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Mincemeat, with suet, for pie & cookie filling

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons: “Homemade mincemeat from a market in Hallowell, Maine, USA. Contains Apples, Beef, Sugar, Raisins, Suet, Molasses, Vinegar and Spices“) See also: 1.Pies/Tarts Menu; 2. Pie/Tart Crust Menu; 3. Dessert Fillings Menu; … Continue reading →

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Spinach & Ricotta Pappardelle, with Basil Variation

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2008; updated Feb & July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Casseroles Menu; 2. Vegetarian Menu; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Rich Tomato Sauce with Sage or Basil; 5. Baked Manicotti; 6. Pasta (About) Includes: 1. Spinach and Ricotta Pappardelle; 2. Spinach, Basil & … Continue reading →

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Olive Oil: The Real Deal, or Adulterated/Fake

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Cat

by Catherine Haug, originally for The EssentiaList (sustainability blog), published Jan 22, 2014, and republished with new information including ’60 Minutes’ video, Jan 4, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Tonight (Jan 3, 2016), CBS News: 60 Minutes had a segment on the Mafia’s involvement … Continue reading →

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Florentine Lasagne, with Variations

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons; by User AlMare) I can’t believe that I’d never had lasagna until I went off to college.  But ‘exotic’ foods (Oriental, Italian, Mexican, Greek, etc.) were just not available in rural Montana … Continue reading →

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Salmon Quiche

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Savory Pies & Tarts Menu; 2. Pie & Tart Crust or Pastry Menu; 3. Salmon & Leek Tart, Quiche or Casserole; 4. Basic Quiche (About) I’m enamored of salmon in a quiche and love to experiment with … Continue reading →

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Tomato Phyllo Pie

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, July 2008, updated Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pizza (About); 2. Spanakopita; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Savory Pies & Tarts Includes: 1. Making Phyllo; 2. Tomato Phyllo Pie Phyllo (or filo) is a Greek pastry in very very thin sheets; … Continue reading →

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Crushed Tomato Sauce for Pizza

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, July 2008, updated Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pizza (About); 2. Pizza Dough; 3. Equipment: Baking Stone, Pizza Peel More pizza recipes: 1. Mediterranean Menu; 2. Savory Pies & Tarts Menu Includes: 1. Basic Crushed Tomato Sauce; 2. Puttanesca and Robusto Variations … Continue reading →

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Grape Leaves (About)

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Stuffed grape leaves, or dolmades in Greece, can be made with a vegetarian rice or bulgur stuffing, or with a ground meat stuffing. Check out the excellent photos at About.com: Greek … Continue reading →

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Basic Apple (or other fruit) Crisp

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Cat

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 (or what you have in your root cellar):  apples, pears, peaches, … Continue reading →

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Crème Caramel or Rich Flan

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Puddings Menu; 2. Caramelized Sugar: Caramel, Toffee & Butterscotch (About); 3. Crème Caramel or Flan (About); 4. Unrefined sugars Includes: 1. Crème Caramel Cups; 2. Rich Flan Crème caramel, or flan, is a wonderful custard dessert with … Continue reading →

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