Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living by Lee Bailey

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  • Thai stuffed crabs

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Sauces, general; Stuffing; Main course; American South; Thai
    • Ingredients: garlic; cilantro; lump crabmeat; pork; cooked white rice; egg whites; nuoc mam; crab shells; dried red pepper flakes; carrots; radishes; roasted unsalted peanuts
    • Accompaniments: Green onion and corn fritters; Sweet cucumber and carrot salad
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  • Dipping sauce

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Sauces, general; Cooking ahead; Thai
    • Ingredients: nuoc mam; dried red pepper flakes; carrots; radishes; roasted unsalted peanuts
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  • Green onion and corn fritters

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Fried doughs; Side dish; American South; Thai
    • Ingredients: rice flour; egg whites; nuoc mam; cilantro; curry powder; corn; green onions; vegetable oil
    • Accompaniments: Thai stuffed crabs
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  • Sweet cucumber and carrot salad

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Salads; Side dish; Cooking ahead; American South; Thai
    • Ingredients: cucumbers; carrots; red onions; pickled jalapeño chiles; distilled vinegar; nuoc mam
    • Accompaniments: Thai stuffed crabs
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  • Fresh coconut cake

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Dessert; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; American South
    • Ingredients: eggs; granulated sugar; cake flour; flaked coconut
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  • "Creamy" corn soup

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Soups; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; American South
    • Ingredients: leeks; shallots; chicken stock; corn; white pepper; paprika; herbs of your choice
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  • Charleston mixed seafood ragout in a browned rice shell

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Stews & one-pot meals; Rice dishes; Main course; Entertaining & parties; American South
    • Ingredients: celery; green peppers; onions; oysters; bottled clam juice; chicken broth; bay leaves; margarine; shrimp; sea scallops; lobster meat; lump crabmeat; Tabasco sauce; long grain rice; butter
    • Accompaniments: Mixed peppers in oil and vinegar
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  • Mixed peppers in oil and vinegar

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

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  • Endive salad with blackberry vinaigrette

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Salads; Side dish; Entertaining & parties; American South; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: blackberry vinegar; shallots; blackberries; Belgian endive
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  • Huguenot Torte

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Cakes, large; Dessert; Cooking ahead; American South
    • Ingredients: apples; pecans; heavy cream; walnuts; black walnuts
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  • Warm shrimp, white bean, and tomato salad

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Quick / easy; Salads; Lunch; Main course; American South
    • Ingredients: dried Great Northern beans; chicken stock; bay leaves; balsamic vinegar; shrimp; onions; fresh ginger; garlic; lemons; green onions; soy sauce; honey; Boston lettuce; red onions; tomatoes
    • Accompaniments: John's benne crackers
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  • John's benne crackers

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Cookies, biscuits & crackers; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; American South
    • Ingredients: all-purpose flour; ground cayenne pepper; butter; vegetable shortening; benne seeds
    • Accompaniments: Warm shrimp, white bean, and tomato salad
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  • Blackberry and peach cobbler

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Crumbles, cobblers, crisps & bettys; Dessert; American
    • Ingredients: all-purpose flour; butter; peaches; blackberries; sugar; heavy cream; bourbon
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  • Mango gazpacho with shrimp and grapefruit jalapeño ice

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Sauces, general; Soups; Cooking ahead; Spanish; Mexican; American
    • Ingredients: oranges; limes; mangoes; cilantro; cucumbers; red bell peppers; red onions; sesame oil; rice wine vinegar; shrimp; bay leaves; grapefruits; jalapeño chiles
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  • Double cheese tortilla stacks

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Sandwiches & burgers; Lunch; Main course; Cooking ahead; Mexican; American; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: Muenster cheese (US); flour tortillas; red onions; canned green chiles; cheddar cheese
    • Accompaniments: Black bean and jicama salad
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  • Black bean and jicama salad

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Quick / easy; Salads; Lunch; Side dish; Cooking ahead; Mexican; American; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: black beans; ground cumin; bay leaves; jicama; tomatoes; green onions; cilantro
    • Accompaniments: Double cheese tortilla stacks
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  • Ricotta espresso torte

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Cheesecakes; Dessert; Cooking ahead; Cooking for a crowd; Italian
    • Ingredients: eggs; sugar; vanilla extract; espresso; Kahlúa; ricotta cheese; heavy cream; instant coffee powder
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  • Baked chili relleños

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Main course; Suppers; Entertaining & parties; Mexican; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: green chiles; onions; golden raisins; corn; pine nuts; mozzarella cheese; cheddar cheese; eggs; Maggi liquid seasoning; evaporated milk; dried oregano
    • Accompaniments: Pinto beans
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  • Blue corn enchiladas

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Main course; Entertaining & parties; Summer; Mexican
    • Ingredients: dried red chiles; garlic; beef shoulder; chili powder; chicken stock; dried oregano; ground cumin; blue corn tortillas; onions; cheddar cheese; Monterey Jack cheese; goat cheese
    • Accompaniments: Pinto beans
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  • Pinto beans

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

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  • Country-style spare ribs

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Main course; Suppers; Entertaining & parties; American
    • Ingredients: country-style pork ribs; onions; chili powder; celery; dried red chiles; garlic; beef shoulder; chicken stock; dried oregano; ground cumin
    • Accompaniments: Pinto beans; Chopped celery, apple, and pear salad
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  • Chopped celery, apple, and pear salad

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Salads; Side dish; Entertaining & parties; American; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: celery; tart apples; Bosc pears; raspberries; oranges; raspberry vinegar
    • Accompaniments: Country-style spare ribs
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  • Fresh corn salsa

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Side dish; Entertaining & parties; Mexican; American; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: corn; evaporated milk; white onions; tomatoes; jalapeño chiles; green chiles
    • Accompaniments: Baked chili relleños; Blue corn enchiladas
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  • Sweet red pepper aspic

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Jams, jellies & preserves; Side dish; Cooking ahead; Picnics & outdoors; American
    • Ingredients: gelatin powder; red onions; red bell peppers; chicken stock; mayonnaise
    • Accompaniments: Celery root rémoulade
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  • Celery root rémoulade

    from Lee Bailey's Long Weekends: Recipes for Good Food and Easy Living Lee Bailey's Long Weekends by Lee Bailey

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Salads; Appetizers / starters; Side dish; Cooking ahead; Picnics & outdoors; French; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: Creole mustard; paprika; apple cider vinegar; celery; parsley; green onions; mayonnaise; celery root; lemons
    • Accompaniments: Sweet red pepper aspic
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  • Buttermilk biscuits

    • angrygreycat on September 09, 2018

      This is my go-to buttermilk biscuit recipe. Made these again this morning with breakfast. Rise nicely and tender inside.

  • Pinto beans

    • angrygreycat on July 12, 2018

      Good basic Pinto Bean recipe. I served over brown rice. I didn't worry about soaking because I cooked the beans for 7 minutes in the instant pot and let it natural release. Then I started with the recipe from there and it went together very quickly, instead of cooking for 2 1/2 hours I cooked them for about 45 minutes.

  • Fresh corn salsa

    • angrygreycat on June 30, 2019

      Made this to go with Buttermilk chicken. The evaporated milk and butter gives this a very creamy consistency. Almost like a succotash liquid.

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  • ISBN 10 0517592444
  • ISBN 13 9780517592441
  • Linked ISBNs
  • Published Apr 01 1994
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 175
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Clarkson Potter

Publishers Text

Easy Weekend Entertaining is an American tradition that Lee Bailey has been defining ever since Country Weekends, his award-winning and best-selling first book. Now, Lee Bailey's Long Weekends celebrates those one or two days wrapped around the weekend. They're the perfect amount of time for visiting with pals, soaking up a bit of local color, and rediscovering the pleasures of the grill and the stew pot.

In this book Lee's dropped in on friends across the country, visiting weekend haunts in Washington and California, Massachusetts and Vermont, with stops in Rhode Island, South Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, and New Mexico. He stops to see the sights, sure, and he shares bits of information about local history. But mostly he's there to catch up with friends and cook with them in their vacation retreats.

The recipes are Lee at his best -- food that puts local bounty to the fore. So look for meals built around salmon in the Northwest, around chiles in New Mexico, and quail in Texas. But this is also food to enjoy anywhere, anytime. There are the good old-fashioned classics like buttermilk chicken, Yankee meat-loaf and best beef stew, and monkey bread. Lee's simple and tasty uncooked tomato soup and grilled veal chop is an ideal menu for a laid-back Saturday supper. For a hearty Sunday brunch, there's beefsteak hash with an avocado and onion salad. And for an afternoon cookout, picture grilled sausages, wilted summer greens, and a meltingly smooth custard cake with fig preserves tucked away inside.

Lee's done it again! Long Weekends is filled with the food we want to cook and eat and Lee's classic ideas for good easy living. It's the companion book we'll want for every weekend all year round.

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