I wanted to make something to mark the end of the Murder, She Wrote Cookalong and a return to normal life, and this salad was always going to be it.
It was fresh, healthy and delicious. Everything you would expect from a recipe Angela included in her wonderful book Positive Moves and just what I needed after a crazy week trying to get all the feedback into blogposts.
50 volunteer test cooks have sent wonderful feedback and fabulous photos of their movie star dishes and I do so appreciate all the hard work that they have done for the Murder, She Cooked book.
If you volunteered to test something but haven’t got around to rustling up your dish yet, DO NOT WORRY! It would be great to get all feedback in by the end of this year so there’s still plenty of time. Plus, everyone who test-cooks will be sent a special “thank-you” postcard, and you will all want one of these!
It will feature Angela Lansbury’s Kitchen Sink Salad recipe illustrated by the wonderful Miriam Figueras. Here’s a
There are still recipes up for grabs. There were 69 episodes of Columbo and I included around 100 movie star recipes in the Cooking With Columbo book. Well, there
Oh my! As Jessica would say! That is a LOT of recipes…
So here is the list of recipes still to be tested. If you have already tested and wish to test more, go for it! If you are new to this game but fancy being part of the fun, please do join in! I will include feedback from each test cook in the book and you’ll be in the acknowledgments of course.
To nab your recipe just leave a comment below or contact me via this page.
Ron Masak’s Albondigas Soup
William Windom’s Caviar and Grits
Wayne Rogers’ Fish Dish
Howard Duff’s Chinese Chop Suey
Greg Morris’ Ob’s Chicken
William Conrad’s Salmon Pate
Edie Adams’ Ham
Lynda Day George’s Fresh Peach Omelet
Chuck Connors’ New York Steak
Susan Blanchard’s The Franks’ Chinese Swordfish Wok Dinner
Marsha Hunt’s Ham With Love
Evelyn Keyes’ Cuban Pears
Connie Stevens’ Chicken Ignolia
Macdonald Carey’s Lemon Chiffon Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
Ian Ogilvy’s Turnip and Onion Soup
Steve Forrest’s Chicken Pilaff
Robert Sterling & Anne Jeffreys’ Cherry Chicken or Chicken Montmorecy
Cesare Danova’s Risotto alla Milanese
Audrey Meadows’ Ratatouille Nicoise
Abby Dalton’s Lamb Stew With Parsley Dumplings
Doug McClure’s St Matthew’s Steak
Gene Nelson’s New England Boiled Dinner
Ernest Borgnine’s Pork Chops a la Tomato
Dorothy Lamour’s Creole Veal Cutlet
Michael Cole’s “I Hate Cole Slaw” Cole Slaw
Kathryn Grayson’s Baked Alaska
Fionnula Flanagan’s Beef and Chicken Curry
Anne Meara’s Pot Roast and Vegetables
Karen Valentine’s Marinated Chicken
Kristy McNichols’s Dessert Crepes
Michael Ansara’s Cheesecake
David Birney’s Chicken Tarragon
Gloria Loring’s Carrot Pudding
Mason Adams’ Veal Marengo With Artichokes
David McCallum’s Landlady From India’s Lamb
Elizabeth Ashley’s Creole Chicken
Elliott Gould’s Western Omelet Supreme
Ken Howard’s Caviar Pie, House of Ken Howard
Jerry Stiller’s Chicken Soup with Kreplach
Ron Leibman’s Hoo-Ha Chicken
Dina Merrill’s Crazy Corn Soup
Vera Miles’ Hot Cakes
Ruta Lee’s Clean-Out-The-Refrigerator Salad
Tige Andrews’ Riz-Norma
Susan Clark’s Peach Salad
Abe Vigoda’s Breakfast Dish
John Kapelos’ Sanokorizo Surprise
Dina Merrill’s Homard au Whisky
Sheila MacRae’s Strawberry Trifle
Carroll Baker’s Baked Chicken
Anne Meara’s Meatballs and Spaghetti
Madlyn Rhue’s Mock Pate de Foie Gras
Sally Kirkland’s Yoghurt Dip With Vegetables
Mike Connors’ Hot Pot Lamb Chops
Martin Jarvis’ Ros and Mart’s Croque
Elizabeth Ashley’s Dirty Rice Dressing
Richard Crenna’s Barbecued Chicken
Jennifer Warren’s Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce
Linda Purl’s Chicken Liver Pate
Kaitlin Hopkins’ Spicy Seafood Chowder
Brett Porter’s Spinach and Chicken Enchiladas
Susan Blakely’s Crispy Chicken
Shirley Knight’s Iced Melon Soup with Champagne and Ginger
Musetta Vander’s South African Yoghurt and Chicken Potjie
Wings Hauser’s Greek Salad
Leann Hunley’s Chilled Asparagus and Vinaigrette
Susan Blakely’s Tahini Dressing
Julia Campbell’s Spicy Black Beans
Billy Gallo’s Vodka Pasta
Christopher Neame’s Kleftico
John Hillerman’s Paella
June Havoc’s Chicken Havoc
Kathleen Nolan’s Chili Stew for 25
PHEW! Now I am going to have a rest for a bit!
That salad looks yummy and the illustrations are great! Can’t wait to see the cookbook! Your blog always makes me hungry and happy:)
Aw Wendy, thanks so much! Well your comment has made me very happy indeed, thanks so much!
Any updates on the cookbook? Can’t wait!
Hiya Krysta – I’m hoping to release the book out into the world in September. Best way of hearing about progress is by signing up to my monthly newsletter if you aren’t already receiving it… http://eepurl.com/dquhX