The Log Cabin. Its been in my life as long as I can remember. As a young child I knew we were half way to my grandparents home when I saw the golden glow of the warm lighting inside this very close to the road restaurant on Route 1 in Stafford County. As I became older it was the spot for a special dinner with my parents & brother, then a spot for nerves and hairspray corrections during a homecoming or prom dinner, and more recent, over the past 11 years it has come to signify so many special occasions within my family- birthdays, anniversaries, and most importantly the scarce date-night. Fredericksburg has many delicious dining options which we enjoy very much, but when that special occasion arises, or when we find ourselves with a night to ourselves we nearly always turn to our old standby - The Log Cabin.
My husband and I always order the same entrees at The Log Cabin, Northeast Feast for him and The Crab Sampler for myself, our respective side dishes are Cajun Potatoes and Broccoli Casserole. I have tried over the years to recreate these sides, as sides are always my favorite part of any meal! Enjoy.
Cajun Potatoes - Serves 4
1 large can of New Potatoes, Whole
1 stick of unsalted butter
3 tbs. Vegetable Magic, Chef Paul Prudhomme's Seasonings
2 tsp. Kosher Salt
Melt butter and mix with 2 tbs. Vegetable Magic & Kosher Salt
Combine this mixture with potatoes
Sprinkle with remaining vegetable magic
Place in shallow baking dish and bake for 45 minutes on 350.
Broccoli Souffle - Serves 8
3 10 oz. packages of frozen chopped broccoli
1 large onion, finely chopped
12 tbs. butter
1 1/4 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 1/4 c. cream of mushroom soup, condensed
3/4 c. mayo
Salt, Pepper & Garlic Powder to taste.
Steam broccoli until soft. Saute onion until translucent. Add broccoli to onion, and place inside a blender or food processor. Blend on low until well combined but still with some texture. Add all remaining ingredients and either place into a 13 x 9 backing dish or serve as The Log Cabin does, in individual souffle cups.
If you'd like to put a topping on this dish, combine 1 1/2 c. Ritz crackers with 3 tbs. butter and sprinkle over the top.
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
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