Category Archives: Grain

Shrimp or other seafood curry

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2018 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love curry recipes. When I lived in Portland, there were lots of restaurants that specialized in the curries of different Asian cultures, but here in Montana, they are few and … Continue reading →

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Festive ‘Eggnog’ or Pumpkin Spice Smoothies/Shakes

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2017 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons; image below from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve adapted these morning smoothie-like drinks from ones by Dr. Alan Christianson, a naturopathic physician who did the online Adrenal Reset Summit. Much simpler than my … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean-Style Harissa-Spiced Cod with Polenta, with Fennel-Orange Salad

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Cat

by Cat, October 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) As a person of Scandinavian descent, I love cod (and lutefisk made from cod). My usual way to prepare this fish is to bake it with butter, dill, salt and pepper … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Beet Quick Bread

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 7, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My birthday is just a few days away and I’ve been thinking about what kind of treat to make for myself. Then I saw this recipe in our daily newspaper, … Continue reading →

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Blueberry-Pecan Bread

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2, 2017  (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons, and below from  Wikimedia Commons) We have a local blueberry orchard (Yellow Bay Gardens) in our small community that produces wonderfully flavored berries, so I’m always looking for ways to … Continue reading →

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Ciabatta Integrale (Partially Whole Grain Italian Slipper Bread)

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, July 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Compare two recipes; 2. Ciabatta Integrale ingredients for 2 loaves; 3. Ciabatta Integrale recipe for 1 test loaf (includes instructions); 4. Cat’s testing of recipe; 5. What’s next. See also: 1. Sourdough Introduction; 2. Ciabatta Integrale, with … Continue reading →

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Austrian Sachertorte

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, May 27, 3017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My first exposure to a real chocolate torte was the famous Austrian Sachertorte, from the Hotel Sacher in Vienna (photo, right). After a good friend spent her honeymoon in Europe, a package arrived on my doorstep … Continue reading →

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Baked Cod or Salmon With Capers and Olives

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 27, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love using capers and olives for flavor and texture, and fish is my favorite meat, and this recipe includes all of these! The original recipe includes a long list … Continue reading →

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Andalucian Asparagus

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 27, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Andalusia is the most southern part of Spain, notable for tapas – a broad selection of appetizers or ‘small plates’ – and fish/seafood. This dish is an example of a … Continue reading →

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Spiced lamb chops, with couscous or kasha

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Cat

By Cat, April 15, 2017 I love lamb chops – just about my favorite red meat – and I’m always on the lookout for new ways to flavor them. Lamb, like venison, has a gamey flavor so benefit from herbs … Continue reading →

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