Curried Chicken Salad
Date: October 31, 2005 | Discussion: No Comments
I used to make this for picnics in Central Park and often had to restrain Jerry from eating it all before we met up with our friends. It is based on the recipe from “The Loaves and Fishes Cookbook” by Anna Pump. I usually used homemade chutney and will post the recipe if I can [...]
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Hot Browns
Date: October 13, 2005 | Discussion: No Comments
FROM THE BROWN HOTEL IN LOUISVILLE
(Mom sent me this recipe - sort of a Cheese Dream with Turkey)
HOT BROWNS
12 bacon slices (about 10 ounces)
12 slices firm white sandwich bread
unsalted butter, softened, for spreading on toast if desired
1 pound sliced roast turkey breast
For sauce
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 large [...]
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Cheese Dreams - Modern Era
Date: October 12, 2005 | Discussion: No Comments
Simpler than the 1930’s recipe, all that is needed is cheese, bread and bacon. Cook the bacon separately and drain on paper towels. While it is cooking, preheat the oven to broil. Slice the cheese (usually a good cheddar, though other melting cheeses such as jack also work) and put on bread. Just before the [...]
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Cheese Dreams - 1930
Date: October 12, 2005 | Discussion: No Comments
Cheese Dreams have always been a wickedly favorite lunch from childhood. I found this recipe from the 1930 Good Housekeeping’s Book of Meals. It is even more wicked and I have never tried it, although the addition of Worcestershire Sauce and mustard sounds good.
2 tablespoonsfuls melted butter or margarine
1 egg beaten
1/4 teasonful salt
1/2 teaspoonful prepared [...]