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Potato Focaccia

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Potato Focaccia See also: 1. Traditional Focaccia (Italian Flatbread); 2. Sourdough Focaccia; 3. Breads & Rolls Menu; 4. Flatbreads: Note on Ingredients & Equipment Focaccia (or the Provence version, fougasse) has become part of the American lexicon in the last 10 to 15 … Continue reading

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Pasties

by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Dough for Pasties; 2. Traditional Cornish Pasty Filling (2 versions) See also: 1. Traditional Pasty Filling; 2. Yogurt Pie Crust I or II; 3. American Pie Crust (Wheat or Spelt); 4. My Dad’s Beef Stew … Continue reading

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Dad’s Beef Stew with Root Veggies

by Cat, April 2014 (Photo, right, from Cat’s photo collection; photo, below from mibekfarms.com/stewtips.html) When my Dad was the chief cook and bottle washer at home (while my Mom worked at the bar), one of his favorite dishes was beef stew. He … Continue reading

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Corned Beef, Brined & Braised

by Cat, 2014 (Photo, right, by Cat) Corned beef and cabbage has become a St. Patrick’s Day tradition all across America.  But corned beef is good any time of the year! Or, for a change, after corning the brisket, smoke it … Continue reading

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Beef Pot Roast

by Cat, Sept 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I lived in Portland, there was a place just out of town on the Columbia Highway (route along the Columbia River to Astoria), called the Yankee Pot Roast. It seemed like … Continue reading

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Roasted Potatoes, with Herbs

by Cat, Dec 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons The fragrance of potatoes roasting with herbs, garlic and olive oil pervades the kitchen and excites digestive juices long before the meal is served. It may take a while for them to … Continue reading

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Lefse: reference recipes, testing, learnings

by Cat, Sept 2007 – Nov 2011 (Photo, right, by Cat) Lefse is a Norwegian and Swedish flatbread made with potatoes, and cooked on a hot, dry griddle.  It resembles a flour tortilla, but is thinner, lighter and more moist.  … Continue reading

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Lefse – Potato Flatbread from Scandinavia

by Cat, Sept 2007 and updated many times (photo, right, from Wikipedia (9)) Lefse is a Norwegian flatbread made with potatoes, and cooked on a hot, dry griddle.  It resembles a flour tortilla, but is thinner, lighter and more moist.  It is … Continue reading

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Potatoes Dauphinoise (au Gratin)

by Cat, Nov 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Gratin is a very old dish, dating before the time when potatoes were introduced to Europe. In America, we are most familiar with potatoes in this dish. It makes a great presentation … Continue reading

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Beet & Potato Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing

by Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia – link no longer available) See also: Root Vegetables (About); Prepared or Lacto-Fermented Horseradish; Slow-Roast Beef Brisket Ever wondered how to dress up leftover brisket (or other roast beef)? This wonderful salad is just … Continue reading

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