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Cooking Entertaining

Cottage Life's Summer Weekend Cookbook

Recipes, Tips and Entertaining Ideas

by (author) Jane Rodmell

Publisher
Cottage Life Books
Initial publish date
Apr 1997
Category
Entertaining, Quick & Easy
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780969692225
    Publish Date
    Apr 1997
    List Price
    $24.95

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Description

Summertime ... and the cooking is easy -- with this collection of more than 200 mouthwatering recipes. Whether you spend your weekends in the country or in the city, at the lake, beach, or simply relaxing at home, Cottage Life's Summer Weekend Cookbook will help to make entertaining family and friends a snap.

Along with the easy-to-prepare recipes, the book is packed with tips and menu suggestions. You'll find ideas for feeding a crowd without fuss; make-ahead hints so you don't have to spend weekend time in the kitchen; and subsitution tricks for when you discover you're out of an ingredient.

This book will allow you to create impressive meals -- and still enjoy the weekend.

 

About the author

Jane Rodmell is the proprietor of All the Best Fine Foods. Established in 1984, it is a dynamic specialty food and catering company in Toronto, Canada.

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Excerpt: Cottage Life's Summer Weekend Cookbook: Recipes, Tips and Entertaining Ideas (by (author) Jane Rodmell)

Leek and Potato Soup with Stilton

4 leeks, thinly sliced (white and tender green parts only) 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 5 cups (1.25 L) vegetable or chicken stock salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup (60 mL) 35% cream 1/2 cup (125 mL) Stilton cheese, crumbled fresh chives or parsley, chopped

Potatoes and leeks make a comforting combination that's open to all manner of variations. Just remember to add about equal amounts of liquid and chopped vegetables. Serve with Steak Sandwiches with Horseradish Cream.

 

Serves 4-6

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Steak Sandwich with Horseradish Cream

1 1/2 lbs (750 g) rare roast beef or steak, sliced thinly on the diagonal 6 slices sourdough or French bread, about 1/2" (1 cm) thick Horseradish Cream (below) 1 bunch fresh watercress or romaine lettuce 2 Grilled Red Onions (recipe in the book) salt and freshly ground pepper

 

Horseradish Cream 1/2 cup (125 mL) mayonnaise 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream 1 tbsp (15 mL) prepared horseradish, well drained

This open-faced sandwich is a treat when you are lucky enough to have leftover roast beef or grilled steak. It's great with grilled red onions, or substitute a sliced of dill pickle if you like.

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