Midday Entree: Halloween Pumpkin Bread

The Music:

Die erste Walpurgisnacht, Op 60, by Felix Mendelssohn
Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, Claus Peter Flor, conductor
RCA 67885

The Recipe:

Ever wish you could do something with that Halloween pumpkin other than just dumping it after all the candy's handed out? Pumpkin Bread may be just the thing. Find out how by clicking here.

Bon appetit and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree: Bess Truman's Mac & Cheese

The Music:

Symphony No. 3 by Aaron Copland
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor
Chandos 9474

The Recipe:

Comfort food from the Truman White House: Bess' recipe for Macaroni and Cheese. Straightforward and good, just like Harry. Check it out by clicking here.

Bon appetit, and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree: Cape Cod Election Cake

The Music:

Symphony No. 4 by Bohuslav Martinu
Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor
BIS 363

The Recipe:

Martinu wrote his 4th Symphony while staying on Cape Cod, hence today's offering: Election Day Cake, from capecodonline.com.

According to the Cape Cod Times, "Due to sparsely located polling places in the early days of the United States of America, colonists would need to travel to cast ballots in local and national elections. To keep up voters’ strength, women of hosting towns would serve cakes weighing up to 10 pounds to those going to the polls."

Given the expected turnout next Tuesday, you just might want to have something substantial to pass out to your fellow voters. Get the details by clicking here.

Bon Appetit, and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree: Czech Butter Crescents

The Music:

Symphony No. 3 in E minor, Op. 53, by Zdenek Fibich
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Neeme Jarvi, conductor
Chandos 9328

The Recipe:

This is a fruit-filled variation of the nut rolls Mom used to make, and they're absolutely delicious. This version comes from recipezaar.com and can be found by clicking here.

Dobrou chut, and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree: German Chocolate Cake

The Music:

Symphony No. 9 in D minor, "Choral," by Ludwig van Beethoven
Orchestra Choir and Soloists of the Champs Elysees, Philippe Herreweghe, conductor
Harmonia Mundi 901687

The Recipe:

After a successful fundraiser, only something rich will do, right? How about this "Inside-Out" German Chocolate Cake from epicurious.com? Get the lowdown by clicking here.

Vielen danke, guten appetit and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree Hall of Fame

Yes folks, we have here some of our all-time favorite recipes, many tested and raved about by your fellow WRCJ listeners.
Friday's irresistible concoction is White House Holiday Fruitcake.

But there's a catch. Our crucial Fall Pledge Drive is underway and in order to get the daily Midday Entree recipe you need The Secret Word. Where do you find it? It's hidden (but not too hidden) on the WRCJ website on one of the four pages of Thank You gifts available for contributions in varying amounts. Look them over, maybe you'll see something you like (that's what we're counting on, of course).

Once you find The Secret Word (which changes every day, by the way) just drop me an email at chris@dptv.org using The Secret Word somewhere in your message (be creative!), and I'll shoot the recipe back to you by return email.

You don't even have to make a donation, though I dearly hope you will. Thanks so much for listening to, and for supporting WRCJ-FM.

Midday Entree: Ukrainian Viennese Torte

The Music:

Piano Trio No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 99, by Franz Schubert
Isaac Stern violin; Leonard Rose, cello; Eugene Istomin, piano
Sony 64516

The Recipe:

A special occasion masterpiece, Ukrainian Viennese Torte, from epicurious.com, where we're told it "originated in the city of Lviw in western Ukraine, probably based on the Viennese tradition of baking."

Not for novices, but worth the time and effort. Get the lowdown by clicking here.

Guten appetit, and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree: Bubble and Squeak

The Music:

Lyra Angelica by William Alwyn
Nicholas Daniel and Rachel Masters, harp; City of London Sinfonia, Richard Hickox, conductor
Chandos 9065

The Recipe:

Traditional English Bubble and Squeak, from Britainexpress.com. Add this popular side dish to your culinary repertoire by clicking here.

Bon appetit, and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree: Russian Mushroom Potato Soup

The Music:

Concerto for Cello No 2, Op 126, by Dmitri Shostakovich
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Maxim Shostakovich, conductor
Philips 475 260

The Recipe:

Russian Mushroom Potato Soup, which is just the thing on those crisp fall days to warm your shivering cockles. All you need to know to make a hearty batch for your family can be found by clicking here.

Prijatnogo appetita, and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree: Cottage Pie

The Music:

Symphony No. 3, "A Pastoral Symphony," by Ralph Vaughan Williams
London Symphony Orchestra, Bryden Thomson, conductor
Chandos 9088

The Recipe:

Cottage Pie, one of my favorite comfort foods, and as epicurious.com points out, "this satisfying British staple is an excellent use for leftover mashed potatoes."

Get the recipe by clicking here.

Bon appetit and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree: Virginia Corn Bread

The Music:

Symphony in A major, "Virginia," by John Powell
Virginia Symphony Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Albany 589

The Recipe:

Old Virginia Batter Bread, from foodnetwork.com. Here's a bona fide American recipe you might want to try out with an eye towards adding it to your family's Thanksgiving traditions. Check it out by clicking here.

Bon appetit, and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree: Chocolate Oblivion

The Music:

Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor by Sir William Walton
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Sir Alexander Gibson, conductor
Chandos 241-10

The Recipe:

Chocolate Oblivion Truffle Torte. Don't you just love the name? This symphony of decadence comes to us courtesy of one of our west coast web listeners, Ron Moore, who calls it, "one of the most stunning chocolate desserts ever. I've made it several times and it is always a hit. Cut small pieces and keep the caloric information to yourself."

Help yourself to the details by clicking here.

Bon appetit, and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree: Fondue a la Biere

The Music:

Images for Orchestra by Claude Debussy
Boston Symphony Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor
Deutsche Grammophon B0000549

The Recipe:

Fondue a la Biere, and yes, that means "Beer Fondue." Carbs, shmarbs! Every once in a while you need to let yourself go, and this is just the thing to share with a few good friends. Get the info by clicking here.

Bon appetit, and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree: Apricot & Chocolate Rugelach

The Music:

Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68, by Johannes Brahms
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Zubin Mehta, conductor
Sony 53279

The Recipe:

Apricot or Chocolate Filled Rugelach. We recommend making both; wouldn't one of each sound great with a nice cappuccino?

This recipe comes from the PBS series Jewish Cooking in America. Find out how to make up your own batch of these tasty treats by clicking here.

B'tayavon, and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree: Rustic Potato Chowder

The Music:

Symphony no. 6 in F major "Pastorale," Op. 68, by Ludwig van Beethoven
Cleveland Orchestra, George Szell, conductor
Sony 89838

The Recipe:

Rustic Potato Chowder from the blog 101cookbooks.com. According to Heidi, "this soup is super easy. Totally doable on a weeknight, and chances are you have the bulk of the ingredients on hand already."

Get the specifics from her blog by clicking here.

Guten appetit, and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree: Persian Meat Loaf

The Music:

The Persian Hours, Op 65 (Les Heures Persanes), by Charles Koechlin
Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Holliger, conductor
Hanssler Classic 93.125

The Recipe:

Persian Meat Loaf. Foodandwineblog.com describes today's recipe as "a more interesting take on the traditional American version." Check it out by clicking here.

Befarma'id nooshe jan, and thanks for listening.

Midday Entree: French Steamed Salmon

The Music:

Stabat Mater by Francis Poulenc
Orchestre National de France, Charles Dutoit, conductor
Decca 475 845

The Recipe:

Salmon with Beurre Rouge and Smoked-Salmon-Stuffed Baked Potato, from epicurious.com. Get the whole lowdown by clicking here.

Bon appetit and thanks for listening.