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Root Vegetables (About)

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia – link unknown) This article discusses the following topics: 1. Beets; 2. Carrots; 3. Jicama; 4. Jerusalem artichoke; 5. Kohlrabi; 6. Onions & allium family; 7. Parsnips; 8. Rutabagas; 9. Sweet potatoes/yams; … Continue reading →

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Mushroom Velouté Soup or Sauce (Cream of Mushroom)

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 9, 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Canned cream of mushroom soup is a cooking staple in many homes, used to make gravies, sauces, and other soups. But it is a processed food and contains many ingredients that … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Carbonara

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also:  Classic Carbonara (with Pancetta or Guanciale); Chicken alla Carbonara Carbonara is a rich, creamy sauce that clings to pasta and tastes divine. It originated in Italy where it is typically made with … Continue reading →

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Classic Carbonara (with Pancetta or Guanciale)

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Chicken alla Carbonara; Vegetarian Carbonara Carbonara is a rich, creamy sauce that clings to pasta and tastes divine. It originated in Italy where it is typically made with olive oil, garlic, … Continue reading →

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Chicken Parmigiana

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Cat

by Cat,  Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also 1. Brining Chicken; 2. Preparing Chicken or Other Cutlets; 3. Eggplant Parmigiana; 4. Poultry & Fowl Main Course Menu Includes: 1. Chicken Parmigiana, Version 1; 2. Chicken Parmigiana, Version 2 (adapted from Eggplant Parmigiana); 3. Variation: Chicken … Continue reading →

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Chicken Cutlets with Apples in Cider Sauce

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Cat

By Cat, Oct 2000 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Years ago in the 1970s, I came up with a recipe using chicken cutlets in an apple cider sauce, but I’ve long since lost that recipe. This one comes close to how … Continue reading →

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Rich Brown Gravy (from Dark Roux)

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, November 2011 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also:  Roasting a Bird; Turkey Croquettes (2 versions); Sherry-Mushroom Gravy According to Wikipedia, “Gravy is a sauce, made often from the juices that run naturally from meat or vegetables during cooking” Making gravy is an art.  So … Continue reading →

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Sherry-Mushroom Gravy

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011 See also: Rick Brown Gravy (from Dark Roux); Turkey Tetrazzini According to Wikipedia, “Gravy is a sauce, made often from the juices that run naturally from meat or vegetables during cooking” Making gravy is an art.  So much so, that many … Continue reading →

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Turkey Leftovers: Tetrazzini

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Roasting a Bird; Turkey Croquettes (2 versions); Rick Brown Gravy (from Dark Roux); Sherry-Mushroom Gravy What to do with all those leftovers from a roast turkey, chicken or other large poultry? My favorites are … Continue reading →

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Turkey Leftovers: Croquettes

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Roasting a Bird; Turkey Tetrazzini; Rick Brown Gravy (from Dark Roux) What to do with all those leftovers from a roast turkey or other large poultry? My favorites are Croquettes, Tetrazzini, and Hot … Continue reading →

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