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Lamb Pilaf (Greek or Moroccan Style)

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) As a side dish, bulgur is very useful, and delicious when served with braised, sautéed (as in this recipe), or grilled lamb, or in making lamb kafta. Bulgur (sprouted or roasted … Continue reading →

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Basic Braised Lamb Shank or Leg of Lamb, with Greek Variation

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love braising a lamb shank with herbs, lemon, garlic and other veggies until fall-apart tender. My first exposure to braised lamb shank was in one of Portland Oregon’s  Greek restaurants. It … Continue reading →

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Borrani Banjan – Afghani Eggplant with Tomato & Yogurt Sauce (Main or Side Dish)

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jul 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have not yet tried this dish, but as I read the recipe, it reminds me of many East Indian curries, so I know I will love it. From my research, I … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Keeping Cake (Norrlands Kage)

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Cranberry bread adds a festive flair to any holiday table, but I like to make it any time of the year that I can get good quality fresh cranberries (you could … Continue reading →

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Digestive Bitters and Bitter Foods

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) You may be familiar with digestive bitters: a tincture or infusion of bitter herbs. Angostura Bitters (pictured right) is the most well known of commercial bitters; it is usually available in the mixed-drinks section … Continue reading →

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Taco Sauce

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Mar 2008 (Photo of Red Chile Sauce, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Kev’s Red  or Green Chili Sauce; 2. Fresh Salsa (Pico de Gallo); 3. Salsa Verde; This sauce, which can be made in quantity for canning, is from my friend Kevynne … Continue reading →

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Chicken & Fig Tagine

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Slow Roasting/Braising Chicken (About); 2. Brining Chicken; 3. Butterfly & brine game hen; 4. Couscous, Steamed In case you are not familiar with Moroccan cuisine, a tagine is a stew, typically laced with fragrant spices, fruits and … Continue reading →

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Moroccan-Style Chicken, with Couscous

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Roasting a Bird (About); 2. Brining Chicken; 3. Brining Poultry; 4. Slow Roasting/Braising Chicken (About); 5. Saffron-Raisin Quinoa (as Couscous Substitute) I’m not very familiar with Moroccan cuisine, although I’ve had couscous many times. This type … Continue reading →

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Tandoori Chicken

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) If you’ve ever eaten in an East-Indian buffet, you’ve undoubtedly seen, if not sampled, tandoori chicken.  It’s the stuff that looks lobster-red, and it tastes uncannily cool and hot at the … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower Curry Feast

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008  (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Curry is a very common dish in India and Pakistan. They can be very spicy (hot) or mildly spicy; either way, they are always best when the whole spice is freshly ground. I … Continue reading →

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