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It’s No Mystery Why Louise Gaylord Wrote This BookWhen it comes to writing, Louise Gaylord is best known for her mysteries. But over the years she has compiled hundreds of recipes and household tips from guests who have visited Camp Trillium, her family’s summer retreat in New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Now she shares them with you.These recipes stand out because ingredients are easily purchased virtually anywhere. Preparation is quick and easy, and flavors span the spectrum from good old US fare to exotic international flair.In addition to recipes, other highlights include:• Microwave tips for everything from bacon to breads• Clever ways to make vegetables more than just something on the plate with the main course• How to determine quantities of wine & other beverages for your partyYou’ll also discover household hints for making quick work of some of life’s little surprises.• Unexpected uses for WD-40, no-stick cooking spray, fabric softener sheets and other common products you have around the house• Sure fire methods for removing hard-to-handle stains• Valuable vanilla tips (they just make scents!)Unlike a mystery novel, though, this book assures a happy ending whether to a household challenge or a delightful party or meal.2nd Edition includes new recipes and full color photos.
CONTENTS
Nota Bene: EVOO Stands For Extra Virgin Olive Oil
BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
Nana’s Foolproof Popovers for 8
Popovers for 10
Yorkshire Pudding for 6
Nana’s Sautéed Breakfast Tomatoes
Sour Cream Soufflé for 8
Crabmeat Delight for 12
Crab on English Muffins for 4
Garlic Cheese Grits
Corinne’s Mushrooms & Wine on English Muffins
Basic Crêpes
EGGS IN GENERAL
Best Way to Hard-boil Eggs
How to Whip Egg Whites
Nana’s Egg Casserole
Jayne’s Strata with Spinach
Baked Red Pepper Frittata for 4
Patsy Burk’s Breakfast Casserole for 10
Egg Casserole for 6
Missy’s Microwave Egg
Dianne Foutch’s Microwave Egg
Omelets to Order for a Large Crowd
Guida’s Deviled Eggs
Good Deviled Eggs
Dijon Deviled Eggs
David’s Yummy Deviled Eggs.
Southern Living’s Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs with Crab
Chive-Tarragon Eggs
Curried Deviled Eggs
Egg Salad with Variations
HORS D’OEUVRES & NUTS
Jackie’s Brie Appetizer
Jan’s Cheese & Chutney Yumyum
Jan’s Parmesan Cheese Bites
Parmesan Crackers
Chili Cheese Rounds
Rumaki
Texas Caviar
Salmon Tartare
Shrimp Appetizer for 8
Homestyle Pickled Shrimp
Carol’s Ceviche
Scallops
Marinated Olives
Marinated Mushrooms
More Marinated Mushrooms
Roasted Lemon Shells
Tapenade
Roasted Pecans Florence
Arkansas Hot Pecans
More Pecans
Spicy Pecans
DIPS, MARINADES, DRESSINGS & SAUCES
Julie’s Hot Artichoke Dip
MM’s Spinach Dip
Paul Gilette’s Smoked Salmon Dip
Hot Crab Dip
Clam Dip
Bean Dip
Marion’s Sweet Onion Dip
Keep It Simple, Stupid Dip
Eric Fairchild’s Tuna Dip
Corn Dip
Roasted Eggplant Dip
Hummus
Mexican Dip
Geri’s Pork Tender Marinade
Ted A’s Steak and Lamb Marinade
Lamb Marinade
Pete’s Pork Loin Marinade
Masey’s Flank Steak Marinade
Mark Webster’s Marinade for Venison
Quick Brine for Pork Chops
Tandoori Marinade for Chicken or Meat
Duck Breast Marinade
Rub for Fried Chicken
Olive Oil and Basalmic Vinegar Dressing
Ritter’s Vinaigrette Dressing
Dick Delmarle’s Vinaigrette Dressing
Classic Vinaigrette Dressing
Shellfish Mayonnaise
Other Mayonnaise Thoughts
No-Brain Hollandaise
Rémoulade Sauce
Basic Barbecue Sauce
Curry Sauce for Shrimp, Chicken, or Lamb
Sauce for Cold Meats
SALADS
To Rehydrate Lettuce
Moroccan Beet Salad
Andrea’s Broccoli Coleslaw
Nancy Power’s Broccoli Salad
Cucumber Salad
Pete & Andrea’s Corn Salad for 12
Succotash Salad for 10
Fantastic Layered Salad for 10-12
Layered Southwest Salad for 6-8
Isabel’s Chicken Salad
Jayne’s Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Southern Living’s Potato Salad
Virginia’s Potato Salad
Potato Salad with Gherkins
Andrea’s Mixed Tomato Salad
Barbara’s Layered Tomato Salad
Geri’s Blue Cheese Coleslaw
Jack’s Sour Slaw
Claire’s Rice, Pinto Bean, and Corn Salad
Patsy’s Cold Pasta Salad
Pinto Bean Salad
Jackie’s Field Greens Salad with Spicy Pecans
New York Times Tuna Salad
Anne R’s French Bread
Elvis’ Favorite Corn Bread
Florence’s Jalapeño Corn Bread
SOUPS
Basic Creamy Vegetable Soup
Chicken Soup for 4
MM’s Cold Tomato Cobb Soup Bisby
Geri’s Clam Chowder for 12
Julie’s Clam Chowder for 8
Lulu’s Gazpacho
Lulu’s Fast, Fast, Fast Gazpacho
Knorr’s® Vegetable Soup Tip
Barbara’s Easy as Pie
Tomato Soup
Garlic Broth
Garlic Soup
Garlic Soup for 2
Carrot & Apple Soup for 4
Chilled Madrilène with Salmon Caviar
Chilled Avocado Soup
Avocado Senegalese for 4
Curry-Tomato Soup for 4
North Carolina Fennel and Pear Soup
Corn Chowder for 2
Black Bean Soup
Geri’s Tortilla Soup for 12
Meme’s Taco Soup for 12
Golden Door Potassium Broth
Canyon Ranch Miso Soup for 4
Easy Pea Soup
Crab Curry Soup for 12
Chilled Tomato/Orange Soup
SIDE DISHES
Vegetable Advice
Ways to Cook an Artichoke
Sauces
Julie’s Artichoke Surprise for 4
Artichoke Hearts with Red Peppers & Onions
Asparagus
Crisp Garden Vegetables for 8
Andrea’s Roasted Vegetables
Jackie’s Black-Eyed Peas
Paul Hochuli’s Black-Eyed Peas
Good Luck Black-Eyed Peas
Hoppin’ John for 4
Braised Belgian Endives for 4
Baked Endives with Parmesan Cheese
Broccoli & Cauliflower
Brussels Sprouts with Lemon
Suzy’s Microwave Cauliflower
Red Cabbage for 4
Green Cabbage for 4
Jack’s Cabbage for 2
More Cabbage Thoughts
Carrots Lyonnaise
Yummy Baked Onions
Baked Garlic
Root Vegetable Gratin with Gruyére
Audrey’s Baked Lima Bean Casserole for 4-5
Spinach Madeleine
Sicilian Spinach
Baked Leeks
Green Beans, Mustard Sauce & Toasted Almonds
Campbell’s® Soup Green Bean Casserole
Ratatouille
Summer Squash Sauté
How to Cook Corn on the Cob
Corn with Chilies & Cheese
Corn Pudding
Masey’s Corn Soufflé for 10-12
Corn Casserole
Tip on Cooking Pasta
Corrine’s Noodles for 12
Wild Rice
Texmati® Rice
Nutted Wild Rice for 6
Jackie’s Baked Spicy Rice
Andrea’s Mexican Rice for 8-10
Pinto Beans Melanie
Black Beans Recipe
Fake Baked Beans for 4
Ted’s Microwave Acorn Squash
Bud’s Butternut Squash
Julie’s Zucchini Quiche
Crustless Quiche for 4
Quick ‘N Easy Tomato Pie
Virginia’s Tomato Pie
Claire’s Red Peppers Stuffed with Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Sautéed Okra
Deep Fried Okra for 6
Baked Potatoes
Small Potatoes with Garlic & Rosemary
Connie’s Wonderful Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes
No-Brain Onion Roasted Potatoes for 4
Leek & Garlic Mashed Potatoes for 8
Cottage Potatoes for 4
Superior Potato Casserole
Yummy Good Easy Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes for 6
Cut-Up Sweet Potatoes for 6
Scalloped Sweet Potato and Apple for 8
Fresh Cranberry Sauce 1
Fresh Cranberry Sauce 2
Fresh Cranberry Sauce Variations
Baked Chutney Peaches
ENTREES
Adirondack Trout Grandma Betsy
Drunken Scallops for 2
Classic Shrimp Scampi for 4
Scallops with Capers for 4
Stir-Fry Shrimp for 2
Yucutan Shrimp for 4
Coquille St. Jacques for 6
Crab Casserole for 12
Kiss Chicken Grandma Betsy
Bar B-Q Chicken
Nicole’s Hawaiian Shoshen Chicken
Cornish Game Hen
MM’s Amaretto Chicken
Julie’s Easy Chicken
Mickey’s Variation
Chicken Sauté
Baked Mustard-Herb Chicken Legs
Coq Au Vin for 6
One Version of Basque Chicken
Jack’s Poulet Basquaise
Virginia’s Chicken Chili
Braised Chicken Legs & Thighs
Spicy Roasted Chicken Thighs
Cut-Up Lemon Roast Chicken for 4
Chicken in Herb/Garlic Sauce
Buttermilk Roast Chicken
Melanie’s King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Peggy Clute’s Chicken
Lemon & Green Olive Chicken
Whole Lemon Roast Chicken for 4
Moroccan Chicken Thighs for 4
Forty Clove Chicken
Jalapeño Chicken for 10-12
Rosetta’s Pollo alla Cacciatore for 6
Fried Chicken for 4
Baked Thighs with Ginger, Thyme & Yogurt
Chicken Mediterranean
Tuscan Chicken
Andrea’s Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Note on Handling Fresh Chili Peppers
Ida’s Turkey, Beef, or Pork Pecadillo
Peggy’s Veal
Roasted Veal or Pork Chops with Red Grapes
Veal Stroganoff for 6
Roasted Marrow Bones for 4
Mary Faye’s Pasta Putanesca for 12
Anne R’s Pasta Bolognese
Thin Barbequed Pork Chops
Baked Pork Chops
Pork Chops with Red & Green Peppers
Pork Chops & Rice
Stuffed Pork Tender with Chutney for 6
Andrea’s One-Dish Pork Tender
Nana’s Ham & Pork Loaf
Lamb Shanks Deluxe
Lamb Shanks
To Broil or Barbecue Butterflied Leg of Lamb
Pork Chops with Sauerkraut for 1 or
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