Monthly Archives: April 2015

Florentine Lasagne, with Variations

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons; by User AlMare) I can’t believe that I’d never had lasagna until I went off to college.  But ‘exotic’ foods (Oriental, Italian, Mexican, Greek, etc.) were just not available in rural Montana … Continue reading →

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Spicy Arawak marinade for meats

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) The spicy heat in this recipe is from chile peppers: habañero or Scotch bonnet chiles, which are among the hottest on the planet, but you can make a more mild version … Continue reading →

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Roast Chicken (or Game Hens) with Cumin, Paprika & Allspice

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Daniel Neman makes a good point in his article, “Allspice: All purpose, not all spices” (1). So many people think, incorrectly, that allspice is a spice blend, containing cinnamon, nutmeg, clove with … Continue reading →

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Slow-Cooked Lamb, Moroccan Style

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Lamb, Pork, Small Game Menu; 2. Mediterranean Menu; 3. Lamb (About); 4. Lamb Roast (About); 5. Chickpeas (Garbanzos) I’m just beginning to explore Moroccan foods. I once tried a Moroccan restaurant near my office in Portland. … Continue reading →

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Lamb, Squash & Garbanzo Stew, Moroccan-Style

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve not yet tried this recipe. I’m just beginning to explore Moroccan foods. I once tried a Moroccan restaurant near my office in Portland. I don’t recall what I ordered, but … Continue reading →

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Greens Salad with Spicy Melon Dressing

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April 13, 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Sprouting Seeds; 3. Toasting Seeds This salad pairs cantaloupe with salad greens and sunflower seeds, and spices the cantaloupe dressing with hot chiles. The original recipe … Continue reading →

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Lamb Roast, Marinated with Lemon & Mixed Herbs

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) A Leg of Lamb is not the same as a shank. The Leg cut typically includes both the sirloin (with odd-shaped bones) and the upper leg with its round bone. If bone-in, it is … Continue reading →

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Leg of Lamb Roast with Mustard & Rosemary Rub

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Lamb, Pork, Small Game Menu; 2. Middle-Eastern Menu; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Lamb (About); 5. Lamb Roast (About); I was a bit skeptical about the mustard and rosemary combination, until I tried it. Delicious! This is a very easy … Continue reading →

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Lamb Roast with Garlic & Rosemary, and Optional Mint Sauce

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is an example of searing the roast on stove top before roasting in oven. See also Basic Roast Leg of Lamb with Herbs for example of oven searing. My Dad (who was from the … Continue reading →

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Basic Roast Leg of Lamb, with Herbs and Searing Options

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I retired and moved back to Montana from Portland Oregon, I had much more time to experiment with recipes. My local grocer regularly stocked the meat case with lamb cuts including boneless … Continue reading →

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