Braised Red Cabbage
Cut off and discard the large white ribs from the outer leaves of the cabbages then finely shred it. Layer the shredded cabbage in a large ovenproof dish with the onions, apples, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and sugar. Cover the dish and cook in the ... [... more]
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Patricia Wells at Home in Provence: Recipes Inspired By ...
 From Amazon.com: Tomato clafoutis, herb-cured filet of beef Carpaccio, garlic family soup, Catalan tuna daube: these and 171 other recipes pour off the pages of this sumptuous coffee-table cookbook by the author of Bistro Cooking and Simply French. Wells [... more]
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Braised Cabbage/Tanzanian
Saute onions, cabbage and seasonings in oil, just until it loses it's crispiness. Simmer for 5 minutes. 2 lbs cabbage, cut in 1 inch wedges 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Add stock. 1/2 cup red onion [... more]
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Varza Calita (Braised Sauerkraut)
This Romanian dish which may not sound too appealing, but you may also be surprised at how good it is! Nice to begin a meal, or as a side dish to pan-fried or baked tofu, or a veggie burger. (Notes: The rinsing process is important; it removes ... [... more]
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Braised Cabbage and Basmati/Lentil Pilaf
Saute onions in oil until they have softened. Add the garlic, cabbage, (1/2 c) water, salt and pepper and cook covered for 10 minutes, checking periodically to make sure that it doesn't scorch. Remove lid and cook additional 20 minutes over ... [... more]
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Braised Tofu Skin
Had this at a Chinese place and it was great! Tofu skin has a chicken-y texture and takes on the flavor of the sauce. Meatless and marvelous and vegan. Soak the tofu sticks in water for 2 hours; drain. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Heat the peanut oil ... [... more]
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Braised Coconut Cabbage
An interesting Tanzanian side dish, from the African Cookbook by Bea Sandler. In a large saucepan, saute onions, and butter until onions soften. Add cabbage and cook, stirring, until cabbage begins to lose its crispness. Stir in unsweetened ... [... more]
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Green Beans Braised With Mint & Potatoes
Heat the fat in an enameled pan and mix in the tomato juice or sauce. Add the green beans and parsley to the pan with enough water to almost cover. Tuck the potato slices in between, partially cover the pan, and simmer for 25 minutes, then stir ... [... more]
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A Wild Sheep Chase
Rich and delicious imagery drizzled over braised mutton: I never would have thought that so much could be built from such a simple premise, but Haruki Murakami manages to wrap a small woolen mammal into something much larger: a conspiracy that draws [... more]
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The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2002
a new year of science: The Best American Science and Nature Writing series is always a great joy to pick up. This is the way to keep up with general science without spending hundreds of dollars on magazines and journals (well, not really, but it is a [... more]
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Wolfgang Puck's Pizza, Pasta, and More!
From Amazon.com: Since the 1982 opening of his L.A. restaurant Spago, Wolfgang Puck has become a household name. Several restaurants, TV appearances, and cookbooks later, Puck has put together Wolfgang Puck's Pizza, Pasta, and More, a collection of his [... more]
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The Breakaway Japanese Kitchen: Inspired New Tastes
Zen and the Art of Improvisation: The Breakaway Japanese Kitchen is an excellent little cookbook with a passionate ethos that speaks to the Michelin star in all of us. Imagine Alice Waters meets Nigel Slater at a Zen barbeque, without the celebrity cook [... more]
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