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Tag Archives: basil
Spaghetti & Meatballs, with Grain-Free Spaghetti
By Cat, Oct 2018 (Photo right, from Wikimedia Commons) Spaghetti and meatballs has been a favorite for me since childhood, though not something my parents knew how to make. Dad had a friend in Great Falls, Montana whose wife was … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Beef, Buffalo, Boiled, Eggs, Fat or oil, Fried, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Pork, Root Veggie, Salt, Simmered, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged avocado oil, basil, beef, carrot, egg yolk, garlic, olive oil, parsley, pork, shallot, spinach, tomato, zucchini
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Strawberries with Balsamic-Basil Topping for Ice Cream
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
Posted in Berries, Leafy Veggie, Simmered, Spices, Vinegar
Tagged balsamic vinegar, basil, black pepper, orange, strawberries
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Chicken, with dried plums & peppers, Creole-style
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
Posted in Baked, Dried fruit, Fat or oil, Onion family, Poultry, Stock, broth, Stove top, Vine veggies
Tagged basil, bell pepper, broth, chicken, dried plums, garlic, onion, Pepper, red pepper flakes, thyme, tomatoes
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Cod, Halibut or Sea Bass with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives
By Cat, February 23, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m getting tired of my usual ways for baking cod or halibut, and I have some cherry tomatoes in the fridge that need using-up, so I decided to give this sea bass … Continue reading
Posted in Fat or oil, Fish, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Vine veggies
Tagged basil, cherry tomatoe, fod, garlic, halibut, herbes de provence, olives, sea bass, shallot
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Jambalaya with Chicken and Andouille Sausage
By Cat, Feb 22, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Until I moved to Portland Oregon at age 23, I’d not had any Cajun or Creole food; my first tasting was at Portland’s Saturday Market, and I was hooked. Cajun … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Buffalo, Fat or oil, Grain, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Pork, Poultry, Roasted, sausage, Sauteed, Simmered, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged andouille, basil, bay, bell pepper, cajun seasoning, celery, chicken, chicken stock, chorizo, garlic, ham, hot sauce, kielbasa, onion, scallions, tasso, thyme
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Lemon-Herb Chicken Breasts or Thighs
By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m always on the lookout for quick and flavorful baked or roasted chicken recipes, and Mediterranean flavors are high on my favorites list. I found this one in our local newspaper. This … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Blended, Citrus, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Poultry
Tagged basil, chicken, lemon, mint, olive oil, parsley
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Baked Summer Squash, Italian Style
By Cat, Sept 16, 2016 (Photo from Wikipedia) Squash is a very healthful veggie and I’m always looking for a new way to fix them, as I get tired of slicing and sautéing them. This recipe struck me because it … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Dairy, Fat or oil, Herbs, Onion family, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged basil, bell pepper, cheese, fennel, garlic, lemon, marjoram, olive oil, onion, oregano, rosemary, shallot, thyme, yellow squash, zucchini
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Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
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
Posted in Dairy, Fat or oil, Herbs
Tagged balsamic vinegar, basil, bone stock, cream, onion, tomato, vegetable broth
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Thai Curry with Tofu
By Cat, November 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Tofu is a type of cheese made from soy. I don’t use it much because, in general, I avoid soy unless it is fermented. But it is a good protein source … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Equipment, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Nut Milk, Onion family, Sauteed, Simmered, Spices, Sweetener, Vine veggies
Tagged basil, bell pepper, coconut milk, coconut oil, lime, shallot, snap peas, snow peas, spinach, tamari soy sauce, thai curry paste, tofu
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Homemade Stewed Tomatoes
By Cat, Jan, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Miscellaneous Recipes & Info; 2. Foods (About) Menu; 3. Using and Preserving Tomatoes I have several recipes that call for ‘a can of stewed tomatoes.’ Now, there was a time when … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Simmered, Sweetener, Vine veggies
Tagged basil, bell pepper, celery, onion, pparsley, sugar, tomato
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