Tag Archives: balsamic

Tiny Turkey (Roasted Game Hen with Wild Rice, Cashew and Mushroom Dressing)

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Cat

by Cat, Thanksgiving, 2016 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) A couple years ago, I roasted a Cornish game hen and Rosemary/Apple Stuffing for Thanksgiving. This year I will try a different dressing of wild rice with cashews and mushrooms, basing this on my Wild Rice … Continue reading →

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Greens Salad with Spicy Melon Dressing

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April 13, 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Sprouting Seeds; 3. Toasting Seeds This salad pairs cantaloupe with salad greens and sunflower seeds, and spices the cantaloupe dressing with hot chiles. The original recipe … Continue reading →

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Basic Braised Lamb Shank or Leg of Lamb, with Greek Variation

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love braising a lamb shank with herbs, lemon, garlic and other veggies until fall-apart tender. My first exposure to braised lamb shank was in one of Portland Oregon’s  Greek restaurants. It … Continue reading →

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Lemon-Rosemary & Balsamic Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) While my favorite way to prepare chicken pieces is a braise, in the winter I like to roast chicken to keep my kitchen warm. And I love the way the skin gets golden … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Burgers

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, July 19, 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Kafta: Middle Eastern Burgers; 2. Marinades and Grilling/High-Heat Cooking Tips for Meats I first had a version of this recipe at a lunch sandwich shop near my office in Portland. … Continue reading →

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Burnished Yams & Parsnips

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia; link is lost) See also: 1. Burnished Chicken Legs with Yams & Parsnips; Baked Salmon with Dijon I’ve extracted this recipe from the delicious Burnished Chicken Legs with Yams & Parsnips; an excellent recipe – … Continue reading →

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Salmon (or Sea Bass), with Curried Balsamic Orange Glaze

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Fish and Seafood Menu Salmon has a great affinity with curry and fruit.  The recipe with a curried balsamic orange glaze is a staple in my home, when wild salmon … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Roasted Game Hen with Rosemary & Apple Stuffing

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Thanksgiving, 2013 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is the first Thanksgiving in a long time that it has been just me. Rather than going out to a restaurant, I decided to make something special just for me, for a … Continue reading →

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Basic Meatless Tomato Sauces

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Homemade Tomato Paste (For Canning, Freezing, Refrigeration); 2. Preserving & Using Tomatoes; 3. Basic Tomato Sauce for Canning; 4. Bolognese Tomato Sauce (with meat) This article includes: 1. Basic Meatless Tomato Sauce; 2. Marinara with … Continue reading →

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Parsnips with a Balsamic-Dijon Glaze

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Root Vegetables (About); Glazed Parsnips with Carrots or Ginger This wonderful side dish is adapted from Burnished Chicken Legs (or Butterflied Game Hen) with Yams & Parsnips, which in turn is adapted from Fine … Continue reading →

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