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Rich Yeasted Bread, Sponge Method

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Wheat (about); 2. Bread Basics (Yeast-Leavened Breads); 3. Basic Yeast Bread; 4. Bread & Rolls Menu This sponge-method recipe is adapted from the original Tassajara Rich Yeast Bread recipe that uses a sponge (1); … Continue reading

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Basic Yeast Bread

By Cat, April 2013 (Photo, right, from University of Maryland) Includes: 1. About Yeast Bread; 2. Basic Yeast-Risen Bread Recipe; 3. Basic Yeast-Risen Bread Recipe, Sponge or Pre-Ferment Version See also: 1. Pre-soak Sponge Method for Yeasted Bread; 2. Basic Yeast Bread, Sprouted … Continue reading

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Mustard Sauces, 4 Versions

by Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia Commons) Includes four versions: 1. Mustard Cream Sauce; 2. Mustard Sauce with Eggs; 3. Thin, Clear Mustard Sauce; 4. Cold Mustard Sauce. Mustard sauce is excellent with fish such as salmon, cod, halibut or…of course, lutefisk. it is also good with vegetables. … Continue reading

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Pâté de Saumon, en Croûte (Salmon & Rice Loaf, in Brioche)

By Cat, May 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is another recipe that dates back to my ‘French’ period – mid 70’s to mid ’80s. I wanted to learn to read French so I could understand a French menu; and I … Continue reading

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Brioche: 3 Versions

By Cat, Sept 2010 (Image, right, from Chef’s Thesaurus) Brioche is another goodie I learned to make during my French Period (mid ’70s to mid ’80s). Back then, a friend gave me a copy of  The Art of Fine Baking by … Continue reading

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Classic Dinner Rolls

By Cat, Oct 2009 (Photo, right, from Better Homes & Gardens, Nov 2009 Issue) Includes: 1. Classic Dinner Rolls: 1a. With Pre-Ferment (Sponge); 1b. Without Pre-Ferment See also: 1. Bread Basics (Yeast-Leavened Breads); 2. Dinner Roll Variations: Shaping & Baking; 3. Bread & Rolls Menu There’s … Continue reading

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Moussaka (Greek & Middle Eastern Lamb Casserole)

By Cat, Aug, 2007; updated Jan 2009 to add a vegetarian version (Photo, right, by Cat; Corning Ware chicken fryer, below, from Blue Cornflower.com (2))) This delicious Greek casserole resembles lasagna, with eggplant instead of pasta, typically lamb instead of beef, and a different herb-spice flavor. … Continue reading

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Pastitsio or Pasticcio (Greek Pasta Casserole)

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This delicious Greek casserole, pronounced as “pahs-tee’-choh” (or “pahs-teet’-see-oh” in Italian (4)), resembles lasagna, but is seasoned differently, and is made with a tube pasta, instead of flat lasagne pasta.   It … Continue reading

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Béchamel Sauce & Variations

  By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons; by User AlMare) See also: 1. Casserole Menu; 2. Mediterranean Menu; 3. Pastitsio (Greek Pasta Casserole); 4. Moussaka (Greek Lamb Casserole) Includes: 1. Basic Béchamel (White Sauce); 2. Béchamel with Egg; 3. Mornay Sauce (Béchamel with Cheese); 4. Soubise (Béchamel with onion); 5. Country Gravy Béchamel is a basic white sauce … Continue reading

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Peach & Yogurt Custard Pie

By Cat, Sept 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Peach & Yogurt Custard Pie (includes variation using regular custard) See also: 1. Blackberry Sour Cream Pie; 2. Peach & Berry Lattice Top Pie; 3. Fruit Kuchen 4. Peach Melba Pie; 5. Pie & Tart … Continue reading

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