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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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Chickpea (Garbanzo) & Spinach Casserole

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) It was 1981, I had just gotten a new cookbook:  A Passion For Vegetables, by Vera Gewanter (© 1980), and was headed for the Oregon Coast for a long weekend.  I wanted to … Continue reading

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Zucchini Tart with Lemon-Thyme & Goat Cheese

By Cat, May 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Zucchini Tart with Lemon-thyme & Goat Cheese See also: 1. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 2. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers; Other sites: 1. Asparagus & Goat Cheese with Bacon Tart Savory tarts make great appetizers, small … Continue reading

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Rosemary-Thyme Shortbread Cookies

by Cat, February 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia, but link is lost) I know, it’s hard for some of us to think about using savory herbs in a sweet treat, but trust me, you won’t regret it. In my experience, … Continue reading

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Cajun Skillet Beans

by Cat, June 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Legumes (About) (on my main website); 2. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 3.  Hoppin’ John (Back eyed peas and pork) Other sites: 1. Emily Skinner Bean Recipes (3); 2. The Vegan Gourmet on dried beans & peas (great … Continue reading

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Dad’s Beef Stew with Root Veggies

by Cat, April 2014 (Photo, right, from Cat’s photo collection; photo, below from mibekfarms.com/stewtips.html) When my Dad was the chief cook and bottle washer at home (while my Mom worked at the bar), one of his favorite dishes was beef stew. He … Continue reading

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Wild Boar and Beer Stew

by Cat, October 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) A few years ago I learned I had a food sensitivity to all things cow, pig and sheep.  I was heartbroken, because I’m an avid meat eater.  So I sought out sources … Continue reading

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Danish Beef (or Venison, Buffalo) Stew

by Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from mibekfarms.com/stewtips.html) See also:  1. Wild Boar and Beer Stew; 2. Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef-Burgundy Stew); A few years ago I learned I had a food sensitivity to all things cow, pig and sheep.  I was heartbroken, because I’m … Continue reading

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Yogurt Sauces, Dips

by Cat, June 2008 (photo, right, from Cheesemaking.com (4)) There are many varieties of yogurt sauces and dressings: Yogurt can be used instead of sour cream in Coleslaw Dressing; Or instead of Buttermilk or Creme Fraiche in Garlic Ranch Dressing; Many are made with cucumber (see … Continue reading

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Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy)

by Cat, March 2014; updated Oct 2022 with a Quick Version (recipe #2) (photo, below-right, from Amazon (5)) Back in the 1970s when I was in my French period, I started collecting Le Creuset cookware (enameled cast-iron). With my French … Continue reading

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