Tag Archives: almonds

Sand Cookies with Almond

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Sand cookies are a great Scandinavian treat; I’m not sure why they are called ‘Sand‘. There are two main types of Sand cookies: Sandbakels (Norsk) or sandbakkelser (Dansk, Swedish): For these, the dough is pressed into a tiny … Continue reading →

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Chicken Mole

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. About Mole; 2. Quick Chicken Mole; 3. Traditional Mole Poblano Sauce See also: 1. Poultry & Fowl Menu; 2. Sauce Menu; 3. Chiles & Peppers (About) There’s a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant in my old Portland … Continue reading →

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Grilled Chicken Breasts with Olive, Caper and Almond Relish

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right from Wikimedia Commons) This is a variation on Chicken Cutlets Sautéed with Olives, Capers & Roasted Lemons, but the chicken is grilled rather than sautéed, and it is served with an almond relish instead of roasted … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower-Almond Puree

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Dips; 2. Side Dishes; 3. Soaking/Sprouting Nuts & Seeds Cauliflower is a very versatile veggie: it can be pureed and seasoned for a dip, or to stand in for … Continue reading →

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Tosca Cake: Sponge Cake with Caramelized Almonds

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, May 2012 (Photo, right, from Tish Boyle’s blog (1); be sure to try her recipe for Lemon Pound Cake with Wild Blueberry Sauce (or with Montana Huckleberry Sauce) (1)) See alsoL 1. Aerating Eggs & Sugar, such as for egg-leavened cakes; 2. Sponge; … Continue reading →

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Le Diabolo Gâteau (Almost Flourless Chocolate Cake)

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Le Diabolo Gâteau (Almost Flourless Chocolate Cake); 2. Chocolate Buttercream Glaze See also: 1.  Using a Springform Pan, and an Alternative; 2. Chocolate Torte (Flourless Cake); 3. Cakes & Tortes Menu Most European cakes, called gâteau or torte, … Continue reading →

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Italian Cheesecake (Torta di Ricotta)

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2014 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Using a Springform Pan, and an Alternative; 2. Cakes & Tortes Menu Most cheesecakes are made with cream cheese, but recipes using cottage cheese or ricotta are also found. This Italian … Continue reading →

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All-Raw Cheesecake

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Berry Topping; 2. Blueberry Sauce; 3. Cakes & Tortes Menu; Other sites: 1. Fine Cooking: Lemon Bar Cheesecake (2) I’m very particular about cheesecake.  I don’t like the creamy, pudding-like kind at all, and will turn it down when offered.  … Continue reading →

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Danish Almond Torte (Mandelkage)

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Norway-Hei recipe for Fyrstekake (3)) A version of almond torte – layers of dough and almond paste –  is made throughout Scandinavia. This recipe is the only version I have made, but I tried a version in … Continue reading →

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Scandinavian Almond Cake

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Danish Almond Torte (Mandelkage); 2. Scandinavian Foods Menu A version of almond cake is made throughout Scandinavia. The version I have made is the Danish Almond Torte (Mandelkage) (made with almond … Continue reading →

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