Category Archives: Onion family

Lacto-fermented (pickled) garlic cloves

By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, form Wikimedia Commons) I had a huge crop of garlic this year, more than I can use, I gave a bunch to a neighbor, and have decided to pickle a quart by lacto-fermentation in a … Continue reading

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Lemon-Herb Chicken Breasts or Thighs

By Cat, Sept 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 … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Venison Steaks with Peppery Sour Cream and Brandy Sauce

By Cat, May 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This last fall, I bought a share of a buffalo from friends who also hunt.  When my share arrived, it included elk and deer steaks from their fall hunt, in addition to … Continue reading

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Marinated Venison Steaks with Sautéed Mushrooms or Green Peppercorn Sauce

By Cat, May 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This last fall, I bought a share of a buffalo from friends who also hunt.  When my share arrived, it included elk and deer steaks from their fall hunt, in addition … Continue reading

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Tuna & White Bean Salad

By Cat, June 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Although I don’t eat a lot of tuna (because of the mercury levels), tuna in a whole-meal salad is my fav way to have it, with Salade Nicoise at the top … Continue reading

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Tuna au Poivre, with Lemon-Caper Lentils

By Cat, January 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I don’t eat a lot of tuna and other large game fish, primarily because they have high levels of mercury, and I already have more than enough of that in my … Continue reading

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Grilled Vegetable Tostada with Mole Sauce (and Optional Shredded Chicken)

By Cat, July 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have loved mole sauce ever since I discovered it at a new restaurant in my old Portland neighborhood, in the early 1990s: Santa Fe Restaurant. In general I don’t eat much Mexican … Continue reading

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Thai Curry with Tofu

By Cat, November 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Tofu is a type of cheese made from soy. I don’t use it much because, in general, I avoid soy unless it is fermented. But it is a good protein source … Continue reading

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