Tag Archives: starch

Cherry Crunch

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cobblers, Crisps & Shortcakes Menu; 2. Fruit Crisp Tips & Ideas; There is nothing like a fruit crisp as dessert, any time of the year; simply use whatever fruit is in season:  … Continue reading →

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Jerk Chicken & Pineapple (or Mango) Slaw

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Cole slaw is a very common dish in my ancestral Scandinavian tradition, because cabbage is one the the few veggies that can be kept raw throughout the winter season. But there are ‘slaws’ … Continue reading →

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Butterscotch Pudding

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Feb 2008  (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pudding & Frozen Desserts Menu; 2. Caramelized Sugar (About): Caramel, Toffee & Butterscotch Includes: 1. About Ingredients; 2. Using a double boiler; 3. Butterscotch Pudding I; 4. Butterscotch Pudding II; 5. Serving … Continue reading →

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Berry or Cherry Cobbler

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Berry Cobbler; 2. Cherry Cobbler; See also: 1. Peach Melba Cobbler; 2. Biscuit Toppings for Cobblers; 3.  Cobblers, Shortcakes and Crisps Menu Cobblers are a quick and delicious dessert that kids and oldsters (and those in-between) love. The version … Continue reading →

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Pastry Cream (Crème Pâtissière)

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan, 2008 (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Pastry Cream I; 2. Pastry Cream II; 3. Pastry Cream III; 4. Light Pastry Cream; 5. Chocolate Pastry Cream; 6. Coffee Pastry Cream See also:1. Buttercream: Chocolate, Coffee, Mocha, Vanilla; Cream Cheese Frosting … Continue reading →

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Plum Tart with Shortbread Crust

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, May, 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Plum Tart with Shortbread Crust See also: 1. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 2. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers;  In the 1970s (when I was in my 20s), I worked at International Harvester, where one of the men … Continue reading →

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Berry Crostata/Galette (Rustic Tart)

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, May 2009 (Crostata and photo, right, by Cat) Includes: 1. Mixed Berry Crostata; Huckleberry Crostata variation See also: 1. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 2. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers Tarts are the ancestor of American pies.  French tarte are very sophisticated (see Tarte aux … Continue reading →

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Lemon Curd; Lemon or Orange Sauce

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, January 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Dessert Sauces Includes: 1. Lemon curd (3 versions); 2. Lemon or Orange Sauce These are old-fashioned sauces used for old-fashioned desserts. Lemon Curd is an excellent sauce for steamed puddings and … Continue reading →

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Harvard and Buttered Ginger Beets

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007 See also: How to Cook Beets; Root Vegetables (About) Related recipe (external site): Baby Beets with Ginger This post includes two related recipes that are very showy, looking like garnets in a bowl: Harvard Beets: sliced cooked beets glazed with … Continue reading →

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Purchasing & Storage of Flours

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2008 See also Flours & Starches: Wheat, Other True Grains, Gluten-Free, and Sprouted Grain Flour Purchasing Special Flour Most Natural Foods and Health Foods stores carry good Organic Whole Wheat and Spelt Flours, unbleached white flour (wheat), and some specialty flours.  … Continue reading →

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