Monthly Archives: November 2013

Chicken & Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pasta (About); 2. Preserving & Using Tomatoes (includes section on sun-dried tomatoes) There are many choices for pasta, not only shapes (spaghetti, bow ties, penne, etc.), but also types of grain used … Continue reading →

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Tomato Sauce (in Bulk, for Canning)

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Homemade Tomato Paste (For Canning, Freezing, Refrigeration); 2. Preserving & Using Tomatoes; 3. Basic Meatless Tomato Sauces Research has revealed that the nutrient value of tomatoes is increased by cooking (but not by overcooking), so … Continue reading →

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Bolognese (Bolognaise) Sauce – Meaty Tomato (or Tomato-less) Sauce

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Homemade Tomato Paste (For Canning, Freezing, Refrigeration); 2. Preserving & Using Tomatoes; 3. Tomato Sauce Menu Includes: 1. Bolognese Sauce (with Tomatoes); 2. Bolognese Sauce (without Tomatoes) Research has revealed that the nutrient value of tomatoes … Continue reading →

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Basic Meatless Tomato Sauces

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Homemade Tomato Paste (For Canning, Freezing, Refrigeration); 2. Preserving & Using Tomatoes; 3. Basic Tomato Sauce for Canning; 4. Bolognese Tomato Sauce (with meat) This article includes: 1. Basic Meatless Tomato Sauce; 2. Marinara with … Continue reading →

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Using & Preserving Tomatoes

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2007; updated Nov 2013 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Homemade Tomato Paste (For Canning, Freezing, Refrigeration); 2. Basic Meatless Tomato Sauces; 3. Basic Tomato Sauce for Canning; 4. Bolognese Tomato Sauce (with meat); 5. Homemade Stewed Tomatoes This … Continue reading →

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Using Sundried & Dehydrated Tomatoes

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Cat

This article moved to Preserving & Using Tomatoes.

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Potatoes Dauphinoise (au Gratin)

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Gratin is a very old dish, dating before the time when potatoes were introduced to Europe. In America, we are most familiar with potatoes in this dish. It makes a great presentation … Continue reading →

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Turnips Au Gratin

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: Potato Douphinoise (Potatoes Au Gratin) Gratins, other sites: 1. Classic Potato Gratin; 2. Potato Gratin with Gruyere, Bacon & Leeks; 3. Three-Cheese Potato Gratin; 4. Sweet Potato Gratin with Dijon Crust; 5. Squash, Apple, Leek & … Continue reading →

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Croutons

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Included: 1. Basic Croutons; 2. Garlic Croutons; 3. Herb Croutons Most of us probably buy a box of croutons, not realizing how easy they are to make. Plus, it’s a great … Continue reading →

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Parsnip & Apple Soup

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, originally from Wikipedia: Parsnip, but no longer there, Nov 2013) My Dad used parsnips in stew and vegetable beef soup, but beyond that, I’d not explored the wonderful flavor this nutrient-rich, pale carrot-like vegetable could … Continue reading →

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