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Cooking Club – Chicago Speakeasy Murder Mystery

03 June 2009 By John 2 In Chicago Speakeasy - Murder Mysery

Hal Coppone was found gunned down locked in his secret secured vault. Who was the perpetrator? We found out in our latest Cooking Club gathering, “Chicago Speakeasy Murder Mystery”

First, I just wanted to thank everyone who came for getting into the thick of things by being in costume. Everyone did an excellent job looking like their [...]

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Warm Apple Cake with Caramel Pecan Sauce

01 January 2008 By John 0 In Chicago Speakeasy - Murder Mysery, Desserts

Brought to us by Jessica
Warm Apple Cake
1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 medium sized tart apples, about 1 and 1/4 pounds, peeled, cored and finely chopped
3/4 cup chopped pecans [...]

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Crusty French Bread

01 January 2008 By John 0 In Bread, Chicago Speakeasy - Murder Mysery

Brought to us by Jason
2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
5-5 1/2 cups bread flour
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Dissolve yeast in warm water (110 degrees) and sugar in large bowl; allow yeast to proof or foam (about 10 minutes).
Add salt, oil, and 3 cups flour; beat for 2 minutes.
Stir in 2 cups flour [...]

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Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Fried Shallots

01 January 2008 By John 0 In Chicago Speakeasy - Murder Mysery, Salads

Brought to us by Paul
This salad is the essence of summer. Bright green beans, plump cherry tomatoes and crunchy fried shallots shine in their simplicity. Use different colored tomatoes to give this salad a colorful flair.
2 lbs. blue lake green beans, cleaned and stems removed
1 lb. cherry tomatoes
1/2 lb. shallots
canola oil for frying
1/4 c. sherry [...]

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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms with Parmesan

01 January 2008 By John 0 In Appetizers, Chicago Speakeasy - Murder Mysery

Brought to us by Desiree
Great Gatsby – 1920’s Classic : Crab Stuffed Mushrooms with Parmesan
Choose good sized mushrooms, about 2 inches across. When cleaning mushrooms, don’t run them under water. They are like little sponges, and will absorb it; just wipe them clean with a damp towel. The filling can be made with fresh, canned, [...]

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