Tag Archives: pecans

Apple-Pear Crisp with Ginger & Pecans

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Cat

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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Cranberry-Orange Bread with Nuts

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Breads & Rolls Menu; 2. CranberryKeeping Cake Cranberry bread adds a festive flair to any holiday table, but I like to make it any time of the year that I can get … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Keeping Cake (Norrlands Kage)

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Cranberry bread adds a festive flair to any holiday table, but I like to make it any time of the year that I can get good quality fresh cranberries (you could … Continue reading →

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Nuts (About)

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons, originally by Sage Ross); as I learn more, I make updates to this article. True nuts (in the botanical sense) are the fruit of certain trees or shrubs; however, many seeds are commonly … Continue reading →

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Chicken Breasts Baked with Sweet Potatoes in Cream Sauce, Southern Style

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve not had much exposure to Southern-style cooking, other than from New Orleans. I do know that a fair amount of sugar is used, even in main dish recipes like this one. But … Continue reading →

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Baked Cheese with Grapes & Nuts

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons; cheese photo below from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Appetizer & Snacks Menu Back in the days when I used to entertain guests for dinner or a holiday party, I could … Continue reading →

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Brussels Sprouts: Caramelized or Roasted

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Basic Braised Greens (About) Includes: 1. Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Lemon; 2. Toasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans It took me a long time to warm up to the cabbage family. … Continue reading →

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Maple Pecan or Walnut Pie

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2007; updated Sept 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Maple Pecan or Walnut Pie (my adaptation of the following); 2. Quick comparison of the three recipes from which my recipe is adapted See also: 1. Pie & Tart Crusts, … Continue reading →

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Filled Kuchens: Plum or Apricot; Cinnamon & Coffee

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, (Photo, right, by Cat) Includes: 1.  Plum or Apricot Kuchen; 2. Coffee-Cinnamon Kuchen See also 1. Butter Kuchen; 2. Fruit Kuchen. Kuchen is a German name for coffee cake.  I first learned of this wonderful treat from the Tassajara Bread Book, by Edward Espe Brown (1). There are … Continue reading →

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Sugar Plums (Dried Fruit, Nuts and Spices Treat)

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, December, 2013 See also: 1. Ancient Medicine through Food I recently signed up for a newsletter about using herbs and spices in cooking to boost and maintain health. Herbs are not only food but also natural medicine. One newsletter … Continue reading →

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