Category Archives: Vine veggies

Chicken Soup, from Scratch

By Cat, Nov 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I grew up with Campbell’s canned soups for lunch, and chicken noodle was my favorite. (Dad sometimes made soup from scratch for dinner, but that was not very frequent). When I … Continue reading

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Butter (or Bibb) Lettuce Salad, with Chicken, Almonds & Peas

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salad Menu; 2. Lettuce & Salad Greens (About); 3. Poultry & Fowl Menu; 4. Baked Chicken for Shredding or Cubing About 35 years ago I was invited at the last minute to a … Continue reading

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Spicy Chicken and Baby Romaine Salad, with Warm Chipotle Vinaigrette

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, attributed to “Fir0002/Flagstaffotos” on Wikimedia Commons; photo, below, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salad Menu; 2. Poultry & Fowl Menu I have not yet tried this recipe, but it promises to be delicious. I’m just learning to use … Continue reading

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Cobb Salad

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, attributed to “Fir0002/Flagstaffotos” on Wikimedia Commons) The Cobb is one of my favorite salads, and it makes a great presentation for a buffet or luncheon. Typically, each ingredient has it’s own position on the salad plate; … Continue reading

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Chicken with Thai Coconut Peanut Sauce

By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons; photo, below from Wikimedia Commons) This is a fairly simple recipe, especially if you already have the cooked chicken meat on hand. Be creative in your choice of colorful veggies to accompany the … Continue reading

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Sour Cream Chicken with Potatoes, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Cheese

By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Poultry & Fowl Menu; This is a delicious one-dish-meal take on Potatoes au Gratin; it’s fairly quick and easy to prepare. Although it adds about a half-hour to the prep time, I highly recommend … Continue reading

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Chicken & Penne with Vodka Cream Sauce

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) There are many choices for pasta, not only shapes (spaghetti, bow ties, penne, etc.), but also types of grain used to make the pasta.  The desired shape is determined by the type … Continue reading

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Chicken Mole

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. About Mole; 2. Quick Chicken Mole; 3. Traditional Mole Poblano Sauce See also: 1. Poultry & Fowl Menu; 2. Sauce Menu; 3. Chiles & Peppers (About) There’s a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant in my old Portland … Continue reading

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Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Citrus Dipping Sauce

By Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Poultry & Fowl Menu; 2. Homemade yogurt My mom introduced me to kabobs (or kebabs), and it is one of my favorite ways to grill meats, especially for outdoor parties. I … Continue reading

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Grilled Yogurt Chicken with Cucumber Salad

By Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right, from Cheesemaking.com (1) I don’t yet have my outdoor gas grill set up, waiting for me to build a level patio. So in the meantime, I do all my grilling indoors on my gas … Continue reading

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