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Tag Archives: cheese
Preserving cheese for long term storage
By Cat, June 26, 2017 (from a post by Cat on The Essentialist, July 21, 2012) (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) As we explore ways to reduce our energy consumption, we may wonder how to preserve fresh cheese for long-term … Continue reading
Health benefits of cheese
By Cat, May 8, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I was a kid, I didn’t like cheese, probably because what they served in the 1950s grade-school lunchroom was Velveta. But as an adult, I’ve learned to love cheeses … Continue reading
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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Grilled Vegetable Tostada with Mole Sauce (and Optional Shredded Chicken)
By Cat, July 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have loved mole sauce ever since I discovered it at a new restaurant in my old Portland neighborhood, in the early 1990s: Santa Fe Restaurant. In general I don’t eat much Mexican … Continue reading
Posted in Blended, Chocolate, Cocoa, Dairy, Grilled, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Nuts and seeds, Onion family, Poultry, Sauteed, Spices, squash, tortilla, Vine veggies
Tagged avocado, bittersweet chocolate, cheese, chill powder, cilantro, cinnamon, corn tortillas, cumin, eggplant, garlic, pumpkin seeds, red chili sauce, red onion, sesame seeds, sour cream, zucchini
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Asparagus Quiche, with Phyllo or Standard Crust
By Cat, April 8, 2016 (photo, right, form Wikimedia Commons) I had my first quiche in the 1970s, when a couple hippies opened a French-style Breakfast/Brunch restaurant, “Crêpe Faire,” in Portland OR. Now that I think back to those old … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Dairy, Eggs, Fat or oil, Flour, Grain, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Pastry, Vine veggies
Tagged asparagus, cheese, cream, eggs, herbes de provence, italian herbs, milk, phyllo, spinach, tomato
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Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato, Roasted Garlic & Brie
By Cat, Aug 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pasta Menu; 2. Pasta (About); 3, Mediterranean Menu; Perhaps the most familiar recipe for spaghetti is cooked spaghetti pasta with a thick tomato or Bolognese (meat) sauce, and topped with grated Asiago, Parmesan or Romano … Continue reading
Posted in Dairy, Fat or oil, Herbs, Onion family, Pasta, Raw, Uncategorized, Vine veggies
Tagged basil, brie cheese, cheese, garlic, olive oil, pasta, tomatoes
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Penne with Zucchini, fresh Herbs and Lemon Zest (or Preserved Lemon)
By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pasta Menu; 2. Pasta (About); 3, Mediterranean Menu; Includes: 1. Basic recipe; 2. Chicken variation Summer squash such as zucchini, crook-neck, yellow squash and various patty-pan varieties are very abundant in the summertime. If you grow them … Continue reading
Pasta with Pumpkin, Italian Sausage & Kale
By Cat, March 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pasta Menu; 2. Pasta (About); 3, Mediterranean Menu; This recipe is rather an odd combination of flavors: sweet (pumpkin), spicy (sausage) and bitter (kale), but it works. The original recipe uses campanelle (bell), but any curly … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Boiled, Dairy, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Pasta, Sauteed, squash, Stock, broth
Tagged cheese, chicken stock, garlic, Italian sausage, kale, marjoram, onion, pasta, pumpkin winter squash, white wine
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Baked Manicotti
By Cat, Dec 2008; updated Feb & July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Casseroles Menu; 2. Vegetarian Menu; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Rich Tomato Sauce with Sage or Basil; 5. Spinach and Ricotta Pappardelle; 6. Pasta (About) Includes: 1. … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Beef, Buffalo, Dairy, Eggs, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Nuts and seeds, Onion family, Pasta, Poultry, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged basil, cheese, egg, garlic, nutmeg, parsley, pasta, ricotta, sage, shallots, spinach, tomato
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California Salad (Greens, Tomatoes, Avocados & Olives)
By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salad Menu; 2. Lettuce & Salad Greens (About); California is known as a major food-growing state and is especially known for its tomatoes, avocados and olives which, along with the base of greens, account … Continue reading
Posted in Dairy, Fat or oil, Leafy Veggie, Olives, Onion family, Raw, Tropical fruit, Vine veggies, Vinegar
Tagged avocados, cheese, lettuce, olives, scallions, tomatoes
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