Category Archives: Baked

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

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Raspberry Pudding Cake

By Cat, September 3, 2016 (Photo from Gurneys (3)) This Labor Day weekend, I want to test this recipe. I’ve always loved pudding cakes, but usually it’s apple. I had a bumper crop of raspberries this year, so was excited to … Continue reading

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Mini Quinoa-Carrot Cakes or Muffins

By Cat, September 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have always loved carrot cake; it’s so moist and deliciously sweet, yet contains healthful ingredients like carrots, nuts and fruit. I usually make mine with whole grain flour but this … Continue reading

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Squash Casserole, with Goat Cheese and Pecans

By Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My friend Jean H. shared this recipe with me, after inviting me to join her and her husband Phil for dinner, in which this dish was featured.  Wonderful combo! I’m always … Continue reading

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Baked Halibut or Sea Bass with Chinese Five-Spice and Lime

By Cat, Aug 2016 (photo, right, from More-To-Door (1)) I bought a halibut filet intending to prepare as my Basic Baked Halibut recipe, but then I remembered I’d just bought some Chinese Five-Spice and thought it would be really good on … Continue reading

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Spinach Provençale

By Cat, June 2013; updated Aug 2016 (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) I’m beginning to harvest spinach from my first garden, and looking for ways to use it besides simply braised or added as a green to salad.  I vaguely remembered a creamy, … Continue reading

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Apple Cream Torte

By Cat, August 23, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia) I found this recipe in a Sunset Magazine while I was waiting to see my naturopath. It is a fall recipe to accompany Roasted Five-Spice Chicken Pieces. A torte is a type … Continue reading

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Baked Sea Bass with Lemon-Caper Dressing

By Cat, July 4, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I used to love sea bass, but then I got tired of it and took a break – about 10 years. Then this last Saturday I saw a beautiful fillet of “sea … Continue reading

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Asparagus Quiche, with Phyllo or Standard Crust

By Cat, April 8, 2016 (photo, right, form Wikimedia Commons) I had my first quiche in the 1970s, when a couple hippies opened a French-style Breakfast/Brunch restaurant, “Crêpe Faire,” in Portland OR. Now that I think back to those old … Continue reading

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Salmon in Vodka Sauce: 3 versions

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Fish and Seafood Menu; 2. Smoked Salmon Risotto; 3. Pasta (About) Includes 3 version of this delicious dish: 1. Salmon in Vodka Sauce; 2. Salmon in Vodka Sauce, with Spinach; 3. Salmon in Vodka Sauce, … Continue reading

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