Category Archives: Stove top

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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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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Sockeye Salad, with Apple and Goat Cheese

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, June 20, 2017 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons (3)) I stopped by the local fish-counter to buy some Bristol Bay sockeye salmon today, and there was a recipe card for a salad (1). I always eagerly await the … Continue reading →

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Fish Bone Broth (Stovetop Method)

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Cat

by Cat, June 11, 2017 (image, right, from  More-to-Door in the UK (4)) Bone broths have become all the rage, especially for those who are dealing with autoimmune disease, and fish broth is one of the most flavorful. Adding veggies … 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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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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Pastel de Nata (Portugese Custard Tart)

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, March 2017 (Image, right, from Viking River Cruises, cropped) I’d never heard of this tiny treat until I got the newsletter from Viking River Cruises that included this recipe. But I’ve long been a fan of anything custard. … Continue reading →

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