Category Archives: Onion family

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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Hummus (Garbanzo Dip)

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, July 2008 (Photo, right, from White or Green Chickpeas See also: Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant Dip); Bissara (Fava Bean Dip); Taratour Sauce (Tangy Sesame Tahini); Links to my old site:  Middle-Eastern Meza; Hummus is common to all middle eastern cultures.  A similar dish is also … Continue reading →

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Sesame Seeds, Oil (About)

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from World’s Healthiest Foods (3)) See also: Baba Ghanoush; Hummus (Garbanzo Dip) This article discusses 1. Sesame Seeds; 2. Sesame Oil; and 3. Taratour Sauce Recipe Sesame Seeds Sesame seeds are very important in Middle Eastern cuisine, … Continue reading →

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Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant Dip)

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Eggplant Parmigiana; Hummus (Garbanzo Dip); Taratour Sauce; Bissara (Fava Bean Dip); Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Baba Ghanoush Links to my old site: Middle-Eastern Meza I first had this wonderful dip at a Lebanese restaurant … Continue reading →

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Mushroom Velouté Soup or Sauce (Cream of Mushroom)

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 9, 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Canned cream of mushroom soup is a cooking staple in many homes, used to make gravies, sauces, and other soups. But it is a processed food and contains many ingredients that … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Parmigiana

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) In the 1970s, I was learning to cook dishes from other cultures, and was primarily a vegetarian. So when I saw a recipe for Eggplant Parmigiana in my new cookbook, The Vegetarian Epicure by Anna … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Carbonara

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also:  Classic Carbonara (with Pancetta or Guanciale); Chicken alla Carbonara Carbonara is a rich, creamy sauce that clings to pasta and tastes divine. It originated in Italy where it is typically made with … Continue reading →

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Classic Carbonara (with Pancetta or Guanciale)

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Chicken alla Carbonara; Vegetarian Carbonara Carbonara is a rich, creamy sauce that clings to pasta and tastes divine. It originated in Italy where it is typically made with olive oil, garlic, … Continue reading →

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Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts/Thighs, with Herbs & Wine (or Baba Ghanoush)

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2007; Aug 2015, update using thighs (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Pan roasting was a new experience for me, but after trying this recipe from Cook’s Magazine, I’m hooked, and have used the same technique for other meats … Continue reading →

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Chicken alla Carbonara

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Cat

by Cat,  Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also Brining Chicken; Preparing Chicken or Other Cutlets;   Classic Carbonara (with Pancetta or Guanciale); Vegetarian Carbonara You can find more  of my chicken cutlet recipes, as well as links to cutlet recipes on other sites, on … Continue reading →

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