Category Archives: Baked

Pizza Topping Combinations

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 Dough/Crust

By Cat, July 2008, updated Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Pizza crust dough is a very simple yeast-risen dough made from flour, water, yeast (or sourdough starter) and salt.  Olive oil is an optional ingredient.  The dough should be … Continue reading

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Pizza (About)

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

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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Cherry-Almond Scones

By Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Traditionally, scones are only slightly sweet, more like baking powder biscuits, and are so tender they melt in your mouth. What adds a hint of sweetness is the chopped or dried fruits … Continue reading

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Cream Scones, with Optional Dried Fruit & Nuts

By Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is a basic recipe for cream scones; feel free to add your own twist for spices, fruit/dried fruit, and nuts. The original recipe was written for whole wheat pastry flour; … Continue reading

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Rhubarb Crisp

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cobblers, Crisps & Shortcakes Menu; 2. Pies, Tarts & Turnovers There is nothing like a fruit crisp as dessert, any time of the year; but this one is made with … Continue reading

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Rosemary or Thyme Pear Crisp

By Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cobblers, Crisps & Shortcakes Menu; 2. Fruit Crisp Tips & Ideas; There is nothing like a fruit crisp as dessert, any time of the year; simply use whatever fruit is in season:  apples, … Continue reading

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Apple-Pear Crisp with Ginger & Pecans

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) There is nothing like a fruit crisp as dessert, any time of the year; simply use whatever fruit is in season:  apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, berries, or even a combination of these.  … Continue reading

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Cherry Crunch

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cobblers, Crisps & Shortcakes Menu; 2. Fruit Crisp Tips & Ideas; There is nothing like a fruit crisp as dessert, any time of the year; simply use whatever fruit is in season:  … Continue reading

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