Ira Levin, Rosemary’s Baby
She made Guy chicken Marengo and vitello tonnato, baked a mocha layer cake and a jarful of butter cookies. Chicken Marengo Chicken Marengo is a classic French dish. You season and brown chicken, then make a tasty sauce with onions, garlic, wine, tomatoes, and herbs. Simmer the chicken in the sauce until it's cooked. Finish with fresh parsley and thyme for a flavorful meal perfect for a cozy dinner at home. 4...
Bram Stoker, Dracula
I dined on what they called ‘robber steak’—bits of bacon, onion, and beef, seasoned with red pepper, and strung on sticks, and roasted over the fire, in simple style of the London cat’s meat! Robber Steak – Räubersteak Robber Steak, also known as "Räubersteak" in German, is a traditional dish that is typically made with bits of bacon, onion, and beef, seasoned with red pepper, and strung on sticks before being...
Bram Stoker, Dracula
I had for breakfast more paprika, and a sort of porridge of maize flour which they said was ‘mamaliga’, and eggplant stuffed with forcemeat, a very excellent dish, which they call ‘impletata”. (Mem., get recipe for this also.) Maize Flour Porridge – mamaliga A porridge made from maize flour, also known as mămăligă. It is a traditional Romanian side dish that complements the rich and savory flavors of the...
Bram Stoker, Dracula
I had for breakfast more paprika, and a sort of porridge of maize flour which they said was ‘mamaliga’, and eggplant stuffed with forcemeat, a very excellent dish, which they call ‘impletata”. (Mem., get recipe for this also.) Eggplant Impletata Impletata is a traditional Romanian dish, similar to a stuffed eggplant. This recipe will use ground meat as the filling. 2 large eggplants1 lb ground meat (pork, beef or a...
Bram Stoker, Dracula
I had for dinner, or rather supper, a chicken done up some way with red pepper, which was very good but thirsty. (Mem. get recipe for Mina.) I asked the waiter, and he said it was called 'paprika hendl’ and that, as it was a national dish, I should be able to get it anywhere along the Carpathians. Paprika Hendl Paprika Hendl is a traditional dish from Austria and Hungary. It is a roasted chicken dish that is marinated in...
Stephen King, The Shining
Wendy had cooked Dick Hallorann’s turkey to a turn and they had all eaten to bursting without even coming close to demolishing the jolly bird. Jack had groaned that they would be eating turkey for the rest of the winter—creamed turkey, turkey sandwiches, turkey and noodles, turkey surprise.No, Wendy told him with a little smile. Only until Christmas. Then we have the capon. Creamy Turkey and Noodles This creamy...
Stephen King, The Shining
Wendy had cooked Dick Hallorann’s turkey to a turn and they had all eaten to bursting without even coming close to demolishing the jolly bird. Jack had groaned that they would be eating turkey for the rest of the winter—creamed turkey, turkey sandwiches, turkey and noodles, turkey surprise.No, Wendy told him with a little smile. Only until Christmas. Then we have the capon. Turkey Sandwich This turkey sandwich...
Stephen King, The Shining
There were twelve burners, two regular ovens and a Dutch oven, a heated well on top in which you could simmer sauces or bake beans, a broiler, and a warmer—plus a million dials and temperature gauges. Home-Baked Beans This recipe for home-baked beans makes a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. The navy beans are soaked overnight, then baked in the oven with a mixture of spices, herbs, and...
Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House
“What a farmer’s wife you might have made.”“This is a place for picnics, with lunch beside the brook and hard-boiled eggs.”Theodora laughed. “Chicken salad and chocolate cake.”“Lemonade in a Thermos bottle. Spilled salt.” Chocolate Picnic Cake Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or any occasion. Here's how to make a delicious Chocolate Picnic Cake: Mix dry ingredients, then beat...
Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House
“What a farmer’s wife you might have made.”“This is a place for picnics, with lunch beside the brook and hard-boiled eggs.”Theodora laughed. “Chicken salad and chocolate cake.”“Lemonade in a Thermos bottle. Spilled salt.” Chicken salad This classic chicken salad is a quick and delicious meal option, perfect for four servings. It only requires 15 minutes of prep time, 20 minutes of...
