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Category Archives: Preparation
Mini Quinoa-Carrot Cakes or Muffins
By Cat, September 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have always loved carrot cake; it’s so moist and deliciously sweet, yet contains healthful ingredients like carrots, nuts and fruit. I usually make mine with whole grain flour but this … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, beat/whisked, Citrus, Dairy, Dried fruit, Eggs, Fat or oil, Grain, Leavening, Pseudo-grain, Spices, Sprouted, Sweetener, Tropical fruit
Tagged almond extract, almond meal, baking powder, baking soda, banana, carrot, cinnamon, coconut oil, cream cheese, eggs, orange, pumpkin pie spice, quinoa, stevia, sugar, vanilla
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Tuna & White Bean Salad
By Cat, June 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Although I don’t eat a lot of tuna (because of the mercury levels), tuna in a whole-meal salad is my fav way to have it, with Salade Nicoise at the top … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Fat or oil, Fish, Grilled, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Legumes, Marinated, Olives, Onion family, Raw, Roasted, Simmered, Soaked, Sprouted, Vine veggies
Tagged bay leaf, canellini, carrots, celery, cucumber, green onion, lime, olives, parsley, romaine, the, tomato, tuna, white kidney beans
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Tuna au Poivre, with Lemon-Caper Lentils
By Cat, January 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I don’t eat a lot of tuna and other large game fish, primarily because they have high levels of mercury, and I already have more than enough of that in my … Continue reading
Posted in Capers, Citrus, Fat or oil, Fish, Legumes, Onion family, Stock, broth, Stove top
Tagged broth, capers, lemon juice, lentils, shallot, stock, tuna
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Grilled Vegetable Tostada with Mole Sauce (and Optional Shredded Chicken)
By Cat, July 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have loved mole sauce ever since I discovered it at a new restaurant in my old Portland neighborhood, in the early 1990s: Santa Fe Restaurant. In general I don’t eat much Mexican … Continue reading
Posted in Blended, Chocolate, Cocoa, Dairy, Grilled, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Nuts and seeds, Onion family, Poultry, Sauteed, Spices, squash, tortilla, Vine veggies
Tagged avocado, bittersweet chocolate, cheese, chill powder, cilantro, cinnamon, corn tortillas, cumin, eggplant, garlic, pumpkin seeds, red chili sauce, red onion, sesame seeds, sour cream, zucchini
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Thai Curry with Tofu
By Cat, November 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Tofu is a type of cheese made from soy. I don’t use it much because, in general, I avoid soy unless it is fermented. But it is a good protein source … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Equipment, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Nut Milk, Onion family, Sauteed, Simmered, Spices, Sweetener, Vine veggies
Tagged basil, bell pepper, coconut milk, coconut oil, lime, shallot, snap peas, snow peas, spinach, tamari soy sauce, thai curry paste, tofu
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Three Sisters Stew (and Garden)
By Cat, October 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons (1)) This recipe came to me from an organics delivery service in Bigfork. The recipe was preceded by an interesting story about Native American agriculture that we could learn from today, … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Corn family, Fat or oil, Herbs, Legumes, Simmered, Soaked, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged chili powder, cinnamon, corn, cumin, dried bean, garlic, lemon, onion, oregano, squash, tomato
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Squash Casserole, with Goat Cheese and Pecans
By Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My friend Jean H. shared this recipe with me, after inviting me to join her and her husband Phil for dinner, in which this dish was featured. Wonderful combo! I’m always … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Dairy, Eggs, Fat or oil, Onion family, Sauteed, Spices, Sweetener, Vine veggies
Tagged cream, eggs, goat cheese, nutmeg, onion, pecans, winter squash
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Baked Halibut or Sea Bass with Chinese Five-Spice and Lime
By Cat, Aug 2016 (photo, right, from More-To-Door (1)) I bought a halibut filet intending to prepare as my Basic Baked Halibut recipe, but then I remembered I’d just bought some Chinese Five-Spice and thought it would be really good on … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Citrus, Fat or oil, Fish, Herbs, Spices
Tagged Chinese five spice, dill, halibut, lime
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Spinach Provençale
By Cat, June 2013; updated Aug 2016 (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) I’m beginning to harvest spinach from my first garden, and looking for ways to use it besides simply braised or added as a green to salad. I vaguely remembered a creamy, … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Dairy, Eggs, Fat or oil, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Sauteed
Tagged butter, chard, eggs, garlic, onion, parmesan cheese, spinach
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Creamed Spinach
By Cat, June 2013; updated Aug 2016 (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) I never liked spinach as a child, probably because all we had was canned spinach – I don’t know why Dad didn’t grow it in his garden. But when I … Continue reading
Posted in Dairy, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Sauteed, Spices
Tagged chard, cream, garlic, nutmeg, parmesan cheese, spinach
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