Category Archives: Veggies

Caramelized Garlic

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) One of my fav restaurants here in Bigfork, The Swan River Inn, uses homemade caramelized garlic in their house salad, and it is delicious! (unfortunately, they are no longer open). So … Continue reading →

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Herb Oil for Pizza Blanco (White Pizza)

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, July 2008, updated Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pizza (About); 2. Pizza Dough;  More pizza recipes: 1. Mediterranean Menu; 2. Savory Pies & Tarts Menu This fragrant oil is brushed on the dough before adding toppings. It is used when … Continue reading →

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Pizza Topping Combinations

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, July 2008, updated Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pizza (About); 2. Pizza Dough; 3. Crushed Tomato Sauce;  More pizza recipes: 1. Mediterranean Menu; 2. Savory Pies & Tarts Menu Includes: 1. General baking instructions for home oven; 2. Topping combinations The topping … Continue reading →

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Pizza (About)

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, July 2008, updated Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My first introduction to real Italian pizza was at a small, locally owned pizzeria and sandwich shop in Portland, called La Macchia (not sure I’m spelling that right).  … Continue reading →

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Neapolitan Pizza Margherita

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, July 2008, updated Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pizza (About); 2. Pizza Dough; 3. Crushed Tomato Sauce; 4. Equipment: Baking Stone, Pizza Peel More pizza recipes: 1. Mediterranean Menu; 2. Savory Pies & Tarts The Neapolitan Pizza Margherita is the … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Pizza Crusts (grain-free)

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Mar 2015; updated Oct 2022 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Cauliflower is a misunderstood, under-utilized vegetable that I find delicious. Prior to the discovery of America by the Europeans, who then brought native American foods like potatoes and … Continue reading →

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High-Fiber Foods

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Cat

by Cat, Mar 2, 2015 (Photo, right, originally by Sage Ross, from Wikimedia Commons) Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that we cannot digest without the help of our gut bacteria, but it provides many benefits to the gut and to … Continue reading →

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Beer-Cheddar Soup

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I was a kid in elementary school, we were often served sticks of cheddar cheese from government surplus, but I didn’t like it. Mamma told me it was OK, children often … Continue reading →

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Spring Greens with Pears, Toasted Walnuts (or Pecans) & Goat Cheese

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, May 2010 (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Dressings, Dips & Marinades Menu; 3. Balsamic & Basil Vinaigrette Dressing A salad of greens has become ubiquitous in the American diet, but in recent years many new presentations of this … Continue reading →

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Greens Salad, with Chickpeas & Honey-Balsamic Dressing

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, May 2010 (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Dressings, Dips & Marinades Menu A salad of greens has become ubiquitous in the American diet, but in recent years many new presentations of this icon have … Continue reading →

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