Effgen Family

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Preface IrecentlyfinishedalengthyanddetailedbiographyofJuliaChild,whichhas stimulatedme intowanting to getherfirst cookbookandgivesomeofherrecipesatry.EveryrecipeinJulia’sbookwastriedoutmultipletimesbyvariouspeopleinordertoensurethatordinaryfolkswhoreadherbookcouldduplicateit.Shebeganworkingonherbookintheearly60’swhilelivinginFrancewithherhusband.Becauseshewasawomanshewasdeniedforatime,thefinalcredentialfromCordonBleu;womenwerenotcreditedwithhavingtherightsensibilitiestobeabletobeaFrenchchef.Interestingly,Juliadidnotcreditherselfwithbeingachef,justsomeonewhovaluedtheprocessofcookingandsharingamealwithfamilyandfriends.KateisalotlikeJulia.Thisrecipebook,Ihopewill serve topullour family together.Howbetter todo this thanwithfood?Whatbetterwaytocelebrateawonderfulfamilyandallthegiftsthatweshare? Kate isverymuchlikeJulia inmanyways. Thoughshe ispetite(Juliawassixfootthreeinchestall),KatehasthewinningpersonalitythatmakeshertheconsummatehostessthatJuliaalsowas.Juliavaluedgoodfoodsandwouldtryjustaboutanything.Kateisadventurouswithherfoodaswell…justcheckoutherblog,whichshowshowtalentedsheis.VisitKateforacelebrationandyouseehowsheisblessedwithajoiedevivrethatspreadstoherguests.LikeJuliawhowasapioneer,champi-oningBostonPublicTelevision,KatetooisapioneerinbringinganewtreatmentforlowergastrointestinalillnesstotheAmericanpublic.LikeJulia,shetakesontoomanyprojects,getsfrustratedattimes,butalwayshasthetimeforfamily,foodandfun.Forawonderfulcompilationoffam-ilyrecipes,thankyou,Kate.

- Sue Gately

December 9, 2011

“IhadtodigdeeplyfortherecipesthatIincludedforthebook.Idon’treallycookveryoften,ratherjustputtogetherthingsfromthefridge.SoIwentthroughmygrayandyellowedindexcards(manyover30yearsold)andfoundthisone.Agreatrecipe,however,notforthosewhohavehadtheirgallbladderrecentlyextracted”- Sue Gately

Spinach Squares

Ingredients

4TB.butter3eggs1cupall-purposeflour1cupmilk1tsp.salt1tsp.bakingpowder1TB.Onion,chopped1lb.cheddarcheese,grated2packagesfrozenchoppedspinach(thawedanddrained)

Directions Heatovento350degrees.Putbutterin9x13bakingpan,meltinoven.Inbowl,beateggs.Addflour,milk,salt,&

bakingpowder,mixwell.Addcheese,spinach,andonion,mixwell.Spoonintodish.Sprinklewithsaltandpepper.

Bake35minutes.Letcoolfor45minutesandcutinto1”squares.

Enjoy!

IgotthisrecipefromMom.ShegotitfromArtieKalfopoulosmom. ArtiewasDaveandDon’sfriendwhowas killed in a car accidentwhentheywereinhighschool.Itwasaverysadtime.Beforethat,though,MomhadacookinglessonwithArtie’smomformakingTurkishShish-kebobs. Irememberthat theywereawesome.Weatea lotof lambthatsummer.Noticethattherearefewmeasurementsforthisone;that’swhat happenswhen folks knowhow to cook.Notealsothattherecipecallsforredcookingwine…onethingIlearnedfromJuliaistousegoodwinewhen you are cooking, so Iwouldsubstitutetheredcookingwineforsomegoodwinerecommendedbymywineguy.Alsoanoteonoliveoil…usethebestyoucanafford…Julia

saysitmakesahugedifference.

Turkish Shish Kebab

Squeeze lemon on lamb chunksMix together oregano, red cooking wine, sliced garlic, salt, pepper and small bottle of olive oil.

Marinate overnight.Grill or Broil on skewers.

This is an appetizer recipe that Mom sent me in a thank you note on January 1, 1980. I wonder where

we celebrated that year. Her letter says:

Dear Sue, Found these gloves which you can

probabl y use. Also including Hot Crab

Puff rec ipe. Thanks to you and Frank

for the Christmas presents. I shallChristm as in a long time. We had a great

enjoy wearing the sweater. Dad & I

agree that it was one of the nicest deal of fun with Brenton.

Love, Mom

Hot Crab Puffs

Ingredients

2eggs1cupmayonnaise1cupflakedcrabmeat(7oz.can)Whitebread,trimmedofcrust,smallloafPaprika

DirectionsWhip2eggswhitesuntilstiff.Foldin1cupof

mayonnaiseand1cupflakedcrabmeat(7oz.can).Seasonwithsaltandpepperandpileontoastbeds.Sprinklewith

paprika=Broil3minutesuntilpuffyandlightbrown.(Thesearereallygoodandgofast)

(Also,notforthegallbladderlessfolks)

“Idon’trememberwhenmomstartedtomakehomemadebakedbeans…maybeLucy,thehousecleanertaughtherthisonetoo…Ican’tre-member.Everyoneshouldhaveabakedbeanrecipe.Ithelpsyoutoremem-beryourBostonroots;evenifyouwereborninChicago,Texas,Oregon,orPhiladelphia,tomeyouallhaveyourrootsinBostonandit’snotjusttheRedSox.”

BostoNBaked Beans

Ingredients

2cupsdriedpeabeans1packageonionsoupmix(don’tlookatthisrecipe,Julia)1/3cuplightmolasses2TBpreparedmustard2TBbrownsugar¼lb.saltpork(meataisle)Boilingwater

DirectionsWashbeans,putinbowlandcoverwithcoldwater.

Refrigerate, coveredovernight.Drain and rinsebeans. Inasaucepancombinebeanswith6cupsofwater.Bringtoa

boil.Reduceheat;simmercovered40minutesuntiltender.Preheatoven300degrees.Drainbeans,reserving1½cupsofliquidfromthebeans.Putbeansintoabeanspot.Mixtogetheronionsoupmix,molasses,mustard,brownsugarandreservedliquid.Mixintobeans.Putsaltporkin

thecenterofbeans.Bakecovered5hours;stireveryhour.Ifbeansbegintogetdry,addboilingwater

Ienjoyedgoingdownmemorylanewithmyyellowedandtatteredrecipecards.Ihaveothers,buttheywillwaitforthe

nextedition.

Love, Sue

CAITLIN'sChili Recipe

Ingredients

4differentkindsofbeans,IpreferKidney,Black,Chili,&Garbanzo(theyaddgreattexture)2Jalapeñosdices2clovesofgarlicdiced1whiteoniondiced2cansofRotelTomatoesw/GreenChilies18Ozcanoftomatosauce1BananaPepperwhole3Tbsp.CayennePepper3Tbsp.ChiliPowder1Tbsp.GarlicPowder4+Tbsp.Cumin1Lb.GroundBeef(Scottprefersitw/closerto2lbs.sogow/yourtaste)2Tsp.OliveOilTapitioHotSauce(orwhateveryourfavoritehotsauceis)SplashofWorcestershireSauce

Directions Brownthebeefinaskilletw/theOliveOil.Drain&rinseallthebeans&addtopot.Placebananapepperinpot&letitsit.ThrowinRoteltomatoes&tomatosauce.Addindicedingredients.SpicetoyourtastebuttheCuminiskey!Slashw/hotsauce&Worcestershire.Leaveinthepot@a

Low/Mediumtempfor1hour.toanhourandahalf.RemoveBananapepperandeat!(Getsevenbetterthenextday)

HelE'sGrilled Shrimp

with Sea Salt(From:BistroCooking,PatriciaWells)

Ingredients

16extralargeshrimp,shellsintact2TBextravirginoliveoilThymesprigs2TBcoarseseasalt

DirectionsRinseshrimp,patdry.Inshallowbowl,combineshrimp,oil

andthyme.Cover;refrigerateatleast2hoursbeforecooking.Preheatbroiler.Scatterseasaltinshallowpan.Placeshrimpinsinglelayerontopofsalt.Broil5inchesfromheat-

1-2minutes,turnshrimp,andbroilfor1-2minutes.Serves4,doesnotevenneedlemonorsauce.

Dave 's Orzo Buscatini

Cook pound of orzo Mix in 1/4-cup extra virgin olive oil

Mix in 1/2 to 3/4 cup cut kalamata olivesMix in cup of crumbled feta cheese

Mix in cup of sliced arugulaMix in capful lemon oil (you can use lemon juice, but not as

good, and will need to use 1/8 to 1/4 cup)Salt, pepper, olive oil for taste and texture.

Served cool or room temp. Yum!

Lamb Chop Spice Rub

Ingredients

1tsp.garlic1tsp.seasalt1tsp.blackpepper1tbsp.coriander1tbsp.cumin2tbsp.oregano2tbsp.thyme

DirectionsCombineallingredientsinabowl and mix thoroughly.Thisisexcellentonlambandotherredmeat.

SockeyeSpice Rub

Ingredients

1tbsp.firmlypackedbrownsugar2tsp.paprika2tsp.ofcuminseeds,ground1tsp.ofseasalt,ground1tsp.ofdriedchilepepper,ground½tsp.ofgroundblackpep-pertotaste

DirectionsCombine all ingredients ina bowl andmix thoroughly.Apply tofish,chicken,meator vegetables. Experimentand have funwith differentdried chiles.Brown sugar isnicebutnotnecessary.

Nothing quite like using a dry rub on fish, poultry or beef.

Max shares his rub recipes!

TurnsoutthatDijonmustardrecipehasbeenregulatedinvari-ousformssince1390.Theoriginalrecipeisverysimpleanddoesnotcontainsugar:Mustardseed,saltandvinegar.Ifiguredthatitcouldnotbethathardtomakeonmyown.Notonlydidthisprovetobecorrect,itprovedtobedelicious.Myversion....

Max's Dijon Mustard

Ingredients

2Tablespoonscrushedmustardseed2Tablespoonswhitewinevinegar1Teaspoonofgranulatedgarlic1/4teaspoonofseasalt

DirectionsMixinbowluntilthickened.Putinanopenjarandletit

cureforadayortwoatroomtemperature.

Somewhere where the MiddleAtlas meets theSahara in Morocco, I discovered kefta, a lambmeatball.Therestaurantwasaporchacrossfromthebusstation.Thesheepheadsfortherecentcullwerehangingfromwall.Eachhadseveraltrailsofclottedbloodstreamingfromthem.Thekeftawasservedinalargebowl.Theremusthavebeen50.Ihadhiredadriverandwesplitthemeal.ItwasauthenticMorocco.Ilovedit.IfinallyfoundarecipethattakesmebacktothatdustyroadsideatthestartofBerbercountry.Thisisexcellentwithgroundlamb,beeforpork.Mytakeismoreofaburgerthanameatball.Havesomefunwiththis.

"Kefta"Lamb Burgers

(AnotherMaxrecipe!)

Ingredients

1.5-2lbs.groundlamb1/2onion,finelychoppedorgrated1tablespooncuminseed1tablespoongroundcoriander1tablespoondriedoregano1tablespoonthyme2teaspoonscinnamon2teaspoonspaprikaSeasaltandblackpeppertotaste

DirectionsChoporgrateonion.Mixcumin,coriander,cinnamonandpaprikawithmortarandpestle.Inalargebowl,addonion,

spicesandoreganoandthyme.Addgroundlamb.mixthoroughlywithhandsforanevenconsistency.Shapeintotennisballsizedballsandplaceoncookingtray.Flattenballs

withspatula.Cookburgers.Enjoy.

(Iprefertogrilltheseovercharcoalandgarnishwithroastedpeppersandgoatcheese.Anywayorsize,theyaredelicious.)

Dee and Bayley's Spinach Salad

with Lemon Vinaigrette(Serves4!)

Ingredients

1,5oz.packagespinachleaves1cupgrapetomatoes,halved¼cupwalnuts,chopped1ripeavocado,peeled,pittedandchopped2TB.Freshlysqueezedlemonjuice2tsp.ricewinevinegar1tsp.choppedgarlic1tsp.lemonzest2TBextravirginoliveoil

DirectionsInlargebowl,combinespinach,tomatoes,nutsandavocado,setaside.Insmallbowl,whisktogetherlemonjuice,vinegar,garlicand lemonzest; slowlywhisk inoiluntilwell com-bined.Saltandpeppertotaste.Tosssaladwithvinaigrette.

Serve immediately!

Trish and Mark's

SalsaIngredients

(1)14ozcandicedtomatoes(1)4oz.cangreenchilies1/2jalapenopepper,diced1/2onion,chopped2clovesgarlic,diced1/2limejuice1/2bunchofcilantroormoretotaste

Directions

Tossinablenderorfoodprocessorandenjoy!

Dash or more to taste of the following:garlicsalt

blackpeppercrushedredpepper

Don'sAdobo-Rubbed

Tuna-Swordfish Steaks

Ingredients

For the avocado salsa: 2ripeavocados,pitted,peeled,andcutinto1/2-inchcubes3scallions,whiteandgreenparts,thinlyslicedonthebias2jarredroastedredpeppers2clovesgarlic,minced1/3cupfreshorangejuice1/4cupfreshlimejuice1/2cupextravirginoliveoilKoshersaltandfreshlygroundblackpeppertotaste

For the adobo: BuyGoyabrandAdoborub

For the cucumbers: 21/2tablespoonssugar,ortotaste1/2cupwhitewinevinegar1cucumber,peeled,halvedlengthwise,seeded,andverythinlysliced

Directions

For the salsa:Inamediumbowl,combinethedicedavocados,scallions,pep-pers,andgarlic.Inanotherbowl,whisktogethertheorangeandlimejuices,oliveoil,andsaltandpepper.Pourovertheavocado/peppermixtureandgentlytoss.Refrigeratefor15minutes.

Meanwhile, for the cucumbers: Mixthesugarandvinegarinabowl,stirringwell.Addthecu-

cumbersandallowtomarinateforabout15minutes.Rub1 to 1.5poundsof the tuna/swordfish steakswith 1 1/2teaspoonsofoilandsprinklegenerouslywiththeadobo.Cook

fishthewayyoulikeitToserve,arrangethecucumberinneatslicesacrosseachplate.Layfishoverthecucumbers.Spoontheavocadosalsaontopof

oraroundthetuna.Serveimmediately.

nourish TRISH's Butternut

Squash Pear Soup (Imakethiswithoutthehalf&halfanditisdelicious!)

Ingredients

1(2pound)butternutsquash3tablespoonsunsaltedbutter1onion,diced2clovesgarlic,minced2teaspoonsmincedfreshgingerroot1tablespooncurrypowder1teaspoonsalt4cupsreducedsodiumchickenbroth2firmripeBartlettpears,peeled,cored,andcutinto1inchdice1/2cuphalfandhalf

Directions

Preheatanovento375degreesF(190degreesC).Linearimmedbakingsheetwithparchmentpaper.Cutsquashinhalflength-wise;discardseedsandmembrane.Placesquashhalves,cutsidesdown,onthepreparedbakingsheet.Roast inpreheatedovenuntilverysoft,about45minutes.Scoopthepulpfromthepeel,andreserveMeltbutterinalargesouppotovermediumheat.Stirintheonion,garlic,ginger,currypowder,andsalt.Cookandstiruntiltheonionissoft,about10minutes.Pourthechickenbrothintothepot,andbringtoaboil.Stirinthepearsandthereservedsquash,andsimmeruntilthepearsareverysoft,about30minutes.Pourthesoupintoablender,fillingthepitchernomorethanhalfwayfull.Holddownthelidoftheblenderwithafoldedkitchentowel,andcarefullystarttheblender.Pureeinbatchesuntilsmooth.Returnthesouptothepot,stirinthehalf

andhalf,andreheat.

Don's NEW ORLEANS STYLE SHRIMP (Heartstoppingbuyfingerlickin’good...)

Ingredients

¾stickbutter¾stickmargarine(yesuseit)2clovesgarlicminced1TBfreshrosemarychopped1.5TBworchestershiresauce1tsp.tabasco1.5tsp.blackpepper1tsp.salt1to1.5poundsshrimpinshell2lemonsthinlysliced

DirectionsPreheatovento400F.Meltbutterandmargarineinsaucepanremovefromheatandstiringarlic,rosemary,worcestershireand tobasco. Put shrimp in shallow baking dish and pourbuttermixtureoverit.Laylemonsicesontopofshrimpandbutter sauce.Bake shrimp for20-25minutes turning themoveronce.Servewithbasmatiriceandplentyoffrenchbreadto sopup juices.Haveemptyplateonhand for shells and

napkins...serves2-3.

Anthony's Chicken Chorizo Paella

Ingredients2cubesoffishbouillon2cubesofchickenbouillonPinchofsaffron(about½teaspoon)1tsp.ofsmokedpaprika5cupsofwater1/2largeonion,chopped1/2redbellpepper,chopped1/2tomato,chopped1/2cupchoppedparsley6oz.roastedpiquillopeppers3clovesgarlic,chopped6clovesofgarlic,peeled2cupsCalasparrarice4chickenthighs1/2poundofcookingchorizo,in1/4inchslicesOliveoil

DirectionsPre-heatovenat350degrees.Fillasaucepanwiththewaterandplaceonmediumhighheat.Addallfourbouilloncubes,the

saffronand thepaprika.Withacleaver, chop thechicken intosmallpieces.Saltthechickenandrubwithasmallamountofpa-prika.Onmediumhighheat,brownthechickenandchorizoinoliveoilina13inchPaellaPan,about5-10minutes.Removetoaplatter.Addtheonion,bellpepper,choppedgarlicandparsley.Cookfor5minutes,stirringoccasionally.Addthericetothepan

withthevegetables,alongwiththetomatoandpiquillopeppers.Cookforanother5minutes,untilthericestartstobrown.Pourthebrothintothepaellapan.Stiruntilitboils.Addthechickenandchorizopieces,buryingtheminthepaella.Scattertheclovesofgarlicaroundthetop.Placeintheovenfor30minutes,stirringevery10minutes.After30minutes,tastethericetoseeifitisdone.Youcanleavealittlebrothinthepaella,or

cookuntilthebrothisfullyabsorbed,toyourtaste.

don'sPortuguese

Clam and Chorizo Stew

Ingredients1/2poundchorizo—cutinto1/2-inchpieces1/2cupschickenbroth2TBSextra-virginoliveoil,3largegarliccloves,peeledandminced1verylargeonion,roughchopOne13-ouncecandelMontedicedtomatoeswithJalapeno2-3dozenlittleneckclams,scrubbed

Directions Inalargeenameledcast-ironcasserole,heat2tablespoonsoftheoliveoiluntilshimmering.Addtheonionandcookovermoderateheat, stirring,7 to8minutes.Add thegarlic to thecasseroleandcookoverlowheatuntilsoftened,about1-2min-utes.Addthedicedtomatoesandtheir liquidandcookfor2minute.Addthechorizoandthe1/2cupofchickenstockandbringtoaboil.Addtheclams,coverandcookoverhighheatuntilnearlyallhaveopened,about10minutes.Discardanyun-openedclams.ServewithplentyofPortugueseorsourdough

bread.Serves2.

Kate's Pumpkin

Brownies(Servesfrom1-12!)

Ingredients1cupmeltedbutter,setasidetocoolabit2cupssugar4eggs1cupcannedpumpkin1½cupflour1½tsp.pumpkinpiespice¼tsp.cinnamon1tsp.vanillaextractFrosting:8oz.creamcheese,softened¼cupbutter,atroomtemperature1½-2cupsconfectionarysugar1tsp.vanillaextract

DirectionsPreheatovento350degrees.

Inlargebowl,beateggs.Addinsugar,butter,pumpkinandva-nilla.Gentlybeatinflourandspices.Spreadbrownie

mixtureintoalightlygreased8x8pan.Bakefor45-50minutes,coverwithtinfoiliftopbeginstobrowntoomuch.Setasidetocool.Blendfrostingbybeatingcreamcheese,butterandvanilla

extracttogetheruntilcreamy.Slowlyaddsugaruntil incorporated, creamy and frosting consistency. Spread onto

brownies.Sogoodtheymakeyousmile.Seriously.

Iced Berries with Hot White

Chocolate Sauce

via Gretchen

Ingredients

1poundfreshberries2cupswhippingcream1poundwhitechocolate,brokenintopieces(use smallerberries: raspberries,blueberries, redcurrants,wild strawberriesorstrawberriescutintosmallerpieces,blackberries–spreadevenlyonbakingsheetandfrozen.Canalsouse1poundfrozenmixedberriesorraspberries)

Directions

Placechocolatepiecesandcreaminadoubleboilerorboiloversimmeringwaterfor20minutes,stirringoccasionallyuntilthechocolate ismelted and combinedwith the cream. About 5

minutesbeforethechocolateisfinished,removeberriesfromfreezer.

Placeberriesonchilledplatesinasinglelayer;addsprigofmint

ordustingofpowderedsugarifdesired.Transferchocolatesaucetoservingjugandpouragenerousamountover

berriesatserving.

KatE's Compost Cookies

(AdaptedfromMomofukuMilkBar’srecipe)

Ingredients

2sticksunsaltedbutter,roomtemperature½cupgranulatedsugar½cupbrownsugar1egg1tsp.vanillaextract11/2cupall-purposeunbleachedflour½tsp.bakingpowder¼tsp.bakingsoda½tsp.salt½cupbutterscotchmorsels¾cupdarkchocolatechipmorsels2-½tsp.boldgroundcoffee1cuprufflespotatochips,crunchedupabit1/2cupoats½grahamcrackerpiecrust1cupminipretzels,crunchedupabit

DirectionsPreheatovento350degreesandlinecookiesheetswithparch-mentpaper. Inmediumsizebowl,blendbutterwithsugarsuntilcreamy.Addineggandvanillaextract.Blendinflour,bakingsodaandpowderalongwithsalt.Gentlyblendinbut-terscotch,chocolate,chips,coffee,oats,pretzels,piecrustandpretzelsuntilmixed.Dropbyroundedteaspoonontoparch-mentpaper,about2inchesapart.Bakeforabout7minutes,

edgesshouldbelightlybrowned.

Mike and Sue's

Cranberry Squares

(Quick&Easy!)

Ingredients

1½cupssugar2largeeggs¾cupbutter,meltedandcooledslightly1teaspoonalmondextract1½cupsflour2cupsfreshcranberries½cupchoppedpecans

DirectionsPreheat350degreesBeatsugarandeggsatmediumspeedfor2-3minutesoruntilthickened;addbutterandalmondextract,

beatwell.Addflourtosugarmixture,beatwell.Stirincranberriesandpecans.Placein8x8greasedpan.Bake1houroruntilwoodenpickcomesoutcleanRemovefromovenand

coolonwirerack.Cutintosquares.Makes12to16squares.

Ryan's CrepesIngredients

1½cupsmilk*3eggyolks2teaspoonsvanillapaste*2tablespoonssugar½teaspoonssalt5tablespoonsmeltedbutter*

*Milk:Alwaysgoodtohaveextraonhand.Thebattershouldbefarlessdensethanpancakebatter;itshouldbelightandfluid.Iusuallyendupaddingmoremilkaftereverythingismixedandsettled.

*Vanillapaste:As opposed to extract. It’s thicker and contains actual vanillabeanseeds.Theflavorismoreintenseandthetinydarkspecksaddanicevisualcomponent.It’smoreexpensiveandcanbehardtofind,butit’sworthit.

*Butter:Ifyou’renotalreadyafanofKerrygoldIrishButter,lookintoit.

Directions

Preparing the batter:

Combinetheaboveingredientsinamixingbowl.Somepeoplewillswearthatyoushouldmixtheflourandeggsfirstandthenaddthemilkandbutter.I’mnotconvincedthattheordermat-tersall thatmuch.Whatseemstobemoreimportant is thatyou

stickthecompletedmixtureinthefridgeforatleast10minutes.Themixturewillcombinebetterasawholeifyougivethe

flourmoretimetosoakuptheliquids.Thiswilldecreasethechanceofthecrepestearingwhenyouflipthem.

Cooking:

AsIunderstandit,thisisoneofthefewdisheswhereevenprofessionalchefswilltellyoutojustgoaheadandusea

non-stickpan.Ithelpsifyouhavetwothatarerelativelythesamesizesoyoucangetthisdonequicker.Puttheheatat

mediumandmeltasmallpatofbutterinthepan(orpans)andswirltocoatthesurface.Youultimatelywillneedverylittlebutter

oroil,butyoudoneedafinecoat.It’sbesttogettheportionsconsistent.Ifyoudon’townasmallerladle,tryusinga1/4or1/3sizemeasuringcup.Asfordishingoutthebatter:Pourinjustenoughsothatyoucanswirlandcoatthebottomofthepan.Thebattershouldbethinenoughthatitspreadsandcoatsthecompletebottomsurfaceeasily.Ifit’stoodensetodo

so,mixinmoremilk.Le premier crepe est pour le chien.There’s apparently a saying in

France:Thefirstcrepeisforthedog.Thefirstoneortwoprobablywon’tturnoutright,butwhattheywilldoissoakuptheexcessbutter,leavingtheveryslightcoatthatyouwantforthere-mainderofthecrepes.Fromthere,ladleoutjustenoughtoswirl

andcoatthebottomofthepan.Then,waituntiltheexposedsurfaceappearsgenerallydry,thenflip.Asimplerubber

spatulaworksfine.Theothersidewon’tneedmorethan10seconds.

Toppings: Prettymucheverythingworkswellhere,butmystand-byisGreekyogurtwithmaceratedstrawberriesand

blueberries.Maceratedstrawberries:removethetopsandsliceintoquarters.Separateoutasmallhandfulofthelessattractivepiecesandplacetheminalargemixingbowlandmashthemupwithafork.Addtheremainingberries,plusatablespoonofhoney,thezestofalemon,andateaspoonortwooflemonjuice.StirtogetherandletitsitforafewhoursinasmallTupperwarecontainerplacedinthefridge(Iusuallydothisthenightbefore).Sameprocedurewiththeblueberriesexceptyoudon’tneedtoslicethem.Afterafewhourshavepassed,yougetanicegel-likeglazeoverthefruit,whichmakesitseemlikedesserttopping.Ifyou’renotalreadyafanofGreekyogurt,itcanseemabitsouratfirst.Addingthefruitshouldbeenoughtotakecareofthat.Ifneedbe,stirabitofhoneyintotheyogurt.Crepessaveverywell,actually.Ifyourollthemup

inparchment,youcanfreezethem.Enjoy.

Ella Schweizer'S ANDElvis Presley's

Favorite

Pound Cake(Thismustbegood!)

Ingredients2sticks(1cup)unsaltedbutter,softened,plusadditionalforbutteringpan3cupssiftedcakeflour(notself-rising;siftbeforemeasuring)plusadditionalfordusting3/4teaspoonsalt3cupssugar7largeeggs,atroomtemperature30minutes2teaspoonsvanilla1cupheavycream

Special equipment:a10-inchtubepan(41/2inchesdeep;notwitharemovablebottom)ora10-inchbundtpan(31/4inch-esdeep;3-qtcapacity)

Directions

Putovenrackinmiddleposition,butdonotpreheatoven.Generouslybutterpananddustwithflour,knockingout

excessflour.Sifttogethersiftedflour(3cups)andsaltintoabowl.Repeatsiftingintoanotherbowl(flourwillhavebeensifted3times

total).Beattogetherbutter(2sticks)andsugarinalargebowlwithanelectricmixeratmedium-highspeeduntilpaleandfluffy,

about5minutesinastandmixerfittedwithpaddleattachmentor6to8minuteswithahandheldmixer.Addeggs1atatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition,thenbeatin

vanilla.Reducespeedtolowandaddhalfofflour,thenallofcream,thenremainingflour,mixingwellaftereachaddition.Scrapedownsideofbowl,thenbeatatmedium-highspeed5

minutes.Batterwillbecomecreamierandsatiny.Spoonbatterintopanandrappanagainstworksurfaceonceor twice to eliminate air bubbles. Place pan in (cold) ovenandturnoventemperatureto350°F.Bakeuntilgoldenandawoodenpickorskewerinsertedinmiddleofcakecomesoutwithafewcrumbsadhering,1to11/4hours.Coolcakeinpanonarack30minutes.Runathinknifearoundinnerandouteredgesofcake,theninvertrackoverpanandinvertcakeonto

racktocoolcompletely.

Cakekeeps,coveredwellwithplasticwrapor inanairtightcontainer,atroomtemperature5days.

Caitlin's Red Velvets

Ingredients

21/2cupsofall-purposeflour1tsp.Salt1/2cupofunsalted-butter,softened11/2cupsofsugar2eggs2tbsp.cocoapowder2oz.water2oz.redfoodcoloring1cupbuttermilk1tsp.vanillaextract1tsp.whitevinegar1tsp.bakingsoda

Directionsfor cupcakes...

Preheatovento350,preparecupcaketinsw/cups(Ipreferonew/bothpaper&foil).Creambutter&sugaruntilfluffy.Addeggs&blendwell.Makeapasteofcocoa&foodcoloringthenaddtothebuttermixture.Siftflour&salttogetherintomixture(addslowly).One@atimeaddthefollowing:buttermilk,vanilla,&water.Inasmallbowl,combinevinegar&bakingsoda.Folditintothecakebatter.Incorporate,butdonotbeat!Pourintotins.Bakefor15-20

mins,untilcakespringsbackwhentouched.Removefromoven,letcoolfor10minsthenremovefromtin to finish cooling. I suggestALL ingredients be roomtempbeforebaking.Also,afunvariationistoswapouttheBakingSoda&Vinegar&substitutefor2tsps.ofRedWine.Ithasthesameacidity&givesthemasophisticatedtaste!:)

for frosting...

FrostwithCreamCheeseFrostingasfollows(IthinkitshouldONLYbemadethisway,stolenfromKrisHarperwhowasa

Bridesmaid)

8OzCreamCheese(nolowfat,etc.)11/2Sticksofbutter1Lb.ofPowderSugar

1Tsp.Vanilla(bestqualitythebetter)

Getbutter&creamcheeseroomtemp1st.Mixalltogether@once,althoughIfinditsbestifthebuttersisonthebottom,

thensugar,toppedw/thecheese&vanilla.Enjoy!!!

Pear- Cranberry and Gingersnap

Crumble(AdaptedfromSweetMelissaPatisserie)

Ingredients

for the crumble:1cupall-purposeflour1/4cupgranulatedsugar3tablespoonspackeddarkorlightbrownsugar1cupgingersnapcrumbs(4ounceabout16storeboughtcookies)1/8teaspoongroundginger1/8teaspoontablesaltPinchofwhitepepper,especiallyifyourgingersnapsaren’tparticularlysnappish1/2cup(4ouncesor113gramsor1stick)unsaltedbutter,meltedandcooledfor the filling:2pounds(about4to5)largeripepears(IusedAnjou,sug-gestedintheoriginalrecipe)peeled,halved,coredandsliced1/4inchthick11/2cups(6ounces)freshcranberries1tablespoonlemonjuice1/2teaspoonfinelygratedlemonzest1/2teaspoonvanillaextract1/2cupgranulatedsugar2tablespoonscornstarch

DirectionsPreheattheovento350°F.

Stirtogethertheflour,granulatedsugar,brownsugar,ginger-snapcrumbs,gingerandsalt.Stirinthemeltedbutteruntil

largecrumbsform.Ina11/2to2quartbakingdish,mixthepears,cranberries,lemon juice, lemon zest andvanilla. In a smallbowl,whiskthesugarandcornstarchtogetherthentossitwiththefruitmixtureinthepan.Sure,youcoulddothisinabowlbutthenyou’dalsohavetowashthatbowlandhoorayforfewerdishes.Sprinklethegingersnapcrumbleoverthefruit.Setthecrum-bleonafoil-linedbakingsheet(ina2quartdish,minedidn’tcomeclose tobubblingoverbut I seeno reason to risk it)andbakeitforabout45minutes,untilthecrumbleisashadedarkerandyouseejuicesbubblingthroughthecrumbs.See

howlongyoucanwaitbeforediggingin.

DiannamadethisrecipeforTrishaandMark’sThanksgivingdinner and itwasgiven ravereviews.Thisisarecipefromtheblog,the

smittenkitchen.

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