This is the perfect season to make your own fresh basil pesto. Pesto is a versitile and delicious sauce that can be added to pastas, soups or served with fresh bread or crackers. Today at the farmers market, I bought a HUGE bunch of basil, and made four small containers of pesto when I got [...]
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) is a tall perennial plant, with a flavour reminiscent of celery and anise blended together. It has a strong and distinctive flavour quite unlike other herbs. Lovage is an ancient plant, which was very popular during the Middle Ages. It has been said to possess qualities of a medicinal nature. Specifically, lovage [...]
Since trying the New PC greek Yogurt, I’ve been very impressed with its versatility. It’s super high in protein and calcium, it makes a great snack with fruit and granola, and even completely on it’s own, it’s delicious. I even sneak it into smoothies for my kids! Tonight, I wanted to make delicious burgers with [...]
We’re in the final countdown now and Christmas is nearly here! In our home we have two very excited little ones. At ages four and six it’s been a real whirlwind here this past week (month?) with my son and daughter getting ready for all of the Christmas festivities. Cookie decorating, shopping, present wrapping, school assemblies [...]
What Indian feast is ever complete with out traditional Indian Naan? It’s slightly sweet taste and chewy texture is a pure delight and completely necessary in the makings of a proper Indian meal, for dipping in the rich and tasty sauces common in this particular type of food. Yesterday, I found a recipe on Allrecipes.com [...]
Need a super-easy and yummy lunch on the go? This is yet another versatile recipe which can be changed up and added to. Customize it to your own taste. The possibilities are endless! Today, I made them with turkey breast and bacon in true “club house sandwich style” and added in a mustard/mayo combination as [...]
I love feedback on Cat Can Cook, and I tend to get quite a lot of it! Today I was pleased to get this message about making Nasi Goreng (a recipe which appears on my site and in my book) I don’t think my nasi recipe is very authentic, but I’m certain the following one [...]
Years ago as a teenager, I worked for a summer in a large restaurant at the marina in my home town. What began as nothing more than a summer job to earn some extra money (I started off as a dishwasher) ended up being one of the happiest summers of my life. Within about a [...]
Erica’s Homemade Pizza Crust 1 Tbsp Traditional Yeast 1 tsp sugar 1 cup warm water 2.5 cups flour 1.5 Tbsp oil dash of salt In medium size bowl combine warm water (do not make it hot, you will kill the yeast) yeast and sugar, give a quick stir. Let rise for 10 minutes. After letting [...]
Crock Pot Chili Sauce 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup vinegar 1 large onion, chopped fine 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp ginger sprinkle of chili peppers (or more if you like it hot!) Put all ingredients into crock pot. Set to low heat, and cook 6-8 [...]
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