{"id":2766,"date":"2009-09-29T02:21:22","date_gmt":"2009-09-29T07:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=2766"},"modified":"2009-09-28T20:21:50","modified_gmt":"2009-09-29T01:21:50","slug":"the-potluck-club-cookbook-by-linda-evans-shepherd-and-eva-marie-everson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=2766","title":{"rendered":"The Potluck Club Cookbook by Linda Evans Shepherd and Eva Marie Everson"},"content":{"rendered":"

ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"PotluckClubCookbook\"Eating In Is the New Eating Out<\/strong><\/p>\n

Potlucks make sharing good, home-cooked food with family and friends simple and easy. Start with a few (or a lot of) guests, bring delicious dishes to share, and mix with love. A proven recipe for success.<\/p>\n

Linda Evans Shepherd and Eva Marie Everson, the popular authors of the Potluck Club books and veterans of countless potluck dinners, have gathered their favorite recipes. From salads to casseroles to slow-cooker delights, there’s something for everyone, even if you’re watching your waistline.<\/p>\n

These great potluck ideas not only save you money, they also help you build memories to last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

Endorsements<\/strong>
\n“Linda and Eva Marie have loaded up every woman for success in the kitchen–and better yet, success in all their relationships too. These two serve up love in the form of some great recipes and great ideas sure to nurture the soul.”–Pam Farrel, bestselling author of Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Available September 2009 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have enjoyed reading through The Potluck Club Cookbook<\/a>.\u00a0 This book is filled with good looking recipes, many of them old favorites of mine – some with a little different twist that I will be sure to try. There are enough recipes here to give me some fresh ideas even through I am an experienced cook with years of potlucks behind me. I enjoyed the authors’ commentaries between sections that included potluck memories, stories about family favorite recipes, stories about Potluck Club characters, etc. I also enjoyed the section at the end where the authors shared about their experiences writing the Potluck Club books as a team. If you would like some new dishes to try next time someone says “Bring a dish”, then this cookbook is for you. The only thing I could complain about is the lack of photos. I guess I read so many cooking blogs that I am used to seeing what every recipe looks like. But don’t let that keep you from picking up a copy of The Potluck Club Cookbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I tried two of the recipes in this book. I baked Mom’s Cornbread Casserole<\/strong><\/em> (p.30) for a church potluck. I forgot to photograph it and there was nothing left to bring home. Then I\u00a0 made Linda’s Pecan Crusted Baked Chicken for my own family. I did learn that you need to be careful of the time when using chicken tenders. I nearly overcooked them. They were good but for my crew a little more seasoning would probably be in order.<\/p>\n

\"PecanChicken\"<\/p>\n

The following recipes from the book are courtesy of the publisher:<\/p>\n

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Grandmother\u2019s Coconut Chess Pie<\/h3>\n

2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 eggs
\n1 Tbsp.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 flour (should be heaping)
\n1\/8 tsp.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 salt
\n\u00bc Cup\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 white sugar
\n\u00be Cup\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 white Karo syrup
\n1 tsp.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 vanilla
\nunbaked pie shell
\n\u00bc lb.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 butter
\n12-14 oz.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 coconut (can or bag)<\/p>\n

Beat eggs well and set aside.\u00a0 In mixing bowl blend flour, salt, and sugar, then add eggs.\u00a0 Next add syrup and vanilla, beat until well mixed.\u00a0 Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell.\u00a0 Slice butter into thick slices and cover top of pie.\u00a0 Sprinkle coconut on top of pie and bake for about 1 hour in 300 degree oven or until firm and brown.<\/p>\n

Serves 8<\/p>\n

Linda: \u201cI inherited this recipe from my Grandmother Evans. It\u2019s one of the best pies I\u2019ve ever tasted!\u201d\u00a0 (Page 83)<\/p>\n

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Corn Pudding au Gratin<\/h3>\n

1 (15 oz) can\u00a0\u00a0 creamed corn
\n2 Tbsp. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 flour
\n1 cup\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 diced cheese
\n1\/8 tsp. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 black pepper
\n2 Tbsp.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 margarine
\n2 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 eggs
\n1 cup \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 milk
\n1 cup\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 buttered bread crumbs<\/p>\n

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.\u00a0 Combine corn, flour, cheese and pepper; mix well.\u00a0 Add melted margarine and well-beaten eggs.\u00a0 Warm milk and add to mixture.\u00a0 Pour into 1 \u00bd quart casserole pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.\u00a0 Cook in oven until pudding begins to set, then sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over the top and reduce heat to 325 and bake until firm.\u00a0 If bread crumbs are not sufficiently brown when pudding is firm, turn to broil briefly.\u00a0 Cooking time is about 30 \u2013 40 minutes.<\/p>\n

Eva: \u201cThis recipe reheats nicely.\u201d\u00a0 (Page 169)<\/p>\n

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Linda\u2019s Chicken Tortilla Casserole<\/h3>\n

2 \u00bd Tbsp.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 chopped onions
\n\u00bc cup\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 butter
\n3 Tbsp.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 flour
\n1 \u00bd cups\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 milk
\n\u00be cup \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 chicken broth
\n1 tsp.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 salt
\n3 Tbsp.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 jalapeno peppers
\n1 \u00bd cups \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 chopped canned tomatoes (stewed)
\n3 cups\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 cubed chicken, cooked
\n\u00bd cup\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 shredded cheese
\n12 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 tortillas, cut into 1-inch strips<\/p>\n

Saut\u00e9 onions in butter, then add flour and cook until mixture is bubbly.\u00a0 Stir in milk and broth gradually.\u00a0 Stir in salt, peppers, and tomatoes.<\/p>\n

In casserole dish, layer chicken, cheese, then strips of tortillas.\u00a0 Pour sauce over layers then sprinkle casserole with cheese.<\/p>\n

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve hot.<\/p>\n

Serves 6-8.<\/p>\n

Linda:\u00a0 \u201cYou can\u2019t go wrong with this tasty dish. It\u2019s a potluck crowd favorite.\u201d (Page 130)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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