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Anonymous wrote:Chicken Marbella

+1 !

If you were married in the '80s, you probably received multiple copies of the two Silver Palate books as shower gifts (no online registries in those days ) and Chicken Marbella was probably what you served at your first dinner party. For you younger foodies, before there was Ina, before there was Nigella, there were the Silver Palate ladies, Julee and Sheila. Like Ina and Nigella, their recipes were not particularly adventurous, but supremely reliable -- perfect for rookies -- and loaded with butter, so delicious. (yes, we knew butter was bad for you even in the Dark Ages, but we looked the other way.) When Julee and Sheila went their separate ways, we wept -- it was like Al and Tipper splitting -- never mind -- too early for you to care -- let's go with Brad and Angelina or Ben and Jen -- yes, that big.

My Silver Palate books are falling apart at the seams. I still cook from them occasionally; though there are so many other sources for recipes and food inspiration, the Silver Palate reminds me of life in a much simpler time -- and thumbing through the books like a journey through food history. Remember raspberry vinaigrette? The Silver Palate made it a thing. On the whole, the dessert recipes have best stood the test of time, but a few entrees are still on my go-to list. Here are some of my faves:

banana bread
shortbread hearts
raspberry streusel muffins
coffee blonde brownies -- sub Kahlua for instant coffee
lamb stew with lemons and olives
lime and macademia tart
chicken monterey

Their banana bread recipe is perfect.

Anonymous wrote:Chicken Marbella

+1 !

the pecan pie!!

Hadn't heard of Silver Palate Good Times. Thanks for the tip!

Just FYI there are two cookbooks - Silver Palate and Silver Palate Good Times. I use both but more of my favorites are in the good times book.

Mmm...might have to pull them out and make something tomorrow.

Apple pie - I think there are a couple tablespoons of cream in it that make it delicious.

Molasses cookies.

I make a variation on the Breakfast Strata for Christmas every year. There are a few other recipes I go back to but this is a staple.

scalloped potatoes and ham
Split pea soup

There id a marinade for lamb skewers under the appetizers section. I use it monthly. Bananna bread.

Anonymous wrote:Mother Berta's Carrot Cake!!!!!!!!!

This!!! I've cooked about half the recipes in the book...the only thing I've made twice (actually about 2 dozen times) is this amazing cake.

The chocolate chip cookies - been making them for many years. They are so good and they freeze really well.

https://wellblessmystars.wordpress.com/2011/12/23/silver-palate-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Mother Berta's Carrot Cake!!!!!!!!!

Chicken Marbella

Just got my hands on a copy of this classic. I know there are some gen recipes in here whatcha ones are your personal favorites?

Have never cooked from this cookbook and welcome all suggestions!