Boston Ward 8

We recommend Benchmark Bourbon, whenever you can find it, or, as a substitute, Basil Hayden.  Do NOT use one of the top shelf bourbons such as Makers Mark which is more liqueur-like, i.e. too sweet and heavy for use in a Ward 8.   Boston Ward 8 To make 1 cocktail 1...

Peggy’s Apple Pie

APPLE PIE  (Peggy Schoen) The extra comments (in italics) do not need to be part of the recipe; I’ve thrown in all the details because if someone has never made a pie before it can be helpful to have a few extra tips. (Comments are Peggy’s)   Preheat the over at...

Barley Casserole with Fresh Mushrooms

 A starch with a different twist . . . for poultry and pork, use chicken bouillon; for beef use beef bouillon.  Like having a little helper in the kitchen; this issuper simple.   Barley Casserole 1 (8 oz.) pkg. fresh mushrooms 1 large onion, minced 1/4 cup butter 1...

Black Bean Pumpkin Soup

A thick, tasty soup, which can be used as an hors d’oeuvre  — good news: this can be as easy as using all canned ingredients, or, if you prefer, prepare your own beans, tomatoes, broth and pumpkin well in advance, making it even more...

Chocolate Amaretto Budino

ChocolateAmarettoBudinoIt must bemagic — a cake and a sauce!Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 3/4 cups...

Steamed Apple Raisin Pudding

Steamed Apple Pudding With Raisins For the pastry: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoons salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter 6 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening 4 tablespoons water For the filling: 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup brandy 7...