Tag Archives: tarragon

Savory Chicken Tray- or Cast Iron Pan-Bake

Feb 23, 2022; photo, right, from Wikipedia I’ve adapted this recipe from one in our local newspaper, the Daily Interlake, in Kalispell MT, Feb 23, 2022 edition. The writer did not provide the source of the recipe. The original recipe … Continue reading

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Gorgonzola or Other Blue Cheese Dressing

By Cat, June 9, 2018 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is probably my favorite salad dressing. My mom taught me to love a creamy Danish blue cheese dressing (made with sour cream, homemade mayo, and the cheese), so when … Continue reading

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Salade Niçoise

By Cat, July 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons, with credit to By Wusel007 – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0)ç Not your Mother’s Picnic Potato Salad I’ve never been fond of traditional American Potato Salad; you know, the kind with hard … Continue reading

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Spaghetti (or Linguine) with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

By Cat, Aug 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Pasta Menu; 2. Pasta (About); 3, Mediterranean Menu; 3. Mushrooms (About) Perhaps the most familiar recipe for spaghetti is cooked spaghetti pasta with a thick tomato or Bolognese (meat) sauce, and topped with grated Asiago, Parmesan … Continue reading

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Braised Lamb Shanks with White Beans & Lemon Gremolata

By Cat, April 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Lamb Recipes Menu; 2. Basic Braised Lamb Shank or Leg of Lamb This is a wonderful recipe; although it seems complex, it is fairly simple but takes a bit of time. Don’t … Continue reading

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Basic Braised Lamb Shank or Leg of Lamb, with Greek Variation

By Cat, April 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love braising a lamb shank with herbs, lemon, garlic and other veggies until fall-apart tender. My first exposure to braised lamb shank was in one of Portland Oregon’s  Greek restaurants. It … Continue reading

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International Chicken Soups

By Cat, Sep 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Mediterranean Chicken Soup; 2. Asian Chicken Soup 3. Caribbean Chicken Soup; See also: 1. Soups & Stocks Menu; 2. Rich Chicken Stock; 3. Versatile Chicken Stock; 4. Chicken Soup, from Scratch; 5. Baked Chicken for Shredding or Cubing These quick and easy soup … Continue reading

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Baked Chicken Pieces with Creamy Tarragon Sauce

By Cat, Sep 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Chicken and tarragon are a delicious combination, thus I have (at least) three recipes for chicken and tarragon on this blog. This version is one of the easier recipes to make. You … Continue reading

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Cauliflower & Potato Soup with Roasted Garlic & Tarragon

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photos, right, and below, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Soup Menu 2. How to Roast Garlic Cauliflower is a very versatile veggie: it can be pureed and seasoned for a dip, or to stand in for potatoes when … Continue reading

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Herbs & Spices, Individual, G – Z

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo of Cat’s Spice Rack, right, by Cat) NOTE: spices/herbs in red (below) have yet to be added to this post. Also, chile peppers are discussed individually by type. Herbs/spices in red in the “Includes” list below are not … Continue reading

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