Category Archives: Preparation

Bison (About), & general cooking guidelines

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, March 27, 2018 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) The following information is from a flyer on “Cooking Bison” at my local grocery store. Bison is a very healthful meat, and tasty too. It is not as fatty as … Continue reading →

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Lemon Blueberry Dutch Baby

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Mar 25, 2018 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I used to have Apple Dutch Baby at a small restaurant on the 2nd floor of Portland’s Galleria building, back in “the day” (1980s), but I’ve since forgot about that … Continue reading →

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Cherry-Almond Smoothie

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Mar 2018 (image, right, is from Wikimedia Commons) This interesting recipe is from Dr. Alan Christianson, a functional medicine practitioner specializing in hormone and auto-immune issues. This smoothie offers many benefits for your adrenal and thyroid glands. See … Continue reading →

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Caesar Salad and Dressing

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, March 10, 2018 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is a salad I don’t make very often, but when I do…..mmmmm. The anchovies in the dressing are what make its flavor so unique and wonderful. The Classic version … Continue reading →

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Brussels Sprouts: Recipes & Cooking Tips

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2018 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love brussels sprouts, but this has not always been so. When I was a child, I got a stomach flu and puked all over my bed; what came out was … Continue reading →

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Chicken Cutlets with Dried Plums, Sage & Balsamic

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2018 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Chicken cutlets are quick and easy recipes that make a great presentation. Instead of pounding the chicken breasts into cutlets, I prefer to slice the breasts crosswise, about ½ inch thick, … Continue reading →

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Indian-style stove-top chicken with dried fruit

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2018 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Living here in NW Montana, there are not many opportunities to enjoy East-Indian cuisine. I learned to love this food when I lived in Portland, Oregon – especially naan bread and … Continue reading →

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Keto Cacao/Chocolate Truffles

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2018 (photo, right, cropped from Kettle & Fire (2)) I’ve been following a ketogenic eating program for over 3 years and am always on the lookout for a healthful high-fat, low carb treat. More well-known as Keto … Continue reading →

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Salt Chart for Brining

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Cat

Bu Cat, Jan 2018 This chart can be applied to brines for all meats. It takes into account three common types of salt used for brines: Table salt (fine grind), Morton Kosher salt, and Diamond Kosher salt. The amount of … Continue reading →

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Shrimp or other seafood curry

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2018 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love curry recipes. When I lived in Portland, there were lots of restaurants that specialized in the curries of different Asian cultures, but here in Montana, they are few and … Continue reading →

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