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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Wild Rice Stuffing
by Cat, Nov 2013 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I first learned about this important seed when I read a novel by Louise Erdrich, who is part Chippawa. I had to give it a try, and now it’s the only type of … Continue reading
Posted in Dairy, Fat or oil, Fungi, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Pseudo-grain, Sauteed, Simmered
Tagged butter, celery, garlic, mushrooms, onion, wild rice
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Brussels Sprouts: Caramelized or Roasted
by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Basic Braised Greens (About) Includes: 1. Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, with Lemon; 2. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans It took me a long time to warm up to the cabbage family. That … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Fat or oil, Nuts and seeds, Onion family, Uncategorized
Tagged brussels sprouts, garlic, lemon, pecans
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Oyster Stew
by Cat, Nov 2009; updated Dec 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Today is Thanksgiving, and I had an early dinner with friends, at lunch time. Knowing I’d be hungry later, I bought some fresh oysters for stew. Many people think … Continue reading
Poultry Stuffing – Broth? Eggs?
by Cat, Nov 2013 Includes: 1. Researching recipes; 2. My conclusions; 3. Adjusted Rosemary & Apple Stuffing Recipe (for testing) Yesterday was Thanksgiving and I made a small dinner for myself: Roasted Game Hen with Rosemary Apple Stuffing. It was good but … Continue reading
Posted in Eggs, Stock, broth
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Seared Green Beans, Broccolini or Asparagus
by Cat, Oct 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Basic Braised Greens (About); 2. Braised Broccoli & Rapini with Cream The first time I tried this, I used long green beans from my garden, and seared them in olive oil. … Continue reading
Posted in Fat or oil, Leafy Veggie, Legumes, Onion family
Tagged asparagus, broccolini, garlic, green beans
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Thanksgiving Roasted Game Hen with Rosemary & Apple Stuffing
by Cat, Thanksgiving, 2013 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is the first Thanksgiving in a long time that it has been just me. Rather than going out to a restaurant, I decided to make something special just for me, for a … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Apple, Pear, Bread, Fat or oil, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Poultry, Roasted, Sauteed
Tagged apple, balsamic, bread, game hen, rosemary, thyme
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Lefse: reference recipes, testing, learnings
by Cat, Sept 2007 – Nov 2011 (Photo, right, by Cat) Lefse is a Norwegian and Swedish flatbread made with potatoes, and cooked on a hot, dry griddle. It resembles a flour tortilla, but is thinner, lighter and more moist. … Continue reading
Lefse – Potato Flatbread from Scandinavia
by Cat, Sept 2007 and updated many times (photo, right, from Wikipedia (9)) Lefse is a Norwegian flatbread made with potatoes, and cooked on a hot, dry griddle. It resembles a flour tortilla, but is thinner, lighter and more moist. It is … Continue reading
Posted in Boiled, Dairy, Fat or oil, Griddle, Root Veggie
Tagged butter, cream, milk, potato, salt, sugar
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Pasta con le Sarde (with Sardines)
by Cat, June 2010 ((Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also 1. Sardines (About); 2. Marinated Sardines Includes: 1. Gay’s Pasta with Sardines; 2. Pasta con le Sarde Sardines are becoming popular, primarily because they are a fish relatively free from water … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Boiled, Bread, Citrus, Dried fruit, Fat or oil, Fish, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Nuts and seeds, Onion family, Pasta, Sauteed, Simmered, Uncategorized
Tagged capers, currants, fennel, garlic, onion, pine nuts, sardines, spaghetti, wine
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Sardines (About)
by Cat, June 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Cleaning & Filleting Sardines; 2. Marinated Sardines (recipe) See also (this site): Pasta con le Sarde (and other sites): Sunset magazine recipe: Pan Fried Sardines with Sweet & Sour Onions, Pine Nuts … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Citrus, Fat or oil, Fish, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Raw, Root Veggie
Tagged bay, carrot, celery, fennel, marinated, oregano, raw, sardines, verjus, vinegar
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