Category Archives: Baked

Sand Cookies with Almond

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Sand cookies are a great Scandinavian treat; I’m not sure why they are called ‘Sand‘. There are two main types of Sand cookies: Sandbakels (Norsk) or sandbakkelser (Dansk, Swedish): For these, the dough is pressed into a tiny … Continue reading →

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Sandkager: Scandinavian Shortbread Cookies

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photos: right, by Cat; below-left from Wikimedia Commons) Sand cookies are a great Scandinavian treat; They are a type of shortbread cookie. I’m not sure why they are called ‘Sand‘ – it might be the Danish word … Continue reading →

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Spritz Cookies (Butter Cookies)

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Oct 2014 (Photo, right, from What’s Cooking America (1)) See also: 1. Cookies Menu; 2. Scandinavian Foods Menu Spritz are iconic at Christmas, especially in Scandinavian homes and church bake sales. My Mom always made dozens for me … Continue reading →

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Chicken Breasts Baked with Cheesy, Creamy Sherry Sauce (Palm Springs Chicken)

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Another name for this baked dish is Palm Springs Chicken (as named by Darlene Glantz Skees in her Best Friends, Etc. Cookbook (1)). I changed the name because I have made some modifications to her version. … Continue reading →

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Chicken & Penne with Vodka Cream Sauce

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Cat

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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Lake Cafe Cookies: Applesauce or Carrot

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Oct 2014 (photo, right from Wikipedia, but the link has been lost) Includes: 1. Applesauce Cookies; 2. Carrot Cookies; 3. Note on frosting for Carrot Cookies See also: 1. Cookies Menu; 2. Frostings & Fillings Menu; 3. Unrefined Powdered … Continue reading →

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Apple Crisp with Almond-Pecan Crumble Topping

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Oct 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia) I gave most of my Macintosh apples away but saved enough to make a pie or crisp. I want to avoid high-carb ingredients, such as grains, pseudo-grains, and sugar; I’ve used almond meal … Continue reading →

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Stilton Cheese

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons, then converted from png to jpg format) See also: 1. Poultry & Fowl Menu; 2. Seared Green Beans, Asparagus or Broccolini On my first trip to Manhattan, New York City in the … Continue reading →

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Baked Chicken Pieces with Creamy Tarragon Sauce

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Sep 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Chicken and tarragon are a delicious combination, thus I have (at least) three recipes for chicken and tarragon on this blog. This version is one of the easier recipes to make. You … Continue reading →

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Savory Baked Chicken Pieces (or Grilled)

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is a very simple recipe with wonderful taste. Back when I discovered this recipe in a 1970s diet cookbook, it was included as a low-fat oven-‘fried’ chicken. And in some ways it … Continue reading →

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