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Tuna Salad Sandwich
The perfect tuna sandwich is a delicate balance of mayonnaise, herbs, spices and tuna. The Heminways' version adds capers for a special punch, but they may be omitted to satis ... read more
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Chocolate Scat Cookies
Beyond simple, these cookies travel well in a hard-plastic container.
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 pound whole pecans, toasted then halve ... read more
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Cherry Ice Cream, Philadelphia Style
You can involve grandchildren in preparing the fresh cherries required for the recipe, using inexpensive cherry/olive pitters. Some of the variations, including cherry malted ... read more
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Oatmeal Ice Cream
"Finally, ice cream for breakfast," says Bruce Weinstein. When asked, the author of The Ultimate Ice Cream Book (William Morrow, 1999), immediately says this is his favorite r ... read more
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Watermans Maine Lobster Rolls
In Maine, the locals think of lobster rolls as "lazy man's lobster" for everyone but the person who has to pick the shell clean of its meat. The arduous task can be a wonderfu ... read more
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Steamed Lobster
This basic technique can be used in any recipe calling for steamed lobster. For a sweeter broth, add a slpash of dry sherry, for a spicier one add one garlic clove and a sprin ... read more
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Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Although the recipe calls for cutting the chicken in half, you can use chicken pieces as well. However, keep in mind, a halved chicken maintains more juiciness and is less apt ... read more
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Jamaican Jerk Fish
Although pork is the traditional meat for "jerking" Vernon says that Jamaicans have added fish, shellfish, poultry, and other meats to the jerking repertoire. Snapper is a tra ... read more
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Jamaican Jerk Sauce
"The secret to good jerk sauce is taking the time to make it well," says Allan Vernon, the restaurateur whose bottled jerk sauce is celebrated here and in Europe. Vernon belie ... read more
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Dad's Campfire Potatoes
In Kitchen Playdates (Chronicle, 2007), which includes this recipe, Lauren Bank Deen remembers the inspiration for these barbecue-ready potatoes: “After a long day of fi ... read more
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Coconut Ice-Cream Sandwiches
“I am mad for coconut, for both savory and sweet courses,” Lauren Bank Deen writes in Kitchen Playdates (Chronicle Books, 2007), here this recipe is from. “ ... read more
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Burger Bar
This is the ultimate in do-it-yourself outdoor eating.
When the days are long and all you and your grandchildren want to enjoy the backyard, the ultimate kitchen playdate spends as little time as possible in the kitchen. A &ldquo ... read more
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Granddaddy John's Potatoes & Peas
This easy side dish can be served with meat or fish. With the addition of cooked shrimp or shredded chicken, it can also become a whole meal.
1 quart new potatoes, well-scrub ... read more
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Belgian Pie
A true old-time church-supper dessert, this pie, adapted from Charlotte Bero of Algoma, Wis., is well worth the time it takes to make it and will be a crown jewel on the reuni ... read more
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Beanhole Beans
This classic New England recipe is adapted from former State Rep. Sherman Hutchins of Maine. Slow-cooked beans are ideal for campfire cooking in a good, cast-iron pot.
Prepa ... read more
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Virginia Fried Chicken
Families across the country gather around Southern-style fried chicken. The recipe is adapted from Edna Lewis.
Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus an hour for resting
Cookin ... read more
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Coleslaw
This classic summertime recipe is adapted from St. Paul's Evangelical Roman Catholic Church, Algoma, Wis.
Preparation time: 30 minutes, plus 2 hours for sitting
1 medium-siz ... read more
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