Big Discovery

I was being lazy today since everyone else is running around here doing what needs to be done.  The house bath is done and now he is starting on the apartment and the conservatory.  John has a bit of ODC and he has been here for days and is determined to get things right.  So, fine, I stay out of his way and keep him in coffee and food and we are both happy.

While I lazed my eyes fell on the bookshelves laden with cookbooks from all over America and England.  Without looking I brought out one and nearly dropped it!  I had no idea I had a Cook's Corner cookbook with recipes from 2002 in print.  WOW.  Cook's Corner is (or was) a great Wednesday morning treat.  I would grab my coffee and everything else be-damned, Cook's Corner had me for about 20 minutes. (This is a weekly section in our newspaper, the Columbus Dispatch.)  There have been great editors for this section and Sue Dawson was one of them.  This is her work and I have my day under the sun, by the pool cut out for me.

It opens with Jezebel sauce which is tart and sweet.  It is served over cream cheese or with meatballs.
1 jar pineapple, apricot or peach preserves
1 jar apple jelly
6 ounces prepared horseradish
6 ounces yellow mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
Mix all ingredients in a large saucepan.  Heat over medium heat until apple jelly is dissolved, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes. Cool and pour to keep in the refrigerator. Serve by pouring over softened cream cheese that has been spread on a serving place.  Serve with crackers for spreading.  Parsley garnish is nice.  Makes 5 1/2 cups.

I am off to read this cover to cover.