Category Archives: Roasted

Roasted mushroom base (for adding to ground meat)

By Cat, March 2015 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Dried Mushrooms (About); 2. Miscellaneous & Information Menu Processed foods often include a troublesome additive to make them more flavorful: MSG (monosodium glutamate). I have a strong sensitivity to … Continue reading

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Sear-Roasted Halibut with Orange Salsa

By Cat, March 2015 (Photo, right, from more to door (1)) See also: 1. Fish & Seafood Menu It’s no secret that fish is one of my favorite foods. When I lived in Portland, I could find a wonderful variety of … Continue reading

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Spring Greens with Pears, Toasted Walnuts (or Pecans) & Goat Cheese

By Cat, May 2010 (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Salads Menu; 2. Dressings, Dips & Marinades Menu; 3. Balsamic & Basil Vinaigrette Dressing A salad of greens has become ubiquitous in the American diet, but in recent years many new presentations of this … Continue reading

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Roasted Fennel

By Cat, Nov 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Sides & Accompaniments Menu; 2. Fennel or Finnochio (About) This is a very versatile vegetable and herb.  Most parts of the plant are edible, including: leaves, stems (bulbs), seeds, and flowers; all … Continue reading

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Chicken & Black Bean Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce

By Cat, Mar 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Vegetarian & Bean Menu; 2. Casseroles & One-Dish Meals Menu; 3. Ethnic Foods Menu; 4. Chile Sauce: Red or Green; 5. Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas with Green Chile Sauce I did not grow up knowing about chiles; I … Continue reading

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Slow, Dry-Roast Sirloin Tip (or Faster Option)

By Cat, January 2015; updated Aug 2017 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My Dad used to do a slow, dry-roast with sirloin tip that was absolutely delicious. Done properly, it can be medium-rare to medium and be quite tender. Because it is … Continue reading

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Vegetable Soup with Roast Turkey Stock

By Cat, Nov 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also Soups & Stocks Menu This recipe features a rich bone broth, in this case from a turkey carcass. The bones and bone marrow provide many nutrients to the broth including … Continue reading

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Oven-Roasted Root Vegetables

By Cat, Nov 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia – link unknown) See also: 1. Root Vegetables, About; Other Sites: 1. Mercola: Roasted Root Vegetables (1); 3. Best Health Magazine: 5 Reasons to Eat More Root Vegetables (3) Root vegetables have always been a part … Continue reading

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Pot-Roasted Chicken with Spring Vegetables

By Cat, Jul 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Roasting a Bird (About); 2. Brining Chicken; 3. Brining Poultry; 4. Slow Roasting/Braising Chicken (About) The source recipe (1) refers to this cooking method of cooking a whole chicken as ‘pot roasting’ but it is … Continue reading

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Slow Sticky Chicken (Rotisserie-Style)

By Cat, Nov 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Slow Roasting/Braising Chicken (About); 2. Brining Chicken; 3. Brining Poultry Slow-Roasting provides lots of benefits, including: Provides amazing juiciness and flavor; Less damage to nutrients in the meat; Minimizes glycation and its adverse, potentially cancer-causing affects. I’ve … Continue reading

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