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Classic Carbonara (with Pancetta or Guanciale)

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Chicken alla Carbonara; Vegetarian Carbonara Carbonara is a rich, creamy sauce that clings to pasta and tastes divine. It originated in Italy where it is typically made with olive oil, garlic, … Continue reading →

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Eggs: Soft- or Hard-Boiled

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Mar 2010 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Coddled Egg The Mysticism of Boiled Eggs Years ago, when I was learning to cook by the seat of my pants, I was also studying the mystic philosophies. So I … Continue reading →

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Turkey Leftovers: Croquettes

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Roasting a Bird; Turkey Tetrazzini; Rick Brown Gravy (from Dark Roux) What to do with all those leftovers from a roast turkey or other large poultry? My favorites are Croquettes, Tetrazzini, and Hot … Continue reading →

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Kasha (Buckwheat) Pilaf

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011 (photo from SproutPeople.org) See also: Buckwheat & Kasha (About); Kasha porridge; Sprouting buckwheat; Soba noodles; Buckwheat crepes; Bulgur pilaf. This article includes: Kasha pilaf, and variation with middle-Eastern flavors Russian kasha On this site, I refer to ‘buckwheat’ when I mean the raw grain … Continue reading →

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