Tag Archives: olive oil

White Beans with Baby Potatoes or Pasta, & Herbs

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. White Beans, Baby Potatoes & Herbs; 2. Pasta e Fagioli (soup) See also: 1. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 2. Vegetarian & Bean Menu; Other sites: 1. Emily Skinner Bean Recipes (2); 2. The Vegan Gourmet on dried beans & … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Focaccia (Italian Flatbread)

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Sourdough Focaccia See also: 1. Traditional Focaccia (Italian Flatbread); 2. Potato Focaccia; 3. Breads & Rolls Menu; 4. Flatbreads: Note on Ingredients & Equipment Focaccia (or the Provence version, fougasse) has become part of the American lexicon in the last … Continue reading →

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Naan – Traditional Indian Tandoori Flatbread

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Naan is a flatbread common in all of Central Asia, including Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. It is very similar to pita, but made with yogurt and brushed with melted butter or … Continue reading →

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Pita (Greek and Middle-Eastern Flatbread)

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Pita (pronounced PEE-tah), also called ‘pocket bread’ is a staple in all of the eastern Mediterranean countries.  Now, if your exposure to Pita is from a bag at Trader Joes, you have … Continue reading →

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Cooked Fava Beans

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Cat

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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Horiatiki (Greek Village Salad and Dressing)

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is an excellent, flavorful salad, and a great excuse to eat olives.  I learned how to make it from the Greek family who owned the Souvlaki Stop Restaurant down the street … Continue reading →

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Roasted Potatoes, with Herbs

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons The fragrance of potatoes roasting with herbs, garlic and olive oil pervades the kitchen and excites digestive juices long before the meal is served. It may take a while for them to … Continue reading →

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Winter Greens Salad: Endive and Apple Salad with Warm Goat Cheese

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Coleslaw (Red or Green); 2. Waldorf Salad These days, lettuce and other simple greens are available year-round, so we don’t think much about the importance of winter greens. But in times … Continue reading →

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Melomakarona (Phoenikia), Honey-Spice, Greek Christmas Cookies)

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2008 (Photo, right, from Gourmed.com (1)) Melomakarona (pronounced meh-loh-mah-KAH-roh-nah), also called Phoenikia (pronounced fee-NEEK-yah), is a wonderful honey-dipped spice cookie from Greece. It took me years to learn how to pronounce them, but the name has great rhythm, and … Continue reading →

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Basic Meatless Tomato Sauces

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Homemade Tomato Paste (For Canning, Freezing, Refrigeration); 2. Preserving & Using Tomatoes; 3. Basic Tomato Sauce for Canning; 4. Bolognese Tomato Sauce (with meat) This article includes: 1. Basic Meatless Tomato Sauce; 2. Marinara with … Continue reading →

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