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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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Braised Spinach with Chickpeas, Spanish Style

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, June 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Soupe au Pistou (2 Versions) See also: 1. Cooked Chickpeas; 2. Chickpea (Garbanzo) & Spinach Casserole; 3. Braised Greens (About); 4. Beans & Other Legumes: Soaking & Sprouting; 5. Vegetarian & Bean Menu Chickpeas/garbanzos are one of the most nutritious of the legumes, … Continue reading →

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Black-Eyed Pea Salad

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; Other sites: 1. Emily Skinner Bean Recipes (2); 2. The Vegan Gourmet on dried beans & peas (great reference! (3)) Beans are often added ingredients to … Continue reading →

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Cumin & Honey Roast Chicken or Game Hens, Spanish Style

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Jan 2009 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve not had a lot of experience with Spanish cuisine, but what I have eaten, I love the flavors – sweet and savory at the same time. When I use chicken pieces, I … Continue reading →

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Kafta: Lebanese Lamb Burgers/Sausages

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, June 2010 (Photo, right, by Cat) Moved to Kafta: Middle-Eastern Burgers, Ovals or Sausages

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S.O.S: Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, May 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) What is S.O.S? It means “Shit on a Shingle,” and has been a common dish for the military. Back in the day (1950s), my hometown had a S.O.S. party at our local … Continue reading →

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Bieler Broth & Dr. Connelly’s Vegetable Soup

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Aug 2008 See also: Tonics menu Includes: 1. Bieler Broth; 2. Dr. Connely’s Vegetable Soup While wheatgrass/barley grass juice is perhaps the best known vegetable tonic, Bieler’s Broth, developed by Henry Bieler, MD runs a close second. I use … Continue reading →

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Slow-Roast Beef Brisket in Red Wine, with Mushrooms

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, April 2011 (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: Beet & Potato Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing This recipe is adapted from Fine Cooking (1); originally by Joyce Goldstein. I made  this recipe for my 2011 Easter dinner (see below the … Continue reading →

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Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant Dip)

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, July 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Eggplant Parmigiana; Hummus (Garbanzo Dip); Taratour Sauce; Bissara (Fava Bean Dip); Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Baba Ghanoush Links to my old site: Middle-Eastern Meza I first had this wonderful dip at a Lebanese restaurant … Continue reading →

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Turkey Leftovers: Croquettes

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Roasting a Bird; Turkey Tetrazzini; Rick Brown Gravy (from Dark Roux) What to do with all those leftovers from a roast turkey or other large poultry? My favorites are Croquettes, Tetrazzini, and Hot … Continue reading →

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