Category Archives: Preparation

Potatoes (About)

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, May 3, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) True potatoes (as opposed to sweet potatoes or yams, are members of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, and come in many colors of peel, and some, like the purple potato may also have … Continue reading →

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Baked Cod or Salmon With Capers and Olives

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 27, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love using capers and olives for flavor and texture, and fish is my favorite meat, and this recipe includes all of these! The original recipe includes a long list … Continue reading →

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Andalucian Asparagus

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 27, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Andalusia is the most southern part of Spain, notable for tapas – a broad selection of appetizers or ‘small plates’ – and fish/seafood. This dish is an example of a … Continue reading →

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Date Wraps, with Prosciutto

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 27, 2017 (Photo, right, from St.Louis Dispatch article (1)) Dates are just about my favorite treat, but I don’t get to eat them often because they are so sweet. This recipes helps with that because the dates are … Continue reading →

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Marinated Olives and Feta, Greek-Style

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 27, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I absolutely LOVE Greek food; I think I was a Greek in a previous life. One of the things I like most, is that much of the meal is a … Continue reading →

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Stewed apples or applesauce for gut health

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 21, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) In Britain, this is called Stewed Apples; in the US we call it chunky Applesauce. I’m trying to recover from auto-immune thyroid, which includes healing the gut and balancing the gut microbiome. I’m adding my own twist to recommendations by … Continue reading →

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Spiced lamb chops, with couscous or kasha

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 15, 2017 I love lamb chops – just about my favorite red meat – and I’m always on the lookout for new ways to flavor them. Lamb, like venison, has a gamey flavor so benefit from herbs … Continue reading →

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Chicken, with dried plums & peppers, Creole-style

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 1, 1917 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) One of the odd things I truly love, is using fruit in a main dish, and this recipe is a prime example. Plums are a very healthful food with additional … Continue reading →

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Sweet potato medallions, chickpea and greens salad

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 1, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Always on the lookout for something new and different to fix for dinner, I was intrigued by this recipe when I saw it featured in our local paper, the Daily … Continue reading →

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Chicken with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Olives

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, March 2017 (photo, right, from Asado Argentina (2)) I’m getting tired of all my usual chicken recipes, so pulled down “365 Ways to Cook Chicken” recipe book from the shelf to see what might appeal to me. I … Continue reading →

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