Category Archives: Potluck

Indonesian Coleslaw

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Allison Woods

4 cups finely shredded cabbage 1 small red pepper, cut in thin short strips 2 grated carrots 4 green onions, sliced 1 cup bean sprouts 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup chopped peanuts Dressing: 3 T rice vinegar 3 T … Continue reading →

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Quiche Lorraine

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Allison Woods

This recipe was first seen several years ago in Cook’s Illustrated. It’s the very best quiche out there, making a pie that’s smooth and custardy. Make it with whatever filling you like—nearly anything will work, though I think some type … Continue reading →

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Kick Ass Cornbread

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Allison Woods

This one comes courtesy of my old pal Jeannette McDonald. Be sure to make sure it’s cooked all the way through—as the batter’s on the wet side, this can be a problem. This one’s a real crowd-pleaser, good for potlucks. … Continue reading →

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Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomato Torte

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Allison Woods

I’ve been using this recipe from The Herbal Pantry, (Emelie Tolley/Chris Mead), for years, but now it’s all over the interwebs. Quite easy to make and nice for a party. 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 12 ounces goat cheese 1/2 … Continue reading →

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MARINATED MUSSELS

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Allison Woods

This comes from the excellent list of mussel recipes over at penncoveshellfish.com. Nice unexpected choice for a potluck. This is a favorite recipe for either our Penn Cove Mussels or our Mediterranean Mussels that is very simple to prepare and … Continue reading →

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Kaspar’s Curried Mussels

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Allison Woods

  One of about a half-dozen recipes I use for mussels. They are abundant and inexpensive here. 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup heavy cream 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 stalk fresh lemongrass* (lower 6 … Continue reading →

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Red Lentil Purée

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Allison Woods

Another dead simple appetizer spread type thing. Nice on a mezze plate. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free. 1c red lentils 11/2 c h2o Boil 2 minutes, let stand, covered, another 12 minutes. Blend with 1/3 c evoo, 1/4 c fresh lemon … Continue reading →

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Artichoke Spread

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Allison Woods

Reverse engineered from commercial spread. Yummy and quite a bit cheaper if you get your artichokes on sale. 1-14 oz can artichokes Walnuts Olive oil Saffron Garlic Hot pepper flakes salt and pepper Sherry vinegar Whirl in food processor. Makes … Continue reading →

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Arhar Dal

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Allison Woods

1c split red lentil 1/2 t turmeric 1 t cumin 2 green chili 2 dry red chili 1 t chopped ginger 2 bay leaves 10 gms mixed spices (onion seeds, fenugreek, aniseeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds) 1 t sugar Salt … Continue reading →

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Potato Salad

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Allison Woods

This is my family recipe. It must rest for one day. 2x potato I cook them quartered in their jackets, cool, peel and chop. Not the easiest way, but preferred. 2x hardboiled eggs, cooled, peeled, sliced x scallions, chopped x … Continue reading →

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