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This is a group of 13 friends and neighbors that get together once a month to enjoy good food and share recipes. Each month a different girl hosts and does all the cooking. Every few months we have a "couples night" which means we get to bring our husbands and two girls work together to host the increased crowd. By the years end, each of us has only had to cook one great meal and in exchange you get to enjoy 9 others!


Saturday, April 13, 2024

Kristen's Presidential Night


 Spoon Bread. This is a modern take on James Monroe's favorite dish.  Instead of Jiffy, I used 8.5oz of Bob's Redmill cornbread mix, because the quality is a bit higher, but it works fine with Jiffy.

Michelle Obama's Pea Salad.  I don't think it needs the maple syrup so I didn't use it.  I also didn't puree some of the peas because the presentation looks messy.  Also soaking the leeks and shallots in cold water for about 10min helps soften the flavor of those vegetables a bit, if they're too strong.

President Nixon's Barbecued Chicken   I used butter for the marinade.  It offers your grill a chance to catch fire and give the chicken that really good smoky flavor!  haha!

George Bush's Camp David Potato Gratin

Abraham Lincoln Almond Cake.   Be careful on the cooking time, I baked for 48 min (instead of the recommended 1hr)