In the realm of culinary history, President Monroe's Waverly Jumbles stand as a testament to the enduring charm of classic American desserts. These delicate cookies, also known as Jumbles or Whirligigs, have graced the tables of presidents and ordinary citizens alike since the 1800s. Their timeless appeal lies in their simplicity and delightful combination of flavors. The original recipe, meticulously preserved in handwritten form, calls for a blend of butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and rosewater, resulting in a crisp exterior and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior. While the traditional recipe remains a beloved classic, variations have emerged over the years, each offering a unique twist on the original. Some bakers prefer to add a hint of vanilla or citrus zest, while others incorporate chopped nuts or dried fruits for added texture and flavor. No matter the variation, President Monroe's Waverly Jumbles remain a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion.
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PRESIDENT MONROE'S WAVERLY JUMBLES - AUTHENTIC RECIPE!
The Monroes often served Waverly Jumbles, the original 1800's recipe from the Monroe Family Recipes Cookbook follows, however I have posted the 'updated' version - which is the same recipe but with more specific directions. The original recipe says "One pound of flour, one-half pound of butter, three-fourths pound of brown sugar, two eggs, one-half teaspoon of nutmeg, two tablespoons of rose water. Roll out long and cut into strips, join into rings and bake." Time to make doesn't include the dough chilling time.
Provided by Um Safia
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 5 dozen Jumbles approx.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter & the sugar until light in colour & smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, then add the rosewater.
- Gradually stir in the flour. Chill the dough for 1-2 hours.
- Pinch of a piece of dough at a time & roll into a 2" rope.
- Join the rope ends together to form a ring.
- Bake the Jumbles for 10-12 minutes in the centre of the oven.
- Cool on a wire rack then serve or store in an airtight container for upto a week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1051.8, Fat 39.9, SaturatedFat 24.1, Cholesterol 182.2, Sodium 325.9, Carbohydrate 162.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 85.2, Protein 13.2
SWISS FONDUE WITH 4 CHEESES - AN AUTHENTIC RECIPE
My family lives on the border of Switzerland in France, and this recipe has been with them forever. I believe it to be a true Swiss Fondue recipe, and wanted to post it for those desiring an authentic taste. In searching the other recipes on Zaar, I was absolutely horrified by some of the ingredients... mustard, worcesterchire sauce, blue cheese!! I hope you enjoy this treasured recipe and the good times that it brings. Please note, that you may not be able to find Appenzeller cheese. You may substitute it by adding larger quantities of Gruyere and/or Emmentaler. Jarlsberg is a bit more mild and won't have the same punch that the others do. ***The formula is: 1/2 lb cheese per person, 1/4 cup of wine per person, 1 clove of garlic per person. Adjust accordingly for larger or smaller dinner parties. This recipe will serve 4. The cheese measurements are flexible and can go up or down by a few ounces or so... you don't need to be exact, but just follow the formula to be: Larger portion of Gruyere and Emmentaler, Smaller portion of Jarlsberg, and Smallest portion of Appenzeller. When purchasing the cheeses, remember that the rind will be cut off and will reduce the amounts of usable cheese by several ounces, so plan to buy a bit larger block of each.
Provided by Dans La Lune
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 lbs cheese, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut off all rinds from each cheese.
- Cut all of the cheeses into cubes.
- Place cubes in a medium pot (preferably ceramic like Le Creuset) and put on the stovetop just below medium heat.
- Pour the white wine over the cheese in the pot.
- Crush the 4 cloves of garlic into the pot.
- Stir the pot, turning up the heat SLIGHTLY if necessary to melt. Remember that the cheese takes a while to melt, and if you turn up the heat too high in a fit of impatience then you will scorch the bottom of the cheese and have black chunks floating around in it -- so be patient and keep stirring and folding so it does not burn the bottom!
- Fold the cheese as it progressively melts so that the cubes on top can contact the heated bottom.
- Once the cheese has fully melted, assess the consistency to determine whether to raise the heat. If the cheese has fully melted, but is VERY thick and hard to stir, turn up the heat a bit (constantly stirring and folding) to melt it further. It should be creamy but not stiff.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the Kirschwasser and the cornstarch together until smooth.
- When the cheese has reached the fully melted ideal, and it is easy to stir, add the Kirschwasser and cornstarch mixture and mix it in well. The cornstarch thickens the cheese and helps it all to coagulate so you don't have the cheese oils sitting in pools on top of the cheese.
- Stir in the nutmeg.
- The fondue should be well blended, creamy, and thick but not stiff. Test by dipping a cube of bread -- If the cheese does not stick or soak into the bread then you may need to turn the heat up, being careful not to burn the bottom.
- On the otherhand, if it is too thin, be careful not to add too much cornstarch or else you will get stuck with a stiff fondue that is hard to dip into. Try lowering the heat or adding slightly more cornstarch (mixed with Kirschwasser or water first).
- When the ideal consistency is reached, place the pot over the flame on the tabletop and serve.
- Bon appetit!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.7, Fat 38.8, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 128.2, Sodium 514, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.4, Protein 39.8
GUACAMOLE, AUTHENTIC RECIPE
This tasty and nutritious Vegan dish performs double duty as both appetizer or a main course ingredient. Using only time honored ingredients, it is extremely authentic and versatile as an accent to many fine Mexican main courses.
Provided by The Gastronomer
Categories Spreads
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Squeeze the lime juice into the mixing bowl, this will help acidulate the avocado and avoid any oxidation or browning.
- Peel half a white onion and grate into the bowl using a fine tooth grater.
- Peel the tomato, cut in half at equator and squeeze seeds and juice into a separate bowl.
- Strain and reserve juice to control the final consistency.
- Chop the peeled tomato halves well and add to the main bowl.
- Wash and strip the cilantro leaves, then chop them finely and add.
- Peel and crush, mash or finely mince the garlic and add to the other ingredients.
- Add salt, white pepper, ground cumin, hot sauce and cayenne to taste.
- Halve, peel and seed the avocados then scoop out flesh into mixing bowl.
- Mix ingredients by mashing with the back of a fork.
- Avoid over mixing and keep texture a little on the chunky side.
- Adjust seasonings to taste (remember this will marry up for one hour).
- Add the juice from the strained tomato seeds if mixture is too thick.
- Finish the mixing and transfer to a serving dish.
- Press plastic wrap onto the surface of the mix to avoid oxidation.
- Chill for one to four hours before serving.
- Notes: To be completely authentic, pulverize the peeled garlic with lime juice and salt using a mortar and pestle or in Mexican stone molcajete.
- Add this mixture to start the bowl of ingredients.
- Decorate with a coiled tomato rose and sprigs of the cilantro leaves.
- (You can make this from the peel of the tomato used in the recipe.) PLEASE DO NOT ADD ANY MAYONNAISE, SOUR CREAM OR CREAM CHEESE, YOU WILL RUIN IT.
- THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC RECIPE AS WRITTEN, PLEASE TRY IT AS SHOWN.
- However you make it, serve guacamole with yellow corn tortilla chips.
- Avoid brands that use any flour as authentic chips will contain only stone ground yellow corn.
- For best results, deep fry home made chips and serve warm.
- When making your own corn chips, let the yellow corn tortillas sit out for two hours in room air to dry slightly before frying.
- Cut into wedges and fry in plenty of very hot oil.
- Lightly salt them before serving.
- Excellent topping for flautas, tostadas and tacos, also good in omelets.
- Timesaver Hint: Omit many steps by using a small (7 oz.) can of Herdez brand Salsa Casera.
- If you are in a hurry, follow the steps below.
- Drain the salsa before using.
- Add to avocado and lime juice, then mash with fork.
- Check for flavor and heat while adding the drained salsa.
- Reserve juice from drained salsa to control the body of the final mix.
- Add the crushed garlic and spices to taste.
- Cover as shown above and chill before serving.
- Be sure to allow ingredients to marry up for at least 1/2 hour.
- You will have a good measure of heat from the salsa, so beware!
Tips:
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will help the mixture become light and fluffy.
- Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the baking sheet. This will help the cookies be uniform in size and shape.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. This will help them retain their moisture and flavor.
Conclusion:
President Monroe's Waverly Jumbles are an authentic American cookie that is perfect for any occasion. With their light and fluffy texture, delicate flavor, and beautiful appearance, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're in the mood for a delicious and historic cookie, be sure to give President Monroe's Waverly Jumbles a try!
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