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Tri-Tip or Flank Steak with Caper-Anchovy Butter

By Cat, June 2010 (photo, right, from Wimimedia Commons) See also: 1. Green Beans and Broccolini, seared with Finely Minced Garlic; 2. Beef, Venison, Buffalo Menu Tri-Tip is a cut from the hind quarter, from the bottom of the sirloin area, just above the belly area from which the … Continue reading

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Mushroom Mini Pierogi (Polish Baked Dumplings)

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Mushroom Filling for Mini-Pierogi See also: 1. Cream Cheese Pierogi Pastry; 2. Russian Vegetable Pie or Pierogi; 3. Ethnic Recipes Menu (scroll down to Eastern Europe & Russian section) Pierogi are the national dish of Poland, … Continue reading

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Cream Cheese Pastry for Pierogi

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Cream Cheese Pierogi Pastry See also: 1. Russian Vegetable Pie or Pierogi; 2. Mushroom Pierogi filling; 3. Ethnic Recipes Menu (scroll down to Eastern Europe & Russian section) Pierogi are a type of dumpling that is boiled in water, … Continue reading

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Russian Vegetable Pie or Pierogi

By Cat, May 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is one of my all time favorite vegetarian recipes, from Anna Thomas’s great cookbook, The Vegetarian Epicure (1).  The first time I tried it (back in the 1970s), I was a bit skeptical … Continue reading

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Pastry Cream (Crème Pâtissière)

By Cat, Jan, 2008 (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Pastry Cream I; 2. Pastry Cream II; 3. Pastry Cream III; 4. Light Pastry Cream; 5. Chocolate Pastry Cream; 6. Coffee Pastry Cream See also:1. Buttercream: Chocolate, Coffee, Mocha, Vanilla; Cream Cheese Frosting … Continue reading

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Buttercream (Frosting)

By Cat, Dec 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Buttercream is used as cake filling and frosting; I use it for my Yule Log (Buche de Noel (3)).  There are several types: American buttercreams are a heavy mix of confectioners … Continue reading

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Wheat (about); 2. Other True Grains (about) (includes Spelt); 3. Bread & Rolls Menu; 4. Zucchini Bread, with Nuts & Curry Spices; 5. Zucchini Bread, with Nuts & Raisins or Cranberries This recipe is adapted from one provided by my friend, Gay … Continue reading

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Zucchini Bread, with Nuts & Raisins or Cranberries

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Wheat (about); 2. Other True Grains (about) (includes Spelt); 3. Bread & Rolls Menu; 4. Zucchini Bread, with Nuts & Curry Spices; 5. Chocolate Zucchini Cake; 6. Spices (links to my main website) Other sites: 1. What’s Cooking America, Cranberry Zucchini Recipe … Continue reading

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Zucchini Bread, with Nuts & Curry Spices

By Cat, Oct 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: Zucchini Bread with Nuts & Curry Spices: 1. Original recipe; 2. Presoak Method See also: See also: 1. Wheat (about); 2. Other True Grains (about) (includes Spelt); 3. Bread & Rolls Menu; 4. Traditional Zucchini Bread; 5. Herbs & Spices, … Continue reading

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Rich Yeasted Bread, Sponge Method

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Wheat (about); 2. Bread Basics (Yeast-Leavened Breads); 3. Basic Yeast Bread; 4. Bread & Rolls Menu This sponge-method recipe is adapted from the original Tassajara Rich Yeast Bread recipe that uses a sponge (1); … Continue reading

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