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Waldorf Salad

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I am very fond of apples and try to eat at least a half-apple every day (raw) with brie cheese. I also like them cooked, not just as applesauce or apple pie, … Continue reading →

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Wild Rice Stuffing

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2013 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I first learned about this important seed when I read a novel by Louise Erdrich, who is part Chippawa. I had to give it a try, and now it’s the only type of … Continue reading →

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Sardines (About)

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, June 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Cleaning & Filleting Sardines; 2. Marinated Sardines (recipe) See also (this site): Pasta con le Sarde (and other sites): Sunset magazine recipe: Pan Fried Sardines with Sweet & Sour Onions, Pine Nuts … 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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Mushroom Velouté Soup or Sauce (Cream of Mushroom)

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 9, 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Canned cream of mushroom soup is a cooking staple in many homes, used to make gravies, sauces, and other soups. But it is a processed food and contains many ingredients that … Continue reading →

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Bulgur Pilaf

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Cat

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

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Cat

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

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Cat

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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Chicken Stock/Bone Broth or Broth

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Daily Unadventurous blog (4)) Chicken stock is one of the most versatile things in my kitchen. It makes great soups such as chicken noodle or chicken dumpling, or sauces such as that for … Continue reading →

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