Tag Archives: orange zest

Chocolate-Rosemary Biscotti

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, November 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love biscotti, and I also love mixing herbs into sweet treats, so this really appeals to me. The recipe may sound difficult, but they are really easy to make, once … Continue reading →

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Amaranth Porridge with Dates, Apricots & Pine Nuts

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, March 16, 2016 (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Breakfast & Brunch Menu; 2. Soaking, Sprouting & Working with Grains, Nuts, Legumes & Seeds; Amaranth seeds, like quinoa, are used a pseudo grain, and are gaining popularity as more … Continue reading →

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Beef Provençal (Braised or slow-cooked)

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2015 (Image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I was going to make beef stroganoff, but I’ve had it frequently this past year and I decided I needed to take a break so I wouldn’t tire of it. I … Continue reading →

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Greek Baked Rice Pudding (Rizógalo)

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pudding & Frozen Desserts Menu; 2.Creamy Baked Rice Pudding The Greek version of rice pudding is one of the oldest, as rice reached Greece from the Middle East before moving on … Continue reading →

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Orange Date Bread I, with Softened Dates & Orange Zest

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, cropped form Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Breads & Rolls menu; 2. Orange Date Bread-II, with Dredged Dates I love date bread during the holidays. Dates and oranges together is a great flavor, and quite festive. … Continue reading →

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Cornmeal Sandies (Cookies)

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, originally from Wikipedia, but the link has been lost) See also: 1. Cookies Menu; 2. About Grains, Flours & Starches Menu Includes: 1. About ingredients; 2.Recipe; 3. Testing: Not yet tested Sand cookies are a great Scandinavian cookie treat. Sandies is an Anglicized name … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Banana Bread

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, June 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Sourdough Banana Bread Version I; 2. Version II; 3. Version III See also: 1.  Banana Cake; 2. Mom’s Banana Nut Bread; 3. Bread & Rolls Menu; 4. Cakes, Tortes & Quick-Breads Menu Banans are a favorite fruit … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Cake, with Mustard

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cat

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 →

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