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Russian Vegetable Pie or Pierogi

By Cat, May 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is one of my all time favorite vegetarian recipes, from Anna Thomas’s great cookbook, The Vegetarian Epicure (1).  The first time I tried it (back in the 1970s), I was a bit skeptical … Continue reading

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Poached Salmon, in Court Bouillon

By Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Court Bouillon; 2. Poached Salmon; See also: 1. Mustard cream sauce I cook a big feast for Christmas Eve, in honor of my Scandinavian traditions.  Some of my guests don’t … Continue reading

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Herb Bread (Yeast-Risen)

By Cat, November, 2007; revised August 2008; updated May 2014 (Photo, right, from Univ. of Maryland) Includes: 1. Herb Bread, original version; 2. Herb Bread with Overnight Sponge method; 3. Testing, including a sprouted flour version See also: 1. Bread Basics (Yeast-Leavened … Continue reading

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Margarita-Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak, with Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa

By Cat, June 2010 (Image, right, from Wikmedia Commons) Includes: 1. Margarita Marinade; 2. Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa; 3. Grilling the marinated steak See also: Beef, Venison & Buffalo: Menu of recipes Skirt steak is a cut from the ‘plate’ or belly of the … Continue reading

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Semolina Gnocchi, with Rich Tomato Sauce

By Cat, June 2009 (Photo collage, right, from Italian Food.about.com (9)) Includes: 1. Gnocchi introduction; 2. Semolina Gnocchi; 3. Rich Tomato Sauce See also: 1. Gnocchi alla Romana (Baked Semolina Gnocchi) 2. Potato Gnocchi; 3. Ricotta Gnocchi Gnocchi is pronounced correctly as nyoh’-kee (the ny sound is similar to ñ in Spanish), but commonly mispronounced … Continue reading

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Spring Vegetable Stew, with Herb Ricotta Gnocchi

By Cat, June 2009 (Photo collage, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Gnocchi introduction; 2.  Spring Vegetable Stew, with Herb Ricotta Gnocchi See also: 1. Ricotta Gnocchi; 2. Gnocchi alla Romana (Baked Semolina Gnocchi);  3. Potato Gnocchi; Gnocchi is pronounced correctly as nyoh’-kee (the ny sound is similar to ñ in Spanish), but commonly mispronounced … Continue reading

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Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce

By Cat, June 2009 (Photo collage, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Gnocchi are a cross between pasta and dumpling. Perhaps the best known are potato gnocchi, but they can be made from a variety of ingredients, including semolina, wheat flour, or bread … 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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Greens Salad with Sprouted Lentils & Peas

By Cat, Mar 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Greens Salad with Sprouted Lentils & Peas See also: 1. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 2. Vegetarian & Bean Menu; Other sites: 3. Emily Skinner Bean Recipes (2); 4. The Vegan Gourmet on dried beans & peas (great reference! (3)) … Continue reading

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Sprouted Three-Bean Salad (or Five-Bean)

By Cat, Jan 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve always liked this salad ever since I had it in the lunch room at Bigfork Schools where I grew up, but I had never made it. So this year I signed … Continue reading

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