Memories of a Blockbuster

By Teri Watson
twatson@sacbee.com

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I am trying to find the recipe for a sandwich that was called the Blockbuster. This sandwich was sold at a Modesto deli called Alfred's Delicatessen in the 1960s, '70s and possibly the '80s. It later became Scenic Deli. It was made on a sourdough roll with dry salami, mortadella, ham, Swiss cheese and a sauce or dressing of chopped onions, tomatoes, dill pickles with olive oil and herbs. It may have had vinegar. It was absolutely delicious.

-- Michael Ollenborger, Modesto

Dumplings to remember: My mother and grandmother used to make "spoachkees" (I'm not sure of the spelling) from an old Czechoslovakian recipe. These are dumplings served in a very light cream or milk with butter sauce. The dumplings have the texture of an egg dumpling and are fairly firm, not mushy. They included salt, pepper and herbs. Does anyone have this recipe?

I also wanted to know if there is a Czechoslovakian restaurant in the Sacramento area.

-- Bob Shebesta, Folsom

Mushrooms in coffee broth: I saw a recipe in a magazine for mushrooms cooked in a coffee bean broth. I forgot to cut it out. Does anyone have this recipe?

-- Don Lutz, Carmichael

Defeated by dip: I once tasted a cilantro guacamole dip. I was told it contained cream cheese, sour cream, green onions, garlic, avocado and cilantro, among other ingredients. I've tried to duplicate it but I can't get it quite right. I haven't been able to find this recipe online. Raley's version comes close, but it doesn't have all of the same ingredients and it doesn't taste the same. Can anyone help?

-- Margaret Bloebaum, Grass Valley

Seeking a certain corn bread: I am looking for a recipe for Southwest Texas corn bread. It appeared in Better Homes and Gardens several years ago. Can someone help?

-- Jim Jackson, Citrus Heights