Tag Archives: balsamic vinegar

Strawberries with Balsamic-Basil Topping for Ice Cream

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Cat

by Cat, July 11, 2018 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love to make my own ice cream, because I’m in control of the ingredients. Most commercial ice creams are so full of questionable additives that it’s disgusting. See all … 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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Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Salad

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 27, 2017 (Photo, right from Wikimedia Commons) As each summer approaches, I can hardly wait for the wild salmon from the Bristol Bay fishery, as it is the best I’ve found. I eat wild-caught salmon at least … 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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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, July 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Tomatoes are ripening in our gardens and I’m always interested in a new way to use them. An old friend from where I used to live shared this recipe with me, … Continue reading →

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The Shrub (fruit & vinegar infusion)

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, May 18,2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’d never heard of the ‘shrub’ beverage until I got a Learning Herbs newsletter (1) telling about this healthful beverage. Oh, I’ve heard of alcohol infusions – they are quite popular … Continue reading →

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Greens Salad, with Chickpeas & Honey-Balsamic Dressing

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, May 2010 (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Dressings, Dips & Marinades Menu A salad of greens has become ubiquitous in the American diet, but in recent years many new presentations of this icon have … Continue reading →

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Spicy Chicken and Baby Romaine Salad, with Warm Chipotle Vinaigrette

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, attributed to “Fir0002/Flagstaffotos” on Wikimedia Commons; photo, below, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salad Menu; 2. Poultry & Fowl Menu I have not yet tried this recipe, but it promises to be delicious. I’m just learning to use … Continue reading →

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Braised Italian Sausage with Grapes & Balsamic-Glazed Onions

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, February 17, 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve been looking for casseroles I can make to have leftovers, but most include some kind of high-carb food: bread, noodles, pasta, etc., and such are not good for my … Continue reading →

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