Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Swiss Cheese Pie
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Fish Spencer
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Fish Cakes
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Fish Spencer
Fish Spencer. I'm not quite sure where the name comes from, but the dish is basically homemade fish sticks. I cut the fish into strips, rolled it in corn flakes and baked it in the oven. It was super easy and looks delicious. Much better than the fish sticks from the frozen section at the grocery store!
We are serving the fish over romaine lettuce with a garlic aioli. We only have a limited amount so hurry in to get your serving while it lasts!
We are serving the fish over romaine lettuce with a garlic aioli. We only have a limited amount so hurry in to get your serving while it lasts!
Swiss Cheese Pie
When I was first looking through this book and thinking about doing this project, I was astounded that Miss Marjorie didn't have any quiche recipes in her book. Isn't quiche something everyone from Maine makes?
Anyway, I was planning my recipes for the upcoming month, and I planned to make Swiss Cheese Pie yesterday (Tuesday). I read the recipe, and it sounded very much like my quiche recipe. Then as I was making it, I realized that not only is it a quiche, but it has the exact same ingredient ratios that I use when I make my own tried and true quiche recipe.
So I stand corrected. Marjorie Standish does in fact have a quiche recipe in her cookbook! It is delicious; a flaky crust with swiss cheese, bacon and your basic quiche egg mixture. YUM!
Anyway, I was planning my recipes for the upcoming month, and I planned to make Swiss Cheese Pie yesterday (Tuesday). I read the recipe, and it sounded very much like my quiche recipe. Then as I was making it, I realized that not only is it a quiche, but it has the exact same ingredient ratios that I use when I make my own tried and true quiche recipe.
So I stand corrected. Marjorie Standish does in fact have a quiche recipe in her cookbook! It is delicious; a flaky crust with swiss cheese, bacon and your basic quiche egg mixture. YUM!
Do you have a favorite quiche recipe? Or a favorite kind of quiche? Tell me your story!
Blue Elephant Cafe
12 Pepperell Square
Saco, Maine 04072
207-281-3070
Sandwich Loaf
"Sandwich loaf-an excellent idea for a luncheon or evening refreshments is prepared ahead of time to make for last-minute ease in entertaining. To serve slice loaf in 1-inch slices." Marjorie Standish
I admit I am still playing catch-up. Last Friday I made this recipe - Sandwich Loaf. It was an experience, that's for sure. There were three components to the loaf: Egg Salad, Ham Salad, and Cucumber with a Cream Cheese Dressing.
Because it is worth it, I will describe each component and the process of making the Sandwich Loaf.
First was the egg salad, which was a typical egg salad with eggs and mayonnaise. Then, added to this was a bit of lemon juice and chopped stuffed olives.
Next came the ham salad: chopped ham and mayonnaise with chopped pickles and seasonings.
Finally, the cucumber part: thinly sliced cumbers topped with a cream cheese and mayonnaise spread. In the spread was a little red pepper and seasonings to taste.
Once each part is assembled, it is spread and layered on white bread. I chose Wonder Bread! It is a sight to behold. Very 1950's and very creative though not too popular in 2011! Maybe it will make a comeback one of these days!
Because it is worth it, I will describe each component and the process of making the Sandwich Loaf.
Next came the ham salad: chopped ham and mayonnaise with chopped pickles and seasonings.
Finally, the cucumber part: thinly sliced cumbers topped with a cream cheese and mayonnaise spread. In the spread was a little red pepper and seasonings to taste.
Blue Elephant Cafe
12 Pepperell Square
Saco, Maine 04072
207-281-3070
Friday, March 25, 2011
Imperial Chicken
There is no story to go with this chicken recipe, and I'm not sure where its name comes from. However, it is one of the best chicken recipes I have ever made!
When I made this dish, I made extra for a catering job where we served it over rice. Here in the cafe, we are serving the chicken over a bed of lettuce with a garlic aioli. Not only is it a delicious dish, it is versatile as well. We still have a couple of pieces left, so come in today and try this delicious chicken!
When I made this dish, I made extra for a catering job where we served it over rice. Here in the cafe, we are serving the chicken over a bed of lettuce with a garlic aioli. Not only is it a delicious dish, it is versatile as well. We still have a couple of pieces left, so come in today and try this delicious chicken!
Blue Elephant Cafe
12 Pepperell Square
Saco, Maine 04072
207-281-3070
Easy Fudge Cake
"Pure sentiment surrounds easy fudge cake, which is a dessert. It appeared in the second column I ever wrote and was the first dessert recipe I used." Marjorie Standish
I would love to read the newspaper columns Marjorie wrote, however I have not had success in finding any yet. Maybe someday!
Easy Fudge Cake was one of Marjorie's best desserts so far. A combination of cake, hot fudge and chocolate....what combination could be better?! It took less than half a day to sell out of these treats, and they will definitely be back on the menu soon.
I would love to read the newspaper columns Marjorie wrote, however I have not had success in finding any yet. Maybe someday!
Easy Fudge Cake was one of Marjorie's best desserts so far. A combination of cake, hot fudge and chocolate....what combination could be better?! It took less than half a day to sell out of these treats, and they will definitely be back on the menu soon.
Blue Elephant Cafe
12 Pepperell Square
Saco, Maine 04072
207-281-3070
Salmon Wiggle
My first day back and I decided to make one of the more interesting recipes. I had planned on making Salmon Wiggle awhile ago, but things got moved around and it just didn't happen until now. It turned out to be a good thing though. I can barely begin to describe the positive response that the Salmon Wiggle generated! I was really surprised at how many people were familiar with Salmon Wiggle; I myself had never heard of it.
Here are some of the comments from our customers:
"Salmon Wiggle! My husband loves Salmon Wiggle. I can't wait to tell him about that!"
Customer: Do you really have Salmon Wiggle on the menu?
Me: Yes we do!
Customer (laughing): My mother used to make that all the time, and when I read that you were serving it, all I could think was 'Is my mother in the back there cooking?'
"We used to eat that at least once a week! I haven't had it since I was a little girl, and I think I'm going to get it today!"
Those are just a few of the comments regarding the Salmon Wiggle. I love it when our customers share their experiences with Marjorie's book and her recipes.
Given its name, I would not have expected the Wiggle to be so popular (or well recognized). It reminded me of Chicken a la King with salmon substituted for the chicken. The dish had a creamy white sauce with peas and salmon served over buttered white toast. The only unappealing aspect was that it was made with canned salmon. This could easily be substituted with fresh salmon, although I'm sure that canned salmon was what Marjorie and other women of the 1960's had available to them. Since I'm cooking by the book (no pun intended), I followed the recipe exactly.
Give it a try sometime. You might just like it! If you have a story about Salmon Wiggle write to me, and tell me all about it. I'd love to hear your story!
Here are some of the comments from our customers:
"Salmon Wiggle! My husband loves Salmon Wiggle. I can't wait to tell him about that!"
Customer: Do you really have Salmon Wiggle on the menu?
Me: Yes we do!
Customer (laughing): My mother used to make that all the time, and when I read that you were serving it, all I could think was 'Is my mother in the back there cooking?'
"We used to eat that at least once a week! I haven't had it since I was a little girl, and I think I'm going to get it today!"
Those are just a few of the comments regarding the Salmon Wiggle. I love it when our customers share their experiences with Marjorie's book and her recipes.
Given its name, I would not have expected the Wiggle to be so popular (or well recognized). It reminded me of Chicken a la King with salmon substituted for the chicken. The dish had a creamy white sauce with peas and salmon served over buttered white toast. The only unappealing aspect was that it was made with canned salmon. This could easily be substituted with fresh salmon, although I'm sure that canned salmon was what Marjorie and other women of the 1960's had available to them. Since I'm cooking by the book (no pun intended), I followed the recipe exactly.
Give it a try sometime. You might just like it! If you have a story about Salmon Wiggle write to me, and tell me all about it. I'd love to hear your story!
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