Tag Archives: starch

Carbohydrates: a Review

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Cat

By Cat, April 2019 (combining sections from January 2011 andMarch 2015 posts) There are three commonly recognized classes of carbs, all of which are discussed here: Sugars, starches and fiber (more on this, below). Carbohydrate is a form of stored energy … Continue reading →

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Carbs: Resistant Starch (RS)

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Cat

by Catherine M. Haug,  Mar 2015; updated April 2019; Image, right, from Livestrong (11) Dr. Alan Christianson writes this about the difference between regular and resistant starch (with my addition in square brackets] (18): Resistant starch is not quite fiber and … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Pudding Cake

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Cat

By Cat, September 3, 2016 (Photo from Gurneys (3)) This Labor Day weekend, I want to test this recipe. I’ve always loved pudding cakes, but usually it’s apple. I had a bumper crop of raspberries this year, so was excited to … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Tart

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, from Amazon.com) See also: 1. Pies, Tarts & Turnovers Menu; 2. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 3. Rhubarb (About); 4. Rhubarb Pie & Rhubarb Custard Pie; 5. Rhubarb Crisp; I’ve not tried this yet, because I love my Rhubarb Custard Pie so much. … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Pie & Rhubarb Custard Pie

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jun 2008 (Photo, right, by Cat) See also: 1. Pies, Tarts & Turnovers Menu; 2. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 3. Rhubarb (About); 4. Rhubarb Crisp; Includes: 1. Rhubarb Custard Pie ; 2. Rhubarb Pie Version I; 3. Rhubarb Pie Version II 4. Pie assembly When … Continue reading →

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Cherry or Blackberry Clafoutis (Baked Pudding)

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Oct 2007; updated July 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) It’s cherry season here in the Flathead Valley, so while looking for a low-carb/high fat dessert using cherries, this recipe caught my eye. It reminds me of a fruit kuchen without the pastry crust on … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Pudding

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Cat

by Cat, Feb 2008  (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pudding & Frozen Desserts Menu; 2. Chocolate (about); 3. Starch Equivalents Nothing beats a good soft, creamy pudding as comfort food. Additionally, vanilla pudding is a base for several cream pies including banana and … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Pudding

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Cat

by Cat, Feb 2008  (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pudding & Frozen Desserts Menu; 2. Chocolate (about); 3. Starch Equivalents Nothing beats a good soft, creamy pudding as comfort food, and chocolate is one of the best.  However, because these puddings typically contain … Continue reading →

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Banana Cream Pie

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, April  2015 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pies, Tarts, Turnovers Menu; 2. Pie & Tart Crusts, Pastry; 3. Conversions between Starches & Other Thickeners; 4. Banana Cake; 5. Coconut Cream Pie Includes: 1. Banana Cream Pie with Banana-Coconut Variation; 2. Coconut Cream Pie … Continue reading →

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Thickening sauces using flour or starch

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I know of three ways to use flour or starch to thicken a sauce using flour or starch: roux, buerre manie, or starch/water mix. All 3 are included in this post. If … Continue reading →

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