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East Coast Recipes

Authentic recipes from East Coast Kitchens

Homemade Biscuit

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Biscuits are/were a regular staple in every home from way back when. I am sure your Mom’s biscuit recipe got handed down through generations in your family. Imagine a big hearty bowl of stew accompanied by a nice warm biscuit with butter! Yum I say! Comfort food!

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 5 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup cold butter(margarine)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk(approx)

Method:

  • Mix dry ingredients in a bowl
  • Cut in butter to the dry mixture(will be crumbly)
  • Mix egg and milk together
  • Add wet to the dry mixture(stir in gently by hand)
  • Mix till blended(will be sticky)
  • Turn out on a floured surface and knead 5-6 times(minimal handling)
  • Roll or pat out dough to 1 inch thickness . Use a floured round cutter/cut into desired size.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at preheated 375 oven until golden brown or 18-20 minutes.
  • Hint: Minimal handling and mixing is best or biscuits are too tough and won’t raise. Believe me I have done it!

Quick Tips: Add a few extra ingredients.

  • Herbed Biscuits: Add 2 tsps finely chopped dried herbs such as parsley,rosemary,thyme or oregano.
  • Cheese Biscuits: Add 1 cup grated old cheddar cheese.
  • I add a good 1/4 tsp of pepper and sometimes paprika.

Dessert: Biscuit with Molasses

You can top off your biscuit with anything really. Peanut butter and jam is a favourite little snack. Molasses sure makes for a quick and tasty little after dinner dessert. East Coasters have been eating molasses for ages. I know I sure do.

Homemade Biscuit with Molasses

Molasses can be used as a sweetener or as a substitute for sugar. It is a by-product of the sugar beet and sugar cane refinement. It was first produced in and around the warmer countries favourable for growing cane and was used as trade for goods. It comes in light, dark or blackstrap. It is a healthier choice than refined sugar, a good source of energy/carbs and low in fat/fiber. Rich in many minerals(iron and calcium), antioxidants and vitamins like niacin(B3), B6, thiamine and riboflavin. It’s sweet and sure tasty! It’s often used in baking, cookies, breads, beans, candie and even for making rum. It’s thick texture and viscosity gave rise to the saying as someone being…”slow as molasses.”

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Seafood Casserole

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Seafood Casserole

A favourite recipe you are all sure to enjoy. I did tweak this one a bit. Added 1 red pepper, 1 yellow pepper, mushrooms, a seafood chowder mix, used lobster and skipped the crab, 1 can of baby clams, cayenne and parsley. I did not add the chicken haddie but added 3 good sized pieces of salmon. I also used gluten free flour for the sauce and it was perfect. Lots of cheese! Makes a good large casserole(serves 8-10). I served it on a bed of rice with a garden salad and garlic bread on the side. Yum… and loved by all!

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Frogs/Chocolate Macaroons

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Frogs

Ingredients:

  • 2!/2 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1tsp vanilla

Method:

  • In a large bowl; mix together oatmeal,coconut and cocoa
  • Boil and dissolve: butter, milk and sugar (2minutes)
  • then add vanilla to the boiled mixture
  • Pour the liquid over the dry ingredients and stir(or vice versa)
  • roll into balls and place on cookie sheet lined with waxed paper.(I did it by the spoonful)
  • Cool it in the frig and keep in the frig covered
  • PS. I had to add a bit extra coconut to make the mixture stick together. Found it too moist.
  • Kids and big kids do so love them. Yum!

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Mama’s Cornbread

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Cornbread is a favoutite of ours. Thought I would share Mama’s Cornbread recipe with y’all. Heard this slang the other day about cornbread. “His cornbread ain’t done in the middle!” Happy baking!

Cornbread

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs (I use 2)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green/red peppers
  • 1 can cream style corn(14 oz)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • good pinch pepper
  • pinch salt
  • good pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp jalepino peppers(optional)

Prep:

  • Combine flour, cormeal, baking powder, spices and set aside
  • cream margarine & sugar. Beat in eggs til light & fluffy. Add peppers,corn,cheese
  • Add flour mixture & blend well
  • Pour batter into 13×9 baking dish
  • Bake @325 oven for 45 minutes.(I bake 1 hour so its cooked in the middle)

Yum! Serve warm with butter! I also heat it up and pour maple syrup over top! Even yummier! Enjoy!

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Cretons Spread

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So just what is Cretons Spread you say. It is a French Canadian meat spread similar to pate but made from ground pork. Now my Mama grew up on the Gaspe Coast and she tells me; that her Mama used to make her own from scratch. They called it layered meat then. (And no it is not head cheese) It was most commonly eaten on your toast, for breakfast. Yum! Back in the earlier days it was a good lunch for those off working in the woods all day. Cretons is a great source of protein and could be eaten cold. Its right tastey too! C’est Bon Bon Bon!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 onion chopped fine
  • 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
  • garlic chopped fine
  • S & P to taste ( I put lots of P)
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 pinch allspice

Method

  • In a saucepan combine pork,milk, onion, garlic
  • Add seasonings(not the S & P)
  • Cook on medium heat for 1 hour
  • then stir in bread crumbs
  • Cook 10 more minutes
  • Season with S & P to taste
  • Voila! Keep refrigerated.

I will share a little family secret with you that will add a special something to your Cretons. Fry up a few pieces of pork fat (could use bacon). Crumble the fat into small pieces. Add this to your Cretons Spread. There you have it! Authentic Cretons from down the Gaspe Coast! C’est vraiment bon!!! Thanks Mama!

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