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Basic Braised Lamb Shank or Leg of Lamb, with Greek Variation

By Cat, April 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love braising a lamb shank with herbs, lemon, garlic and other veggies until fall-apart tender. My first exposure to braised lamb shank was in one of Portland Oregon’s  Greek restaurants. It … Continue reading

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Mushrooms (About)

By Cat, March 2015 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Miscellaneous menu; 2. Foods (About) Menu Includes: 1. Nutritional benefits; 2. How to Reconstitute dried mushrooms I’ve always loved mushrooms, even as a child, because my Mom was crazy about … Continue reading

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Middle Eastern Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Lamb & Bulgur

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Middle Eastern Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Chickpeas & Bulgur; 2. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Rice & Mushrooms, and Lamb Variation (Eastern-European); 3. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Rice, Lamb & Pork, with Tomato & Sour Cream … Continue reading

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Broccoli-Cheese Chowder, with Greens

By Cat, Dec 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I was working in Portland, I sometimes stopped off at the Nobby, my neighborhood’s tavern/cafe, on my way home, for a bowl of their wonderful soup. Cheesy Broccoli was my favorite. … Continue reading

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Oven-Braised Pork Chops in Sour Cream Sauce

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I was a kid, pork chops were my favorite treat (well, after Lutefisk). Several of the local farmers raised hogs; we usually bought two each year. Mom had been a … Continue reading

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Kale, White Bean and Noodle Soup

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Kale, White Bean and Noodle Soup See also: 1. Basic Cooked Beans, Peas; 2. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 3. Vegetarian & Bean Menu; Other sites: 4. Emily Skinner Bean Recipes (2); 5. The Vegan Gourmet on dried beans & … Continue reading

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Soupe au Pistou (2 Versions)

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Soupe au Pistou (2 Versions) See also: 1. Braised Spinach with Chickpeas, Spanish-Style; 2. Chickpea (Garbanzo) & Spinach Casserole; 3. Homemade Tomato Paste (For Canning, Freezing, Refrigeration); 4. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 5. Vegetarian & Bean Menu This is … Continue reading

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Slow-Roast, Spice-Rubbed Beef/Buffalo with Wine & Mushroom or Cranberry Sauce

by Cat, Dec 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Slow-Roast Beef, Buffalo, Venison or Lamb; 2. Slow-Roast Beef Brisket in Red Wine with Mushrooms Slow-roasting and braising are the best ways to cook a roast for optimum tenderness and flavor, and are the … Continue reading

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Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts/Thighs, with Herbs & Wine (or Baba Ghanoush)

by Cat, Oct 2007; Aug 2015, update using thighs (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Pan roasting was a new experience for me, but after trying this recipe from Cook’s Magazine, I’m hooked, and have used the same technique for other meats … Continue reading

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