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----- Original Message -----
From: Dalene
To: phaedrus@hungrybrowser.com
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 11:32 PM
Subject: Looking for Jo-Jo Potatoes
Hi
I'm looking for a recipe called Jo-Jo potatoes. They are potato wedges that are
battered seasoned and I believe deep fried. I have seen them in some convenience
stores but haven't found the original ones I used to get in Florida. I have seen
some recipes on the web but they don't seem quite right. They definitely are battered
wedges not just seasoned.
Thanks,
Dalene
Hi Dalene,
They were originally called simply "potato wedges", and the original Jojos were
dredged in parmesan cheese and seasoning and deep-fried.
Nowadays they may be battered, dredged, or shaken in a bag with flour and seasoning
and may be deep-fried or baked or broasted in a pressure fryer. Many convenience
stores broast them. Most home recipes are for baked ones.
No one seems to know who first called them "jo jo potatoes" or why they were given
that name. There are dozens of recipes for them on the web under both "jo-jo potatoes"
and "potato wedges" and just "jo jos".
There is a recipe for deep-fried jojos here:
Jo-Jos
and a spicier version called "Cajun Fries" here:
Cajun Fries
Baked Jo Jos:
A Pinch of This
Baked Jo Jos
Below are a couple of recipes for batter-fried potato wedges.
If you want me to try to find a duplicate for what you got in Florida, you will
need to give me more information such as the name of a restaurant or shop that
sold them or a list of ingredients, etc.
Phaed
Baked Jo Jo Potatoes
1/3 c flour
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/3 c. butter or margarine
6-8 potatoes, washed well and quartered lengthwise
Shake first four ingredients in a plastic bag. Add potatoes and shake to coat.
Melt butter in a 9 x 13 inch Pyrex pan.
Place potatoes in pan and bake at 375 degrees for about an hour. Turn potatoes
2-3 times while baking.
Season with additional salt and pepper as desired. Serves 8-10.
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Batter Fried Potatoes
About 2 lg. potatoes, peel & slice wafer thin
BATTER:
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Enough water to make a heavy sticky batter
Dip each slice of potato in batter and fry in hot vegetable fat until golden brown
on both sides. Large potatoes are best to use. Serves 4 to 5.
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LIGHT BATTER FOR FRIED POTATO WEDGES
3/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. water
1 egg, beaten
1/4 tsp. pepper
In bowl stir together corn starch, flour, salt, baking powder and pepper.
Add water and egg, stir until smooth. Dip vegetables and deep fry.
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BAKED POTATO WEDGES
Unpeeled potatoes
1/2 c. oil
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. each garlic powder and paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
Slice potatoes into 1/2 inch thick wedges. Combine ingredients and brush
over potato wedges. Arrange potatoes peel side down. Bake at 375 degrees
for 45 minutes. Brush potatoes occasionally with oil mixture.
----- Original Message -----
From: Rous
To: phaedrus@hungrybrowser.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 6:14 PM
Subject: Au gratin stuffed sausages
When traveling through Sleeping Bear Dunes State Park in Michigan a couple
of years ago, we came across a grocery store that made several kinds of
stuffed sausages: blueberry, sun-dried tomatoes and portabella mushrooms,
and an especially tasty sausage stuffed with au gratin potatoes. I do not
remember the name of the grocery, but would like to find a recipe for the
sausages. The meat was basically a raw mettwurst type of sausage. I have
tried several searches but only come up with casseroles.
rous
Hello Rous,
Sorry, I had no success with this. I'll post in on my site - perhaps one of
my readers can help.
Phaed
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lewis"
To: phaedrus@hungrybrowser.com
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2011 10:49 AM
Subject: Duffs Cafeteria Baked Eggplant
> Hello;
>
> About 40 years ago when I was visiting in Tampa, Florida, I had a dish at
> the local Duffs Cafeteria, called Baked eggplant. The dish as far as I can
> recall had the same texture as a cornbread stuffing. It also had cheddar
> cheese melted on top.
>
> As for the ingredients in the recipe that I can recall, they were,
> eggplant, bread crumbs, chopped onion, salt & pepper, the other seasonings
> I'm not sure of. I don't recall if they used sage or not. I can say for
> sure there were no tomatoes, or tomato sauce in the recipe. Every thing
> looked as though it had been mixed together and placed into a steam table
> pan, and baked. At the end I guess it would have been topped with the
> cheese and allowed to melt.
>
> I have been to other Duffs over the years, but have never found the same
> dish in any of those. I have tried many times to make this dish, but never
> got it right.
>
> Thank you for any help you may be able to provide.
>
> Lewis
>
Hello Lewis,
I had no success at all locating a recipe or copycat for Duff's Cafeteria
baked eggplant. Below are some similar eggplant dishes that might help you
recreate it.
Phaed
BAKED EGGPLANT
1 lg. eggplant
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. green peppers
2 beaten eggs
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 c. bread dressing or dressing mix (Stove Top)
Cheddar cheese
Parboil eggplant, seasoning to taste; drain; mash. Saute celery, onion and
green pepper in a little butter and add to eggplant. Beat eggs; and add the
soup. Mix in bread crumbs or dressing mix and reserve some for the top.
Grate Cheddar cheese over all. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. This recipe is
from a popular cafeteria chain in the South. Serves 8 to 10.
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Baked Eggplant
1 lb. eggplant, peeled
1/2 lb. dry bread, cubed
1/2 c. canned evaporated milk
1/4 c. whole milk
1/4 c. butter, melted
1/4 c. onion, finely chopped
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tbsp. pimento, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. sage
1 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, grated (4 oz.)
Cut peeled eggplant into 1 inch cubes and soak in salt water in
refrigerator overnight, minimum of 6 hours. Drain eggplant and place in
pan. Cover with water and simmer until tender. Soak bread cubes in milk,
sauté onions, green peppers, and celery in melted butter for about 15
minutes or until tender. Combine cooked eggplant, bread cubes, and sautéed
vegetables; add eggs, pimento and seasonings; blend thoroughly. Place in
greased baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Top with grated
cheese and return to oven until cheese melts.
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Baked Eggplant
2 eggplants, peeled, boiled, sliced
4 crackers, crumbled
1 egg, beaten
Pepper
Salt
1/4 c. onion, chopped
Grated cheddar cheese
Peel, cut and boil eggplant in salt water until tender. Fold in other
remaining ingredients. Cover with grated cheese. Cook 20 minutes at 350
degrees.
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Baked Eggplant
1 lg. eggplant
1 lg. green pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 lg. onion, chopped
1/2 c. oleo
2 c. poultry bread stuffing
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
Salt & pepper to taste
Cook cut up eggplant in salted water until tender. Drain thoroughly and
mash. Saute green pepper, onion and celery in oleo until transparent. Add
mashed eggplant, poultry mix, salt and pepper. Put in buttered casserole
dish and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
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Baked Eggplant
1 lb. eggplant
1/2 lb. dry bread crumbs
1 sm. can evaporated milk
1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. finely chopped green pepper
1/4 tsp. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 stick margarine
2 slightly beaten eggs
Salt to taste
Dash of pepper
Dash of sage
Dash of MSG
1 tsp. chopped pimento
2 oz. grated cheese
Peel eggplant. Soak it in salted water in refrigerator overnight. Soak
bread crumbs in both milks. Saute green onions and celery in margarine
until tender. Boil the soaked eggplant until nearly tender, drain well.
Mix bread crumbs, eggplant, sand sautéed vegetables. Add eggs, salt,
pepper, sage, MSG and pimento. Blend well. Place in a greased casserole.
Top with cheese and bake in 350 degree oven until golden brown. The secret
is to soak the eggplant.
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Baked Eggplant
1 sm. eggplant, peeled and diced
1/2 c. dry white bread, diced
1 sm. can evaporated milk
1/4 c. onion, finely chopped
1/4 c. green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 c. celery, finely chopped
3 tbsp. melted butter
1 tbsp. chopped pimento
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash black pepper
Sage
2 oz. Cheddar cheese, grated
Cover eggplant with water and cook until done, drain, mash. Soak bread in
milk. Saute onion, bell pepper and celery in melted butter until tender.
Mix all ingredients, reserving half of cheese. Pour in baking dish and
sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees for
30 minutes.
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael
To: Phaedrus@hungrybrowser.com
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 5:13 PM
Subject: Baker Boy Confection rolls
As a boy I enjoyed products from a bakery called Baker Boy they made
Confection Rolls and Brownies. I would love to have there Confection
roll recepie PS thank you for the helms Cream Puff recepie
Hello Michael,
Sorry, I had no success locating the recipe from this Los Angeles establishment.
There's a copy of their ad from Good Housekeeping Magazine here:
Baker Boy ad
Phaed
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