Category Archives: Vinegar

Chicken Soup, from Scratch

By Cat, Nov 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I grew up with Campbell’s canned soups for lunch, and chicken noodle was my favorite. (Dad sometimes made soup from scratch for dinner, but that was not very frequent). When I … Continue reading

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Spicy Chicken and Baby Romaine Salad, with Warm Chipotle Vinaigrette

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, attributed to “Fir0002/Flagstaffotos” on Wikimedia Commons; photo, below, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salad Menu; 2. Poultry & Fowl Menu I have not yet tried this recipe, but it promises to be delicious. I’m just learning to use … Continue reading

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Chicken with Thai Coconut Peanut Sauce

By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons; photo, below from Wikimedia Commons) This is a fairly simple recipe, especially if you already have the cooked chicken meat on hand. Be creative in your choice of colorful veggies to accompany the … Continue reading

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Cider-Glazed Roast Chicken or Game Hen

By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, by D. Dutro, from 2012 Community Cider Press event) See also: 1. Poultry & Fowl Menu; 2. Roasting a Bird; 3. Chicken Normande (with Apples, Brandy & Cream) My small community has an Octoberfest celebration each fall, called Tamarack … Continue reading

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Five-Spice BBQ Chicken with Hoisin-Maple Glaze

  By Cat, Jul 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Five-Spice BBQ Chicken recipe See also: Instructions for using Charcoal or Gas grill Growing up in rural Montana, I had no opportunities to try Chinese food and its wonderful flavors. … Continue reading

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Honey BBQ Chicken, Grill Roasted

By Cat, Jul 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Honey BBQ Chicken recipe with: 2. Charcoal grill instructions; or 3. Gas grill instructions. See also: 1. Poultry & Fowl Menu In 2 days it will be July 4, and … Continue reading

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Homemade Personal Care Products for Skin & Hair

By Cat, Aug 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) In the not too distant past, homemakers routinely made their own cleaning and personal care products from ingredients in their own kitchens. As fuel costs rise and petroleum-based products become more … Continue reading

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Chicken Curry, with Fresh Mango or Pearl Onions

By Cat, May 2009 (Photo right, from Wikimedia Commons) Ever since my 20s when I was first on my own, I have loved curry dishes. My introduction to curry dishes as a main course was The Vegetarian Epicure, Books 1 and … Continue reading

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Chicken Vindaloo

by Cat, July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Vindaloo is a curry dish that can be made with various meats including chicken, lamb, beef or pork. Chicken vindaloo is related in flavor to chicken tandoori, but hotter in spice, and … Continue reading

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Bistro Salad with Fried Goat Cheese, Grapes & Hazelnuts

By Cat, Sept 2014 (Photo right: cheese by S. Riedesel, photo by Cat) See also: 1. Winter Greens Salad: Endive and Apple Salad with Warm Goat Cheese; 2. Salads Menu I’m always on the lookout for a good salad that includes … Continue reading

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