tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25746062737099757472024-03-16T19:31:42.346-04:00Dr. Bobb's KitschenUnearthing and re-creating the "company food" of yesteryear! I'll cook it, my husband will eat it, and you'll rest easy in the knowledge that your next backyard party or church potluck will be a success!Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.comBlogger170125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-84235986882236363012023-09-05T09:17:00.002-04:002023-09-05T09:23:35.936-04:00Pieathalon X: Anthony Hopkins 4-Star Shepherd's Pie<p>It's everyone's favorite end-of-summer tradition, Pieathalon! Jenny at <a href="https://www.silverscreensuppers.com/" target="_blank">Silver Screen Suppers</a> sent me this deLECTERable (get it? get it?) recipe for Anthony Hopkins 4-star Shepherd's Pie - considering the source, one may be forgiven for assuming that the recipe ACTUALLY contains celebrities. Anyway, watch the video below to see how it's made and, more importantly, how it tastes! And be sure to click the links below to cheer on all of this year's Pieathletes!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lOYJiSbGeXI" width="320" youtube-src-id="lOYJiSbGeXI"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsztaCd9BIT7Kp4r5Lt_YOyg15t0lLUCyrORsWGCilIwSjQ-9YksEs6oMs_TNR6xUInxuFuvjNuHT_UajOeRaqPRl5uFafQ7WsnQk6mubyHZZK_d74rfreFkPT2BkvhIWGfi8BOnfJUyFdr2bnRJxi6W6rxyhaOF5SdG93xDik-EI6lh6pan8mBfTBKE/s600/IMG_5540.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="496" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsztaCd9BIT7Kp4r5Lt_YOyg15t0lLUCyrORsWGCilIwSjQ-9YksEs6oMs_TNR6xUInxuFuvjNuHT_UajOeRaqPRl5uFafQ7WsnQk6mubyHZZK_d74rfreFkPT2BkvhIWGfi8BOnfJUyFdr2bnRJxi6W6rxyhaOF5SdG93xDik-EI6lh6pan8mBfTBKE/w331-h400/IMG_5540.png" width="331" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://dinnerisserved1972.com/" target="_blank">Dinner Is Served 1972</a></p><p><a href="http://abookofcookrye.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Book of Cookrye</a></p><p><a href="http://www.silverscreensuppers.com/" target="_blank">Silver Screen Suppers</a></p><p><a href="http://www.vintagerecipecards.com/" target="_blank">Vintage Recipe Cards</a></p><p><a href="http://www.retrofoodformoderntimes.com/">Retro Food for Modern Times</a></p><p><a href="http://www.thenostalgiccook.com/" target="_blank">The Nostalgic Cook</a></p><p><a href="https://granniepantries.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Grannie Pantries</a></p><p><a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Culinary Adventures with Camilla</a></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-24051358931795817832022-12-26T06:19:00.000-05:002022-12-26T06:19:41.513-05:00Kitschmas by Request: Winter Sunshine Mold!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XgYlJ9tU1Qo" width="320" youtube-src-id="XgYlJ9tU1Qo"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-80048316807904824832022-12-22T18:09:00.003-05:002022-12-22T18:09:42.353-05:00Kitschmas by Request: Cheesy Peanut Butter Fudge!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LUASAdFTjQw" width="320" youtube-src-id="LUASAdFTjQw"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-84630141718113008322022-12-21T20:21:00.006-05:002022-12-21T20:21:44.793-05:00Kitschmas by Request: Grapefruit Alaska!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IoqCCwpEY30" width="320" youtube-src-id="IoqCCwpEY30"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-69772629654700619512022-12-20T19:17:00.001-05:002022-12-20T19:17:06.326-05:00Kitschmas by Request: Ham Bananas Hollandaise II<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MupfKwDaxsk" width="320" youtube-src-id="MupfKwDaxsk"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-78639224136236555442022-12-19T15:40:00.002-05:002022-12-19T15:40:28.259-05:00Kitschmas by Request: Walnut Gelatin Masterpiece!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hjHOquseHK8" width="320" youtube-src-id="hjHOquseHK8"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-21378475084926951332022-12-18T14:49:00.003-05:002022-12-18T14:49:49.361-05:00Kitschmas by Request: Tomato Soup Cake!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lwtDyUX_6uU" width="320" youtube-src-id="lwtDyUX_6uU"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-10964571391743447202022-12-17T17:45:00.003-05:002022-12-17T17:45:50.085-05:00Kitschmas by Request: Kipperoni!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DLpQQE2C1P4" width="320" youtube-src-id="DLpQQE2C1P4"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-61470930749531388562022-12-16T08:40:00.003-05:002022-12-16T08:40:45.073-05:00Kitschmas by Request: Waldorf Crown Salad!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fHJR_Fdhqig" width="320" youtube-src-id="fHJR_Fdhqig"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-77734135848653072332022-12-15T09:23:00.002-05:002022-12-15T18:00:31.653-05:00Kitschmas by Request: Liver Paté Board!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ADcS9uuc4qM" width="320" youtube-src-id="ADcS9uuc4qM"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-57569930259151977422022-12-15T08:26:00.003-05:002022-12-15T08:26:36.395-05:00Kitschmas by Request: Kriss Kringle Wreath Salad!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OoX5aeT5zY0" width="320" youtube-src-id="OoX5aeT5zY0"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-76322317729984419132022-12-13T10:00:00.003-05:002022-12-13T10:00:20.408-05:00Kitschmas By Request: Beef Fizz!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bH3W3qKkZoc" width="320" youtube-src-id="bH3W3qKkZoc"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-79652617192255968602022-09-28T00:00:00.046-04:002022-09-28T00:00:00.165-04:00Pieathalon 9: Praline Pumpkin Pie!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizP_Xntb2wDqGFd2mn4c2PHtGWAKJcGWB7yjNZaz7SpJ_hwbXtRDWRWqjQ3CMh54-wQN0uA1aJhzm9z9fqv5SD4W3p4OAgJsKXebboyLq5_bLjAkQTvwIu9AEfCSTh9qeRkjAC-cMPJOK4yM_vhsMrk7ydIeACdOSL36_zxkYH-JjjYcW21Ma-USzO/s500/pieathalon%209.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizP_Xntb2wDqGFd2mn4c2PHtGWAKJcGWB7yjNZaz7SpJ_hwbXtRDWRWqjQ3CMh54-wQN0uA1aJhzm9z9fqv5SD4W3p4OAgJsKXebboyLq5_bLjAkQTvwIu9AEfCSTh9qeRkjAC-cMPJOK4yM_vhsMrk7ydIeACdOSL36_zxkYH-JjjYcW21Ma-USzO/s320/pieathalon%209.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>It's my SECOND favorite holiday, Pieathalon! Facilitated by the winsome Yinzarella of <a href="https://dinnerisserved1972.com/" target="_blank">Dinner is Served 1972</a> fame, my pie this year was offered by the equally amazing SS at <a href="http://abookofcookrye.blogspot.com" target="_blank">A Book of Cookrye</a>. It comes from 1976's <i>The Nashville Cookbook (Specialties of the Cumberland Region):</i><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWJ8mKHiaH3o68eZNswnM3jInVpa7kunkOpmB9o83imbvGE4rWBeSInNMhPF8N2v2RovuD4kqHm0k6BwPheMQuP_NgG6o242dfMIeYTywxHw4wlSKoRGK1TNJcKWwr5FfMoztdUpWV1kMnbLpfweaVLO3iIeBQqsnu-FU6ORQSUKHvxv9kr-eTsSF/s1443/1661945747672.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1443" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWJ8mKHiaH3o68eZNswnM3jInVpa7kunkOpmB9o83imbvGE4rWBeSInNMhPF8N2v2RovuD4kqHm0k6BwPheMQuP_NgG6o242dfMIeYTywxHw4wlSKoRGK1TNJcKWwr5FfMoztdUpWV1kMnbLpfweaVLO3iIeBQqsnu-FU6ORQSUKHvxv9kr-eTsSF/s320/1661945747672.JPEG" width="217" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Courtesy of Ms. Janice Cabler, the recipe is easy as....well, pie!<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZOKjMD3rah4PXPyBl8DHJZkAUxTc2Yr9EqQcwstbDlWP3yh47Q61NJM9PMBXYGun2aSlozpIfPn2KjeONfXo4ouhzy80nVbRn1DhfNs50_yh2B_dJTdfSdLjTY2Hmr2JRtPucM8rMdSW_ILZBtaplYfL-XOQAIEvxe-RcCPBQE02owallSEwx3yt/s984/1661945896032.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="984" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdZOKjMD3rah4PXPyBl8DHJZkAUxTc2Yr9EqQcwstbDlWP3yh47Q61NJM9PMBXYGun2aSlozpIfPn2KjeONfXo4ouhzy80nVbRn1DhfNs50_yh2B_dJTdfSdLjTY2Hmr2JRtPucM8rMdSW_ILZBtaplYfL-XOQAIEvxe-RcCPBQE02owallSEwx3yt/w400-h216/1661945896032.JPEG" width="400" /></a></div><br />To see how it all goes together, and more importantly, how it tastes, see the video below!<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o-LGouQyiZo" width="320" youtube-src-id="o-LGouQyiZo"></iframe></div><br />To see this year's OTHER delights, check out the links below!<p></p><div><a href="http://www.dinnerisserved1972.com/" target="_blank">Dinner Is Served 1972</a></div><div><a href="http://www.kitchenconfidence.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kitchen Confidence</a></div><div><a href="http://abookofcookrye.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Book of Cookrye</a></div><div><a href="http://www.silverscreensuppers.com/" target="_blank">Silver Screen Suppers</a></div><div><a href="http://www.vintagerecipecards.com/" target="_blank">Vintage Recipe Cards</a></div><div><a href="http://www.retrofoodformoderntimes.com/" target="_blank">Retro Food for Modern Times</a></div><div><a href="http://www.thenostalgiccook.com/" target="_blank">The Nostalgic Cook</a></div><div><a href="https://granniepantries.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Grannie Pantries</a></div><div><a href="http://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Culinary Adventures with Cam</a></div>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-21881698590921191672021-12-24T15:00:00.005-05:002021-12-24T15:00:00.158-05:00Kitschmas 2021: Pickle-Cheese Pineapple!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W8_0hNkUCt0" width="320" youtube-src-id="W8_0hNkUCt0"></iframe></div><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pickle-Cheese Pineapple</span><p></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto, Noto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Favorite Recipes of America Vol. III: Salads, pg. 335
2 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. grated process Swiss cheese
1/2 c. grated process Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. sweet pickle relish
Sweet gherkins
Combine cheeses, peanut butter and pickle relish; blend. Chill thoroughly. Shape into oval. Garnish with sweet gherkin slices and strips to resemble a pineapple. Serve as a spread for rye bread.</span>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-69913559695112028712021-12-23T16:40:00.006-05:002021-12-23T16:41:19.060-05:00Kitschmas 2021: Jellied Holiday Nog!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LyHC9xSHhKw" width="320" youtube-src-id="LyHC9xSHhKw"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>Jellied Holiday Nog</p><p>“The New Joys of Jell-O” (1973)</p><p>2 packages (3 oz. each) Lemon Jell-O</p><p>2 packages (3-1/4 oz. each) Jell-O vanilla pudding and pie filling</p><p>2 tbsp sugar</p><p>5 cups water</p><p><br /></p><p>2 envelopes Dream Whip Whipped Topping Mix</p><p>1 tsp rum extract</p><p>1 tsp vanilla</p><p>½ tsp nutmeg</p><p>Combine gelatin, pudding mix, and sugar in a large saucepan. Add water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Remove from heat. Chill until thickened.</p><p>Prepare whipped topping mix as directed on package. Thoroughly blend prepared whipped topping, rum extract, vanilla, and nutmeg into the thickened pudding mixture. Pour into a large serving bowl or punchbowl. Chill until firm – at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with cherries and mint leaves. Makes about 8 cups or 16 servings.</p><div><br /></div>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-49455897800939633522021-12-22T19:30:00.003-05:002021-12-22T19:30:16.668-05:00Kitschmas 2021: Gravy Soup!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J0hbbsP1Y1s" width="320" youtube-src-id="J0hbbsP1Y1s"></iframe></div><p></p><p>Gravy Soup:</p><p>5 Tbsp butter</p><p>5 Tbsp flour</p><p>7 cups beef stock</p><p>1 cup buttered crouton</p><p>¼ cup grated Swiss cheese</p><p>Melt butter in a deep saucepan. Add flour and stir well. Cook over low heat until deep brown, stirring constantly. Gradually add stock, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Top with croutons and grated cheese.</p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-5374040985698221072021-12-21T19:12:00.003-05:002021-12-22T15:10:37.844-05:00Kitschmas 2021: Chicken-Cranberry Party Mold!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pa2cPGyl_jA" width="320" youtube-src-id="Pa2cPGyl_jA"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Chicken-Cranberry Party Salad</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Anne Marshall, “Cooking with Condensed Soups” (1952)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Chicken Layer:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 envelopes unflavored gelatin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">¼ cup cold water</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">¼ cup mayonnaise</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tbsp minced parsley</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Soften gelatin in water. Heat ¼ can of soup; add gelatin and dissolve. Stir dissolved gelatin into remaining soup; cool. Fold in mayonnaise and parsley. Pour salad into a mold which has been rinsed with cold water; chill until firm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cranberry layer:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 can jellied cranberry sauce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 envelope unflavored gelatin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">¼ cup cold water</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Crush cranberry sauce with a fork. Soften gelatin in cold water; set in a pan of boiling water and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Mix gelatin and cranberry sauce; pour on top of firm chicken layer; continue to chill until cranberry layer is firm. Unmold; serve on greens. Serves 6.</div><div><br /></div></div>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-57193304980871638912021-12-20T18:57:00.008-05:002021-12-20T18:57:59.679-05:00Kitschmas 2021: Mother's Liver Pate! (Rhymes with Eight)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nJOp-i4j24k" width="320" youtube-src-id="nJOp-i4j24k"></iframe></div><br />Mother's Liver Pate<p></p><p><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Some chicken livers</i><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.85px;" /><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.85px;">a lot of green onions</i><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.85px;" /><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.85px;">a lot of garlic</i><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.85px;" /><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.85px;">A little half and half</i><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.85px;" /><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Some dry sherry</i></p><p><i style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 14.85px;">Combine chicken livers, green onions, and garlic. Cook on defrost setting in microwave until livers are done. In blender, add liver mixture, half and half, and sherry. Blend until smooth.</i></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-73340154359525114512021-12-19T18:20:00.004-05:002021-12-19T18:21:36.839-05:00Kitschmas 2021: Tropical Tuna Salad!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S8Dd__NqSak" width="320" youtube-src-id="S8Dd__NqSak"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>Based on Banana Salmon Salad from "500 Delicious Salad Recipes", Culinary Arts Institute, 1951</p><p>3 ripe bananas, diced</p><p>1/2 cup diced canned pineapple (about 2 slices)</p><p>1 1/2 cups canned salmon</p><p>1/4 cup diced celery</p><p>1/2 teaspoon salt</p><p>1 tablespoon chopped pickle</p><p>Mayonnaise to moisten</p><p>Mix bananas and pineapple together. Add flaked salmon. Fold in remaining ingredients. Garnish with crisp lettuce or other greens and lemon slices. Serves 8.</p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-28356835475672413602021-12-18T16:10:00.004-05:002021-12-19T18:21:06.596-05:00Kitschmas 2021: Egg Balls!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GrhzevVjU-Y" width="320" youtube-src-id="GrhzevVjU-Y"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>Egg Balls</p><p>Mrs. Charles Waring – Charleston Receipts</p><div>(Video above doubles the recipe)</div><div><div><br /></div><div>4 eggs</div><div>1/8 pound butter</div><div>Salt and red pepper</div><div>Worcestershire sauce</div><div>Celery seed</div><div>Bread crumbs</div><div><br /></div><div>Cream hard boiled eggs with butter. Season to taste with red pepper, Worcestershire sauce and celery seed. Make into balls, put in ice box to set, then roll in rich bread crumbs that have been browned in oven. Equal parts of mashed fish and a few pinches of chopped parsley may be added to creamed eggs and rolled in bread crumbs. Makes 16-18 balls.</div><div><br /></div></div>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-87243974873681323642021-12-17T11:05:00.007-05:002021-12-17T11:05:57.387-05:00Kitschmas 2021: Beet Salad Mold!<p><i>"It is very pretty in a ring with cottage cheese in the center." - </i>Mrs. John C. Pogue</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gFKT_mjaAJg" width="320" youtube-src-id="gFKT_mjaAJg"></iframe></div><br /><p>Beet Salad Mold</p><p>Mrs. John C. Pogue, The Cincinnati Cook Book</p><p>1 cup chopped beets</p><p>¾ cup chopped celery</p><p>1 tbsp (or less) grated onion</p><p>1 package lemon gelatin</p><p>1 tbsp horseradish</p><p>3 tbsp vinegar</p><p>¾ cup beet juice</p><p>Salt to taste</p><p>1 cup boiling water</p><p>Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add other ingredients. Mold as desired. It is very pretty in a ring with cottage cheese in the center. Serves 6.</p><div><br /></div><p><br /></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-5938271664320045322021-12-16T13:55:00.005-05:002021-12-16T13:55:38.877-05:00Kitschmas 2021: Apple-Onion Soup!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZRGvu7v-D3A" width="320" youtube-src-id="ZRGvu7v-D3A"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Apple-Onion Soup</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mrs. George Elkins, The Cincinnati Cook Book</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 large apple</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 large onion</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 cup heavy cream (hot)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Croutons</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">5 beef bouillon cubes or 2 Alex Moffat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cans beef consommé</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Curry powder to taste (about ½ tsp)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Grate apple and onion, then boil apple and onion until soft (about 30 minutes). Strain (to make a purée). Add remaining ingredients and simmer 10 minutes. Serve with croutons.</div><div><br /></div></div><p><br /><br /></p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-63401152809542860752021-12-16T10:26:00.007-05:002021-12-19T18:22:15.094-05:00Kitschmas 2021: Avocado Strawberry Ring!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dnGUgJYGuZc" width="320" youtube-src-id="dnGUgJYGuZc"></iframe></div><p></p><p>"It's a delight to serve a light green and vivid red delicacy." - </p><p>The Joys of Jell-O</p><p>1 package Jell-O Lemon Gelatin </p><p>1/2 tsp. salt</p><p>1 cup boiling water</p><p>3/4 cup cold water</p><p>1 tbsp. lemon juice</p><p>3 tbsp. mayonnaise</p><p>1 avocado, pared and mashed</p><p>1 pint fresh strawberries (or use 2 packages [10 oz. each] Birds Eye Strawberry Halves, thawed and drained)</p><p>Dissolve Jell-O gelatin and salt in boiling water. Add cold water and lemon juice. Chill until slightly thickened. Stir in mayonnaise and avocado, blending well. Pour into a 3- or 4-cup ring mold or individual ring molds. Chill until firm. Unmold and fill center of ring with berries. Makes about 2 1/2 cups gelatin, or 5 servings.</p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-40541204584183913502021-12-14T14:50:00.003-05:002021-12-14T14:50:08.940-05:00Kitschmas 2021: Gourmet Olive Balls!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/onVzTbRZw30" width="320" youtube-src-id="onVzTbRZw30"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p>Gourmet Olive Balls! Recipe by Mrs. Robert Stein from The Cincinnati Cookbook (1976)</p><p>8 1/2 ounce can black pitted olives</p><p>1 8-oz. package cream cheese</p><p>1/2 cup halved pecan meats</p><p>1/2 cup finely chopped pecans</p><p>2 tbsp sour cream</p><p>1 tbsp mayonnaise</p><p>Soften Cheese, blend in sour cream and mayonnaise. Drain olives well. Stuff each olive with half a pecan. Pinch off a small piece of cheese and wrap around olive. Roll in finely chopped nut meats. Chill til ready to serve.</p>Dr. Bobbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09038559352729850673noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574606273709975747.post-35619938878011889422021-12-13T14:03:00.004-05:002021-12-14T14:50:44.734-05:00Kitschmas 2021: Anchovy Eggs!<p><br /><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tCV_419etIs" width="320" youtube-src-id="tCV_419etIs"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Anchovy Eggs from "Swiss Cooking" by Anne Mason, c. 1964.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">6 hard-boiled eggs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 lb. tomatoes, peeled</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">salt and pepper to taste</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 small tin anchovy fillets</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">lettuce leaves</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">mayonnaise</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Cut eggs in halves lengthwise and scoop out yolks, pressing through sieve into a basin. Cut 1 large tomato in halves and scoop out seeds, then chop the flesh very small. Chop three anchovy fillets and add with tomato to the egg yolks. Blend well together, adding a little of the anchovy oil is too stiff, and season to taste. Fill egg whites with mixture and arrange on lettuce leaves. Garnish with tomato slices and remaining anchovy fillets. 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