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Farm Kitchen:  What is your signature dish?  |
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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 Posted - Mar 18 2010 : 8:49:35 PM
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What is your signature dish......
-what you frequently bring to potlucks and parties.
-what dish your family loves the most.
I'm known for my Black Bean Salsa and am requested to bring it to gatherings.
My husband's favorite dish of mine is Jambalaya...spicy!
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3318 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 04:21:12 AM
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My PA Dutch shoofly pie - everyone loves it. I'm actually getting sick of making it!!!
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
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classygram
True Blue Farmgirl
1812 Posts
Brenda
Pleasant Hill
Mo.
USA
1812 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 05:41:38 AM
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My chicken casserole! No need to ask what to bring to a pot luck, it's always the same!
Brenda
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony" Mahatma Gandhi |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 07:44:04 AM
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Mine would either be a cheese ball or cherry salad. Most of the time when someone invites me to a potluck they'll tell me which one of these to bring. Both are really easy to make so that is good for me and I like eating them as well, so a double plus for me!
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 07:48:44 AM
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It depends on the gathering - deviled eggs is one, then zucchini chocolate cake, mmm. My son loves that cake - I took it to my in-laws for dinner once and he ate more than half of it. I had to remind him that perhaps other people would like some since that was, in fact, why I had brought it.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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Faransgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
895 Posts
Beth
Houston
Texas
USA
895 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 08:12:38 AM
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I make a chocolate cake that is baked on a cookie sheet and iced while it is hot so that the icing melts into the cake. Yummmm, I have even had people offer to buy it. I took one to a cake auction once in Scotland and the School House Charity got 30 pounds for it.
Farmgirl Sister 572
When manure happens just say "WOO HOO Fertilizer". |
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traildancer
True Blue Farmgirl
485 Posts
Loyce
Glide
OR
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 09:36:28 AM
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For family dinners, I am asked to bring a layered salad--the one with green peppers, frozen peas, waterchestnuts, boiled eggs and sour cream/mayo dressing.
The trail is the thing.... Louis L'Amour |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 09:55:45 AM
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If it's springtime, I'm always asked to bring my fruit salad that is made with a simple syrup of honey, fresh mint and lime juice. It's WONDERFUL...apparently 
I also make an appetizer that I'm always asked to bring in the winter:
phyllo cups baked with parmesan, white cheddar, chopped pears, dijon mustard and onion. Really yummy and never one left on the platter.
Also springtime, I'm asked to make Benedictine sandwiches (for Derby day).
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 11:19:04 AM
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Hi Jonni!
Your fruit salad with the honey, mint and lime sounds delicious. Would you possibly be willing to share the recipe? You could e-mail me if you don't want to print it here. We have honeybees, so I'm always looking for a new recipe made with honey.
Thanks!
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 11:31:19 AM
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Absolutely, Luanne...thank you for asking. It's such a simple recipe, too!
I always use a mix of green grapes, red grapes, kiwi, strawberries, blueberries and when, in season, blackberries and raspberries. I use a rather large bowl so as to be able to stir the syrup into the fruit.
The syrup is a 1/3 cup honey, a 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice and 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint. Mix together well and pour into fruit. Stir well, making sure to extend throughout fruit, but not to bruise or smash fruit. A spatula works nicely :) Chill for at least an hour and you're good to go!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
1423 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 11:36:43 AM
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Oh that sounds yummy - thank you!!!
Luanne
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 1:43:02 PM
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My husbands family always asks for my pies, cherry and apple. I make a homemade lard and butter crust and a mix of sweet and tart cherries, with cinnamon and almond extract. I use honey and lots of sweet spices in my apple.
Merry
Farmgirl #536
http://iowafoodcoop.blogspot.com
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
Don't pray for a lighter load, pray for a stronger back. |
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Merry
True Blue Farmgirl
765 Posts
Merry
Ankeny
Iowa
USA
765 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 1:44:26 PM
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My husbands family always asks for my pies, cherry and apple. I make a homemade lard and butter crust and a mix of sweet and tart cherries, with cinnamon and almond extract. I use honey and lots of sweet spices in my apple.
Merry
Farmgirl #536
http://iowafoodcoop.blogspot.com
http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/
Don't pray for a lighter load, pray for a stronger back. |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 5:28:11 PM
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My peach and cranberry deep dish pie with rolled oats , brown sugar and butter strusale topping
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
2349 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 6:03:54 PM
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All these sound so yummy. It's so cool how everyone has something different.
We should probably compile a farmgirl cookbook, or just make sure we all swap!
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 6:13:40 PM
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My Honey-Pumpkin Pie and my Sour Cherry Pie would be my signature dishes. I'm not sure about main entrees. Hmm, I will have to ask my honey :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 6:44:15 PM
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Heart of palm hot spread/dip with crackers. Green salad with red onion, almonds, mandarin oranges with a cooked dressing. Lasagna roll ups.
But when my family oomes over, they ask for my chicken crepes.
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
Edited by - jpbluesky on Mar 19 2010 6:45:49 PM |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2881 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
2881 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 7:12:26 PM
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Recipe for heart of palm hot dip PLEASE Shirley Jean.. Is this similar to an artichoke dip?
I adore heart of palm |
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knittinchick
True Blue Farmgirl
1854 Posts
Megan
Wisconsin
1854 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2010 : 7:27:27 PM
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I don't really cook a lot, but I love to bake, and my favorite thing to bake is Alton Brown's Chewy Chocolate Cookie. Everyone I have ever given one too has loved it!
God's Blessings,
Megan aka Loretta Rae
At heart, I am both a sassy city girl and a down-home country gal. |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
2900 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2010 : 03:43:58 AM
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I bring or folks requeast my taco pie. It's a variation on those 7 layer Mexican dishes.
A good friend and I made one together once in her kitchen. I memorized the recipe by watching her. She thinks it's funny 'cause it's so easy to make. I do too when people start to rave.
So whenever opportunity comes up to make one, either for potlucks or just our regualr dinner, I always offer up a word of thank for my friend |
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vintagejenta
True Blue Farmgirl
83 Posts
Sarah
Walden
NY
USA
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Posted - Apr 04 2010 : 07:07:40 AM
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Sweet cream biscuits with honey butter, cream cheese dip (cream cheese, green onions, and chopped beef lunch meat), and spinach-artichoke dip with toast points. Notice a theme? Lol... I also almost always bring veggie trays or fruit trays to potlucks and parties. No one ever gives up veggies and dip or fruit, especially around holiday times!
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Pamela Joy
True Blue Farmgirl
89 Posts
Pamela
Hesperus
CO
USA
89 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2010 : 09:33:11 AM
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Why, a MaryJane's Bakeover, of course!
It really has come to be a regular in my cooking routine. I make one about once a month. I have used any number of veggie/cheese/meat combos. I just throw in whatever I have that sounds good to me at the time. I use the recipe for the crust that is in The Ideabook, Lifebook. I add a bit more butter to it and add herbs and/or cheese to the crust. I also bake it longer than MJ does, as I love crispy edges. I usually just make it for my husband and me, but when we have shared it with others, they have loved it too.
Just like soup, it has become a great leftover/fridge cleaner, allowing me to use things up.
Peace, Love, and Joy |
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