Category Archives: Veggies

Spinach & Ricotta Pappardelle, with Basil Variation

By Cat, Dec 2008; updated Feb & July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Casseroles Menu; 2. Vegetarian Menu; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Rich Tomato Sauce with Sage or Basil; 5. Baked Manicotti; 6. Pasta (About) Includes: 1. Spinach and Ricotta Pappardelle; 2. Spinach, Basil & … Continue reading

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Baked Manicotti

By Cat, Dec 2008; updated Feb & July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Casseroles Menu; 2. Vegetarian Menu; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Rich Tomato Sauce with Sage or Basil; 5. Spinach and Ricotta Pappardelle; 6. Pasta (About) Includes: 1. … Continue reading

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California Salad (Greens, Tomatoes, Avocados & Olives)

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salad Menu; 2. Lettuce & Salad Greens (About); California is known as a major food-growing state and is especially known for its tomatoes, avocados and olives which, along with the base of greens, account … Continue reading

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Lettuce, Pear, Nut & Goat Cheese Salad

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salad Menu; 2. Lettuce & Salad Greens (About); This salad has been showing up at trendy restaurants in the last few years.  It may sound strange to put pear slices on a lettuce salad … Continue reading

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Lettuce & Salad Greens (About)

By Cat, April 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Foods (About) Menu; 2. Braised Greens (About); 3. Salad Menu Includes: 1. Health Benefits of Salad Greens; 2. Seasonal Greens; 3. Preparing Greens; 4. Storing Washed Greens Lettuce is a wonderful, tasty, and … Continue reading

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Lasagna Bolognese (Bolognaise)

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons; by User AlMare) See also: 1. Casseroles Menu; 2. Vegetarian Menu; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Bolognese (Bolognaise) – Meaty Tomato or Tomato-less Sauce; 5. Lasagne Florentine; 6. Béchamel Sauce Includes: 1. Lasagna Bolognese; 2. Bolognese Sauce (another version) … Continue reading

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Florentine Lasagne, with Variations

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons; by User AlMare) I can’t believe that I’d never had lasagna until I went off to college.  But ‘exotic’ foods (Oriental, Italian, Mexican, Greek, etc.) were just not available in rural Montana … Continue reading

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Spicy Arawak marinade for meats

By Cat, April 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) The spicy heat in this recipe is from chile peppers: habañero or Scotch bonnet chiles, which are among the hottest on the planet, but you can make a more mild version … Continue reading

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Roast Chicken (or Game Hens) with Cumin, Paprika & Allspice

By Cat, April 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Daniel Neman makes a good point in his article, “Allspice: All purpose, not all spices” (1). So many people think, incorrectly, that allspice is a spice blend, containing cinnamon, nutmeg, clove with … Continue reading

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Slow-Cooked Lamb, Moroccan Style

By Cat, April 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Lamb, Pork, Small Game Menu; 2. Mediterranean Menu; 3. Lamb (About); 4. Lamb Roast (About); 5. Chickpeas (Garbanzos) I’m just beginning to explore Moroccan foods. I once tried a Moroccan restaurant near my office in Portland. … Continue reading

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