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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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Dried Plum and Olive Chicken Braise

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is a Mediterranean dish similar to a Moroccan tagine, but with Italian flavors. The original recipe uses a crock pot or other slow-cooker; alternately you can use a covered casserole in … Continue reading →

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Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Citrus Dipping Sauce

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Poultry & Fowl Menu; 2. Homemade yogurt My mom introduced me to kabobs (or kebabs), and it is one of my favorite ways to grill meats, especially for outdoor parties. I … Continue reading →

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Moussaka (Greek & Middle Eastern Lamb Casserole)

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Aug, 2007; updated Jan 2009 to add a vegetarian version (Photo, right, by Cat; Corning Ware chicken fryer, below, from Blue Cornflower.com (2))) This delicious Greek casserole resembles lasagna, with eggplant instead of pasta, typically lamb instead of beef, and a different herb-spice flavor. … Continue reading →

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Pastitsio or Pasticcio (Greek Pasta Casserole)

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This delicious Greek casserole, pronounced as “pahs-tee’-choh” (or “pahs-teet’-see-oh” in Italian (4)), resembles lasagna, but is seasoned differently, and is made with a tube pasta, instead of flat lasagne pasta.   It … Continue reading →

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Kafta: Middle Eastern Burgers, Ovals or Sausages

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Cat

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 →

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White Beans with Baby Potatoes or Pasta, & Herbs

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. White Beans, Baby Potatoes & Herbs; 2. Pasta e Fagioli (soup) See also: 1. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 2. Vegetarian & Bean Menu; Other sites: 1. Emily Skinner Bean Recipes (2); 2. The Vegan Gourmet on dried beans & … Continue reading →

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Texas Chili, with Ancho Chiles (with or without Beans)

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, February 2009 (Photo, right, from Food.com) Includes: 1. About Chiles; 2. Texas Chili (with or without Beans) See also: 1. Cat’s Christmas Tree Chili; 2. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 3. Chiles & Peppers (About) I’m only beginning to learn how … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tree Chili

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. About Chiles; 2. Cat’s Christmas Tree Chili See also: 1. Texas Chili with Ancho Chiles (with or without Beans); 2. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting   When I was living … Continue reading →

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Cajun Skillet Beans

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, June 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Legumes (About) (on my main website); 2. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 3.  Hoppin’ John (Back eyed peas and pork) Other sites: 1. Emily Skinner Bean Recipes (3); 2. The Vegan Gourmet on dried beans & peas (great … Continue reading →

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