Tag Archives: garlic

Caramelized Garlic

By Cat, Feb 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) One of my fav restaurants here in Bigfork, The Swan River Inn, uses homemade caramelized garlic in their house salad, and it is delicious! (unfortunately, they are no longer open). So … Continue reading

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Herb Oil for Pizza Blanco (White Pizza)

By Cat, July 2008, updated Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pizza (About); 2. Pizza Dough;  More pizza recipes: 1. Mediterranean Menu; 2. Savory Pies & Tarts Menu This fragrant oil is brushed on the dough before adding toppings. It is used when … Continue reading

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Pizza Topping Combinations

By Cat, July 2008, updated Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pizza (About); 2. Pizza Dough; 3. Crushed Tomato Sauce;  More pizza recipes: 1. Mediterranean Menu; 2. Savory Pies & Tarts Menu Includes: 1. General baking instructions for home oven; 2. Topping combinations The topping … Continue reading

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Neapolitan Pizza Margherita

By Cat, July 2008, updated Jan 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pizza (About); 2. Pizza Dough; 3. Crushed Tomato Sauce; 4. Equipment: Baking Stone, Pizza Peel More pizza recipes: 1. Mediterranean Menu; 2. Savory Pies & Tarts The Neapolitan Pizza Margherita is the … Continue reading

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Cauliflower Pizza Crusts (grain-free)

By Cat, Mar 2015; updated Oct 2022 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Cauliflower is a misunderstood, under-utilized vegetable that I find delicious. Prior to the discovery of America by the Europeans, who then brought native American foods like potatoes and … Continue reading

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Beer-Cheddar Soup

By Cat, Dec 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I was a kid in elementary school, we were often served sticks of cheddar cheese from government surplus, but I didn’t like it. Mamma told me it was OK, children often … Continue reading

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Yogurt Dressing, 2 Versions

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Cheesemaking.com (1)) A Greek-style Yogurt & Garlic Dressing is a must for serving with souvlaki (skewered meat), dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) or other appetizers. It is also great on salad of fresh greens. I provide two … Continue reading

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Fennel Braised in Vermouth

By Cat, Nov 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Sides & Condiments Menu; 2. Fennel or Finnochio (About) This is a very versatile vegetable and herb. Most parts of the plant are edible, including: leaves, stems (bulbs), seeds, … Continue reading

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Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce

By Cat, Mar 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Vegetarian & Bean Menu; 2. Casseroles & One-Dish Meals Menu; 3. Ethnic Foods Menu; 4. Chile Sauce: Red or Green; 5. Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas with Green Chile Sauce I did not grow up knowing about chiles; I … Continue reading

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Spinach Enchiladas Suizas

By Cat, Mar 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Vegetarian & Bean Menu; 2. Casseroles & One-Dish Meals Menu; 3. Ethnic Foods Menu; 4. Chile Sauce: Red or Green Ever since I first discovered it in Anna Thomas’s … Continue reading

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