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Category Archives: Veggies
Baked Catfish
By Cat, March 2017 (Photo, right, from American Feast (1)) I usually fry my catfish in a little bit of coconut milk or lard on stovetop, but frying has disadvantages because of the Maillard reaction, a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Citrus, Fish, Grain, Herbs, Onion family, Spices
Tagged butter, Cajun spice, catfish, cornmeal, garlic, lemon, parsley
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Cod, Halibut or Sea Bass with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives
By Cat, February 23, 2017 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m getting tired of my usual ways for baking cod or halibut, and I have some cherry tomatoes in the fridge that need using-up, so I decided to give this sea bass … Continue reading
Posted in Fat or oil, Fish, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Vine veggies
Tagged basil, cherry tomatoe, fod, garlic, halibut, herbes de provence, olives, sea bass, shallot
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Jambalaya with Chicken and Andouille Sausage
By Cat, Feb 22, 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Until I moved to Portland Oregon at age 23, I’d not had any Cajun or Creole food; my first tasting was at Portland’s Saturday Market, and I was hooked. Cajun … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, Buffalo, Fat or oil, Grain, Herbs, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Pork, Poultry, Roasted, sausage, Sauteed, Simmered, Spices, Vine veggies
Tagged andouille, basil, bay, bell pepper, cajun seasoning, celery, chicken, chicken stock, chorizo, garlic, ham, hot sauce, kielbasa, onion, scallions, tasso, thyme
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Anti-Cancer Juices (as for a fast)
By Cat, February 18, 2017 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m watching Chris Wark’s Square One: Healing Cancer Coaching Program, a series of online videos (1). In episodes 3 and 4, he talks about the anti-cancer diet, and provides recipes … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Pear, Cabbage family, Citrus, Juiced, Leafy Veggie, Onion family, Root Veggie, Vine veggies
Tagged beet, bell pepper, cabbage, carrot, celery, chard, escarole, garlic, ginger root, juiced, lemon, lime, potato, radish, romaine, turmeric root, watercress
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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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Tiny Turkey (Roasted Game Hen with Wild Rice, Cashew and Mushroom Dressing)
by Cat, Thanksgiving, 2016 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) A couple years ago, I roasted a Cornish game hen and Rosemary/Apple Stuffing for Thanksgiving. This year I will try a different dressing of wild rice with cashews and mushrooms, basing this on my Wild Rice … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Boiled, Fat or oil, Herbs, Onion family, Poultry, Roasted, Sauteed, Slow-roasted, Stock, broth
Tagged apple, balsamic, bread, cashews, game hen, mushrooms, rosemary, thyme, white rice, wild rice
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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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Roasted Salmon with Lemon, Apple and Cannellini Beans
By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love fish – especially salmon – but don’t eat beans often as they don’t always agree with me. However, when they are part of side dish so that I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Pear, Citrus, Fish, Herbs, Legumes, Onion family, Roasted, Sauteed, Simmered
Tagged apple, cannellini beans, lemon, onion, salmon
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