pan Fried Sardines with Sweet & Sour Onions, Pine Nuts … Continue reading

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Chicken & Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

by Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pasta (About); 2. Preserving & Using Tomatoes (includes section on sun-dried tomatoes) There are many choices for pasta, not only shapes (spaghetti, bow ties, penne, etc.), but also types of grain used … Continue reading

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Tomato Sauce (in Bulk, for Canning)

by Cat, Dec 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Homemade Tomato Paste (For Canning, Freezing, Refrigeration); 2. Preserving & Using Tomatoes; 3. Basic Meatless Tomato Sauces Research has revealed that the nutrient value of tomatoes is increased by cooking (but not by overcooking), so … Continue reading

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Bolognese (Bolognaise) Sauce – Meaty Tomato (or Tomato-less) Sauce

by Cat, Dec 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Homemade Tomato Paste (For Canning, Freezing, Refrigeration); 2. Preserving & Using Tomatoes; 3. Tomato Sauce Menu Includes: 1. Bolognese Sauce (with Tomatoes); 2. Bolognese Sauce (without Tomatoes) Research has revealed that the nutrient value of tomatoes … Continue reading

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Basic Meatless Tomato Sauces

by Cat, Dec 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Homemade Tomato Paste (For Canning, Freezing, Refrigeration); 2. Preserving & Using Tomatoes; 3. Basic Tomato Sauce for Canning; 4. Bolognese Tomato Sauce (with meat) This article includes: 1. Basic Meatless Tomato Sauce; 2. Marinara with … Continue reading

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Potatoes Dauphinoise (au Gratin)

by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Gratin is a very old dish, dating before the time when potatoes were introduced to Europe. In America, we are most familiar with potatoes in this dish. It makes a great presentation … Continue reading

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