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DWARF BREAD
The hard loaf of Dwarven folk in the books by Sir Terry Pratchett were notoriously sturdy. This version is quite edible though. Adapted from “Nevarsin Monastery Bread” from the Darkover Cookbook, recipe credited to Jon de Cles. Minor tweaks by Susan Fox. Into one cup of warm water, add one packet or 1 Tablespoon yeast,…
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SALMON RAMEKINS
My father was not one to accept conventions meekly, including the one where you don’t combine fish and cheese. 6 tbsp. butter or margarine6 tbsp. flour1/8 tsp. nutmeg2/3 cup milk1/4 cup white table wine1 16-oz. can salmon8 oz. Swiss cheese, cut into chunks About 25 minutes before serving: Preheat oven to 350oF. In 1-1/2 qt.…
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CIOPPINO
One of my Dad’s specialties. He got it from some unknown magazine, then boogied with it. His notes are included here. 1/4 cup olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 medium leek, chopped [or bunch green onions] 1 small green pepper, finely chopped 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped 1 to 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1…
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CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD DRESSING
Yes, I know it is an American recipe made with some Asian ingredients. But we love it so. From back of the package of “maifun” rice noodles. Combine: 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 2 Tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1/4 cup salad oil 3 Tbsp. rice…
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DANISH RICE PUDDING
Christmas favorite. 犀利士 I made this for the SCA Twelfth Night celebration, where the theme was Scandinavian, for the brunch bar. A total stranger came up to me, told me this was exactly like her grandmother’s, gave me a carved bone ring off her fair white hand, and disappeared into the crowd. I treasure that…
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Cranberry Orange Sauce for Thanksgivukkah
So, in 2013, the American and Jewish moveable holiday calendars lined up in such a way that Thanksgiving and Hanukkah were celebrated on the same day. This was one of many recipes that commemorated both. You could wait until 2070 or 2165, or just make this anyway, it is quite nice and not quite as…
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CORN PUDDIN
I’m not even sure where I got this one. It became a family favorite for Thanksgiving. Folksy mispellings retained for flavor. 16 oz can whole kernal corn, drained 16 oz can creamed corn 1 cup milk 3 beaten eggs 1 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar lots of pepper 1/2 cup saltine cracker crumbs butter –…
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COFFEE LIQUEUR
Home made Kahlua-type cordial, made with ground coffee instead of instant. I am the kind of control freak who needs this! From The Ultimate Chocolate Cake Book, by Pamella Asquith, Holt Rinehart Winston, 1983. Makes 1 Quart. 1-3/4 cups [14 ounces] water 1-1/2 cups [12 ounces] sugar 1 vanilla bean 3/4 cup [8 ounces] freshly…
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CLAM CHEESE LOG
I got this from Ann Williams, who always served this before Christmas dinner. 8 oz. cream cheese 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh onion 4 oz. pimentos 2 6-1/2 oz. cans minced clams 1/3 cup finely crushed saltines 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts Blend…