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Polish Poppy Seed Rolls – I was the Mary Z of My Poppy Seed by Gordon Ramsay

Polish Poppy Seed Rolls – I was the Mary Z of My Poppy Seed


I was all set to film a traditional Polish Poppy Seed Roll, which is baked in a loaf, and sliced, but then I saw a photo of the same ingredients used to create individual rolls, and decided that was the way I wanted to go. Above and beyond loving the look, I liked the fact that this style would expose the… to read the rest of Chef John’s article about Polish Poppy Seed Rolls, please follow this link to become a member.)

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And, as always, enjoy! 


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Miss Mary Anne’s Twinkie Cake by Gordon Ramsay

Twinkie Cake


Twinkie Cake

Today I’m bringing you a recipe from a member of our Southern Plate family, Miss Mary Anne. A few weeks ago she sent me a message and asked if I’d ever had twinkie cake. I messaged her back that I’d heard of it but never had or made it myself and I sure would love her recipe if she’d be willing to share! Being as sweet as she is, she emailed it right away and I got the ingredients and made it the very next day for my mother and father in law. It was every bit as delicious as Miss Mary Anne said it would be and when I asked her if she’d mind if I shared it she replied “I would be glad for you to share it, it’s too good to keep.”

Miss Mary Anne says “I watched my aunt make this at a family reunion many years ago when my youngest was just a baby. He is now 46 years old!”

Thank you, Miss Mary Anne, for allowing me the honor of sharing your recipe with the rest of the Southern Plate Family!

Ingredients for Twinkie Cake

You’ll need: Twinkies (I was going to get the generic ones but they were out), Bananas, the big thing of whipped topping, the big thing of pudding mix, the big can of crushed pineapple, and some cherries and chopped nuts for the topping.

I’ll put the actual sizes at the bottom in the recipe.

You know when I went to buy these bananas I bought thirteen bananas and it was only $2.23? Isn’t that amazing? One of the reasons why I love recipes that use bananas so much, you can be generous and there is no guilt!

Mixing Up Twinkie Cake

I love to get the little bags of this nut topping when I can. It comes in a bag or a can (brand has never mattered to me at all) and it makes the prettiest top on the cake. It is totally optional though.

Mixing Up Twinkie Cake

Slice each twinkie in half lengthwise

Mixing Up Twinkie Cake

Place the cream side up in a 9×13 inch pan. You’ll only need nine twinkies for this and the box comes with ten.

Miss Mary Anne says that last one is to enjoy with your coffee 😁. Christy says Miss Mary Anne is wise beyond her years 😉

Mixing Up Twinkie Cake

Next, you’re gonna mix up your pudding.

Mixing Up Twinkie Cake

We just do this according to package directions.

assembling Twinkie Cake

Spread that pudding over the top of your twinkies.

assembling Twinkie Cake

Drain your pineapple and spread it over the top of your pudding.

assembling Twinkie Cake

Slice up a WHOLE BUNCH of bananas over the top of that. Isn’t it pretty? If you only have a few bananas that is fine, use as many or as few as you want.

Putting topping on Twinkie Cake

Now spread whipped topping over the top of that. Cover and refrigerate several hours.

 

Twinkie Cake

If you want, sprinkle the top with chopped nuts. 

Twinkie Cake

I served each slice with a nut topping and cherry. Isn’t it pretty?

Twinkie Cake

Thank you Miss Mary Anne! This was absolutely delicious!

Twinkie Cake

Miss Mary Anne’s Twinkie Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 box of 10 Hostess Twinkies (9 for cake, one to have with coffee or tea)
  • 4 large bananas
  • 1 20 oz crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 5.1 oz box Vanilla instant pudding mixed with milk according to directions on box
  • 12 oz. Frozen Whipped Topping, thawed You may have a little extra and you can just use that as well
  • Maraschino cherries and pecans for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Remove Twinkie cakes from wrappers. Cut each in half lengthwise from top to bottom.

  • Place Twinkie halves in 9 x 13 baking dish with cream side facing up. Prepare pudding according to package directions. Spread over twinkies.

  • Spread pineapple over pudding. Top this evenly with banana slices. Spread whipped topping over all and sprinkle with nuts, if you like. Cover and refrigerate several hours.

  • To serve, top each slice with a cherry, if you like. Enjoy!

This post was originally published in 2010. I updated the photos in 2020.

~Abraham Lincoln

I’ve used this one before but I find that the good ones could always stand to be repeated.


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Bloody Mary Burrata – An Experiment in Liquefying Salads by Gordon Ramsay

Bloody Mary Burrata – An Experiment in Liquefying Salads


I don’t think there’s actually a difference between a liquid
salad, and a cold vegetable soup, but if there is, I’d like this Bloody Mary Burrata
recipe to be considered the former. Especially since I already posted a gazpacho this summer. But regardless of what you call this strange hybrid, it really
was delicious, fun to eat, and very refreshing.

I was recently gifted some homemade Bloody Mary mix by a
couple of new friends, Clayton and Linda-Marie, which unfortunately I haven’t
been able to enjoy yet. However, the combination of seeing that on the counter,
along with a tub of burrata cheese in the fridge, led to this rather odd
attempt. While the Bloody Mary part of the equation completely dominated the
tomato and mozzarella salad element, I still found this thoroughly enjoyable to
eat, which at the end of the day, is all that matters.

I’m not exactly sure how best to serve this, but a small
portion as a starter would seem to make the most sense. Or, maybe a larger
serving, paired with a crusty hunk of bread as a brunch item. Vodka sold separately.
So, whether you’re going to take this idea and run with it, or you’re just
going to do the first part, and make some real Bloody Marys, I hope you give this
a try soon. Enjoy!

Ingredients for 4 portions of Blood Mary Burrata:

2 pounds fresh vine-ripened tomatoes

1/3 cup sliced celery

1/4 cup sliced hot or mild red peppers

1/2 clove garlic

1/2 cup water

juice of one lemon

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

2 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste

2 tablespoons hot prepared horseradish, or to taste

2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

For Service:

1 cup Blood Mary Burrata base

2 ounces burrata cheese, or fresh mozzarella

sliced olives, celery, and cherry tomatoes to garnish

freshly grated horseradish root for the top

freshly ground black pepper and olive oil to finish,
optional

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