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Bouillabaisse (Provençal or Creole Fisherman’s Stew)

By Cat, Nov 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I was first introduced to seafood stew (other than oyster stew) in the early 1970s, at Jakes Restaurant in Portland, Oregon, where they are famous for their New Orleans or Creole-style Bouillabaisse. I’ve … Continue reading

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Potato Latkes: 2 Recipes

By Cat, Dec 2008; updated Dec 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Sides & Condiments Menu; 2. Raw beet salad; 3. Clarified butter (ghee); 4. Good Fats for Cooking My Dad used to make potato pancakes, especially for late … Continue reading

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Spinach & Ricotta Pappardelle, with Basil Variation

By Cat, Dec 2008; updated Feb & July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Casseroles Menu; 2. Vegetarian Menu; 3. Mediterranean Menu; 4. Rich Tomato Sauce with Sage or Basil; 5. Baked Manicotti; 6. Pasta (About) Includes: 1. Spinach and Ricotta Pappardelle; 2. Spinach, Basil & … Continue reading

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Stilton & Apple Quiche

By Cat, June 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Savory Pies & Tarts Menu; 2. Pie & Tart Crust or Pastry Menu; 3. Basic Quiche (About) In the 1970s while living in Portland, I met a couple who had moved there from … Continue reading

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Salmon & Leek Tart, Quiche or Casserole

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) You can use cold-smoked salmon (such as lox), or fresh, wild salmon. You can make it crustless as a casserole, or with a single crust like a Quiche or rustic tart. Includes two … Continue reading

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Basic Quiche (About)

By Cat, June 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Savory Pies & Tarts Menu; 2. Pie & Tart Crust or Pastry Menu; 3. French Quiche Crust Includes: 1. Basic Ingredients; 2. Quiche Pans; 3. Basic Quiche Recipe When … 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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Lamb Shank Braised with Vegetables en Papillote

By Cat, May 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Lamb shanks are not the same as ‘leg of lamb,’ although both are part of the leg. A typical confusion is shown in the photo, right, with a ‘leg of lamb’ on … 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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Chicken Breasts Baked with Camembert Sauce

By Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Poultry & Fowl Menu; 2. Chicken Breasts Baked with Cheesy, Creamy Sherry Sauce; 3. Chicken Cutlets with Gorgonzola Sauce Another name for this baked dish is Chicken with Cooleeney Sauce (as named by The Irish Heritage … Continue reading

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