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MPL Cookbook Club: Recipes-June 2025

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Recipes from Cooking In Real Life by Lidey Heuck

Despite my best attempts, we were unable to get the author of this book (whose dad is friends with my mom) to come to our meeting. However, we had a wonderful time discussing her recipes and trying her dishes nonetheless! This book was a hit.

Golden Beet Dip with Yogurt & Tahini (pg. 26)

made by Connie Spiros

Baked Crab Dip with Sweet Corn & Old Bay (pg. 41)

made by Aaron Damesek & Julianne Beck

Escarole Salad with Cara Cara Oranges, Marcona Almonds & Goat Cheese (pg. 57)

made by Linda Simon

Melon & Cucumber Gazpacho (pg. 70)

made by Kathleen Belskis

Cider-Glazed Sausages with Caramelized Apples & Fennel (pg. 87)

made by Anne Bilodeau

Spicy Barbecue Pulled Chicken Sandwiches (pg. 96)

made by Jocelyn Loftus

Instead of being served as a sandwich, the chef served this with the Perfect Picnic Coleslaw.

Orecchiette with White Bolognese (pg. 101)

made by Rose Guerra

Maple-Roasted Squash with Grapes, Shallots & Rosemary (pg. 153)

made by Hillary Farber

Green Beans with Crispy Capers & Garlic (pg. 157)

made by Deb Fidrocki

Perfect Picnic Coleslaw (pg. 170)

made by Venise Williams

Potato & Chickpea Salad with Dill & Cornichons (pg. 174)

made by Aaron Damesek & Julianne Beck

Spiced Sweet Potatoes with Pecans & Pomegranate Seeds (pg. 177)

made by Michael Vhay

Grilled Zucchini with Charred Lemon Dressing, Mint & Feta (pg. 178)

made by Janet Evans

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Salsa Verde (pg. 181)

made by Mimi Graham

Banana Cake with Dark Chocolate Frosting & Sea Salt (pg. 192)

made by Susan Curley

Dirty Blondies with Chocolate, Hazelnut & Coffee (pg. 199)

made by Susan Wright

Perfect Little Chocolate Puddings (pg. 200)

made by Joan Lafond

Sadly, this recipe was the only one in the book that didn't come out. Joan made us a delicious chocolate milk, though!

Lemon Rosemary & Olive Oil Cake (pg. 221)

made by Karen Murphy-Lind

Maine Pumpkin Buckle (pg. 236)

made by Sara Truog

Plum, Cardamom & Cornmeal Muffins (pg. 242)

made by Joanne Lloyd

Since plums are not currently in season, the chef substituted alternative fruits.