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Tapenades; Olive Po Boy Sandwich

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Cat

by Cat (Photo, right: source unknown) Includes: 1. Serving Ideas for Tapenade; 2. Simple Tapenade; 3. Olive & Caper Spread; 4. Olivada; 5. Olive “Po” boy Sandwich See also: 1. Olive-Garlic Tapenade (for Greek Salad Pita Sandwich) These wonderful spreads, also known as Tapenade and … Continue reading →

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Italian Meatballs (Polpette)

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007  (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Italian Meatballs (Polpette) See also: 1. Swedish/Danish Meatballs (Köttbullar/Frikadeller) with Sour Cream Sauce; 2. Mom’s Meatloaf; 3. Bolognese Tomato Sauce (with meat); 4. Basic Meatless Tomato Sauces Meatballs are common in most every culture, but perhaps the most well-known … Continue reading →

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Salsa Verde

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, May 2008 I’m not ‘big’ on Mexican food – something about the combination of spices that I don’t care for (although I like the same spices in different combinations, as in Asian and Middle Eastern foods). But I … Continue reading →

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Chicken & Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pasta (About); 2. Preserving & Using Tomatoes (includes section on sun-dried tomatoes) There are many choices for pasta, not only shapes (spaghetti, bow ties, penne, etc.), but also types of grain used … Continue reading →

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Tomato Sauce (in Bulk, for Canning)

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 Meatless Tomato Sauces Research has revealed that the nutrient value of tomatoes is increased by cooking (but not by overcooking), so … 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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Creamy, Chilled, Raw, Carrot Soup

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2007 (photo, right from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Root Vegetables (About), Squash, Carrot & Ginger Soup I’m not really enthusiastic about raw soups, but this one does sound really delicious, I haven’t tried it yet, mostly because I don’t have … Continue reading →

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Homemade Tomato Paste

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Feb 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Fresh Tomato Paste for Parmigiana Sauce) Mmmm.  Tomato paste is ubiquitous in so much of our cooking, and most of us simply buy those little cans of tomato paste.  But what … Continue reading →

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Chicken Parmigiana

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Cat

by Cat,  Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also 1. Brining Chicken; 2. Preparing Chicken or Other Cutlets; 3. Eggplant Parmigiana; 4. Poultry & Fowl Main Course Menu Includes: 1. Chicken Parmigiana, Version 1; 2. Chicken Parmigiana, Version 2 (adapted from Eggplant Parmigiana); 3. Variation: Chicken … Continue reading →

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