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Category Archives: Spices
Apple and Beetroot Relish (Lacto-Fermented)
By Cat, Feb 17, 2017; updated May 4, 2017 (Photos, right and below, from Wikimeida Commons) I LOVE apples and beets, so when I saw this recipe, I just had to give it a try, especially because it is fermented – … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Pear, Fermented, Health, Root Veggie, Spices
Tagged apple, beetroot, cinnamon, cloves, fermented, salt
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Apple Cider Vinegar & Ginger Drizzle/Tea for Sore Throat
By Cat, Jan 2, 2017 I moved this to Apple Cider Vinegar Gargles for Sore Throat
Posted in Medicinal, Spices, Sweetener, Vinegar
Tagged apple cider vinegar, cayenne, ginger, honey
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Immune-boosting homemade chai
By Cat, November 2016 (image, right, from Lisa’s Project Vegan blog (3) For a caffeinated beverage, I far prefer a good espresso or latte to chai, mainly because I’m not much of a black tea drinker. But when it comes … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Dairy, Fungi, Health, Herbs, Medicinal, Root Veggie, Simmered, Spices, Sweetener
Tagged astragalus root, cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves, ginger, honey, milk, orange peel, peppercorns, reishi
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Chicken Pieces with Cider and Caramelized Apples
By Cat, October 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia) Fall is here and apples are begging to be picked for cider and pies – or for recipes like this one. I’ve not yet tested this recipe; it’s a bit fussy but … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Apple, Pear, Candied fruit, Citrus, Fat or oil, Flour, Leafy Veggie, Poultry, Roasted, Sauteed, Simmered, Spices, Starch, Stock, broth, Sweetener, Vinegar
Tagged apples, butter, candied orange peel, chicken, cider, five-spice, honey, lemon, parsley, raisins, stock
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Steam-Roasting Veggies (About)
By Cat, Oct 2016 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I recently learned about this healthful method of cooking veggies from Fine Cooking’s newsletter (1). I usually braise most veggies on stove-top, as this is perhaps the most healthful method for cooking leafy … Continue reading
Posted in Cabbage family, Fat or oil, Flavoring, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Roasted, Root Veggie, Spices, Stewed, Veggies, Vine veggies
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Golden Milk (Turmeric Tea)
By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve been taking turmeric in supplemental form (capsule), but I like the idea of consuming it as a food rather than a supplement after reading about it on Wellness Mamma (1) and … Continue reading
Posted in Blended, Dairy, Fat or oil, Medicinal, Nut Milk, Simmered, Spices, Sweetener
Tagged black pepper, cayenne, cinnamon, coconut milk, coconut oil, ghee, ginger, honey, maple syrup, milk, molasses, turmeric
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Baked Chicken, Tuscany Style
By Cat, September 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m always on the lookout for quick and flavorful baked or roasted chicken recipes, and Mediterranean flavors are high on my favorites list. I found this one in our local newspaper. This is … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Citrus, Fat or oil, Herbs, Onion family, Poultry, Spices
Tagged chicken, dijon mustard, garlic, lemon, olive oil, rosemary, thyme
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Chicken Pieces with Peruvian Flavors
By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m always on the lookout for quick and flavorful baked or roasted chicken recipes. I found this one in our local newspaper. It appealed to me because I don’t have many South … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Onion family, Poultry, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged chicken, chipotle in adobo, garlic, honey, lime, paprika, tamari, thyme
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Baked Summer Squash, Italian Style
By Cat, Sept 16, 2016 (Photo from Wikipedia) Squash is a very healthful veggie and I’m always looking for a new way to fix them, as I get tired of slicing and sautéing them. This recipe struck me because it … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Dairy, Fat or oil, Herbs, Onion family, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged basil, bell pepper, cheese, fennel, garlic, lemon, marjoram, olive oil, onion, oregano, rosemary, shallot, thyme, yellow squash, zucchini
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Roasted or baked acorn, butternut or buttercup squash
By Cat, Sept 11, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) The ripening of winter squash and pumpkins is a colorful sign of fall, and I celebrate the arrival of their sweet flavor to the season’s menus. Buttercup squash (right, from Wikimedia … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Dairy, Fat or oil, Herbs, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged butter, curry powder, oil, red pepper flakes, rosemary, thyme, winter squash
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