tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86060604067482727432024-03-19T01:48:46.179-07:00A Trunk Full of Recipesjmcmahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09879370416592068703noreply@blogger.comBlogger247125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8606060406748272743.post-21069690360677651042012-04-25T08:49:00.000-07:002012-04-25T08:50:20.885-07:00Peppy Cheese Roll<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>"Cheese roll is easy to do ahead of time, this allows the flavor a chance to develop. The roll is sliced thin and served with crackers, making an easy treat for guests." </i></div>
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This was the first of several cheese balls/rolls that I made from Cooking Down East. I still don't quite know why the word 'peppy' is in the title as it was not spicy or anything. But, the response from the public was certainly a good one!!</div>
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It isn't necessarily something you'd see at a party this day and age but it still is a crowd pleaser and looks very nice surrounded by crackers and fresh vegetables. Stay tuned for more Standish Specials from Cooking Down East by Marjorie Standish. </div>
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Raspberry Roll. A delicious, sweet treat! Though its final appearance does not look much like a roll don't let that fool you, it was all in the method. The dough was made and rolled into a sheet, then dotted with butter and covered with fresh raspberries and sugar. Then... here comes the fun part... the dough is rolled as you would a jelly roll and cut into slices. </div>
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The slices are placed in a pan (or casserole), and covered with a delicious syrup. Similar to that of a simple syrup. The Raspberry roll takes hardly any time at all in the oven and while baking creates an aroma to die for. </div>
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If you like raspberries and if you like cake, whip up this recipe. It's sure to be a hit in your household!</div>
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When we were growing up, pretty much every family function consisted of a jello salad. Making this recipe brought back a lot of memories of all of us sitting around the table eating and enjoying each other's company.<br />
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I can't say that jello with fruit in it is one of my favorite dishes but it certainly does make me think of Maine when I see or hear about it. There are a few different recipes in the Cooking Down East cookbook and this is the first one that I've made. It came out pretty well, it is very sweet, a strawberry jello with mashed banana, coconut, crushed pineapple mayonnaise and whipped cream.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Did you ever see the movie Pollyanna with Hayley Mills? If so, do you remember the scene where she's at the church carnival sampling all the food? She comes to this one booth where the housekeeper hands her this big piece of white layer cake with chocolate frosting. She goes around that carnival eating this grand piece of cake. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Toasted Pecan Layer Cake with a Toasted Pecan Frosting. This is in the running, if not, the best white cake I have ever made. It is light and fluffy. It rises beautifully in the oven and when the layers are stacked together they make a full an beautiful layered white cake. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div>I must have overlooked it. However, I'm not sure I'll be able to complete this recipe. The first ingredient is 3lbs finnan haddie which I've figured out is smoked haddock fillets. The problem is I don't know where I'm going to find this. </div><div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was an easy recipe to pull together, not many ingredients involved in this one. However, in my opinion it may not be one of the finer loaves to come out the book of Marjorie Standish. Before starting to cook my way through this cookbook I had never heard of any loaf except a meat loaf. Now I'm quite familiar with Egg Loaves, Halibut Loaf, Salmon Loaf, and now Shanty Fish Loaf. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The end result of the aforementioned salmon loaf and halibut loaf was very similar to that of a meat loaf. At least it looked like a meat loaf and it rose and cut into slices. The shanty fish loaf on the other hand did not rise like the others and I'm not sure will cut into slices. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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That's all folks. It's so easy and it looks delicious. We are serving this dish with a side salad of fresh romaine lettuce and Italian dressing. Of course haddock goes well with many side dishes so if you were to make this recipe for your family... go crazy, choose whatever side dishes sound good to you. Have you ever made haddock this way before? If so, write to me tell me how you like it. Or if you try this particular recipe write me and tell me your thoughts.<br />
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</div>jmcmahonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09879370416592068703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8606060406748272743.post-40849932628925308962012-03-01T07:54:00.000-08:002012-03-01T07:54:38.610-08:00Frozen Banana PieAre you looking for a new treat? Something tasty and easy to make? Well then... you should definitely not skip over this recipe. Just flip to the 'Just Desserts' section and flip through till you find...<br />
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I have been describing this dessert to our customers as similar to a banana cream pie only frozen and in a graham cracker crust. It is also very similar to banana ice cream. Though it isn't too strong of a banana flavor if you don't like bananas then you probably won't like this dessert too much. Overall, it has been very popular and will most definitely make it on to my list of favorites. And I will be sure to make it again... soon!<br />
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As it turns out allowing the bread to rest for a day with the lemon/sugar topping makes this bread AMAZING! When I sliced into it on Tuesday morning, the aroma was wonderful and when I took a little nibble the flavor was even better! I would almost compare it to that of a pound cake, though it would most definitely have less calories because it does not have as much butter as a pound cake.<br />
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We still have Lemon Bread and it is still delicious so come on in to the Blue Elephant and grab a slice to have with your lunch or perhaps with just a cup of coffee or tea! You will certainly not be disappointed!<br />
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Not difficult to make at all either. Simply measure and sift together dry ingredients and add wet ingredients. Drop by the spoonful into hot fat then coat in sugar. When done you have one of the most tasty treats to come out of Cooking Down East!<br />
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