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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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Caramelized Sugar Sauces: Caramel, Toffee or Butterscotch

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Caramel Sauce; 2. Toffee or Butterscotch Sauce; 3. Serving Suggestions; See also: 1. Dessert Sauces (menu); 2. Caramelized Sugar (About): Caramel, Toffee & Butterscotch Caramel, butterscotch and toffee are all varieties of caramelized … Continue reading →

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Creamed Peas (or Peas & Carrots)

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Cot 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia commons) I make this for Christmas Eve Dinner every year, but it’s good any time of year, too. It’s hard to find fresh peas in December, so I usually use Organic frozen peas if … Continue reading →

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Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Holiday Pumpkin Pie This amazing pie is great at Hallowe’en or Thanksgiving. It serves 8. I highly recommend making your own apple butter, as most commercial apple butter is sweetened with HFCS. I … Continue reading →

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Holiday Pumpkin Pie

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This very rich recipe for holiday occasions serves 10, and is much more flavorful than the Libby’s canned pumpkin recipe (3). I make this in my quiche pan, but you could use a … Continue reading →

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Coleslaw, with Red or Green Cabbage

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007; updated Dec 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Coleslaw is a great salad to serve at a picnic, with fried chicken, baked ham, or a fish dinner. It is also a part of my Danish tradition, which … Continue reading →

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Oyster Stew

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2009; updated Dec 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Today is Thanksgiving, and I had an early dinner with friends, at lunch time. Knowing I’d be hungry later, I bought some fresh oysters for stew. Many people think … Continue reading →

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Lefse: reference recipes, testing, learnings

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 – Nov 2011 (Photo, right, by Cat) Lefse is a Norwegian and Swedish flatbread made with potatoes, and cooked on a hot, dry griddle.  It resembles a flour tortilla, but is thinner, lighter and more moist.  … Continue reading →

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Lefse – Potato Flatbread from Scandinavia

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 and updated many times (photo, right, from Wikipedia (9)) Lefse is a Norwegian flatbread made with potatoes, and cooked on a hot, dry griddle.  It resembles a flour tortilla, but is thinner, lighter and more moist.  It is … 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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