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  Mirliton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The Kazoo is a mirliton as it alters the human voice by adding a "buzz" quality.
A mirliton alters the quality of any instrument to which it is attached.
The membrane is a paper-thin material which is loosely attached to the instrument.
www.music.vt.edu /musicdictionary/textm/Mirliton.html   (52 words)

  
 Crabmeat- and Shrimp-Stuffed Mirliton (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab-3.cs.princeton.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Mirliton, which originated in Mexico, is known by many Americans as “chayote squash” or “vegetable pear” and by the French as “christophene.” The vegetable was brought to Bayou Country by the Canary Islanders, called “Los Isleños,” who relocated to Louisiana when Spain took ownership of New Orleans from France.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Boil sliced mirlitons in lightly-salted water 30–40 minutes or until meat is tender enough to scoop from shells.
Serve 1 mirliton half as a vegetable or 2 halves as an entrée.
www.jfolse.com.cob-web.org:8888 /recipes/vegetables/entree09.htm   (268 words)

  
 Appetites: Mirliton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Mirliton is a relative of squash and zucchini, and it's pretty common in New Orleans cooking.
I peeled and then julienned the mirliton on my mandoline, then sauteed it on a low heat in butter with a little onion, also julienned (though with a knife, as opposed to the mandoline).
It worked very well; the mirliton was tender, but with a bit of crispness, and very mild.
www.appetites.us /archives/000115.html   (430 words)

  
 Mirliton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The title of a movement in The Nutcracker Ballet, referring either (in a pun?) to the flute duet in the music or to the reed-pipes (or perhaps eunuch flute?) that the depicted shepherdesses might have played to their flocks.
A further pun might refer to the marzipan that the dance represents and the almonds used in Mirliton pastries.
A character in older French literature named Mirliton would be a clownish charlatan, much as a mirliton might be dismissed as a pseudomusical instrument.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mirliton   (429 words)

  
 Crawfish and Mirliton Bisque   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Split mirliton lengthwise through the center and poach in lightly salted water for approximately 45 minutes or until tender.
The mirliton will be perfectly cooked when a fork can be inserted easily into the pulp.
Once cool, scoop the meat from the mirliton using a teaspoon, discarding the seed and shell.
www.jfolse.com /recipes/soups/seafood06.htm   (199 words)

  
 Wargames and diorama scenic accessories Freebooter, Mirliton, Ebob
Mirliton is a very well known and respected miniature manufacturer from Italy, one of Europe's top wargaming and miniaturist countries.
Mirliton accessories are used by the superb modelers of Manor House Workshop and are well crafted as well as diverse.
We stock a range of the Mirliton Accessories such as Grilles for windows or trapdoors, candle holders, torches, flag mounts, barrels, casks, sacks, and a wide range of medieval weapons, standards and shields suitable for a wide range of fantasy and medieval dioramas, scenery and figure conversions.
www.barrule.com /Workshop/products-minis.htm   (343 words)

  
 Creole Grilled Mirliton Ratatouille (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab-3.cs.princeton.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Mirlitons (pronounced MEL-lee-tawns or MER-lee-tawns) are a type of squash found growing wild and in backyards throughout southern Louisiana.
If you don't want to grill the mirlitons and eggplant, you can instead brush them with olive oil and bake them on a sheet pan until half-cooked.
Brush the mirliton and eggplant slices with olive oil and grill (or bake) until about half-cooked.
www.gumbopages.com.cob-web.org:8888 /food/veg/creole-rat.html   (273 words)

  
 Recipe for Boiled Mirliton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Peel the mirliton with an ergonomic mirliton peeler.
When peeled, mirliton "exudes a sticky liquid that may burn or even numb the skin," and the skin is quite prickly.
We served this with grated gouda cheese, as a side dish to pasta with putanesca sauce, and it was delicious, with the texture of marrows and a subtle almost sweet nutlike flavour.
www.thedailychannel.com /recipes/boiled_mirliton.htm   (185 words)

  
 Stuffed Miriton Riverboats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
After about 20 minutes test the mirlitons with a toothpick, poke the mirliton in the thickest part; the meat should be tender but not mushy.
Scrape as much meat from the mirliton as possible, while being careful not to poke a hole in the skin.
Chop the mirliton meat into 1/4 inch cubes and add to the skillet along with the bay leaf, tasso, white wine and crawfish fat.
www.customcatering.net /Rec_Entr/mirliton.html   (452 words)

  
 Gambit Weekly : Restaurant Guide : June 6, 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Mirliton is the main ingredient of a casserole made with shrimp and green apple as an appetizer at Marigny Brasserie.
At the Red Maple in Gretna, the crispy fried mirliton is a lunch and dinner entrée, paired with a tour de force of Louisiana ingredients including shrimp, lump crabmeat, andouille sausage and fried oysters plus bordelaise sauce.
Over at his lunch joint, Crabby Jack's, the mirliton is stuffed with a rich seafood dressing as one of the daily specials.
www.bestofneworleans.com /dispatch/current/cover_story36.php   (158 words)

  
 Mirlitons - Cooking Louisiana
The Mirliton (pronounced me-lay-taw if you live in the country and mirl-uh-tahn if you live in the city) can be fried, stuffed, pickled, stir fried, cooked with tomatoes and used in salads.
The Mirliton is also known as the Chayote [chi-OH-tay], Alligator Pear, Mango Squash and Vegetable Pear.
Take several mirlitons and place them in a paper bag (leave it open for air flow) and set them in a cool, dark, dry place.
www.cookinglouisiana.com /Articles/Mirlitons.htm   (215 words)

  
 Louisiana Law Blog: Mr. Mirliton's - A Recipe for a Dangerous Mix of Trademarks and Copyrights
MIRLITON’S is accompanied by a drawing of a man in the shape of a mirliton.
A mirliton recipe was one of the signature dishes and they all thought it would be neat to have a name that included the word “mirliton.” The girlfriend did the character for free; nothing was ever put in writing.
MIRLITON’S or the Mirliton Man character as a trademark, she cannot have any rights in the name or design based on trademark law.
www.louisianalawblog.com /72-print.html   (756 words)

  
 Our Family Blog: Mirliton Recipe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
In a large pot, boil the mirlitons in water to cover for 1/2 hour, or until soft.
Put the mirlitons in the baking dish and carefully pour the stock into the dish around them.
Mirliton: I say mirl-i-ton with an R. Patsy says mell-a-ton with a silent R. Sue says mell-y-ton.
www.crabapplelane.net /ftb_blog/archives/000395.html   (734 words)

  
 Pickled Mirliton Sticks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Taste the mirlitons for doneness, they should be slightly tender on the outside while crisp on the inside.
Use tongs to arrange mirliton "sticks" as if standing on edge in the Mason jars, pack the jars rather tightly.
Chill and serve the pickled mirlitons as a garnish to a po-boy, Gin Martini, or a Cajun Bloody Mary.
www.acadiacom.net /custom/Rec_hdo/picklmir.html   (256 words)

  
 Mellytawn (Mirliton) Casserole « Cooking with Herb St. Absinthe (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab-3.cs.princeton.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
I don’t know if it’s the ham/shrimp blend, the bread crumbs, the mirliton or the combination of all these elements put together, but this tastes like my grandmother’s kitchen to me… my comfort food.
Mirliton is the word for chayote squash in Louisiana, and they are coming into season here and they are large, cheap and plentiful.
Slice the cooked mirlitons in half lengthwise, remove the center seedpods, and throw them away.
herbsaint.wordpress.com.cob-web.org:8888 /2006/08/14/mellytawn-mirliton-casserole   (621 words)

  
 MIRLITON BIT 2 - Bersaglieri, World-War Two, 1939 - 1945
MIRLITON Bersaglieri offer a nice range of suitable poses, and they have the heavy weapons which are required for simulation games.
This boxed set is a great starting point for a collection of Italian infantry types, and it may be used to supplement figure ranges from other manufacturers which are less well equipped with specialist troop types.
MIRLITON deserves praise for offering 20 mm figures in convenient boxed sets, this a far better distribution method than the outmoded single figure selection frequently required of wargamers and figure collectors.
miniatures.de /html/int/mirliton-BIT2-bersaglieri.html   (1178 words)

  
 Recipes : Ma Ma's Mirliton, Shrimp and Crabmeat Casserole : Food Network
Place the mirlitons in a large pot and add enough water to come 1-inch up the sides of the pot.
Continue to cook over medium-high heat until the mirliton is very tender, about 40 to 45 minutes.
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mirliton is very thick and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 30 to 40 minutes.
www.foodnetwork.com /food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_21887,00.html   (389 words)

  
 Shrimp Stuffed Mirliton - Crescent City Farmers Market - New Orleans, LA
Boil the mirlitons in salted water 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender, then remove them from the water and scoop out the meat, reserving both the meat and the "shell" for stuffing.
Add the remaining ingredients and reserved mirliton flesh, discarding the seeds, and stir to mix thoroughly.
Using a spoon, stuff the mixture into the reserved mirliton shells and bake for 15 minutes.
www.loyno.edu /~ecoinst/ccfm/recipes/jaegerrecipe.html   (221 words)

  
 Real Cajun Recipes : : Mirliton Farci   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Vegetables pears and Chayote squash are mirliton to Cajuns but are all the same vegetable just different names based on the region one is from.
In a medium saucepan boil the whole mirliton in salted water until tender; drain.
Melt the butter and add the mirliton stiring in the ham, shrimp and the rest of the ingredients except the bread and bread crumbs.
www.realcajunrecipes.com /recipes/cajun/mirliton-farci/865.rcr   (282 words)

  
 ContraCostaTimes.com | 06/07/2006 | A is for apple, M is for mirliton
A is for apple, M is for mirliton
As you are undoubtedly aware, mirliton is Louisiana's name for the tropical squash we here in California call chayote, named so, I imagine, for being a favorite snack of Canis latrans, or coyote.
Of course, mirliton may have turned him into a birch, but surely that would have been less traumatic than being ejected from a nationally televised spelling bee in the seventh round.
www.contracostatimes.com /mld/cctimes/14755094.htm   (553 words)

  
 MIRLITON FRITTERS (Recipe) @ Emeril's dot com
Put the mirliton in a saucepan and cover with water.
Beat in the flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until all of it is incorporated and the batter is smooth.
Heat at least 2 inches of the shortening in a large, deep-frying pan to 360ºF. Drop the batter, a tablespoon at a time, into the hot oil.
www.emerils.com /recipes/by_name/mirliton_fritters.html   (165 words)

  
 Mirliton - Allrecipes
"Mirliton (Chayotes) are a vegetable that is used to make this wonderful dressing.
Add mirliton, and boil until tender, about 45 minutes.
When the mirliton are almost done, bring another pot of water to a boil.
holiday.allrecipes.com /az/Mirlitn.asp?rss=6   (248 words)

  
 Fatfree Vegan Kitchen: Mirliton and White Bean Stew
I owe him a big thank you because his recipe for Crawfish and Mirliton Soup provided the inspiration and technique for this stew, which I have to count among my new favorites.
Add the mirliton and cook until it is just tender but not over-cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
Funny, I had never heard of mirliton until I saw Emeril using one just a few weeks ago (I think he was making a slaw out of it).
blog.fatfreevegan.com /2006/03/mirliton-and-white-bean-stew.html   (874 words)

  
 The delicious Creole Grilled Mirliton Ratatouille recipe from Bed and Breakfast.com!
They're pale green, with a delicate flavor and a large, dense central seed.
Halve the tomatoes crosswise and squeeze gently to remove the seeds.
Cut the flesh into 1 cm (1/4 inch) dice Brush the mirliton and eggplant slices with olive oil and grill (or bake) until about half-cooked.
www.bedandbreakfast.com /ListingRecipes.aspx?prop=150221&recipe=2652   (463 words)

  
 Shrimp, Tasso, Mirliton and Corn Macque Choux
Mirlitons are also referred to as vegetable pears or chayote squash.
Place mirlitons in a sauce pot and cover with water; bring to boil and cook until tender.
Stir in shrimp, heavy cream, Parmesan and cooked mirliton; bring to boil.
www.post-gazette.com /food/20000820Cajun3c.asp   (188 words)

  
 Shrimp Etouffee with Steamed Rice and Fried Mirliton Strips - Grains   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Fried Mirliton Strips: Season the mirliton strips with 1 tablespoon of the Essence.
Add the mirliton pieces in batches and fry until golden brown, turning with a long-handled spoon, about 2 minutes.
Repeat with the remaining mirlitons, and serve hot.
www.recipeslive.com /dish-types/grains/shrimp-etouffee-with-steamed-rice-and-fried-mirliton-strips.html   (259 words)

  
 Chayote: Squash of Many Names Grows In Fame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
You can cook the stuffing and freeze it in the mirliton skin or in a casserole pan for use as a side dish at any time of year.
Cut mirlitons in half and boil until a fork will pierce them all the way through.
Stuff the stuffing into the mirliton shells, sprinkle the tops with the remainder of the bread crumbs, and put about a teaspoon of butter on each stuffed mirliton half.
members.aol.com /amprsnd/chayote.html   (558 words)

  
 Shrimp And Mirliton Remoulade Recipe | Recipezaar
Cook the mirlitons in boiling water for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender.
Peel the mirlitons if necessary, cut them in half lengthwise and remove the seeds, if any.
Arrange the shrimp and mirliton slices on individual serving plates with cherry tomatoes and watercress sprigs, Spoon sauce over, and garnish with tarragon or parsley sprigs.
www.recipezaar.com /50054   (231 words)

  
 cookware, recipes, kitchen cutlery, tools & equipment. ucook.com makes cooking fun.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Preparation: Peel the mirliton, cut it in half lengthwise, and discard the seed.
Add the mirliton strips and boil them for 5 minutes, or until they are just cooked but still crisp to the bite.
Variations: Try the mirliton with Creole Vinaigrette (see recipe) in place of the vinegar and pepper.
www.ucook.com /ucook/ShowRecipe.cfm?recipe_id=51915   (176 words)

  
 Louisiana Stuffed Mirletons (Chayote)
Mirletons (also spelled "mirlitons") are a favorite vegetable in south Louisiana.
Slice mirlitons in half and put in a steamer.
Place the mirliton shells in a baking pan or casserole.
www.fatfreevegan.com /veggies/la.shtml   (338 words)

  
 Stuffed Mirlitons
Cut each mirliton in half lengthwise, so that you get wide sides.
Chop the scooped up mirliton, squeeze out over the sink and reserve.
Saute "the trinity" with 3/4 of the garlic and creole seasoning until soft and turn on low heat.
www.pakupaku.info /stuffedmirlitons.shtml   (482 words)

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