Tag Archives: carrot

Squash, Carrot & Ginger Soup (Hot or Cold)

by Cat, Mar 2013  (photo, right from Wikimedia Commons Ever since I was a toddler, I’ve loved carrots, especially when freshly pulled from the garden and rinsed. Of course, as a toddler, I didn’t wait for the rinsing – I ate them … Continue reading

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Braised Greens (About)

by Cat, Dec 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Your doctor has probably advised that you eat more dark green leafy vegetables.  There are many reasons for this advice; see below, for a few. Although many people prefer to eat greens … Continue reading

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Homemade Tomato Paste

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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Slow-Roast Beef Brisket in Red Wine, with Mushrooms

by Cat, April 2011 (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: Beet & Potato Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing This recipe is adapted from Fine Cooking (1); originally by Joyce Goldstein. I made  this recipe for my 2011 Easter dinner (see below the … Continue reading

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Borscht – Eastern European Beet Soup

by Cat, Oct 2008 (photo from Wikimedia Commons)  Even though we ate a lot of beets when I was a child, I’d never had borscht, until I was in my 20s.  The story of that first borscht is one of my … Continue reading

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Root Vegetables (About)

by Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia – link unknown) This article discusses the following topics: 1. Beets; 2. Carrots; 3. Jicama; 4. Jerusalem artichoke; 5. Kohlrabi; 6. Onions & allium family; 7. Parsnips; 8. Rutabagas; 9. Sweet potatoes/yams; … Continue reading

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Bulgur Pilaf

by Cat, Oct 2013 see also (this site): Buckwheat & Kasha (About); Kasha pilaf; Lamb Pilaf, Moroccan Style;   Tabouli (2 versions) In the US, when we think of pilaf, we think of rice pilaf – white or brown rice sautéed in butter … Continue reading

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Vegetable Broth

by Cat, Oct 2007 See also: Beef Stock or Broth, Chicken Stock or Broth, Fish Stock or Broth, Potato Peel Broth and the Court Bouillon recipe that accompanies the Poached Salmon recipe (links to old site) Recipes included in this article:  Mineral Veggie Broth Protein Veggie … Continue reading

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Potato Peel Water, Broth

by Cat, Oct 2007 See also: Beef Stock or Broth, Chicken Stock or Broth, Fish Stock or Broth, Vegetable Broth Traditionally, broths and stocks contain a high level of easily digested protein and minerals.  This level of protein is much harder to accomplish with … Continue reading

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Dublin Coddle

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from The Paupered Chef (3)) I first had this dish in a Portland restaurant specializing in Irish cuisine.  Hot and hearty, it’s perfect for a winter supper or pot luck.  I like to serve this with Irish … Continue reading

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