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A Dessert Fit for a Queen: Baked Alaska
If you are a regular reader of DiS! I think I’ve made it pretty clear that I’m a big RuPaul’s Drag Race and Sharon Needles fan. So for this season there was no doubt who I’d be rooting for–ALASKA! She’s … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Alaska, Alaska Thunderfuck, dessert, eggs, fruit, ice cream, meringue, Pittsburgh, RuPaul's Drag Race, Sharon Needles, strawberries
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BH&G Fish and Seafood Cook Book: Crab-Deviled Eggs and Smoked Oyster Puffs
The ladies’ holiday cocktail party continues! I’ve already shared with you the wiener part of the evening and the sparkling punch, but here are the remaining delicious dishes, Crab-Deviled Eggs and Smoked Oyster Puffs. Both recipes come from the Better Homes and … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Eggs, Fish, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged better homes & gardens, cheese, Christmas, cocktail party, crab, deviled eggs, eggs, food, holiday food, oysters, party, Pittsburgh, Sarah Palin, swiss cheese, Wine
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117.Othello Cake (Happy 2nd Birthday, Dinner is Served!)
Something amazing happened last week–Dinner is Served turned TWO! I can’t believe it. My mind is completely blown. I am gobsmacked that I’m still doing this, let alone that there are people other than my parents reading it. Well, to … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Dessert, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Baking, Brian, cake, chocolate, coconut, cream, custard, Danish food, dessert, eggs, glaze, holiday food, icing, macaroon, Pudding, sauce, sherry
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“What Am I, Chopped Liver?” Chopped Liver
Granted, I’ve only been in the online dating game less than a month, but I just got back from my worst online-dating-date ever. Oh, yes. Newsflash, kittens: I’m out cruising in cyberspace. I’m very 21st century. I didn’t plan on blogging … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Baltimore, Brian, chicken livers, cognac, Cookbooks, eggs, liver, morrissey, Nic Cage, Pittsburgh, The smiths
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7. Calico Potato Salad
The lovely people at Arganica gave me a free mixed produce crate to work my magic on and give their subscribers some ideas on what to do with the massive quantities of delicious produce that arrives on their doorstep. And … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged asparagus, bread, broccoli, capers, eggs, Green Beans, holiday food, Mayonnaise, olives, Peas, potato, salad, tomato
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104. Pineapple Fruit Bowls
Hello Darlings. I hope that you all had a lovely Easter and enjoyed some ham, lamb, or whatever it is that is your tradition. I know that Ruth over at The Mid Century Menu ate 1000 lamb cakes. I decided … Continue reading
Posted in Brunch, Food, Fruit, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged banana, brunch, eggs, fruit, Lemon, Marshmallow Fluff, pineapple, sauce
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48. Turkey Scalloppine
Darlings, it is official. We are in the midst of National Jell-O Week! I hope that you got your jiggle on because the weekend is fast approaching. But if you haven’t celebrated yet, fear not! I’ve already observed this holiest … Continue reading
64. Ham and Cheese Fondue
When I returned to Baltimore from Christmas in Pittsburgh, I did so with a big ziploc bag full of Xmas Eve ham. One woman can eat only so many ham sandwiches so I cubed a large portion and put it in … Continue reading
Chinese Spiced-Salt Prawns and Tea Egg Recipes
Darlings, since you asked so nicely, here are the recipes for the Spiced-Salt Prawns and the Tea Eggs. I will get the 1-2-3-4-5 Sticky Spareribs recipe up later this week. Spiced-Salt Prawns This recipe is from Yan Kit’s Classic Chinese … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Chinese, chinese cookbook, eggs, holiday food, Shrimp
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108. Baked Stuffed Shrimp
In the world of Dinner is Served! #108. Baked Stuffed Shrimp is classified as a brunch. Shrimp brunch? I don’t think so. I love shellfish, but not so much before noon. Hence, I made #108 a dinner. This was a … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Beverages & Cocktails, Brunch, Eggs, Fruit, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes, Shrimp
Tagged apples, Baking, Bette Davis, brunch, cake, eggs, fruit, sherry, Shrimp, tomato sauce
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