Recipes
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There are several different recipes for the Poinsettia, a crisp, refreshing holiday or any day cocktail. Some substitute Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Triple Sec for the vodka. Others add the orange liqueur along with the vodka. But the ever present … Continue reading
Salade Framboise en Gelée
a.k.a. Molded Raspberry Salad Before you wrinkle your nose at the prospect of a raspberry mold, a story. I loved to listen for reactions from our catering clients, who when asked to consider a molded raspberry salad, would say, “I … Continue reading
Whipped Spiced Sweet Potatoes With Brown Sugar
“I’m no school boy but I know what I like.” Brown sugar and sweet potatoes dancing with lemon, orange, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg — a major twist on the classic sweet potato theme. This recipe rocks out on Thanksgiving. Six … Continue reading
Baked Cranberry-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Another exciting and delicious way to enjoy the unique flavor of freshly harvested New England cranberries along with native pears and pecans. Basic sweet potatoes are a favorite of ours, but this advanced sweet potato creation can easily steal the … Continue reading
Silver Palate Potatoes
A professional catering trick of the trade, these mashed potatoes can be made ahead of time and reheated so it makes a wonderfully portable treat whenever a pot luck event or family gathering is on the calendar. You can substitute … Continue reading
Maple Glazed Carrots
We confess that maple glazed root vegetables may seem to be a recurring theme here at Churchill Events, but this recipe has a sparkle all its own when surprising spices and flavors arrive to mingle convivially with the carrots. 1 … Continue reading
Butternut Squash Bisque
You could feed a small army with this recipe—a small army with impeccable tastes that is. As professional caterers who are very mindful of heart-healthy dining, we’d point out that this elegant and delicious bisque relies almost totally on the … Continue reading
Molly Campbell’s Beef & Apple Stew
As the autumn leaves drift by your window, and the temperature begins to cool, this family favorite comes into its own as a signature fall entrée. Some simple mashed potatoes, or oven-warmed crusty bread (or both) and your hearty red … Continue reading
Apple Pie In A Bag
Unbaked 9” pie shell 2 ½ lbs. cooking apples 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup plus 2 tblsp. all purpose flour ½ tsp nutmeg or cinnamon 2 tblsps. lemon juice ½ cup very soft butter Large brown paper bag Preparation: … Continue reading
Preakness Stakes Crab Cakes
A Preakness Party must, this simple recipe was acquired from a distinctively horsy establishment! Here in Maine, our top sources for fresh crabmeat include the Fishermen’s Net and Harbor Fish, both in Portland. 2 lbs Crabmeat (jumbo lump) 1 Egg … Continue reading