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A Tribute to Iris

What betterway to honormymother thanwith acollectionof recipes from theMorris familyand friends.Afterall,Momisthewomanwhotaughtuseverythingweknowaboutthefineartofentertaining.ThankstoMomslove of people and parties, theMorris table has alwaysoverflowedwithgoodfood,greatsmells,beautifuldishesandtablecloths,andoutstandingconversationandlaughter.Those of us who learned to entertain from Mom dontthink twice about preparing Thanksgiving for 25 or aYomKippurBreakFastfor30.IknowwewillallsavorapieceofMomspassion forlifeandloveaswecookthesefamiliarrecipes.Mom,yourethebest,Withlove,

Alice February2005

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Table of Contents

TheFavoritesfromourHeritage.............................. 410Bagels,Blintz,Challah,Kugel,Latkes,andPopovers

TheDips&Spreads.................................................. 1112

TheSoups................................................................... 1318

TheSalads&Sides.................................................... 1920

TheMainCourse....................................................... 2229

TheDesserts............................................................... 3035

2005 by Alice Tariot and Family Associates. All rights are granted to any and all interested parties who love and cherish Iris. Any part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner by this and all future genera-tions of Iris family, with no need for permission but donations of love and caring are accepted.

Published in Utica, New York

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The Favorites of our Heritage Grandma Smiths Passover Bagels

2cupsmatzomeal1teaspoonssalt1teaspoonssugar1cupwatercupoil 4eggs

Combinemealwithoil,saltandsugar.Bringwatertoaboilandaddtomatzomealmixture.Mixwell.Beateggsin thoroughly one at a time. Let stand for 10minutes.With oiled hands, shape andmake a hole in the centerwithfinger.Placeonalightlygreasedcookingsheet.Bakeat350375forabout45minutes.

Melissa and Pamelas Blintz Souffle 12blintzes 4eggs1/3cupsugar 1pint(2cups)sourcream1teaspoonvanilla Butter

Grease 2quartbakingdishwithbutter, layblintz inpan.Beat eggs, add sour cream,vanilla and sugaruntilsmooth.Pouroverblintz&bakeat350for1hour.Ifnotdone,cookalittlemore,butwatchclosely.

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Grandma Smiths Blintzes Blintzes 3eggs 1cupwaterteaspoonsalt 2tablespoonsoilcupflour,sifted

Beat eggs and oil together.Heat butter in a 6 pan.Pourabout2tablespoonsofbatterintothepan,tiltingtocoat thebottom justenough tomakea thinpancake.Letthebottombrownand then turnoveronapaper towel.Continueuntilallthebatterisused.

Spreadoneheapingtablespoonofthefillingalongtheside of thepancake.Turn opposite sides in and rolluplikeajellyroll.Frytheblintzes. Filling 2cupscottagecheese1eggyolk1teaspoonsalt1tablespoonmeltedbutter2tablespoonssugar(optional)Raisins(optional)Flour(optional)

Beat all together. I like to add a teaspoonof flour tofillingtohelpitholdtogether.

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Challah 1packagedryyeast cupwarmwaterLargepinchofsugar 3eggscupplus2tablespoonssugarYellowfoodcoloring1teaspoonssaltcupcornoilcupwateratroomtemperature 1eggyolk 1tablespoonhoney Raisins,ifdesiredSesame/poppyseeds,ifdesired56cupsunbleachedflour23tablespoonswheatgerm(ifdesired,mixwithflour)

Combineyeast,water and sugar inPyrexmeasuringcup.Allow to stand for about fiveminutes toproof theyeast.Inprocessorwithmetalblade,combineeggs,sugar,colorandsalt.Processforoneminute.Addcombinedoilandwater.Process for oneminute.Add two cups flourandprocess foroneminute.Addyeastmixture.Process.Addremainingflour(startwiththreecups).Processuntildough forms a ball. If sticky, add an additional cup offlour.

Place dough in greased bowl and turn once so itscoatedwithbutter.Coverandallowtoriseinwarmplace(Turnovenonwarm foroneminute.Turnoff.Put covered bowl in for 1 hours or until finger pressed indoughleavesimpression.)

Afterdoughhas risen,punchdown.Turnandcover.Let rest for 10minutes.Dividedough inhalf.Eachhalfweighsabout1lbs.

Divideeachhalfintothreeequalportions.Addraisins,ifdesired.Rollthemeachintoalongrope.Braid.Tuckendsunder.Placetheloavesonalightlygreasedcookiesheet.Coverwith towel.Allow to rise for one hour inwarmplace.

Brushwitheggyolk&honeymixture.Sprinklewithsesameorpoppyseedsifdesired.

Bakeat350for30minutes.Enjoy!

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Carols Cashew Clusters 1poundwhitebark20ouncesdryroastedcashews 12ouncessemisweetchocolatechips

Meltwhitebarkandchocolatechipsinmicrowave.Stir.Addcashews.Stir.Spoonontowaxpaper.Chill.

Alice Ts Strawberry Pie 1cupwatercupsugar1tablespooncornstarch 1quartofstrawberries 2boxesJello,sugarfreeorregular1piecrust

Bakecrustaccordingtodirectionsonboxoruseyourfavoritecrustrecipe.Sliceberriesandfillcrust.Mixwater,sugarandcornstarch.Boil.Turnoffheat.AddJelloandmix.Pourmixoverberries (theremaybeextra). Refrigerateatleasthalfadaytoset.Servewithwhippedcream.

Iris' Coffee Mousse 1cupstrongcoffee(decafisfine)48bigmarshmallows1pintheavycream,whippedpintheavycream,whippedChocolatecoveredespressobeans(optional)

Heat marshmallows in the coffee until they arecompletely melted. You can use the microwave. Startwith about 1minute, stir, then 30 seconds, stir, then 30seconds,etc.Coolcompletely;add1pintwhippedcream.Pourintoamoldoruseseparatemoussecups,chill.

Servewithwhipped cream on top and a chocolatecoveredespressobeans.

Carols Hot Apple Cider 1galloncider3oranges,sliced1lemon,slicedWholecloves

Place12clovesinsideeachsliceoffruit.Addslicestociderandsimmer.

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June Camardellos Tiramisu 4eggscupKaluhaorTiaMaria1poundMascarponecheesecupsugar2packagessoftladyfingerscupespresso31ouncesquaresofsemisweetchocolate,grated

Separateeggs into two largebowls.Add liqueur toeggyolksandstiruntilblended,thenaddmascarpone.Usebeater tomixuntilblended.Beat eggwhitesuntilsoftpeaksform.Continuetobeat,addingsugaralittleat a timeuntil stiffpeaks are formed.Addhalfof theeggwhites to thecheeseeggyolkmixandblend.Addrestofeggwhiteandfoldingently.Setaside.

Brush ladyfingers in espresso.Dont saturate them.Place flat side down in a shallow dish (13x9x2).Addhalfthecheesemixture.Gratehalfthechocolateon thetop.Add another layer of espressocoated ladyfingers.Top with remaining cheese mix and smooth the top.Coverwithremainingchocolate.Refrigeratecoveredforseveralhoursorovernight.

Alice Ts Chocolate Dipped Strawberries 6ounceschocolatechips1tablespoonmargarineorbutter34tablespoonsheavycream12tablespoonsvanillaStrawberries

Meltchocolatechips,margarine,creamandvanillainadoubleburner(youcancreateonebyplacingalittlepotin abigpot that is filledpartwaywithboilingwater).Use more cream if it looks grainy or lumpy. Dipstrawberriesintomeltedchocolate.Placeonwaxpaper.Coolinrefrigerator.

Iusuallydoublerecipeforabigbatch.

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Potato Kugel 6eggs 6cupspotatoes,gratedanddrained2/3cuppotatostarch 1teaspoonbakingpowder1tablespoonsaltPinchofpepper6tablespoonsgratedonion 4tablespoonsmeltedbutter

Beat eggs until thick. Stir in the rest. Turn into agreased baking dish. Bake 350 until brown, about 1+hour.Servehot.

Alice Morris Blatners Apple Kugel

1poundsPennsylvaniaDutchfinenoodlescupmargarine,melted 4eggs,separated56Macintoshapples,peeled,andslicedthin1cupssugar,less2tablespoons1teaspooncinnamonboxyellowraisins1cupcrushedcornflakes,mixedwith1/3stickmeltedmargarine

Boilnoodlesanddrain.Add cupmeltedmargarine.Beatineggyolks.Mixinapples.Addsugar,cinnamon,andraisins. Beat eggwhites until stiff and fold into noodles.Grease a 10x15 or 9x13 pan. Put in noodles mix. Addcrushedcornflakeswithremainingmeltedmargarine.Bakeat350for3045minutes.

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Alice Ts Apple Matzoh Kugel 6matzos6eggs,separated1cupsugarteaspoonsugarteaspoonsaltDashcinnamonJuiceof2lemonsJuiceof2oranges6apples,slicedandpeeled1cupwalnutscupbutter

Soak matzoh in cold water for a few minutes andsqueeze thoroughly.Beatyolkswith sugar, saltandcinnamon.Stirinjuices,matzos,apples,walnutsandmeltedbutter.Beatwhitesuntil stiff and fold into eggmixture.Bakeingreasedcasseroleat350degreesfor45minutes.

Youcanhalfthis.ThisisgoodforPassover. The Junior League of Rochester Makes Kugel Kugel:Youcanmakethisaheadandfreeze

poundmargarine,melted6eggs(oruseEggBeaters)cupsugar 2teaspoonsvanilla18ouncewhippedcreamcheese1pintsourcream116ouncepackageeggnoodles,cooked(Ihavealsousedthenoyolkeggnoodles)

Combinemargarine, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and creamcheese in a blender or food processor untilwellmixed.Add sour cream. Blend. Mix noodles with sour creammixture.Pourinto2quartovenproofcasserole.(Cansplitintosmallerdishestoo)

Topping: 1cupscrushedcornflakes(Ihavesubstitutedothercereals)pound(1stick)meltedmargarinecupsugar

Combinetoppingingredientsandsprinkleovernoodles.Coverandfreezekugel.

Bake while frozen and covered. Bake at 400 for 2hours.Servehot.Serves1012.

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Carols Hamentashen (Mini Popover Triangles)Dough:

poundsugar6ouncescreamcheese,softened2cupsflourcupsugar1teaspoonvanilla

Filling: Solobrandapricot,almond,poppyseedpiefillingCinnamonandsugarmix(Bensfavorite)

Creambutterand cream cheese.Add sugar, cream.Stir in flour until dough is formed.Shape into a big ball,wrap inwax paper or put in aTupperwarecontainer,chillfor2+hours.

Roll 1/4 inch thick.Cut into circles. Place filling incenter of circle. Pinch into a triangle shape. Place ongreased baking sheets and bake for 1215 minutes at375.

BJs Frozen Dessert

1cupmacaroons,crushed1cupsugar9tablespoonslemonjuice 3cupsheavycream6eggs,separated

Line a spring form pan with macaroons. Dissolvesugarandlemoninabowl.Whipcream.Beateggyolksand add lemon and sugar. Beat well until thick andcreamy. Fold in whipped cream. Fold in egg whiles(beaten).Pourinpan.Sprinklewithmacarooncrumbs.

Freeze.Servefrozenanddecoratetopwithstrawberriesorraspberriesorotherfruit.

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Melissa and Pamelas Sugar Cookies 1stickbutterormargarinecupsugar1egg 1tablespoonmilk1cupsflourteaspoonbakingpowderteaspoonsalt

Cream shortening. Add sugar gradually and continuebeatinguntillight.Addeggandmilk.Blendthoroughly.Adddryingredientstoformastiffdough.Rolldough into 1inch balls.Place on awell grease cookiesheet(astheyburneasily).Pressdownwithaglass(putflouronbottomofglasssothedoughdoesntsticktoit).Sprinklewithmixtureof sugarand cinnamon.Bakeat375forabout1012minutes.Removefromcookiesheetrightaway!Makesapproximatelythreedozencookies.

Nana Tariots Chocolate Frosted Bars 1cupbutter1cuplightbrownsugar1eggyolk2cupsflour17ounceHersheybarfortopping1+cupfinelychippedwalnuts

Preheat oven to 350. Mix together butter and sugar(buttereasiertoworkwithataboutroomtemperature).Addeggyolkandmixthoroughly.Addflourandagainmix.Youwillhaveaverystiff,pastelikebatter.

Patbatterwithhands intoa9x12pan.Bakeat350 forapproximately1820minutes.Watchcarefully themiddlemaylookslightlyunderdone,butthatisok.Itshouldbesoftratherthandoneallthewaythrough,lookinggolden.

While the batter is baking, melt the Hersheys (can bedone carefully in microwave). When baked batter is stillwarm,spreadchocolateontop.Shakeonwalnuts.Ifpossible,pickuppanwithhotpadsand shake toevenout thenuts.Gentlypatsurface toensurenutsstayonwhenyoucut thebars.

Thismaybeconsideredadoublerecipe.

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Grandma Smiths Potato Latkes 4largepotatoes 12eggs1teaspoonsalt 3tablespoonsflour1smallonion,grated(Isometimesleavethisout.)Oil

Grate potatoes in food processor and drain.As theysit, theywillmakemorewater and get a bit pink, butdontworry.Addthebeateneggs;addpotatoesandthentherestoftheingredients.Fryinahotfryingpan.Keephotinasinglelayerintheoverat350.Enjoywithapplesauce.

Carols Popovers

3eggs 1cupmilk2tablespoonsbutter,meltedteaspoonsalt1teaspoonsugar1cupflour

Preheatovento425.Mixtogetherwelleverythingbutflour. Slowly beat in flour until mixture is perfectlysmooth.Buttermuffintins.Fillhalfwayandplaceinovenfor15minutesat425.Reduceheat to350andbake foranother1520minutes.DONOTOPENDOOR!Makes9popovers.

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Grandma Marcus English Matrimonials 1cupssiftedflour1cupbrownsugar1cupsrolledoatsteaspoonsaltcupsweetbutteratroomtempcupseedlessraspberryjamatroomtemp

Mix flour, sugar, oats, salt, andbutter to a crumbtexturebyhand.Greasea6x9x2pan. Press firmly inlayers:1stlayermixture,2ndlayerjam,3rdlayermixture.Bake350 for35minutes.Whenoutofoven,cutwhilewarmintosquares.Yields1dozen.Freezeswell.

Carols Matzoh Brittle 1cupbutter1cupfirmlypackedbrownsugar1cupfinelychoppedpecans6sheetsofmatzoh(NOTeggmatzoh,itfallsapart)

Preheatovento350.Inasmallbowl,microwaveforunder2minutes thebutterand thebrownsugar.Pourmixture into a saucepan and bring to a boil for 2minutes.Stirin1cupfinelychoppedpecans.

Grease2bakingsheetswithbutter.Covereachpanwith3sheetsofmatzohinonelayeroneachpan.Spoonmixture over matzoh and bake 12 minutes, or untilcrisp.Coolandbreakintobitesizedpieces.

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The Desserts Morris Apple Bundt Cake

1cupoil 1cupssugar3eggs2cupsflour2teaspoonsvanilla1teaspoonbakingsoda3apples,welldiced1cupchoppedwalnutscupraisins

Preheatovento325.Coatthepanwithoil.Combineingredients in order, blending well after each andadding eggs one at a time. Pour into a bundt pan.Bake 70minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.Cool45minutes.Invertonplatter.

Alice Ts Chocolate Bundt Cake 1packagechocolatecakemix(notapuddingmix)1smallpackageinstantchocolatepuddingcupvegetableoilcupwarmwater1cupsourcream4eggs1bagchocolatechips(6oz.)

Mix everything except the eggs and chips. Addeggsoneata time,beatingwellaftereachegg.Foldin chocolate chips.Grease a bundt pan and pour incake. Bake 1 hour at 350. Cool 45 minutes beforeremovingfromthepan.

Iris Pumpkin Cake 3cupsflour 4eggs2cupssugar 1cupoil2cupscannedpumpkin 2teaspoonsbakingpowder2teaspoonsbakingsodateaspoonsaltteaspooncinnamon6ounceschocolatechips

Mixalltogether.Turnintoabundtorangelfoodpanthatislightlygreased.Bakeonlowerrackat350for4560minutes.

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The Dips & Spreads Jessica Berenblatts Artichoke Dip

214or16ouncecansofartichokehearts1cupgratedParmesancheese1cupmayonnaise1smallyellowonionScallions

Chop artichoke hearts finely and place into mixingbowl.Add1cupofgratedParmesantomixingbowl.Add1cupofmayonnaisetomixingbowl.Chop1smallonionintodicedpiecesandaddtomixingbowl.Chopacoupleof scallion stems intodiced pieces, add tomixing bowlandmixeverythingtogether.

Preheatovento350.Placethemixtureintoabackingdish. Can sprinkle a little of Parmesan cheese on top.Cookdishfor45minutesoruntiltopgetsa littlebubblyandturnslightbrown.

Let cool for a minute, serve with sliced bread orcrackers.Makesenoughtoserve615peopleasanappetizer.

Everybodys Favorite Artichoke Dip 1canartichokes,drainedwellandchoppedandbrokenup1cupparmesancheese,gratedfinelycupmayo

Mixalltogether.Bake350untilbrown,about3045minutes.

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Aunt Joyce's Spinach Dip 1packageKnorrvegetablesoupmix1pintlowfatsourcream1/2cupgratedparmesan1packagechoppedrawspinach,drainedwellFreshdill

Mixitallupandplacefreshdillontop.

Lauries Salmon Spread 1poundcannedsalmon8ouncescreamcheese(notwhipped)2teaspoonredhorseradish2tablespoonsgratedonion12teaspoonlemonjuiceWalnutsorpecanschoppedfineFreshchoppedparsley

Drain salmonwell.Mashwith a fork ormixer.Addthe other ingredients and put in mixer on low for aminute. Place in glass bowl in refrigerator overnight,coveredlightly.Mixnutsandparsley.Rollsalmoninballorlogandrollinnut/parsleymix.Keeps23days.

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Barbaras Roasted Tomatoes with Shrimp and Feta 5largetomatoes,cutintoeights3tablespoonsoliveoil2teaspoonsmincedgarlicteaspoonkoshersaltteaspoonfreshgroundpepper1poundsmediumshrimp,peeledanddeveinedcupchoppedfreshparsley2teaspoonslemonjuice1cupfeta,crumbled

Preheat oven to 450. Place the tomatoes in a largebakingdish. Spoon theoil andgarlicover the tomatoesandsprinklewith thesaltandpepperand toss.Placeontoprackofovenandroastfor20minutes.Removebakingdish from oven and stir in shrimp, parsley and lemonjuice.Sprinklewith the feta.Placeback in theoven foranother10to15minutesoruntiltheshrimparecooked.

Morris Familys Spinach Quiche 3eggs,beaten1cupmilk8ounces(pound)Swisscheese,grated1piecrust,inpieplate1packagefrozenspinach,cookedandwelldrained

Beateggsandmildtogether.Addspinachandcheese.Pour into piecrust.Bake 350 degrees about an hour oruntilbrown.Freezeswell.

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French Chicken 6boneless,skinlesschickenbreasthalves 1egg1tablespoonmincedparsley,freshorflakesSalttotastecupflour3tablespoonsoil4tablespoonsmargarine,dividedcuplemonjuice4ouncesmushrooms,sliced1lemon1tablespoonscookingsherry(orcookingwineorMadeirawine)

Lightly pound chicken breasts to flatten (do this byputtingchickenbetweentwosheetsofwaxpaper(orfoilor saranwillwork) and poundwith amallet or a can.Beateggswithparsleyandsalt.Dipchicken first inegg,theninflour,theninegg.

In a large skillet, heat oil and saut chicken, turningonce,untilgoldenbrown.Removefromskillet.Wipeskillet clean and melt margarine. Stir in lemon juice andsherry.Pouroverchicken.

Insameskillet,meltremaining tablespoonmargarineandsautmushrooms(youcanleavethisstepoutifyoudont likemushrooms,wouldprobably be okwith artichokes). Pourmushrooms and pan juices over chicken.Topeachchickenpiecewitha thinsliceof lemon.Coverpan and cook just until heated through. Garnish withparsleyandservehot.

Bala Cynwyd Pasta with Pistachios 4tablespoonsoliveoilcuppistachios3scallions,choppedCurlypasta

Cookpastaaccording todirectionsonpackage.Sautscallionsandnutsinoil.Addpastaandtoss.

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The Soups Carries Matzoh Ball Soup (dictated to Alice) Soup

35lbs.chickenpieces LargepotofwaterOnionsCeleryParsnipsTurnipsParsleyDillCarrotsSaltandpepperCarmelsoupmix

Cleanchicken.Boilwaterandaddchicken.Let itboiland skim the top.Addonionsandcelery.Cook20minutes.Add the rest of the veggies. Seasonwith salt andpepperandsoupmixasneeded.Cook1to2hours.

Takeoutchickenandveggies.Throwoutonionsandcelery. Strain soup and add back cut up veggies andchicken.Freezeswell.

Matzoh Balls

5eggs,separatedcupwater12cupsofmatzomealSaltandpepperParsleyflakes 1/3cupchickenfat,melted(canuseothershortening)

Mixyolkswithwater,chickenfat,saltandpepperandparsleyflakes.Add1cupofmatzomealandmix.Ifverysoupyaddmorematzomealuntilthick.Beateggwhitesstiff. Fold into batter. Shape into balls. Place in boilingwater for2025minutes.Carrienevercovered them,butboth recipes tellyou to cover andnotpeek.Try itbothways.Drainandserve.Freezeswell.

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Grandma Elaines (Steve Schwartzs Mother) Beef Barley Soup

Knuckle/marrowbeefbones2poundsleanstewbeef1largeonion,chopped 5carrots,sliced4celerystalks,chopped 14ouncescancuttomatoes1canCollegeInnBroth Parsley1clovegarlic1bayleafteaspoonbasilSaltandpeppercupbarley cupdrybabylimabeans 1packagemixedfrozenveggies23tablespoonsWylerschickenbrothmix

Boil bones and beef until froth rises. Skim.Add therest.Cook23hoursonalowheat.

Iris Turnip Soup 3cupsofturnips,peeledandsliced34cupsofchickenbroth,cannedorhomemade1potato,slicedandpeeledonion,diced

Sautpotato and onion briefly, add turnips and sautbriefly.Add34cupsofchickenbroth.Bringtoaboilandaddturnips.Cook25minutesuntilturnipsaresoft.Drain,reserving23cupsofliquid.Pureeturnipswithcupskimmilk.Addsaltandpeppertotaste.Ifneeded,canaddsomeofthereservedliquid.Goodhotorcold.

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Barbaras Dijon Tarragon Chicken Breasts 2canschickenbroth4boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts2tablespoonsbutter2tablespoonsflour1tablespoonDijonmustard2tablespoonschoppedfreshtarragonor2teaspoonsdriedSaltandpepper

Bring chicken brother to a boil.Add chicken to thebroth,coverandreduceheattosimmer.Poachchicken12minutes.

Removechickentoaplateandpourbrothintoalargemeasuring cup.Return the pan to heat and add butter.When buttermelts, add flour and cook,whiskingwithbutterfor2minutes.Slowlypourcookingliquidbackintothepan,untilappropriately thickened,combiningwithawhisk. Stir in Dijon mustard and tarragon and seasonsaucewithsaltandpepper.

Return chicken to the pan and coat with sauce.Simmer23minutestoheatchickenbackthroughandtocombineflavors.Servewithricepilaf.

Coq au Vin Tariot Family Favorite 2largeonionspoundmushrooms2cupsredwine4ouncestomatosaucecupbrownsugarJuiceof1lemon3tablespoonsWorcestershiresauceSaltandpepper3tablespoonsmustard(notDijon)1largechicken,cutinpieces

Sauteonionsuntilsoftandbrown;addtherestoftheingredients. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add chicken andcookfor3045minutes.Servewithrice.

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Morris Family Chicken Marbella (from the Silver Palate Cookbook)

2chickens,cutintoeights3clovesofgarlic,peeledandchopped3tablespoonsoreganocupredwinevinegarcupoliveoilcupcaperswithabitofjuice3bayleavescupbrownsugar1cupwhitewine1cuppittedprunes

In a large baking dish,mix garlic, oregano, vinegar,oil, capers and bay leaves. Add chicken and move itaroundso itgetscoatedwith themixture.Sprinklewithbrown sugar and then pour white wine over all. Addprunes.Marinateovernight.

Bake350inasinglelayerforabout50minutes.

Alice Morris Blatners Sesame Chicken Chickenbreasts,bonelessBreadcrumbsSesameseedsEggs

Beateggs.Dipchickenineggandtheninamixtureofbreadcrumbsandsesameseeds(34tablespoonsofbreadcrumbs).Sautchickeninbutteroroiluntilbrown.Bake350for20minutes.Servewithapricotsauce.

Apricot Sauce

cupapricotjamteaspoonsoysauceteaspoonwater

Mixandheatuntilhot.

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Grandma Berenblatts Black Bean Pumpkin Soup 315ouncecansblackbeans(about4cups),rinsedanddrained1cupdrainedcannedtomatoes,chopped1cupschoppedscallioncupmincedshallot4garliccloves,minced1tablespoonplus2teaspoonsgroundcumin1teaspoonsaltteaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepperstick(cup)unsaltedbutter4cupsbeefbroth16ouncecanpumpkinpure(about1cups)cupdrySherrypoundcookedpancetta,cutinto1/8inchcubes34tablespoonsSherryvinegar

Garnish: sour cream and coarsely chopped lightlytoastedpumpkinseedsorparsley

Inafoodprocessorcoarselypurebeansandtomatoes.In a 6quart heavy kettle cook pancetta, scallion,

shallot, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in butter overmoderate heat, stirring, until pancetta is cooked andscallion is softened and beginning to brown. Stir inbean pure. Stir in broth, pumpkin, and Sherry untilcombinedand simmer,uncovered, stirringoccasionally,25minutes,oruntilthickenoughtocoatthebackofaspoon.

Just before serving, add vinegar and simmer soup,stirring,untilheated through.Seasonsoupwithsaltandpepper. Serve soup garnished with sour cream andtoastedpumpkinseedsorparsley.

Makesabout9cups.

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Laurie and Eds Vegetarian Soup pounddriedwhitebeans;soakedovernight,drainedandrinsedteaspoonsalt1/3cupoliveoil1onionchopped2largecarrots,sliced1stalkcelery,chopped3clovesgarlic,choppedfine2zucchini,choppedpoundgreenbeans,trimmedpoundpotatoes,diced2cupsgreencabbagepoundSwisschardorkale28ouncecantomatoes,drainedandchopped4cupsbrothBarley(handful)Parmesan,grated

Placedsoakedbeans inasaucepanandcombinewithwater to cover by 2 inches. Simmer uncovered, addingmore water if necessary to keep barley covered for 45minutes to 1 hour.Add salt and simmer for 5minutesmore.Removefromheatandletstand.

Inaseparatepan,addoil,sautonionuntilsoft.Addcarrots,celery,andgarlic;cook4minutes.Addzucchini,green beans andpotatoes and cook 4minutes.Add thecabbageandkaleandcookuntilcabbage iswilted.Addtomatoes, broth and simmer for an hour. Drain beans,reserve liquid. Ina foodprocessor,pureeof thebeanswith 1 cup of the liquid from the beans; stirpuree intosoup.Simmer15minutesuncovered.Ifneeded,addmoreofthereservedliquid.Topwithcheeseafterserving.

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Nana Tariots Goulash 2largeonions,dicedfine1poundgroundbeef1canCampbellstomatosoup1cupmacaroni,dry

Saute onions in oil very slowly, allowing them toget soft and brown. In a separate pan, cook groundbeef. Boil macaroni. Add hamburger, onions, andmacaroni together; add soup (undiluted). If needed,addatablespoonortwoofwater.Seasonandenjoy.

Suzannes Lasagna 2poundsgroundchuck1tablespoonoil2clovesgarlic,minced 2teaspoonsbasil 23tablespoonsoregano1tablespoonparsley23poundsricotta2eggs1cupgratedParmesan1poundmozzarella 1teaspoonsalt&pepper1boxlasagna2poundscannedwholetomatoes26ouncecanstomatopaste

Layerlasagnawithmeat/sauce/ricotta/parmesanetc.Bakeat350for45minutesoruntilnicelybrown.

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Nana Tariots Beef & Pea Pod Crunch poundorlessbonelessbeeftoproundorbeefflanksteakcupteriyakisauce2teaspooncornstarch2tablespoonwaterDashgroundginger4cuptornupmixedgreens(1/2headoficebergispreferableforthecrunch)cupbrokencashews(approximately)1tablespooncookingoil16or8ouncepackagefrozenpeapods

Beefprep: Slicebeef thinlyacross thegrain intobitesizestrips.

Sauceprep: Stir together teriyaki,water, cornstarch,andgroundginger(optional).

Greens: In a large salad bowl, toss together greensandcashews.

Stirfry:Onhighheat,stirfrybeefstripsfor23minutes.Set beef strips aside. In the same pan, add saucemixand frozen pea pods. Cook until sauce has thickenedandpeapodshavecooked.Returnbeefto thepan.Mixand immediately add to greens and cashews. Tosslightly.Makestwogenerousservings.

Bea Baiers Famous Meatloaf (Martine and Suzannes babysitter)

1poundsgroundbeef 2eggs1cupsbreadcrumbs1cupketchupSplashofwater 1packageLiptonsonionmushroomsoup

Mixall.Bake350for4560minutes.

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Suzanne Penders Split Pea Soup SplitpeasBullioncubesAssortedveggiesofchoice

Heat largespaghettisizepothalf filledwithwater toboiling.Addbagofsplitpeas.Boilawhile(1hourorso)untilpeasexpandandbecomeverysoft.Becarefulnottoboiloverasitmakesamess.

Add 4 or so bouillon cubes. I prefer vegetable orchicken.Mayneed to addwater orpour off excess.Weprefer the soup tobe thicker. (Note: itwill thickenwithtimeandcooling.)

Cut up and add carrots and onions, depending ontaste.Ihavebeenknowntoaddbroccoli,cauliflower,etc.