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Tag Archives: allspice
Kafta: Middle Eastern Burgers, Ovals or Sausages
By Cat, June, 2010 (Photo, right, from Rainhasdolar.com (9)) This is just one of my many favorite Lebanese foods that I learned to love at several Lebanese restaurants in Portland OR, where I used to live, including Nicholas’ Restaurant and Al-Amir). Traditionally Kafta is made … Continue reading
Apple Crostata/Galette (Rustic Tart)
by Cat, May 2009 (Photo from Food Network.com (1)) Includes: 1. Apple Crostata See also: 1. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 2. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers Tarts are the ancestor of American pies. French tarte are very sophisticated (see Tarte aux Poires for an example); Italian Crostata and French Galettes are rather rustic and … Continue reading
Swedish, Danish or Norwegian Meatballs (Köttbullar, Frikadeller, or Kjøttboller) with Sour Cream Sauce
by Cat, Sept 2007 (photo, right, from Food Network.com (2)) Meatballs are common in most every culture, but perhaps the most well-known in the U.S. are Italian style meatballs, typically served with a rich tomato sauce over pasta. The next best-known … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Beef, Buffalo, Dairy, Eggs, Game, Herbs, Onion family, Pork, Poultry, Sauteed, Simmered, Spices, Stock, broth
Tagged allspice, beef, butter, egg, milk, nutmeg, pork, sour cream, turkey, veal
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Sugar Plums (Dried Fruit, Nuts and Spices Treat)
by Cat, December, 2013 See also: 1. Ancient Medicine through Food I recently signed up for a newsletter about using herbs and spices in cooking to boost and maintain health. Herbs are not only food but also natural medicine. One newsletter … Continue reading
Slow-Roast, Spice-Rubbed Beef/Buffalo with Wine & Mushroom or Cranberry Sauce
by Cat, Dec 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Slow-Roast Beef, Buffalo, Venison or Lamb; 2. Slow-Roast Beef Brisket in Red Wine with Mushrooms Slow-roasting and braising are the best ways to cook a roast for optimum tenderness and flavor, and are the … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Beef, Buffalo, Berries, Fat or oil, Fungi, Herbs, Onion family, Simmered, Slow-roasted, Spices, Stock, broth
Tagged allspice, beef, cardamon, cranberries, fennel, mushrooms, red wine, shallot, stock, thyme
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Gingerbread Cake, with Mustard
by Cat, October 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Scandinavian Gingerbread Cake; 2. Gingerbread Cookies; Dessert Sauces/Toppings: 1. Lemon or Orange Sauce; 2. Lemon Curd; 3. Hard Sauce; 4. Whipped Cream; 5. Creme Fraiche As a person of Scandinavian heritage, I can attest that Scandinavians (as well … Continue reading
Gingerbread Cookies
by Cat, Sept 2013 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Scandinavian Gingerbread Cake; 2. Gingerbread Cake, with Mustard As a person of Scandinavian heritage, I can attest that Scandinavians (as well as people from the Germanic countries) have a love affair … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Dairy, Eggs, Fat or oil, Flavoring, Spices, Sweetener
Tagged allspice, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, clove, egg, flour, ginger, lemon, molasses, powdered sugar
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Cranberry-Orange Relish/Sauce
by Cat, Dec 2007 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is a must for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, instead of canned cranberry sauce or gel. It goes will with fish, poultry, and game. Cranberries are closely related to blueberries … Continue reading