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Apple-Pear Crisp with Ginger & Pecans

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) There is nothing like a fruit crisp as dessert, any time of the year; simply use whatever fruit is in season:  apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, berries, or even a combination of these.  … Continue reading

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Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons, Moroccan Olives with Saffron-Raisin Quinoa

By Cat, May 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Slow Roasting/Braising Chicken (About); 2. Brining Chicken; 3. Butterfly & brine game hen; 4. Saffron-Raisin Quinoa (as Couscous Substitute); 5. Couscous, Steamed; Other sites: 1. Chicken Tagine with Green Olives & Preserved Lemon In case you … Continue reading

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Chicken & Fig Tagine

By Cat, Nov 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Slow Roasting/Braising Chicken (About); 2. Brining Chicken; 3. Butterfly & brine game hen; 4. Couscous, Steamed In case you are not familiar with Moroccan cuisine, a tagine is a stew, typically laced with fragrant spices, fruits and … Continue reading

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Chicken Curry, with Fresh Mango or Pearl Onions

By Cat, May 2009 (Photo right, from Wikimedia Commons) Ever since my 20s when I was first on my own, I have loved curry dishes. My introduction to curry dishes as a main course was The Vegetarian Epicure, Books 1 and … Continue reading

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Cauliflower Curry Feast

By Cat, Jan 2008  (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Curry is a very common dish in India and Pakistan. They can be very spicy (hot) or mildly spicy; either way, they are always best when the whole spice is freshly ground. I … Continue reading

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Herbs & Spices, Individual, G – Z

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo of Cat’s Spice Rack, right, by Cat) NOTE: spices/herbs in red (below) have yet to be added to this post. Also, chile peppers are discussed individually by type. Herbs/spices in red in the “Includes” list below are not … Continue reading

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Irish Raisin Tea Cake

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Irish Raisin Tea Cake, with Presoaked flour See also: 1. Cakes & Tortes Menu; 2. Whiskey Sauce; 3. Hard Sauce Tea cakes, a close cousin of American coffeecakes, are a specialty in the British Isles.  … Continue reading

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Middle Eastern Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Lamb & Bulgur

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Middle Eastern Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Chickpeas & Bulgur; 2. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Rice & Mushrooms, and Lamb Variation (Eastern-European); 3. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Rice, Lamb & Pork, with Tomato & Sour Cream … Continue reading

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Cooked Fava Beans

By Cat, Aug 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Favas are another food my Greek friends in Portland introduced me to.  I love Middle Eastern foods, and favas are a favorite in this cuisine. I’ve never had fresh favas before, and have … Continue reading

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Peach Melba Pie

By Cat, Sept 2008 (photo, right, from Gurneys; photo, below, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes:  1. Peach Melba Pie  (9″, with modifications for 10″ pan) See also: 1. Peach & Berry Lattice Top Pie; 2. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 3. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers This recipe dates back to my early … Continue reading

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