Monthly Archives: June 2014

Italian Cheesecake (Torta di Ricotta)

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2014 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Using a Springform Pan, and an Alternative; 2. Cakes & Tortes Menu Most cheesecakes are made with cream cheese, but recipes using cottage cheese or ricotta are also found. This Italian … Continue reading →

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Unrefined powdered sugar: Make your own

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, June 2014 (Photo, right, from ThankYourBody.com (1)) I prefer to use unrefined, dehydrated sugar cane juice (such as Rapadura brand) as the sugar in most of my recipes. Rapadura makes a granulated version and a powdered (confectioners) version, … Continue reading →

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Cheesecake – the Real Deal

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Substitute for discontinued Zwieback or Holland Rusk; 2. Cheesecake recipe – The Real Deal; 3. Vanilla Sugar See also: 1. Berry Topping; 2. Blueberry Sauce; 3.Lemon Curd; 4. Caramel Sauce; 5. Using a Springform Pan, and an Alternative; 6. Cakes … Continue reading →

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All-Raw Cheesecake

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Berry Topping; 2. Blueberry Sauce; 3. Cakes & Tortes Menu; Other sites: 1. Fine Cooking: Lemon Bar Cheesecake (2) I’m very particular about cheesecake.  I don’t like the creamy, pudding-like kind at all, and will turn it down when offered.  … Continue reading →

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Cheesecake with Berry Topping

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Berry Topping; 2. Blueberry Sauce; 3. Using a Springform Pan, and an Alternative; 4. Cakes & Tortes Menu; Other sites: 1. Fine Cooking: Lemon Bar Cheesecake (2) I’m very particular about cheesecake.  I don’t … Continue reading →

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Moist Almond Cake – Gluten Free

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This recipe makes a very moist cake, similar to the traditional Almond Cake found throughout Scandinavia, but is gluten free. Instead of wheat flour and almond extract, it uses a combination of almond and coconut … Continue reading →

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Apple Frangipane Galette

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I visited Scandinavian countries in 2006, I discovered that there are two very popular desserts, no matter where you go: Almond Cake/Torte, and Apple Torte: Almond cake/torte is either a very … Continue reading →

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Danish Almond Torte (Mandelkage)

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Norway-Hei recipe for Fyrstekake (3)) A version of almond torte – layers of dough and almond paste –  is made throughout Scandinavia. This recipe is the only version I have made, but I tried a version in … Continue reading →

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Scandinavian Almond Cake

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Danish Almond Torte (Mandelkage); 2. Scandinavian Foods Menu A version of almond cake is made throughout Scandinavia. The version I have made is the Danish Almond Torte (Mandelkage) (made with almond … Continue reading →

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Cabbage Rolls (Golubtsi) in Tomato & Cream Sauce

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Rice and Mushrooms; 2. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Chickpeas & Bulgur (Middle Eastern); 3. Cabbage Rolls Stuffed with Lamb & Bulgur (Middle Eastern); 4. Ethnic Food Menu Cabbage rolls (called golabki in … Continue reading →

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