Southern Cook Book

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MarionBrown'sSouthernCookBook
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"HilaritasSapientiaeetBonaeVitaeProles."
MottointheApolloRoomoftheRaleighTavern,Williamsburg,Virginia
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MarionBrown'sSouthernCookBook
NewEdition
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1951,1968TheUniversityofNorthCarolinaPress
Allrightsreserved
ManufacturedintheUnitedStatesofAmerica
Clothedition,published1968,ISBN0807810657
Paperedition,published1980,ISBN0807840785
LibraryofCongressCatalogCardNumber6814365
95949392911110987
Recipesonthefollowingpagesarefromthefollowingcopyrightsources:136,141,211,fromCharlestonReceipts1961byTheJuniorLeagueofCharleston,
Inc.60,6768,200201,22324,231,442,fromCoastalCookery1937byCassinaGardenClubofSt.Simon'sIsland,Ga.169,22021,229,330,367
68,fromTheColumbiaWoman'sClubCookBook1947byTheWoman'sClubofColumbia58,33839,fromTheCreoleKitchenCookBook1946by
TheNaylorCompany,SanAntonio,Tex.9798,449,fromDARCookBook1949AileenLewersLangston92,DeBonnesChosesManger1945bySt.
Matthew'sGuild,Houma,La.29,316,DeVirginiaHambook1946byTheDietzPress,Inc.,Richmond,Va.4950,306,377,fromDixieDishes1941by
MarionFlexner17374,fromFoodIsaFourLetterWord1948byEliotElisofon,reprintedbypermissionofRinehart&Co.,Inc.2930,73,453,fromGay
NinetiesCookBook1945byTheDietzPress,Inc.,Richmond,Va.13,96,107,148,248,271,3023,346,4034,41819,449,fromTheJuniorLeagueof
DallasCookBook1948byTheJuniorLeagueofDallas,Inc.45,163,179,28182,319,364,421,442,fromKatch'sKitchen1938bytheDepartmentof
AppliedEducationoftheWomen'sClub,WestPalmBeach,Fla.68,219,368,fromLadyJo'sSouthernRecipes1950byLadyJoKirbyBeals440,from
LightfromtheKitchen1950bytheCanadianNationalInstitutefortheBlind,Toronto32,38,fromTheMakingofPalatableTableWines1931byBernard
P.Chamberlain28,29899,422,423,fromMarylandCooking1948bytheMarylandHomeEconomicsAssociation186,fromModernFrenchCulinaryArt
byHenriPaulPellaprat1966byWorldPublishingCo.150,181,276,442,fromTheMonticelloCookBook1937bytheUniversityofVirginiaHospital
League184,262,263,286,38586,fromMt.Pleasant'sFamousRecipesParentTeachersAssociation,Mt.Pleasant,S.C.60,87,105,12021,133,270,
348,458,459,460,fromNewOrleansRecipes1932byMaryMooreBremer,reprintedbypermissionofDorotheaThompson,OwnerandPublisher6364,
35253,fromTheOriginalPicayuneCreoleCookBook1947bytheTimesPicayunePublishingCo.2021,260,328,36263,fromOutofKentucky
Kitchens1949byMarionFlexner64,23738,393,fromThePeeDeePepperPot1948byTrinityMethodistChurchofDarlington,S.C.215,27778,426,
fromPuertoRicanCookBook1948byElizaB.K.Dooley26061,fromThePurefoyHotelCookBook1941byEvaB.Purefoy36364,462,from
RecipesfromOldVirginia1946byVirginiaFederationofHomeDemonstrationClubs217,232,334,fromRecipesfromSouthernKitchensTheJunior
LeagueofAugusta,Inc.5,8990,166,401,41920,fromSt.Anne'sParishRecipeBook1937byCapitalGazettePress,Annapolis,Md.316,428,fromThe
SavannahCookBook1933byHarrietRossColquitt152,fromATasteofTexas1949byRandomHouse,Inc.30,32,22627,282,from200Yearsof
CharlestonCooking1930,1934byHarrisonSmithandRobertHaas,Inc.,reprintedbypermissionofRandomHouse,Inc.91,101,107,262,349,358,from
TheWilliamsburgArtofCookery1938byColonialWilliamsburg,Inc.15758,24445,fromWithaJugofWine1949byMorrisonWood,publishedby
Farrar,Straus&Young,Inc.Sourcesthatarenotcopyrightedappearunderindividualrecipes.
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Preface
Cookbooks,likecharity,usuallybeginathome,andTheSouthernCookBookisnoexception.WhenIstartedtheadventurefortheoriginalbookmyfirststeps
weretocollect,test,andselectanextensivecollectionofNorthCarolinarecipesandcookerymemorabiliawhichIhadenlargedafterhavingeditedSouptoNutsfor
theWoman'sAuxiliaryoftheEpiscopalChurchofTheHolyComforteratBurlington.ThisledtoaprojecttounearthlocalandregionalcookbooksinalltheSouthern
statesinordertomakeatruly"allSouthern"selectionofthebestrecipesoftheSouth.AstheresultofletterssentoutbyGeorgeColcough,secretaryoftheBurlington
ChamberofCommerce,importantChambersofCommerceineverySouthernstatefurnishedmenamesofcookbooksandotherinformationleadingtothelocation
ofrecipes.Withthecooperationofotheralertorganizations,throughpubliclibraryfacilities,newspapercontacts,radioofficials,andinterestedindividuals,Ifound
hundredsofcookbooksandrecipes.
TotheseIaddedrecipesfromhotelsandrestaurantswithatraditionforfineSoutherncuisinethusrefutingtheideathatgoodSoutherncookingisfoundonlyinthe
home.FinallyIsoughtoutthemostdifficultofallrecipestoobtaintheguardedtreasuresoftheSouthernhousehold.HereImustadmitthatdespairandindignation
oftenfollowed.Manygenerouspersons,however,gavetheirmostcherishedrecipes,andotherspersuadedfriendstocontributetheirs.Somesenttreasuredold
manuscriptcookbooks,oneofwhichwascarriedbyabrideinacoveredwagontrektotheWestcoast,butwasreturnedseveralgenerationslaterbytrain.
TheresultsfromtheresearchforthefirstSouthernCookBooknettedfilesofmorethan30,000recipes.Amongthemwerehundredsofwaystocookchickennotall
fried.Therewere,tobesure,themuchpublicizedturnipgreens(salat),hogjowl,candiedyams,"chitterlins,"andpecanpie,buttherewerealsohundredsofother
disheswhichhavelongbeenservedintheSouth,thoughlittleknownbeyondtheirhomeneighborhoods.Intheyearsfollowing,thisresearchhasgoneonuntilnowit
wouldbeimpossibletocounttherecipesordataoncooking.
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Now,seventeenyearsafterthepublicationofTheSouthernCookBook,anotheradventurehasbegun:therevisionofthebook.Thishascomeaboutforseveral
reasons.OneisthatthebookhasbeenwidelydistributedandhasappealednotonlytoSouthernersbuttopersonsinalmosteverystateinthiscountryandinmany
foreigncountries.Letters,comments,questions,andbookordershaveencouragedTheUniversityofNorthCarolinaPresstourgemetoextendmyeffortstoreach
furtherandtogivethebooka"newlook"aswellastooffermanynewrecipes.Becausethewomenoftodayaresomuchonthego,Ifeelthatthenewbookshould
containsomesimple,easytopreparedisheswhichwerenotincludedintheoriginalwork.Newpreparedmixesandpackagedandprocessedfoodshavemadea
placeintoday'spreparationsofmeals.Ifeeltheseshouldbegivenanodofapprovalandwishtherewerespaceformore.Alsomoderncookswantclearcut
measurementsofingredientsandexactdirectionsforfollowingrecipes.ForthisreasonIhaveevolvedastandardformatforallrecipesthatitseemedappropriateto
standardize.So,forthosewholookforanoldfavoriteanddonotatfirstrecognizeit,Iadviseacloserlook.Therecipemaystillbetherebutwithan"uplifted"face.
Theindexforthenewbookisalsocompletelyrevisedandconsiderablyeasiertouse.
Itwasmypurposeintheoriginalbooktocombine"theoldandthenew."InthisbookIhavecombined"theoldwiththenewer,althoughIbelievethatthosewho
enjoyedthecharmingandoftenquaintphraseologyofmanyoftheoldrecipeswillfindenoughretainedtoprovideanairoffamiliarnostalgia.
IntheprefacefortheoriginalbookIpointedoutthattheartofcookingintheSouthhasneverstoodstill.Thisisworthrepeating.Southerncookingduringthepast
seventeenyearshasmovedfasterthaninanyprecedingperiod.Glancingback,wefindthebasisforthevarietyofcuisineseveninourearlycookery.
Southerncookingisthenaturalresultoftheevolutionthroughmorethanthreecenturies,fromtheindigenousfoodsofearlyJamestowntothecosmopolitancuisineof
NewOrleans.Itissignificantthatthefirstcookbookpublishedinthiscountry,TheCompleatHousewife,orAccomplish'dGentlewoman'sCompanion,by"E.
Smith"(publishedinEnglandin1727),waspublishedbyWilliamParksinarevisededitioninWilliamsburg,Virginia,in1742,thusdocumentingthebasicinfluenceon
earlySoutherncookery.ButevenbeforeParksenteredthecookbookfield,EuropeanswerebringingtotheSouthvariouscontinentaldishesandmergingthemwith
suchnativefoodsascornandyams.
VeryearlytheFrenchandtheSpanishofNewOrleansblendedthecookeryofthetwopeoples.Thishappycombination,touchedwiththemagicofNegrocooks,at
lengthgavetheDeepSouththeinimitableCreolecookery.ThiscookerysweptnorthtoinfluencetheEnglishfoodsandwestwardtoblendwiththeMexicancookery
oftheborderstates.Meanwhile,Germans,Italians,andothersbroughtexcitingnewdishesanddifferentmethodsofpreparingfood.TheSoutherncookhasalways
welcomednewdishesandwithingeniousskillhasadaptedthemtohisorherownrequirements.
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SincethefirstnoticeableamalgamationsofSoutherncookerytookplace,theevolutionhasmovedon.NowinalmostanymodernSouthernhomeorrestaurantoneis
likelytofindonthemenudishesfrompracticallyeverysectionofthecountryandfromalmosteveryforeigncountrythathastraditionalgoodfood.Theresultofallthis
isthattheSouthern"meal"cannolongerberigidlydefined.TherestillaresectionsintheSouthwhereneithertheatmospherenorthe"table"haschangedthesame
richingredientslike"loads"ofbutter,cream,andeggsareusedtomakeoriginaldishes.Cakesandbreadsarebakedfromscratchwithinfinitecare,vegetablesarestill
boiledwithsaltporkorhamhock,andsmokehouseshangheavywithmeats.Butprogressisbeingmadeineveryotherfield.Itisonlynaturalthatcookery,too,
shouldbeonthemove.
Inthisnewbook,asintheold,spacelimitationshavemadeitnecessarytoomitmanyrecipesthathavebeengiventome.Somehavebeenomittedbecausethey
couldnotbeworkedouttoconformtoanewformatothersbecausetheyweresimilar.Thelineastowhetherarecipeisdistinctively"Southern"hasbeenbroadened
toincluderecipesfromothersectionsandcountries.Thishasbeendonebecauseourpopulationnowembracessomanyresidents(andsomewhoarenot)whoare
notSouthernbutwhobelongtousanyway.Thesegoodcooksshouldhaveavoiceinthisbook,andintheendwewilllearnfromeachother.
IntheprefacetotheoriginaleditionIsaidthatmygoalwastoproduceabookfromwhichonecouldprepareacompletemealinthetrueSouthernmanner,abook
thatwouldhelptopreservethebestinawayoflivingsuggestedbyamottoabovethemantleoftheApolloRoomoftheRaleighTavernatWilliamsburg,Hilaritas
SapientiaeetBonaeVitaeProles,"Jollity,theoffspringofWisdomandGoodLiving."Theaimofthisbookisthesame,withthehopethatwiththeadditionofnew
recipesandamoremodernformat,thescopeofthecookmaybegivenmorebountifulresources.
Asinthefirstbook,Iwishitwerepossibletoacknowledgepersonallythehelpofthehundredsofenthusiasticandgenerouspeoplewhohavemadebothbooks
possible.Manywhodonothavearecipeinithaveneverthelesscontributedgreatlytothemakings.Mysincerethankstoallwhohavehelpedtobringattentiontothe
bestinSouthern,andinany,Cookery.Whatwewouldliketosayis,"'Man,'digthisnewbook!"
MARIONBROWN
"BROWNLEA"
BURLINGTON,N.C.
FEBRUARY,1968
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Contents
Preface
1.Horsd'Oeuvres
2.Beverages
29
3.Soups,Stews,andChowders
43
4.Salads
70
5.EggsandCheese
101
6.SeaFood
112
7.Meats
145
8.Poultry
193
9.Game
229
10.Vegetables
243
11.Breads,Biscuits,andWaffles
297
12.Desserts
322
13.CakesandIcings
352
14.CookiesandSmallCakes
382
15.PiesandPastries
396
16.PicklesandPreserves
413
17.SaucesandDressings
431
18.Lagniappe
458
Index
467
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ApproximateEquivalentsWeightsandMeasures
(Approximatecancontents,Multipleservings,etc.)
"Dash"or"Pinch"meanslessthan1/8teaspoon
60drops=1teaspoon
2teaspoons=1dessertspoon
3teaspoons=1tablespoon
4tablespoons=1wineglass
2wineglasses=1gill
1pony=1ounce
16tablespoons=1cup
2cups=1pint
2pints=1quart
4quarts=1gallon
TheFollowingEqual1Pound
2cupsliquid
2cupsbutterorshortening
2cupsgranulatedsugar
23/4cupspowderedsugar
23/4cupsbrownsugar
3cupsmeal
2cupsrawrice
2cupschoppedcookedmeat
4cupssiftedflour
41/2cupssiftedcakeflour
1qt.siftedflour
9averagesizeeggs
4cupsgratedcheese
3cupscurrantsorraisins
4cupscocoa
TheFollowingEqual1Ounce
2tablespoonsbutter
4tablespoonsflour
4tablespoonscocoa
1squarechocolate
SizeofCansandContents
No.1can=11/2cups
No.2can=21/2cups
No.21/2can=31/2cups
No.10can=13cups
MultipleServings:For50
11/2gallonsbrickicecream
21/2gallonsbulkicecream
3layercakes
11/2lbs.shelledalmonds
3pintsolives
1poundcoffee
21/2pullmanloavesbread
5chickensforsalad
7bunchescelery
3headslettuceforservingsalad
2poundscrackers
1quartcreamforcoffee
OtherEquivalents
3lb.dressedchickenmakesapproximately41/2cupschoppedcookedmeat
21/2lb.lobstermakesapproximately1poundmeat
1cupricemakesapproximately3cupscooked
"Butterthesizeofanegg"=approximately11/2ounces
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Horsd'Oeuvres
Thehorsd'oeuvre,nowgenerallyacceptedasthecomplementofthecocktail,haswithinthepastseveraldecadesacquirednewstatureandalistof
subregionaltitlessuchas''appetizers,""tantalizers,""tidbits,"andsoon.Addedtothesmall"fingerfoods,"inrecentyears,manysubstantialdishesare
servedasthehorsd'oeuvre:chafingdishfoods,casseroles,moldedmixtures,pts,andsoon.Thesesubstantialitemsturnmanycocktailpartiesinto
buffetdinners.
Thehorsd'oeuvrehourisnotentirelyarecentinnovationintheSouth.InColonialWilliamsburgandinotherColonialsections,"assortedrelishes"were
servedwiththemiddayandeveningmealsacustomadheredtoinmanyhomesandestablishments.IntheDeepSouththehorsd'oeuvreisaFrench
inheritanceclassifiedashorsd'oeuvreschaudsandhorsd'oeuvresfroids,orhotandcoldsidedishes.Thehothorsd'oeuvreisarecherchcoursemore
oftenreservedforformalentertaining,andmaysubstituteforanentree.Thecoldhorsd'oeuvreinmanySouthernsectionsisserveddailyandconsistsof
suchcrisprawvegetablesascelery,tomatoes,lettuce,cucumbers,onions,radishes,andsoon.
Inthissectionwearegivingsomeofthelightandheartythehotandthecoldhorsd'oeuvres.
DatesinBacon
Aboutfiftydates
11/2lbs.pasteurizeddates,pitted
Halvesofpecannutmeats(around50)
1lb.thinbacon
Openthedates,andinsertinonedatealargehalfofpecan.Takeaseconddate,openit,andformitwiththefirstdatetomakeonelargedate.Continueuntilalldates
havebeenused.(Datesvaryinshapesoitmaybenecessarytouse3smalldatestomake1largeone.Or,ifpreferred,1datemaybestuffedwithabrokenpieceof
nutmeat.)
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Allowbacontostandatroomtemperatureuntilslicesmaybeseparatedwithouttearing.Spreadbacononcookiesheetswithsidesbakethebaconfor8to10
minutesinapreheated325degreeoven.Pouroffthefatanddrainbacononabsorbenttowels.Assoonasbaconiscoolenoughtohandle,cuteachstripinhalf
crosswise.Wrapeachformeddatein1/2stripofbaconsecuretheendswithatoothpick.Arrangethedatesonacookiesheetandplaceonmiddlerackofa
preheated400degreeoven.Bakethedatesfor10minutes,oruntilbaconiscrisp.Servewarm.
Thesemaybemadeaheadofservingtimeandfrozenorrefrigerated.Beforebaking,however,besuredatesarethoroughlythawedandareatroomtemperature.The
datesmaybemadewithbaconthathasnotbeenprecooked,buttheyarenotasgreasyifbaconhasbeenprecooked.
AlfredG.Lea,St.Petersburg,Fla.
PruneRellenas
(StuffedFriedPrunes)
Driedprunes,soakedinwater,pitted
Groundcookedham
Vegetableoil
1egg,beaten
Finebreadcrumbs
Soakthedriedprunesincoldwaterforatleast1hour.Removeanddrywell.Slittheprunesandremovethepits.Fillthecavitieswithsmallballsofgroundham.Ina
deepfryerwithbasket,heatvegetableoil(oranyfryingoil)untiltheoilishotenoughtofryasmallpieceofbreadbrown(375degrees).Diptheprunesinthebeaten
egg,thenrolltheminthebreadcrumbs.Fryuntilthecoatingisgoldenbrown.Removeanddrainonpaper.Servehot.
Mr.andMrs.KentBelmore,Hickory,N.C.
BarbecueOysters
Servestentotwelve
Thesecretofthisdishistotrytokeeptheoystersfrombeingtoosoupy.
1qt.large"select"oysters
1cupSauceConcentrate(seerecipebelow)
Crackersandtoothpicks
Puttheoystersinasaucepanovermediumheatheatjustlongenoughtoliquifythejuice.Donotovercook.Drainoystersthroughacolanderdiscardjuice.Return
oysterstosaucepancarefullystirintheSauceConcentrate.Justbeforeservingtime,reheatoysterstoaboutboilingpoint,butdonotboil.Toserve,pourthemixture
intoachafingdishandkeepheatedwhileguestshelpthemselves.
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SauceConcentrate
1/3cupWorcestershiresauce
1/3cuptomatocatchup
1/3cupvinegar
2teaspoonspowdered(dry)mustard
1/8teaspooncayennepepper
11/2teaspoonssalt
Blendalltogetherbybeatingvigorously.Pourovertheoystersandstircarefully.Makes1cup.
Mrs.W.ClaryHolt,Burlington,N.C.
BroiledOystersCollegeInn
Twentyfour
Saltandpepper24selectoysters(large)dredgeinflour.Broilonlightlybutteredgriddleontopofstoveuntilcrispandbrownedonbothsides.Dresswiththe
followingsauce:
3tablespoonsmeltedbutter
2teaspoonslemonjuice
2tablespoonsA1steaksauce
1tablespoonWorcestershiresauce
1jiggersherryorMadeirawine
Havesaucehotbeforedressingfreshlybroiledoysters.
ErnestCoker,Owner,YeOldCollegeInn,Houston,Tex.
PickledOysters
Onehalfgallon
PickledoystersisanearlySoutherndish,the"ripe"oysteroftenhavingbeenservedasasalad.ThisisanoldrecipeofMrs.J.D.Murray,Acton,Maryland.
1/2gal.rawoysters
1cupvinegar
Pinchallspice
Pinchpowderedcloves
Pinchstickmace,yellow
Redpepper,salt
Removeoystersfromownliquorwashoystersandputbackonstoveinliquor.Addvinegar,spices,etc.letsimmeruntilthegillsjustturn(curl).Takeoutoystersand
letliquidcometoascaldandpourovertheoystersandsettocool.Coverthemuptokeeptheminstrength.(Theymaybeplacedincoveredjarandrefrigerated.)
Serveoncrackersordunkinanygoodredsauce.
ContributedbyMrs.J.P.McComas,fromSt.Anne'sParishRecipeBook,Annapolis.Md.
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Mrs.Powell'sCocktailClamFritters
Aboutforty
Mrs.RobertJ.Powellisknownforspecialtiessuchastheselittlefritters,whichshepileshighonaservingplatterandpassesatcocktailparties.
2cupsfinelygroundrawclams,drained,savejuice
2cupssiftedflour
1teaspoonbakingpowder
1/2teaspoonsalt
Pepper,usegenerously
Milkorwater
2eggs,beaten
Mincedgreenpeppertotaste
Mixflourwithdryingredientsaddenoughmilkorwatertoclamjuicetomake1cupliquidmixliquidintoflour.Addbeateneggs,clams,andmincedgreenpepper.
Thebattershouldbethinlikepancakebatter.Fryonahotgriddleorinheavyfryingpaninshallowhotlard.Frittersshouldbeaboutthesizeofasilverdollar.Serveat
once.
Mrs.RobertJ.Powell,Fayetteville,N.C.
RosemaryBolles'sLobsterCelery
Twelvestalks
Thisdelicioushorsd'oeuvreislobstermeatwithcheeseormayonnaiseorboth.Blendthefollowingandstuffcelerystalks.
1/2lb.lobstermeat,flaked
13oz.pkg.creamcheese
Mayonnaiseorcreamtomakethickmixture
Salt,cayennepeppertotaste
Mrs.ChadborneBolles,Charlotte,N.C.
LittleCrabCakes
Abouttwelvetofourteen
1lb.freshcrabmeat(orcanned,orfrozen,drained)
2eggs
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblackpepper(freshground)
2tablespoonsfreshbreadcrumbs,finelycrumbled
Butterforfrying
Flakethecrabmeatandpickoverforbones.Placecrabmeatinabowl,andbeattheeggsintothemeat.Addthesaltandpepper,andmixinthebreadcrumbs.Heat
about1/4inchbutterinaskillet.Whenbutterisbubblinghot,
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spooninthecrabmeatmixture,usingateaspoonofmixtureforcocktailsizecakes,oralargeramountifregularcakesaretobemade.Fryuntilgoldenbrownonone
sideturnandbrownotherside.Drainonabsorbentpaper.Servehotwithanyseafoodsauce.Spearthelittlecakeswithtoothpicksarrangethemaroundabowlof
sauceifcakesaretobeservedasanhorsd'oeuvre.
Mrs.CalvinSmith,Burlington,N.C.
GarlicSuggestions
Rubcocktailtoothpickswithcloveofpeeledgarlicstickthepicksintoshrimp,sausages,othercocktail"bites."Asubtleflavorpenetratesthefood.Or,to
giveagarlicflavor,stickacloveofgarliconatoothpickandswisharoundincheesemixturesorsauces.Orplaceapeeledcloveofgarlicinatin
containerofpotatochipsclosethelid,andletstandseveralhours.Chipswillhavegarlicflavor.Garliccloveaddedtohotmeltedbuttergivesseasoning
whenpouredoverpoppedcorn.
AnnieLeigh'sCrabMeatinChouxPastePuffs
Thirtysmallpuffs
Thisdelightfullittle"creampuff"filledwithcrabmeatisservedbyMrs.Hardenasanhorsd'oeuvreoronapartyplate.
1lb.crabmeat
2teaspoonsfreshhorseradish
1/2teaspoonpreparedmustard
1cupmayonnaise
1teaspoonWorcestershiresauce
1cupgratedhardboiledegg
30littlecreampuffs(SeeChouxPasterecipe,p.320)
Mixtheingredientswellandheapintothehollowedoutcreampuffshells.Garnishwithgratedeggorchoppedparsley.
Mrs.RobertHarden,Burlington,N.C.
ShrimpErnie
Serveseight
YeOldCollegeInn,Houston,Texas,hasbeenfamousforitsfineSoutherncuisinesinceitsestablishmentin1920.UnderMr.Coker'sdirectionsince1945,theInn
hasreceivedmanyhonors.SelectedseveralyearsagobyDuncanHinesinaSaturdayEveningPostarticleasamongthefiftyfourbesteatingestablishmentsinthe
UnitedStates,itwasthefirstTexasrestauranttoreceivethenotedconnoisseur'srating.Mr.Coker,originatoroftheInn'sbestdishes,giveshere
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twoofhiscelebratedseafoodrecipes."ShrimpErnie,"namedfortheowner,isservedasanhorsd'oeuvreoranentre.
Preparetwolbs.rawshrimpasforfryingmarinateovernightinrefrigeratorinthefollowingsauce:
2cupssaladoil
1leveltablespoonsalt
4tablespoonscatchup
1teaspoonpaprika
1smallgarlicclove,choppedfine
Putshrimponsidesinshallowpan.Pouroversomeofthesaucedonotletsaucecoverthem.Broilat350degreesunderflameuntillightlybrownedonbothsides,
allowing7to8minutestoeachside.
Curly'sBoiledShrimp
About3lbs.cookedshrimp
ThisrecipeisaspecialtyofMr.Sanders,andoneheoriginatedafteryearsofexperimenting.Thisisthefirsttimeanyonehasbeenfortunateenoughtopersuadehimto
"putitonpaper."
5lbs.rawshrimp
3qts.coldwater
1/2cupsalt
3teaspoonsblackpepper
20wholeallspice
1teaspoongroundcayennepepper
6bayleaves
Celerytops:1bunchcelerycuttofirstjoint,rinsed
Juiceof1lemon(squeezelemonuntilnojuiceleft),andtherind,cutup
1podofgarlic(usealltheclovesinonepod),peeled
3mediumonions,peeled,sliced
Rinsetheshrimpdrain.Combineallotheringredientsinalargekettle.Bringtoaboilandboilfor3minutes.Putintheshrimpcoverthekettle,andboilslowlyfor10
to20minutesdependingonthesizeoftheshrimpandthetoughness.Testafter10minutestoseeiftender.Whenshrimparedone,runcoldwaterintotheshrimpuntil
theysinktothebottom.Allowthemtoremain3to5minutes.Drainspreadtheshrimpouttocoolthoroughly.Peelshrimpanddeveinthem.Servewithasauce,with
mayonnaise,orinanymannerdesired.Theymaybeplacedinplasticandfrozen.Thawthoroughly.
EmersonT.(Curly)Sanders,Burlington,N.C.
ShrimpPickUps
Thisisaminiature"turnover"pieadeliciousfingerfoodforacocktailpartyoranyparty.
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Cleaned,cookedshrimp,wholeorbroken
Piecrust(homemadeorpiecrustmix)
Shrimpcocktailsauce
Preheatovento350degrees.
Preparetheshrimp(orusefrozenorcannedshrimp,cooked).Makeapiecrustdough.Rolloutthinonaflouredboard.Cutthecrustwithacutteraboutthesizeofa
doughnutcutter.Place1to2shrimp(accordingtosize)ononesideofthecutoutdough.Placeateaspoonormoreofcocktailsauceontheshrimp.Foldthedough
overtheshrimpandcrimptheedgestoseal.Placethepiesonabakingsheetandbakeuntilbrownontop.Turnandbrowntheotherside.Totalbakingtimeisabout
20minutes.Thesemaybekeptinawarmoven,andservedasneeded.
Iffreshshrimpareused,theunbakedpiesmaybefrozenandthendefrostedandbakedasneeded.
E.Z.Jones,WBBBRadio,Burlington,N.C.
Muzzie'sGarlicShrimp
Twentytothirtyshrimp
1lb.cooked,shelledshrimp
2garliccloves,mashed
1cupchilisauce
2dashesTabascosauce
1teaspoonlemonjuice
Thinbaconstrips,cutinsections
Toothpicks
Drytheshrimpwellwithabsorbentpaper.Inabowl,mashthegarlicclovestoapulp.Addthesaucesandlemonjuice.Blendwell.Dipeachshrimpinthesauce
mixture,beingsuretocoatwell.Wrapeachshrimpinasectionofthebaconandsecurethebaconwithtoothpicks.Frytheshrimpina350degreeheatedskillet,
turningthemsothebaconwillbebrownoneachside.Serveinaheatedservingdish.
Mrs.A.F.Soutar,St.PetersburgBeach,Fla.
NOTE:Thesearebestfriedinanelectricfrypan.
ShrimpBowls
(HorsD'oeuvresFroids)
Theshrimpbowl,thepicedersistanceofthemoderncocktailparty,isasatisfyingdishandneedsbutafewroundsoftoast,crackers,orchipsas
accompaniment.Theshrimpmaybepiledinahollowedoutblockofice,asaladbowl,acabbageheadstuckontoothpicksandarrangedpiggybackonan
horsd'oeuvre"pig,"arrangedonaplatter,ormarinatedinsauceandservedfroma
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chafingbowl.Heretheimaginationhasfullswingtheshrimpandsaucearetherequisitestheservingmannerisincidental.
ShrimpinBeer
Boilshrimpinbeertobringoutaflavorsimilartolobster.Use1lb.shrimp(notpeeled),enoughbeertocover.Heatbeertoboilingpoint.Dropinshrimpboil10to
15minutes,accordingtosizeofshrimp.Letcoolinbeer.Maybeservedhotorcold.
Mrs.RobertW.Messer,Burlington,N.C.
ShrimpArnaud
OneofthemostfamousshrimpbowlsisShrimpArnaud,originatedbythelateCountArnaudCazenave,founderofArnaud'sRestaurant.Thefollowingrecipewas
givenmebyGermaineWells,daughterofCountCazenave.Iamgivingthisintheoriginalform,whichdoesnotspecifyproportions.Onepoundofshrimpwillmake
about4servings.
Chopgreenonions,parsley,andceleryveryfine.AddCreolemustard,paprika,oliveoil,vinegar,saltandpeppertotaste.Mixwellpouroverboiledshrimp.
Mrs.GermaineWells,Arnaud'sRestaurant,NewOrleans,La.
ShrimpBowlalaTexas
Serveseighttoten
Mrs.RobertNutt,whosehusbandisamemoryexpert,hasakeenmemoryofthisshrimpbowlfromTexas.Thebasisisshrimpandonionringsmarinatedinaspecial
Frenchdressing.Servefromlargesaladbowl.
2lbs.cookedpeeledshrimp
2Bermudaonions,slicedthinanddividedintorings
Frenchdressing
Arrangeshrimpandonionringsalternatelyinsaladbowl.Pouroverthefollowingdressing,andallowalltomarinateintherefrigerator24hours.
FrenchDressing
1cupoliveoil
2cupsvinegar
1/2bottleWorcestershiresauce
1teaspoonFrench'smustard
2clovesgarlic
2smallonionscutinsmallpieces
1teaspoonpaprika
Salt,peppertotaste
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Mixwellletstanduntilflavorsareblendedstrainbeforepouringovershrimp.
Mrs.RobertNutt,Greensboro,N.C.
IsabelTorrey'sShrimpLouisiana
Servesfour
IsabelTorrey,ofOakGrove,MadisonHeights,nearLynchburg,servesthisshrimpatcocktailpartiesasanhorsd'oeuvrefromabowl,oncrackers,orasasaladon
lettuceleaves.
1lb.cookedshrimp
About20bayleaves
1/2cupvinegar
1teaspoonpaprika
Dashcayennepepper
2mediumsizedonions,sliced
2cupssaladoil
1/2teaspoonsalt
Cleanshrimpremovetheblackvein.Rinseincoldwater,anddrain.Heatvinegarinasaucepanwithabout10ofthebayleaves,butdonotallowtoboil.Remove
bayleaves,andsetvinegarasidetocool.Inaquartsizestonecrockorjar,placealayerofshrimp,alayerofonion,afewbayleaves,andsoonuntilallshrimphave
beenused.Makeadressing,usingthespicedvinegar,saladoil,Worcestershire,paprika,salt,andcayenne.Pourovershrimpandletstandinrefrigerator24hours.
Mrs.ThomasT.Torrey,MadisonHeights,Va.
ShrimpMold
Serveseight
Thismaybeservedasanhorsd'oeuvreorasasalad.1tablespoonplaingelatin
1/4cupwater
Juiceof1lemon
2pimientos(canned)choppedfine
1smallonion,gratedfine
12oz.bottlestuffedgreenolives,choppedfine
1/4teaspoonsalt
21/2cupscooked,deveinedshrimp,brokenfine
1cupmincedcelery
2hardcookedeggs,chopped
Blackpeppertotaste,usegenerously
1cupmayonnaise
Softenthegelatininthewaterstirthelemonjuiceintothegelatin.Heatanddissolvegelatinmixtureoverhotwater.Mixtheremainingingredientsinalargemixing
bowl.Stirinthegelatinandmixwell.Pourintoa1quartmold
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(melonmoldispretty),orindividualmoldsforasalad.Chilluntilfirm.Besureallingredientsarechoppedveryfinetoinsureeasyslicing.Unmoldandgarnishplatteras
desired.Furnishcrackersandknivessoguestsmayservethemselves.Abowlofmayonnaisemayaccompanytheshrimpmold.
Mrs.StaleyP.Gordon,Burlington,N.C.
ShrimpCanapeaLaIrma
Aboutthreedozen
GermaineWellsinheritedArnaud'sRestaurantin1948fromherfather,CountArnaudCazenave.Mrs.Wellshascontinuedtopreservethefamousrecipesofthe
establishmentandhasoriginatedmanydishesinthetrueArnaudtradition.CanapIrmaisnamedforhermother.
1lb.shrimp,boiled
1/2bunchshallots,minced
Smallclovegarlic,minced
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
Fishbroth
2tablespoonsclaret
2eggyolks,beaten
Toastcutindesiredforms
2hardboiledeggs
Parsley
Breadcrumbs
Gratedcheese
Minceshallotswithgarlicandfryinbutteruntilbrowned.Add2tablespoonsflourtomakearoux.Addenoughfishbrothtomakeathicksauce.Sliceshrimpfine
addtosauce.Cookabout20minutes.Slowlyaddwinemixedwithbeateneggyolkstotightendressing.Seasontotaste.Spreadontoastformsborderwithhard
boiledeggsandparsley,mincedfine.Topwithbreadcrumbsandcheeseandbakeinmoderate(350degree)ovenuntilgoldenbrown.[See"ToMakeaRoux,"p.
430.]
Mrs.GermaineWells,Arnaud'sRestaurant,NewOrleans,La.
ShrimpCocktailFritters
Eighteentotwenty
1lb.rawshrimp,peeled,minced
1cupflour
1/2teaspoonsalt
Peppertotaste
2eggs,beaten
Milk
1smallonion,minced
1tablespoonparsley,minced
DashTabascosauce
Sifttogetherthedryingredientsaddeggsandenoughmilktomakeathickbatteraddonion,parsley,Tabasco,andshrimp.Beatwelldropbyteaspoonintodeep
hotlard(375degrees).Brownuntilgolden.Servehot.
Mrs.EveretteRogers,Greenville,Miss.
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AvocadoMadeira
Servessix
Thisisanexcellentfirstcourseforaseafooddinner.
3ripeavocados,halved(1/2foreachserving)
2cupsseedlessgreengrapes,freshorcanned
1/2cuppowderedsugar
1/8teaspoongratednutmeg(optional)
ChilledMadeira
Justbeforeserving,slicetheavocados.Washanddryfreshgrapesdraincannedones.Rollthegrapesinamixtureofsugarandnutmeg.Haveeverythingcold.Halffill
theavocadohalveswiththegrapes.Passthewinedecanterandleteachguestfillhisavocado.
Mrs.RayTaylor,Greensboro,N.C.
AvocadoandCheeseCanape
Twodozen
1ripeavocado
23oz.pkgs.creamcheese,or13oz.pkg.creamcheeseand3ozs.ofRoquefortcheese
Juiceof1lemon
1/2teaspoononionjuice
Salttotaste
Sievethepeeled,stonedavocado.Mashthecreamcheese(orcheeses)andmixwiththeavocadoaddremainingingredientscreamtoasmoothpaste.Serveatonce
onroundsofbread,crackers,orpotatochips.
Mrs.JohnM.McCoy,fromTheJuniorLeagueofDallasCookBook,Dallas,Tex.
BenedictineSandwich
(Canape)
Twodozensmall
Thislittlepartysandwich,orcanap,wasoriginatedbythelateMissJennieBenedict,leadingcatererofLouisville,Kentucky,forthirtytwoyears.Whenshediedshe
lefthertreasuredrecipesasaguideforLouisvillecooks.CissyGregg,HomeConsultantfortheCourierJournal,saysofher,''MissBenedict'sfameextendedfar
beyondthebordersofLouisvilleandKentuckyherrecipeshavebecomesynonymouswithKentuckyandKentuckycooking."ThroughthecourtesyofMrs.Gregg
andothers,afewofMissBenedict'sbestrecipeshavebeencontributed.
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Creamcheese
Onionandchoppedcucumbertotaste
Homemademayonnaisetomoisten
Salttotaste
Greenfoodcoloring
Mixthoroughlyandspreadonopenfacebreadorbetweenthinslicesofbread.Thesemaybegarnishedorservedplain.
ContributedbyMrs.HarrisW.Rankin,Paducah,Ky.
GingerCheesePinwheels
Twentyfour
2tablespoonsgroundcrystallizedginger
Creamtomakepaste
Loafbread
Softenedbutter
Makeasmoothpasteofcheese,ginger,andcream.Slicedayoldbreadthin,lengthwise.Spreadbreadwiththincoatingofsoftenedbutter,thenwithcheesemixture
rollinlongslenderrollwrapindampclothtochill.Cutinthinsectionslikejellyroll.Thismixturemayalsobespreadonopenfaceordecksandwiches.
Mrs.PaulHuddleston,BowlingGreen,Ky.
Mrs.Reid'sMushroomSandwich
Eighteen
Arolledmushroomsandwichsoundseasy,butuntilMrs.Reidconsentedtopartwithherrecipetherightconsistencyandflavorweretomanyacovetedsecret.
1/2cupsweetmilk
1/2cupchickenstock
2tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoonsflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
Fewgrainsblackpepper
1cupfreshmushrooms,chopped
Saltandpepper
1teaspoonlemonjuice
Thinlyslicedfreshbread
1/4cupcreamedbutter
Makeathickwhitesauceofthefirst6ingredients,usingyourpreferredmethod.Cleanmushroomssprinklewithsalt,pepper,andlemonjuicesautinbutteruntil
tender.Addmushroomstowhitesauce.Allowmixturetocooluntilreadytospread.Spreadslicesofbreadwithmixtureandrollsandwiches.Whenreadytoserve,
toastuntilbreadisslightlybrowned.Garnishwithasprigofparsleyinendofeachroll.(Eachsandwichmaybetiedwithtwineorheld
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togetherwithtoothpickuntilreadytotoast.Adampclothspreadoversandwicheshelpstokeepthemfromunrolling.)
Mrs.R.M.Reid,Burlington,N.C.
MushroomsCarberean
(withCaviar)
Mrs.Hendricks,theownerofNormandyFarm(ontheGreatFallsRoad),Maryland,andWaterGateInn,Washington,D.C.,hascreatednumbersofwonderful
dishes.MushroomsCarbereanisanoriginalNormandyFarmcreationgivenmebyFloraG.Orr,publicityassociate.
Removestemsfromlargecapmushroomssothatnicecapdepressionswillbeavailable.Broilmushrooms,puttingabitofsherryandbutterineachcap.When
mushroomsaretender,removefrombroiler.Allowtocoolthenfilleachwithfinecaviar.
MushroomsCarbereanaresuitableforservingontoastpointswithlemonslicesasafirstcourse,forhorsd'oeuvresontoothpicks,orformakingunusualcanaps.
MarjoryHendricks,Owner,NormandyFarm,Rt.189,Rockville,Md.
CaviarCanape
Abouttwodozen
3/4cupcaviar
1teaspoononionjuice
1teaspoonlimejuice
1tablespoonheavycream
Fewgrainscayennepepper
1tablespoonmincedparsley
Mayonnaisetosoften
Preparecanapsfromthinlyslicedbread.Mixcreamcheesewithcreamandsoftentodesiredconsistencywithmayonnaise.Addcayennepepperandspreadthinly
oncanaps.Mixonionandlimejuicewithcaviar.Inthecenterofeachcanapplaceasmallbiscuitcutteroropenmold.Intoeachmoldpour1teaspoonofcaviar.
Removemold.Fluteedgeswithcreamcheesemixture,usingpastrytubeorknife.Sprinkleparsleyovercreamcheesefluting.Serveatonce.
Mrs.LynwoodFowkes,Rockingham,N.C.
GorditasdeTortilla
(SouthoftheBorderCheeseBalls)
Aboutthirty
TheselittleMexicanfritters,withcheeseandchiliadded,arefavoriteTexascocktailpartyappetizers.Thebasisisthetortilla,acorncakemadeofcoarseMexican
mealnotavailableinmanysectionsoftheSouth.
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12tortillas,cannedorfrozen
1cupmilk
3ozs.Americancheese,grated
1mashedredchileancho
1/2cupplus2tablespoonsflour
1teaspoonsalt
Soaktortillasinmilkandmashwithhalfthecheeseandtheredchili.Addtheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt,andformintolittlefatcakes.Fryuntilcrispindeephotfat
(375degrees).Sprinklerestofthegratedcheeseontop.Serveveryhot.
Mrs.H.G.DePartearroyo,fromLaCocinaMexicana,by"SallyAnn,"FoodEditor,ElPasoHeraldPost,ElPaso,Tex.
NochesTorrido
(TorridNights)
Thesearegrandwithbeer!
Tortillas,cannedorfrozen
Vegetableoilandshortening
ChileTorridos(canned),oranyhotchilipeppers,cutintostripsorwedges
Sharpcheese
Cutthetortillasintobitesized"pie"wedges.Inaskilletheatabout1/3inchofvegetableoilwith1tablespoonofbutterorCrisco.Frythewedgesquicklyforabout1
to2minutes,oruntiltheyjustbegintobrown.Removethetortillastoabsorbenttowelstodrain.Placethetortillawedgesonaflatbakingsheet.Oneachwedgelay
severalstripsofthepeppers(themorepeppersthehotterthe"Noche").Placeathinsliceofcheeseoverthepeppers.Bakeinapreheated400degreeovenforabout
2to3minutes,oruntilthecheesehasmelted.Servehot.Thesemaybemadehoursbeforebaking.
HamFritters
Twentyfivetothirtysmallfritters
1/2cupcrushedpineapple,drained
2cupsgroundcookedham,boiledorbaked
2/3cupflour
1/3cupmilk
2eggs
1teaspoonAngosturabitters
Fatfordeepfrying
Sauce
Drainthepineapple.Grindhamandmeasure.
Inamixingbowlsifttogethertheflourandbakingpowder.Addthemilk,
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eggs,andbittersbeatuntilmixtureissmooth.Foldinthepineappleandham.Letchillinrefrigeratorforaboutonehour.Heatfatindeepfryerto350degrees.Drop
thehammixturebyteaspoons(afewatatime)intothefat.Fryuntilfrittersaregoldenbrown.
Toserveasanhorsd'oeuvre,arrangefrittersaroundabowlofanysauce(mustard,chili,curry,etc.).
Mrs.RobertE.Wooten,Burlington,N.C.
HamRolls
Wrapslicesofpaperthinboiledhamaround1tablespoonofapricotpreservesortartconserve.Servecold.
Mrs.E.H.Foley,Burlington,N.C.
HamCheeseRolls
Thinslicesboiledham
Guavajelly
1/2cupfinelygroundpecans
Creamtomoisten
Salt,pepper,andcayennetotaste
Spreadthehamsliceswiththejelly.Combinecreamcheeseandpecans.Addcreamtomoistenseasontotaste.Spreadthecreamcheesemixtureoverthehamslices
androllup.
Mrs.E.H.Foley,Burlington,N.C.
CreoleMeatBalls
Aboutonehundred
2lbs.choicebeefround,ground
1/2lb.porkshoulder,ground
1cupsoftbreadcrumbs
1mediumonion,minced
3garliccloves,minced
1/2greenbellpepper,minced
1egg,wellbeaten
Saltandpeppertotaste
2tablespoonstomatocatchup
Extragroundblackpepper
Freshparsley,mincedfine,optional
Oilorshorteningforfrying
MeatSauce
Havethemeatsgroundtogether3times.Inamixingbowlcombinethemeatandthenext8ingredientsmixwell.Rollintolittleballsaboutthesizeof
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ahickorynut.Sprinkleblackpepperonwaxedpaperandrolltheballsinpepper.Thenrolltheminmincedparsleyifdesired.(Thesemeatballsmaybewrappedin
plasticandfrozenandcookedlater,orfriedandfrozen.)
Heatabout1/4inchfatinaheavyskillet.Fryafewmeatballsatatimeovermediumheat.Turnthemsoallsideswillbrown.Cookforabout10minutes.Removeto
absorbentpapertodraincontinuefryinguntilasmanyasneededarefried.Toserve,pileinachafingdishandpouroveranydesiredmeatsauce(seeSauces).Keep
hot.Furnishguestswithtoothpicksforspearingoutthemeatballs.Servewithroundsofbread.
NOTE:Thesemeatballsmaybeaddedtospaghettisauceandservedoverspaghetti.
FranksinBourbonSauce
Servestwenty
11/2cupsgoodbourbonwhiskey
11/2cupstomatocatchup
3/4cupbrownsugar
3lbs.frankfurters,cutintobitesizesections
Crackersortoastrounds
Inasaucepanmixthebourbon,catchup,andbrownsugar.Bringtonearboilingpoint,butdonotboil.Addthefrankfurtersandstir.Serveinachafingdish,orina
dishwithheatunderittokeepthemixturehot.
Thisisbetterifitismadethedaybeforeandfranksareallowedtostandinthesauceovernight.Reheatbeforeserving.Servewithcrackersortoastrounds.
Mrs.DanaT.Moore,Omar,W.Va.
ChilisRellenos
(DeepFriedChilis)
Servessix
1doz.cannedgreenchilis(peppers),roasted
SharpCheddarcheese(gratedorcutintowedges)
Flour
1egg,beaten
1/8teaspoonsalt
Heatedoilorshortening(Crisco)
Roastthechilisinahotovenuntiltheskinistender.Removeskinrinseincoldwater.Removetheseedsandstems.(Splitthechiliscarefully).Insertineachchilia
smallballofgratedcheeseoracheesewedge.Rollchilislightlyinflourdipintothebeateneggmixedwiththesalt.Haveabout2inchesofoilorshorteningsmoking
hot.Frythechilisuntiltheyarebrowned,turningthem
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withaspatulasotheywillbrownonallsides.Drainonabsorbentpaper.Servewithatomatosauce.
Sauce
2tablespoonsoil(oliveoranyvegetableoil)
1smallonion,choppedfine
1clovegarlic,minced
1tablespoonflour
1/2teaspooneachchilipowderandoregano
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsugar
2dashesTabascosauce
2cupspeeled,dicedtomatoes
1cupbeefconsomm
Heattheoilinheavyskilletfryinittheonionandgarlicuntilslightlybrowned.Stirinflourandseasonings.Addremainingingredients.Stirwell.Simmerthesauceuntil
thetomatoesaretenderandsaucehasthickenedtodesiredconsistency.Reseasontotaste.
CandalariaCornish,fromHowWeCookinElPaso,ElPaso,Tex.
DipSpreadMixtures
Thedipspreadmixturesarenumerousthesameconcoctionoftendoublesforspreadingsandwichesanddunkingbouches(bites)suchasshrimp,cocktail
sausages,oysters,celery,potatochips,etc.Hereagaintherecipesareflexiblefavoriteseasoningsmaybeaddedorsubstitutedwithoutseriousinjuryto
theoriginalrecipes.
PrairieFire
Serveseighttoten
TherecipesofAdalynLindley,manageroftheNeimanMarcusTeaRoom,areatreasuretrovetothefortunate.
1no.2canRanchStyleBeans(putthroughsieve)
1/2lb.butter
1/3lb.gratedsharpcheese
2jalanpinipeppersalittleofthejuice
1mediumonion,gratedfine
1clovegarlic,choppedfine
Heatallindoubleboileruntilcheeseismelted.Serveinachafingdishtokeepwarm.Servewithcrackersorasadipforcornchips,potatochips,etc.
AdalynLindley,Manager,NeimanMarcusTeaRoom,Dallas,Tex.
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HotClamDip
Oneandonefourthcups
161/2oz.canmincedclams
2tablespoonsmincedonions
2tablespoonsbutter
1tablespooncatchup
2to3dashesTabascosauce
1cupsharpcheese,grated
2tablespoonschoppedripeolives
1egg,beaten(theeggkeepsthecheesefromseparatinginthedip)
Draintheclams,reserving1tablespoonoftheliquid.Inaskillet,frytheonionsinthebutteruntiltenderbutnotbrown.Addtheclamsandreservedclamjuice.Stirin
remainingingredients.Heatuntilthecheeseismeltedandmixtureishot.Pourintoachafingdishsothedipmaybekepthot.
Mrs.AlbertA.Stoddard,Burlington,N.C.
Guacamole
(AvocadoDip)
Serveseight
Guacamole,aMexicandishofmashedavocadowithaddedcondiments,ispopularintheSouthasacocktailsandwichspreadordipforshrimp,sausages,crackers,
potatochips,etc."SallyAnn,"FoodEditorforElPaso'sHeraldPost,listsabasicguacamolewiththenotationthatthemostfamoussaladofthecountryis"the
inimitableguacamole."Thisbasicrecipeisadaptedtoconformtodippingorspreading,butitmayalsoserveasasalad.
1cutclovegarlic
2ripeavocados(aguacates)
1smallonion,minced
1smallripetomato,minced
Fewcannedgreenchilis,minced
Juice1lemon
Mayonnaise
Rubasaladbowlwithgarlic.Peelandsliceripeavocados(aguacates)andmashthemtoapulpwithfork,removinganyfibre.Addonion,tomato,greenchilis,lemon
juice.Mixwithenoughmayonnaisetomakecreamy.Asasaladserveonlettuceleaveswithcrisptostadospiecesofdeepfriedtortillas.
Thisdishmaybevariedbytheadditionofchilicolorado(redchilisauce)togivecolorandaddedflavor.[ForChiliColoradoseep.451.]
AdaptedfromrecipebyMrs.OrenC.Wingfield,SantaRita,N.M.,fromLaCocinaMexicana,by"SallyAnn,ElPasoHeraldPost,ElPaso,Tex.
BeerCheese
Twopounds
MarionFlexner,ofLouisville,Kentucky,authorofOutofKentuckyKitchens,DixieDishes,andmanymagazinearticlesoncookery,hasgraciously
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permittedustouserecipesfromherbooks.Ofthisbeercheeseshesaysinpart,"InthedayswhenfreeluncheswereservedinKentuckysaloonswithevery5cent
glassofbeer,weweretoldofawonderfulBeerCheesethatdeckedeverybar.Finallywefoundsomeonewhohadeatenitandwhotoldusvaguelyhowtoprepare
it.SoDorothyClarkandIexperimenteduntilwehadwhatprovedtobeaverytangysandwichspread.Itwillkeepforweeksinacoveredjarintheicebox...It
makeswonderfulsautedsandwiches,oritcanbedumpedintoadoubleboilerandallowedtomelt,whenitmakesaperfectunderstudyforWelshRabbit."Mrs.
Flexnerusuallyputsthecheesejaronatrayandsurroundsitwithtoastedcrackers.
1lb.agedCheddarcheese(sharp)
1lb.Americanor"rat"cheese(bland)
2or3clovesgarlic(totaste)
3tablespoonsWorcestershiresauce
1teaspoonsalt,ormoretotaste
1teaspoonpowderedmustard
DashTabascosauceorcayennepepper
3/4ofa12oz.bottleofbeer(about1cupmoreorless)
Grindthecheese(donotuseprocessedcheese)withgarliccloves.Mixwiththis:Worcestershiresauce,salt,mustard,andTabascoorcayenne.Putinabowlinan
electricmixerandslowlyaddenoughbeertomakeapastesmoothenoughtospread.Storeincoveredjarsandkeepiniceboxuntilneeded.
FromOutofKentuckyKitchens,byMarionFlexner,Louisville,Ky.
Mrs.Messer'sGarlicCheese
Oneandahalfpounds
1lb.Americancheese(sharp)
33oz.pkgs.creamcheese
3garliccloves,ground
1teaspoonlemonjuice
1teaspoonsugar
Dashsaltandcayennepepper
Blendallingredientsthoroughly(grindtogetherAmericancheeseandgarlicmashinthecreamcheese).Dividemixtureintoabout6piecesandformeachintoasmall
rollabout3/4inchindiameter.Wraprollsseparatelyandstoreinrefrigeratorseveraldays.Slicethinandserveoncrispcrackers.
Mrs.RobertW.Messer,Burlington,N.C.
SausageCheeseBalls
Onehundredballs
1lb.leansausage
10ozs.gratedsharpCheddarcheese
31/2cupsBisquickmix
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Breakupsausageintosmallpiecesallowtostandatroomtemperatureuntilsoftened.MixinthecheeseandBisquickwithyourhands.Thoroughlyblendthemixture
untilitcanbeformedintoalargeball.Pinchoffsmallpiecesandrollbetweenpalmstoformballsaboutthesizeofalargemarble.Placeonabakingsheet(donotlet
thesausageballstoucheachother),andbakeinapreheated325to350degreeovenforaround20minutes,oruntilballsarepuffedandgoldenbrown.Theyshould
bebakedonarackonenotchbelowthemiddleoftheoven.Serveatoncewithachiliormustardsauce.
Mrs.MaryW.Umstead,Durham,N.C.
CheeseOlivePuffs
Sixtypuffs
2cupsgratednaturalsharpAmericancheese
1/2teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonpaprika
1/2cupbutter,softened
1cupsiftedflour
60stuffedolives
Inamixingbowlblendthecheese,butter,anddryingredientstomakeastiffdough.Blendingwiththehandisthebestmethod.Draintheolivesuntiltheyareasdryas
possible.Pinchoffasmallamountofdoughandflatteninthepalmofhandwrapthedougharoundanolivesothattheoliveiswellsealed.Placeonacookiesheet
andfreeze.(Freezingkeepsthejuicefromsofteningthedough.)Bakeinapreheated400degreeovenfor15minutes.Donotthawbeforebaking.
Mrs.BenjaminT.Wade,Jr.,Burlington,N.C.
BrandiedGorgonzolaCheese
Oneandonefourthpounds
1lb.ripeGorgonzolacheese
1/4lb.creamcheese
3ozs.goodbrandy
Crushednuts,optional
SoftenbothGorgonzolaandcreamcheese.Crushandmixtogetherwithafork.Addthebrandyandblendwell.Makeintoaballorarollandplaceinrefrigeratorfor
2to3days.Serveoncrackersasanhorsd'oeuvre,orasanaccompanimenttofruitsforanafterdinnercourse.Crushednutsmaybeaddedifdesired.
Mrs.ClarenceSalzer,Cincinnati,Ohio
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CocktailPressedChicken
Twototwoandonehalfquarts
1largehen(6to7lbs.),or2smallones
Juiceof6lemons
11/2tablespoonsceleryseed
2pkgs.plaingelatin(2tablespoons)
4cupschickenbroth,allfatskimmedoff
12hardcookedeggs,ground
Pyrexloafpansormolds
Boilthehenuntilthemeatfallsfromthebones.Removethechicken,reservethebroth.Chillandskimthebrothofallfat.Removeallskinandbonesfromthechicken
grindthemeatinameatgrinder(mediumblade).Placemeatinalargebowlandpourthelemonjuiceover.Marinatefor1hour.Seasonthechickenwithsalt,pepper,
andceleryseed.Themorepepperthebettertheflavor.Softenthegelatinin1/2cupchickenbroth.Heat31/2cupsofbrothandstirinthesoftenedgelatinstiruntil
dissolved.
Grindthehardcookedeggs,andseasonwithsalt,pepper,andceleryseedtotaste.
Usea2to21/2quartmold(loafpyrexdish)orusetwo11/2quartloafdishesormolds.Inthelargemoldplace1/2ofthegroundchickenthenmakealayerofthe
eggs.Spreadtheremainingchickenovertheeggs.Pressdownwiththehandstopackthedishfirmly.Gentlypourthebrothgelatinmixtureover,addingitslowlyso
thegelatincanseepthroughthelayers.
Chillatleast12hours.Unmold(garnishplatterasdesired)onaservingplatter.Servewithmayonnaiseandcrackersontheside.Furnishknivesforgueststoslicethe
moldandservethemselves.Thismaybeusedasasaladormaincoursedish.
Mrs.JosephineHillCarrigan,Burlington,N.C.
ChickenPateAmandine,NeimanMarcus
Servessix
1canmincedchicken(31/2to4ounces)
4tablespoonsbutter,softened
1tablespoondrysherry
Saltedwalnutsoralmonds,coarselychopped
Blendthechickenwiththebutterblendinthewine.Putintoasmallearthenwarecrock.Sprinklethetopwiththenuts.
Specialpermission,AdalynLindley,Manager,NeimanMarcusTeaRoom,Dallas,Tex.
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MoldedFoieGrasMousse
Serveseighttoten
2cupschickenstockorconsomm
1envelopeplaingelatin
3/4cupslicedblackolives(ortrufflesifobtainable)
11/2cupsmockfoiegraspuree(seep.25)
1envelopeplaingelatin(forthemousse)
1/2cupcoldwater
1/3cupheavycream,whipped
Heat1cupofthechickenstockinasmallsaucepan.Softenthegelatininasmallamountoftheremainingstock.Combinethegelatinwiththehotstockandstiruntil
dissolvedaddtheremainingstock.Setaside.Placeapatemoldorapyrex11/2pintloafpaninapanofcrackedice.Pourinpartofthechickengelatinmixtureand
rollthepanfromsidetosideuntilcoated.Repeatthisprocedureuntilthebottomandsideshaveanicethickcoatingofaspic.Keepthemoldrefrigerateduntilaspic
beginstoset.Pressslicesofolivesortrufflesintotheaspic,makinganydesiredpatterninthepan.
Pourthefoiegraspureintoabowl.Softentheenvelopeofgelatininthecoldwatermeltitoverapanofhotwater.Stirthepureeaddthegelatinandstiragain.Fold
inthewhippedcream.Packthemousseintotheaspiclinedmoldorpan.Chill.Pouralayeroftheremainingchickengelatinmixtureoverthemousse.Chillforatleast
12hours.Unmoldonservingdish.Garnishthedishasdesired.Slicetoservewithcrackersorbreadrounds.
MemphisLiverPate
Onepound
1lb.liver,chicken,turkey,calf's,orgoose(preferred)
1cupmincedonion
4tablespoonsbutter
2to3tablespoonslemonjuice
1/4teaspoongarlicjuice
2tablespoonsbrandy
Saltandpepper
2hardcookedeggs,sieved
Choppedmushrooms,nuts(optional)
Boiltheliverinwatertocoveruntilsoft,10to15minutes.Draingrindinmediumbladefoodchopperormashwithfork.Sauttheonions(mushroomsalsoifused)in
thebutteruntilsoft.Tosswiththeliverpaste.Addlemonjuicetotaste,garlic,andbrandy.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Choppednuts(trufflesarebestifcan
behad)maybeadded.Makeintoamoundandchillthoroughly.Servewiththesievedeggsprinkledover.Sliceandserveassaladorontoastroundsforanhors
d'oeuvre.ThisisafavoritewiththemedicalstudentsatMemphisStateUniversity.
JackCamp,Memphis,Tenn.
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FoieGras
(MockFoieGrasPuree)
Abouttwocups
''Foiegras"literallymeans"fatliver."Thetermiscommonlyappliedtoliverfromgeesewhichhavebeenfattenedbyaspecialfeeding.FinefoiecomesfromAlsace
andsouthwesternFrance.AfewotherEuropeanscountriesimportthepuretothiscountry.Thepurecomesincansandmaybeconvertedintootherfoiegras
dishes.Thisisamockfoiegrasmadeofchickenlivers.
1lb.chickenlivers,bigfatonespreferred
1cupsherry
1/3cupchoppedtruffles,orslicedblackolives
Putthechickenliversandthewineintoaheatedskillet.Coverthevesselandbringquicklytoboilingpoint.Reduceheatandsimmerliversforabout5to7minutes,
accordingtosizeofthelivers.Puretheliversthroughafoodmillorsieve(orblender).Stirinthesoftenedbutter,truffles,orolives.Seasontotastewithsaltand
pepper.
ThispuremaybeusedtocoveraroastfilletofbeefsuchasthatusedforBeefWellington(seerecipe).Itmaybemolded,baked,orservedcoldasanhorsd'oeuvre
spread.
Tostore,packinasmalljarorjars,andcoverwithalayerofmeltedbutterMakesabout11/2to2cups.
Mrs.W.H.May,Jr.,Burlington,N.C.
EggsStuffedwithChickenLivers
Servessix
6hardcookedeggs
3largechickenlivers
1teaspoonmincedonion
2tablespoonsbutter
1teaspoonchoppedparsley
2teaspoonsWorcestershiresauce
1dashTabascosauce
1teaspoontomatocatchup
Saltandpepper
1/2cupgratedCheddarcheese,orParmesancheese
Toastroundsandchilisauce
Peelandcuteggslengthwise.Removetheyolksandpressthemthroughasieve.Setaside.Choptheliversandmixwiththemincedonion.Sautinthebutteruntil
liversaretender.Mixtheliverswiththeeggyolks,parsley,sauces,andtomatocatchup.Lightlyseasonwithsaltandpepper.Blendmixturewellandfilltheeggwhites
withthemixture.Placeeggsinabakingdishandsprinklewiththecheese.Bakeeggsina350degreeovenuntilcheesemelts.Placeonsmalltoastroundsandserve.
Accompanyeggswithabowlofchilisauce,orplaceasmallamountofsauceontopofeachegg.
Mrs.GraydonPugh,Atlanta,Ga.
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CraborShrimpStuffedEggs
Servestwelvetofourteen
12hardcookedeggs,peeled,cutinhalflengthwise
1/2cupcookedcrabmeat,orcookedshrimp,finelyminced
1/4teaspoonsugar
1teaspoonhotpreparedmustard
Saltandwhitepeppertotaste
1tablespoonDurkee'sdressingMayonnaise
Paprika
Garnishingforeggs(slicedstuffedolives,adabofredcaviar,sprigofparsley,stripsofpimiento,etc.)
Whileeggsarestillwarm,cutandremoveyolks.Mashtheyolksinabowl.Mixinthecrabmeatorshrimp,sugar,mustard,salt,pepper,andDurkee'sdressing.Fold
inenoughmayonnaisetomakeathickmixture.Filltheeggwhiteswiththeeggpaste.Sprinklewithpaprikaandgarnishasdesired.
Theymaybemadeadaybeforeservingtimeifkeptwellwrappedandrefrigeratedinverycoldcompartment.Donotfreeze.
Mrs.JohnF.Schoonmaker,Freeport,GrandBahama
ShrimpPaste
Servesfourtosix
Thisisoftencalled"ShrimpButter."Itisforspreadingcanapesoritmaybemoldedandservedasasalad.
1qt.boiledandpickedshrimp
Seasoningtotaste
3tablespoonsbutter
Grindshrimpplaceinasaucepanwithbutterandanydesiredseasoning(salt,pepper,etc.).Heatthoroughlypackinmolds,pressingdownhardwithaspoon,and
pourmeltedbutterontop.Placeinrefrigeratortochill.Anexcellenthorsd'oeuvreor,sliced,anadditiontoasalad.[Isometimesadd/2cupmincedcelery,1
teaspoonfulWorcestershiresauce,1teaspoonfulmincedoniontotherecipe.M.B.]
Mrs.JosephBrennan,fromTheCottonBlossomCookBook,Atlanta,Ga.
ThelmaThompson'sSeaFoodCocktail
Servestwo
ThelmaThompson,authorofGiveUsThisNight,Dr.Red,andBrightRamparts,extendshertalentstocookery.Thissaucemaybeservedovercrab,oysters,
lobster,orotherseafood.
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1/2cupcatchup
2tablespoonsvinegarfromcannedchilis
1tablespoonfreshhorseradish
5dropsgarlicjuice
Mixwell,chill,andserve.
ThelmaThompson(Mrs.WalterSlayden),Raleigh,N.C.
CantaloupeMelonCocktail
KittyKnoxdoestheunusualwithfruits.Followingisaspecialcocktail:
1/2cupsugar
1/2cupwater
3tablespoonschoppedmintleaves
Juice1lemon
Juice1orange
Melonballs
Boilsugarandwatertogetherfor5minutes.Poursyrupovermintleavescoolandstrain.Addfruitjuiceschill.Cutballsofmelon,honeydew,orcantaloupe.Chill.
Placeacombinationofballs(oronevariety)incocktailglasses.Poursyrupoverandgarnishwithasprigofmint.
Mrs.JamesW.Knox,fromTheCottonBlossomCookBook,Atlanta,Ga.
PawpawCocktail
Servesfour
1pawpaw
Juiceof4oranges
2teaspoonssugar
Pinchsalt
2oz.maraschinojuice
4maraschinocherries
Chillapawpawpeelanddice.Addthejuiceoforanges,sugar,salt,andcherryjuice.Serveinchilledcocktailglassesgarnishedbyacherry.
FromTheKeyWestCookBook,KeyWest,Fla.
Hentails
Aboutforty
1/4lb.oldCheddarcheese
1/4lb.butter
1cupflour
1/4teaspooncayenne
1/4teaspoonsalt
Mixalltogetherwithhandsrolloutandcutinto1inchsquares(orothershapes).Bakein375degreeovenforabout10minutes.
Mrs.GeorgeAdams,fromTheCottonBlossomCookBook,Atlanta,Ga.
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CocktailCrackers
Aboutthirty
2/3cupflour
1/2teaspoonsalt
6tablespoonsgratedsharpcheese
2tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoonsmilk
6oz.deviledham
Siftflourandsalt.Cutingratedcheeseandbutter.Addmilkandmix.Rollforpastry.Spreadwithdeviledham.Rolllikejellyroll.Chillinrefrigerator.Slicethin.Bake
oncookiesheetabout10minutesat400degrees.
Mrs.AlfredE.Kemp,Baltimore,Md.,fromMarylandCooking,MarylandHomeEconomicsAssoc.
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Beverages
Punches
FromtheGayNinetiesCookBook,comesthefollowinggeneralruletomakeagoodpunch:
"Alittlewatertomakeitweak,
Alittlesugartomakeitsweet
Alittlelemontomakeitsour,
Alittlewhiskeytogiveitpower."
"Theproportionofwatershouldordinarilybetwothirdstoonethirdofthewhiskeyorrum,withaverylittleofthethin,yellowrindoflemon,andsugarto
suitthetaste."
FromthesamebookisthefollowingfamousVirginiaPunch.
SugarSyrupforPunches
"Alwayssweetenapunchwithsyrup,notsugar."Theproportionsare1cupsugarto1cupwater,boiledtillclear.
FromDeVirginiaHambook,byF.MeredithDietz,Richmond,Va.
JeffDavisPunch
(forReceptions)
Fivegallons
"PresidentoftheConfederateStatesofAmericaPunchissaidtohavebeenservedinthe'WhiteHouseoftheConfederacy'beforesuppliesranshort.
11/2pts.lemonjuice
31/2lbs.sugardissolvedin
Water(justenoughtodissolvesugar)
12bottlesclaret
11/2bottlessherry
1/2bottlebrandy
1/4bottlerum
1cupmaraschino
3qt.bottlesgingerale
6qt.bottlesApollinarisorsoda
2lemons,slicedthin
1/2cucumberslicedwithpeel
1orange,sliced
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"Iftoostrong,watermaybeaddedtillthequantityreaches5gallons.Bestifmadetwentyfourhoursbeforeusing,addingthegingeraleandApollinarisjustbefore
serving.Servewithplentyofice."
FromGayNinetiesCookBook,byP.MeredithandAugustDietz,Jr.,Richmond,Va.
St.CeciliaPunch
Abouttenandonehalfquarts
"ThisrecipewasgivenbyoneoftheBoardofManagersoftheSt.CeciliaSociety,andhasoftenbeenusedatthosefamousballs[oftheSociety.]
6lemons
1qt.brandy
1pineapple
11/2lbs.sugar(3cups)
1qt.greentea
1pt.Jamaicarum
1qt.brandy(peachpreferred)
4qts.champagne
2qts.Apollinaris
"Cutthelemoninthinslicesandcoverwithbrandy.Allowtosteepfor24hours.Severalhoursbeforereadytoserve,slicethepineappleintothebowlwiththelemon
slicesthenaddthesugar,tea,rum,andpeachbrandy.Stirwell.Whenreadytoserve,addthechampagneandApollinaris."
From200YearsofCharlestonCooking,byBlancheS.Rhett,LettieGay,andHelenWoodward
TheOriginalCapeFearPunch
Aboutelevenandonehalfquarts
TheformulaforCapeFearPunchhasforgenerationsbeenaguardedsecret.Thisisthefirsttimethatithasbeengivenforpublication.
6tablespoonssugar
1pt.lemonjuice
1qt.stronggreentea
4fullqts.straightryeorbourbonwhiskey
1qt.WestIndianrum
1fullqt.Frenchbrandy
Mixlettheabovemixturestandfor30to90days,thelongerthebetter.Whenstockismade,sealituntilreadyforuse.Itisbetterifputinto1gallonbottlessothatit
maybeusedaswanted.
Whenreadytoserve,to1/2gallonofstockadd:
2bottlesofsparklingwater
2bottlesofchampagne
2oranges,sliced
2lemons,sliced
Serveinlargepunchbowlwith1largelumpofice.
FromanoriginalCapeFearrecipe
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PendennisClubChampagnePunch
Onegallon
AfamousLouisvillebeverageassociatedwiththeChristmasholidays.
3qts.champagne
1ponymaraschino
3poniesbrandy
2poniescuraao
Juice4lemons
Sugartotaste
Fruittotaste
Blockofice
2qts.sparklingCanadaDrywater
Mixallpourintopunchbowlwithblockofice,andaddsparklingwaterlast.
FredH.Crawford,Manager,PendennisClub,Louisville,Ky.
RaleighWhiskeyPunch
Aboutonegallon
ThispunchisafavoriteintheNorthCarolinaStateCapital,andinmanyotherplaces.
1cupbrandy
Sugartotaste
1qt.bourbon
1qt.sauternewine
2largebottlessparklingwater
Makeabaseofthebrandymixedwithsugartotaste.Putlargepieceoficeinpunchbowladdotheringredients,pouringinsparklingwaterlast.Serveinpunchcups.
Mrs.LouisE.Wootten,Raleigh,N.C.
RegimentalPunches
Anumberofarmyregiments,bothAmericanandEnglish,havenamedtheirfavoritepunchesfortheirregiments.BernardP.Chamberlain,recognized
authorityon"themakingofpalatabletablewines"andotherbeverages,saysthatthemostfamousearlyAmericanregimentalpuncheswere"TheSeventh
RegimentNationalGuard"punchandthe"SixtyninthRegiment"punch.TheAmericanpunchesweretraditionallymixedinindividualglasses,whilethe
Englishbeveragewasmoreoftengiveninlargerquantities.ThebestknownEnglishregimentalpunches(knownandlongservedintheSouth)arethe
"ChathamArtillery"and"TheLightGuard.''HereareMr.Chamberlain'srecipesforthe"SeventhRegimentNationalGuard"andthe"Chatham
Artillery"punches.
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SeventhRegimentNationalGuardPunch
Foroneserving
Dissolveoneteaspoonofsugarinalittlewaterinalargebarglasspourin1wineglassfulofbrandy,1wineglassfulofsherry,andthejuiceof1/4ofalemonflavor
withraspberrysyrupfilltheglasswithshavediceandshakeitthoroughlydresstheglasswithpiecesoforange,pineapple,andberriesinseasonaddadashof
Jamaicarum,andservewithastraw.
FromTheMakingofPalatableTableWines,byBernardP.Chamberlain,Charlottesville,Va.
ChathamArtilleryPunch
Forabouttwentypersons
1bottleCatawbawine
11/4bottlesJamaicarum
11/4bottlesryewhiskey
11/2pineapples,slicedStrawberriestocolorandflavor
3bottleschampagne
Mixallexceptchampagneinapunchbowl.Letstandovernightunderseal.Whenreadytoserve,addthechampagne.
CharlestonLightDragoon'sPunch
Elevenandonehalfquarts
"Theastoundingquantitiesofthisrecipeseemtofitwellwithitshardridingtitle.Itisjustasgoodmadeinlessterrifyingportions.Thisrecipeusedtobemadebefore
theCivilWarwhenthecottonbuyersfromEnglandandFranceandtheNorthcametoCharleston.ThisisdistinctivelyaCharlestonpunchandwaspopularatthe
JockeyClubballs,atweddingsanditisstillthemostpopularpunchatparties.
Juice2doz.lemons
4qts.blacktea
4qts.Californiabrandy
1qt.Jamaicarum
1cuppeachbrandy
Peelof6lemons,cutinverythinsliversorcurls
Carbonatedwater(1qt.)
"Mixintheordergiven.Addsparklingwaterbeforeserving."
CaptainLionelLegge,from200YearsofCharlestonCooking,byBlancheS.Rhett,LettieGay,andHelenWoodward
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SamuelStoney'sPlanter'sPunch
Servesone
1teaspoonorangemarmalade
3dashesofangosturabitters
1jiggerofbestblackrumfromaBritishIsle
1jiggerofunassertivewhiskey
Icetofillglass
Sliceoforange,cherry,etc.,etc.
"Putlastmentionedarticlesintothegarbagecanbeforeservingthepunchinsteadofafterwards.Thissavestime.
"Supplydrinkerswithspoons.Instructthemtostirthemarmaladeiftheylikeitsweet,andleaveitlieiftheylikeitdry.Iftheystirtoomuchtheycanalwaysaskfor
morerumtoremedyoversweetness.ThisgivesapoliteletoutforOliverTwistings."
SamuelGaillardStoney,Charleston,S.C.
SoufriereLimePunch
Thenightbefore,youpeelPersianlimesthin,adding1teaspoonofsugarforeachskin.Crushtogethertoextractoil.Coverwithrumandletsteep.Squeezelimejuice
andadd1/4parthoney.(Don'tkeepupthesteepingmorethan24hoursorthestuffwilltastelikecitronella.)
Whenthetimecomes,drawtherumofftheskinsmixwiththejuice,andaddrumtodoublethequantity2dashesofAngosturaBitters,crushedicetofillglass.Use
onlygoodblackrumfromaBritishIsland.
ASoufrireintheWestIndiesisasemiextinctvolcano.Keylimesaregoodforthisifyoucangetthem.
SamuelGaillardStoney,Charleston,S.C.
PinkRosePetalWine
Onegallon
ThisunusualanddelicatelyflavoredwineisarecipebroughtbyMrs.DurhamfromSouthCarolina.Shemakesthiswineandbottlesitinanysoftdrinkbottlewith
tightfittingcap.Itisverypotentandwhenripehasapalepinkcolor.
1qt.pinkrosepetals,packeddowntightly
1gal.boilingwater
3lbs.sugar
2cakesyeast,orequivalentindryyeast
Pickonlysweetpinkrosepetalsthesweetertherose,thebetterthewine.Packpetalsdowntightlyinlargeglassorenameledcontaineruntilitmakes1qt.
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ofpackedpetals.Pourtheboilingwateroverandletstand24hours.Drainofftheliquid,squeezingasmuchjuiceaspossiblefromthepetals,andaddsugarand
yeast.Letworkinstonecrockabout6weeksstrainandbottle.
Mrs.A.L.Durham,Burlington,N.C.
"CreoleSpecial"
Servesone
Leon"Creole"DelauneisafamousLouisianaformerbartenderwhoonveryspecialoccasionsofficiatesatthemixingofdrinksforGlenwoodPlantationguests.Thisis
oneofhisoriginalcreationswhichheserveswithgreatceremonyandaplomb.
1teaspoonsimplesyrup
Lemonpeel
1partbourbonwhiskey
1/4partFrenchvermouth
2dashesPeychaudbitters
Putsimplesyrupandlemonpeelintoglasswithice.Stiruntilglassiswellchilled.Addwhiskey,vermouth,andbitters.Stiragainbriskly.Makeeachglassseparately.
ContributedbyMrs.EdwardP.Munson,GlenwoodPlantationHouse,Napoleonville,La.
Sazerac
Servesone
SazeracwasafamousheroofhistoricNewOrleans.Thiscocktailwasnamedforhim.
1jiggerbourbonwhiskey(Scotchmaybeused)
1dashabsinthe
1dashItalianvermouth
Dashortwoofbitters
Shakewithcrackedice.Strainserveincocktailglasses,withcherry.
Margarita
Servesone
11/2ozs.tequila
1/2oz.limejuice
1/2teaspoonsugar
Crackedice
Wedgesoffreshlime
Salt
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Shakethetequila,limejuice,sugar,andcrackediceinacocktailshaker.Rubtherimofacocktailglasswiththelimewedgetheninverttheglassintosalttolightly
frosttherimofglass.Strainthemixeddrinkintoglass.
RicardoMontesdeOca,Leon,GTO,Mexico
TwentyFourHourCocktail
Twoandonehalfquarts
A"WhiskeySour"typeofcocktail.
1doz.lemons,ground
4cupswater
4cupswhiskey
1cupsugar
Combineallingredients.Letstand24hours,stirringoften.Strainservechilled.
Mrs.SpencerLongshore,fromSouthernRecipes,Montgomery,Ala.
PendennisOldFashionedCocktail
Servesone
InKentucky'sfamousPendennisClub,manyfinedishesanddrinkshaveoriginated.Here,accordingtoIrvinS.Cobb,theinternationallyknownOldFashionedwas
conceived.
"UsinganOldFashionedglass,crushsmalllumpofsugarinjustenoughwatertodissolvethoroughly.Add1dashofAngosturaand2dashesofOrangeBitters.Add
largecubeoficeand1jiggerofwhiskey.Twistanddropinlemonpeel,andstiruntilmixedthoroughly.Removeiceandgarnishwithcherry."
FredH.Crawford,Manager,PendennisClub,Louisville,Ky.
HotelRoosevelt'sRamosGinFizz
Servesone
RamoswasoneofOldNewOrleans'mostcolorfulcharactersandrenownedbartenders.TherecipeforhisRamosGinFizzcomesfromtheHotelRoosevelt,New
Orleans.
1jiggersweetgin
3dasheslimejuice
3dasheslemonjuice
1tablespoonpowderedsugar
1/2eggwhite
3dashesOrangeFlowerwater
3ozs.milkorcream
Ice(cracked)
Seltzerwater
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Iceandshakewelladd1dashofSeltzerwaterwhencompleted.[Weusecrackedice,shakeallinacocktailshakeruntilveryfoamy,pourintotallglassesandadd
dashofSeltzerwater.M.B.]
SeymourWeiss,PresidentandManagingDirector,TheRoosevelt,NewOrleans,La.
BenThielen's"SouthernmostSwill"
Servesone
"Asreluctantlyservedbyitsinventor,"thewellknownwriter.
Gin,preferablyareputablebrand
1younggreencoconut
1/2Keylime
"Fillatallglasswithice.Addpracticallyanyamountofgin.Cutoffthetopofthecoconut.(Indoingthistheendofyourfingerwillprobablybeslicedofftoo.Some
connoisseursclaimtheresultantpinkcolorofthedrinkaddstotheeffect.)Addthecoconutwater.Cautiouslysqueezeinthelimejuice,tastingconstantly.Toomuch
limekillsthetasteofthecoconutwater.Thereshouldbeaprecisebalanceofthetwo.Inthespring,itiscustomaryinfactinevitabletoleaveatermitewingortwo
floatingonthesurface."
AbouttheMintJulep
Fewpeopleagreeonthewayinwhicha"proper"mintjulepshouldbemade.Theargumentisperiodicallyrevivedbytheindignationofthosewhocontend
thattheirsistheoneandonlywaythedrinkshouldbeconcocted.Notwishingtobecomeinvolvedinacontroversywhichaftercenturiesshowsnosignsof
abating,Ishallletafewofthebestknownauthoritiesspeakforthemselves.
HenryClay'sMintJulep
HenryClaypreferredhismintjulepthewayhisbodyservant,Nelson,madeit.Thisishisrecipefromadiary:
"Themintleaves,freshandtender,shouldbepressedagainstthegobletwiththebackofasilverspoon.Onlybruisetheleavesgentlyandthenremovethemfromthe
goblet.Halffillwithcrackedice.MellowBourbon,agedinoakenbarrels,ispouredfromthejiggerandallowedtoslideslowlythroughthecrackedice.Inanother
receptacle,granulatedsugarisslowlymixedintochilledlimestonewatertomakeasilverymixtureassmoothassomerareEgyptianoil,
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thenpouredontopoftheice.Whilebeadsofmoisturegatherontheburnishedexteriorofthesilvergoblet,garnishthebrimofthegobletwithchoicestsprigsofmint."
HenryWatterson'sMintJulep
HenryWatterson,editoroftheCourierJournal,hadverydefiniteideasabouthowamintjulepshouldbemixed.Hereisthemethod:
"Takeasilvergobletonethatholdsapintanddissolvealumpofloafsugarinitwithnotmorethanatablespoonofwater.Takeonemintleaf,nomore,andcrush
itgentlybetweenthethumbandforefingerbeforedroppingitintothedissolvedsugar.Thenfillthegobletnearlyfulltothebrimwithshavedice.Pourintoitallthe
bourbonwhiskeythegobletwillhold.Takeafewsprigsofmintleavesandusefordecoratingthetopofthemixture,afterithasbeenfrappdwithaspoon.Thensip,
butdon'tuseastraw."
Recipesfrom"TheRealKentuckyJulep,"byCissyGregg,CourierJournal,Louisville,Ky.
IrvinCobb'sRecipeforMintJulep
IrvinS.Cobbpullednopuncheseitherinhiswritingorinthecrushingofmintleavesinhisjulep.Acopyofhisfamoussignedrecipeisgivenhere:
"Takefromthecoldspring,somewater,pureastheangelsaremixitwithsugartillitseemslikeoil.Thentakeaglassandcrushyourmintinitwithaspooncrushit
aroundtheborderoftheglassandleavenoplaceuntouched.Thenthrowthemintawayitisasacrifice.Fillwithcrackedicetheglasspourinthequantityof
Bourbonyouwant.Ittricklesslowlythroughtheice.Letithavetimetocool,thenpouryoursugaredwateroverit.Nospoonisneeded,nostirringallowed.Justletit
standamoment.Thenaroundthebrimplacesprigsofmint,sothatonewhodrinksmayfindtasteandodoratonedraught.
"'Andthat,myfriend,isonehellofafinemintjulep.'"
IrvinS.Cobb.Specialpermission,J.T.Theobald,Manager,TheHotelIrvinCobb,Paducah,Ky.
AlabamaMintJulep
AcrusaderfortheAlabamaMintJulepgivesusthisrecipe:
"Takeadoublehandfulofmintleavesandcrushthemwelluntilbruised.Dropleavesintoasaucepanofboilingwaterabout1/cups.Add1cupofsugarandletboil
untilathicksyrupisformed.Packjulepglassesfullofcrushed
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ice.Pour1teaspoonofthemintsyrupovertheice.Addenoughwhiskeytofillglasses.Servewithasprigofmintstuckintoice."
WalterBarr,Charlotte,N.C.
SirWalterRaleigh'sSackPosset
Oneandonehalfquarts
Heat1cupofaleand1cupofsherry,andadd1quartofboilingmilksugartotasteandsprinklewithgratednutmegallowthismixturetostandinawarmplacefor
anhour,andjustbeforeservingaddtheyolksof2eggsbeatwell,andservehot.
E.Smith'sFineMilkPunch
Fourandonefourthquarts
1qt.milk
2qts.water
Sugartotaste
1/2pt.lemonjuice
1qt.brandy
Mixthemilkandwatertogetherandheatuntil"alittlewarm"addthesugar,lemonjuice,andstirwelltogetherthenaddthebrandystiritagain,andrunitthrougha
flannelbaguntilitisveryfinethenbottleit.Itwillkeepafortnightorso.
AdaptedfromTheCompleatHousewife,byE.Smith,Williamsburg,Va.,1742.Specialpermission,ColonialWilliamsburg,Inc.
Syllabub
The"SyllabubEra"isoftenassociatedwiththisoldrecherchdrink,whichismadeinvariousways.Amodernsyllabubislittlemorethanwhippedcream,flavored
withwineandsweetenedtotaste.Theearlywayistowhipthecreamand,asthefoamrisestothetop,skimoff,makingafoamy,light,andlesscaloric,drink.To
makea"WhiptSyllabubs,"E.SmithgivesthisversionwhichIhavecopiedfromherCompleatHousewife:
"Takeaquartofcream,nottoothick,andapintofsack,andthejuiceof2lemonssweetenittoyourpalate,andputitintoabroadearthenpan,andwithawhisk
whipit,andasthefrothrises,takeitoffwithaspoon,andlayitonyoursyllabubglassesbutfirstyoumustsweetsomeclaret,orsack,orwhitewineandstrainit,
andputsevenoreightspoonfulsofthewineintoyourglasses,andthengentlylayinyourfroth.Setthemby.Donotmakethemlongbeforeyouusethem."[A
whippedcreaminFranceis"Chantilly."TheItalianZabaglione(an
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eggnogflavoredwithMarsalawine)maybeaprototypeformanyAmericaneggcustarddrinks.M.B.]
FromTheCompleatHousewife,byE.Smith,Williamsburg,Va.,1742.Specialpermission,ColonialWilliamsburg,Inc.
JennieBenedict'sEggnog
Almostonegallon
12eggyolks,beatenuntillight
12tablespoonssugar
12tablespoonswhiskey(3/4cup)
12tablespoonsJamaicarum(3/4cup)
12eggwhites,stifflybeaten
3cupsheavycream,whipped
Vanillaicecream
Beattheeggyolksuntillight,whichtakesagooddealofbeating.Addsugargraduallyandbeatagainuntillight.Thenaddwhiskeyandrumvery,veryslowly,beating
allthetime.Foldinthestifflybeateneggwhites,and,lastly,foldinwhippedcream.Addaballofvanillaicecreamtoeachcup.[WiththisMissBenedictservedlittle
thinlemonwafers.See"Cakes"forrecipe.M.B.]
"Grasshopper"Dessert
Servesone
11/2tablespoonscream
1oz.crmedecacao
1oz.crmedementhe
1/2cupcrushedice
Freshstrawberry,chunkofpineapple,orfreshmintforgarnish
Placeallbutgarnishinginablenderandblenduntilfoamy.Orshakeincocktailshaker.Pourimmediatelyintoadessertglass.Servegarnishedifdesired.Servewith
afterdinnercoffeespoonsorstraws.
Thismakesalightdessertafteraheavymeal,oritmaybeservedasacocktail.
Mrs.GerardAnderson,Burlington,N.C.
Dr.Middleton's"CupofTea"
Theauthenticityof"RestoredWilliamsburg"asthevisitorisquicklyawareisnotaccidental.Itistheresultoflongandpainstakingresearch,followedbytheequally
painstakinglaborofartisans.DirectingtheresearchforthevastprojectisDr.ArthurPierceMiddleton,whoinafewhoursrecountsmorefactsonColoniallivingthan
theuninitiatedcouldferretoutinyears.
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DuringmyvisittoDr.Middleton'sdepartment(tolookoverColonialrecipes),theconversationturnedtomyfavoritesubjects,foodanddrink.SoonIpoppedthe
usualquestion,"Howaboutyourrecipeforthebook?"DelightedIamtogiveyouhisrecipefor"ACupofTea."
"Bringwatertoaboil.Preheatanearthenteapot.Put1heapingteaspoonofblackteainthepotforeachcupand1extrateaspoon'forthepot.'Havepotclosetothe
kettleofboilingwater.Pourin11/2cupsofboilingwater.Letsteep3minutesnoless,nolonger.Fillteapotwithboilingwater,letstand3moreminutes,thenpour
atonce."
Dr.ArthurPierceMiddleton,DirectorofResearch,ColonialWilliamsburg,Inc.,Williamsburg,Va.
GlenwoodPlantationMintTeaDrink
Twelvetofourteenglasses
Thisisrefreshingandaltogetherheavenly.
2cupssugar
2cupswater
Juice4lemons
2cupshotstrongtea
2cupscrushedmintleaves
Letsugarandwatercometoaboil.Mixwithlemonjuice.Pourhotstrongteaovermintleaves.Letstanduntilcool.Strainandpourintosyrupandlemonjuice
mixture.Pourintoglasseshalffilledwithfinelycrushedicedecoratewithmint,andserveatonce.
Mrs.EdwardP.Munson,GlenwoodPlantationHouse,Napoleonville,La.
ExecutiveMansionRussianTea
Servesfifteen
ThisRussianteaisservedoftenforstateandsocialpartiesattheNorthCarolinaExecutiveMansion.
3tablespoonstea(leaves)
6wholecloves
31inchstickscinnamon
3cupsboilingwater
1/2cuporangejuice
3tablespoonslemonjuice
1scantcupsugar
3extracupsboilingwater
Placethetea,cloves,andcinnamonsticksinateapotcoverwiththe3cupsofboilingwater.Coverandletsteepfor5minutes.Strainintoanothervesseladdthe
orangeandlemonjuicesandsugarstirtodissolvesugar.Justbeforeservingadd3cupsofboilingwater.
Mrs.WalterPearce,Hostess,TheExecutiveMansion,Raleigh,N.C.
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NOTE:Thebaseforthisteashouldbekeptwarmuntilservingtimethenaddtheboilingwaterandserveimmediately.Italsomaybeservedcold,pouredoverice
cubesiniceteaglasses.
Antoine'sCafeBrulotDiabolique
Servesfour
11inchstickcinnamon
8wholecloves
Peelof1lemon,cutthin
3lumpssugar
3jiggersbrandy
3cupsstrongcoffee
Placeinasilverbrlotbowl(orachafingdish)thecinnamon,cloves,lemonpeel,andsugar.Placebrandyinalargeladleignitebrandyandpouroveringredientsin
bowl.Keepladlingbrandyoveringredientsuntilsugarisdissolved.Graduallyaddcoffee,ladlingthemixtureuntilflamesfade.Serveimmediately.
FromAntoine'sRestaurant,NewOrleans,La.Specialpermission,RoyAlciatore,Proprietor
LovefeastCoffee
Eightandonefourthgallons
ThisisanoldMoraviancoffee.
3lbs.coffee,anygoodgrade
7gals.water
4lbs.sugar
1gal.wholemilk,or1/2gal.singlecream
Getwaterboilinghot.Putgroundslooselyinabagandleaveinboilingwaterfor15minutes.Takeoutthebagandaddsugarandmilkjustbeforetakingfromthe
stove.
Mr.W.1.Hege,fromPagesfromOldSalemCookBooks,WinstonSalem,N.C.
FrenchChocolate
Servesfourtosix
1cakegratedchocolate,Frenchifpossible
1qt.richsweetmilk
2to3tablespoonssugar,ortotaste
Whippedcream
Littlebrandy,ifdesired
Meltthechocolateinsmallamountofhotwater.Bringmilktoboil,butdonotboil.Mixchocolatewithmilkandreturntoboilingpoint.Removesweeten
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totasteorleteachpersonsweetentotaste.ServehotwithwhippedcreamtowhichV1/2teaspoonbrandyhasbeenadded,oradroportwoofbrandymaybe
addedtochocolate.Cocoamaybemadeinsamemanner,using1leveltablespoonofcocoatoeachcupofmilk.
Mrs.EdwardR.McLlean,NewOrleans,La.
TheKing'sArmsTavernFrostedFruitShrub
(SuccessortoTravisHouse)
Servessixtoeight
ForcenturiesthisfruitdrinkhasbeenservedatWilliamsburg'sKing'sArmsTavern,successortotheTravisHouse.Thisoriginalrecipe,alongwithavariantfromMrs.
LetaBooth,whopresidesatthetavern,follows.
TheOriginalRecipe
Juiceof4lemons
Juiceof6oranges
1cuppineapplejuice
1cupofjuicefrompickledfruit
1/2cupspicesyrup
Mixchill.Serveinsmallglassestoppedwithorangesherbet.
SpiceSyrup
1cupsugar
1cupwater
1tablespoonclearcornsyrup
1tablespoonwholecloves
21inchpiecesofstickcinnamon
Stiroverhotwateruntilsugardissolves.Simmerfor15minutes.Strainandcool.
WilliamsburgShrub
Servessixtoeight
ThisisMrs.Booth'srecipe.Mixtogether1/2partgrapefruitjuiceto1/4partpineapplejuiceand1/4partapricotjuice.Placescoopoforangesherbetinsmallfruit
juiceglass,andpourshrubinoverittofillglass.Serveatonce.[To1qt.grapefruitjuice,use1/2pt.pineapplejuice,1/2pt.apricotjuice.Yield:11/2qts.M.B.]
Mrs.LetaBooth.Bothrecipes,byspecialpermission,JohnD.Green,VicePresident,WilliamsburgRestoration,Inc.,Williamsburg,Va.
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3
Soups,Stews,andChowders
TheFrench,towhomtheSouthisindebtedformanyoriginalrecipes,arenotedfortheirrichlyflavoredsoups.Thesecretofthissubtleflavoristhestock
pot,potaufeu,whichconstantlysimmersonthebackofthestove,receivingdailyinjectionsofstrengthfromleftoversandaddedseasonings.Thisstockis
servedfromthestoveorisusedasthebaseformanyothersoups.Themodernhousewifedoesnotoftenhavethefacilitiestokeepapotaufeusimmering,
butshemaypreparegoodstockandrefrigerateitforlateruse.
Oneofthebeststocksisabouillon,madefromonemeatwithbasicvegetablesandseasoning,oraconsommmadeofseveralmeatswithglutinous
qualities.Consommisricherthanbouillonandmaybechilledandservedinacongealedstate.Bouillonmaybeboileddowntomakeconsomm.
Thebouillonandconsommrecipesgivenherearegoodstockstobeusedintheoriginalform,orasbasesforothersoups.Thewisehousewifewillsave
theliquidfromcannedvegetablesorfromboiledones,togointosoups.
LouisianaBouillon
Threequarts
Thiselaboratebouillonmaybeboileddowntoaconsomm.
1largebeefsoupbone
1knuckleofveal
4qts.water
12cloves
1bayleaf
4peppercorns
1blademace
1handfulparsley
1/2lemon,sliced
2turnips,sliced
2onions,sliced
6carrots,sliced
1stalkcelery
1tablespoonsugar
1/2teaspoonKitchenBouquet
1tablespoonsugar
Whitesof2eggs
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Placemeatwithwaterinheavyironpotandsimmerbutneverboilforthreehours.Addotheringredientsexcepteggwhitesandcookonehourlonger.Strain
cool.Reheat,andstirinwhitesof2eggs,slightlybeaten.Salttotaste,andserveincupswithsliceoflemonandsprigofparsley.
FromTheLouisianaPlantationCookBook,byMrs.JamesE.Smitherman,Shreveport,La.
Madrilene
2carrots
1smallwhiteturnip
2leeks
2clovesstuckinasmallparsnip
1stalkcelery
Knuckleofveal
5qts.coldwater
2lbs.choppedroundbeef
1No.2cantomatoes
1clovegarlic
1bayleaf
Parsley
Smallcanbeets,beetjuice
Pepper
2teaspoonsrocksalt
Peelandwashthesoupvegetables,andcutupinbigpieces.Puttheknuckleofvealtosoakinthewaterforahalfhour.Addotheringredients.Heatslowlyandlet
simmerfor5or6hours,beingcarefultoskimwhennecessary.Straincarefullythroughfinewetcheesecloth.Coolandremovegrease.Colortopaleredwithbeet
juice,andseasontotaste.Maybeservedcoldwithsliceoflemon,orhotwithchoppedparsley.
Mrs.EliB.Springs,fromOldNorthStateCookBook,Charlotte,N.C.
ConsommewithPoachedEggs
Servesfour
ThisisanoldSouthernwayofservingeggswithsouporconsommwhichLouiseHoltfoundpopularinFrance.
4eggs
4cupsrichconsomm,bouillon,oranyclearsoup
Heatconsommandallowtosimmerwhileeggsarebeingpoached.Placeoneeggineachsoupplateorbouilloncuppourconsommgentlyoveregg.Serveatonce
withgratedcheeseorspoonofunsweetenedcream.
LouiseMurrayHolt,Greensboro,N.C.
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''Annabel's"CucumberConsomme
Servesfourtosix
2cansbeefconsomm,heated
1cupcucumberpulpandjuice
2tablespoonsmincedonion
1tablespoongarlicwinevinegar
1tablespoonlemonjuice
Heatconsommpeelandgratecucumber.Pourthejuiceovergelatin,andletsoakafewminutes.Addgelatinandremainingingredientstoconsomm.Bringtoboil
andremovefromheat.Whencool,pourintoconsommcups.Congeal.Servewithblobofsourcreamoneachcup.
AnnabelCarson,St.PetersburgBeach,Fla.
GreenTurtleSouporConsomme
Haveturtlekilledandcutupbyfisherman.Aftermeathasbeencutfromthecarcass,takethecarcass,flippers,andshell(cutintosquares)andcoverwithcoldwater.
Addsmallpiecesofceleryandonionsimmerfor2hours.Strainseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Thismakesjelliedconsommoritmaybeservedhot.Atouch
ofsherryaddsflavor.
PollyFisher,fromKatch'sKitchen,WestPalmBeach,Fla.
VirginiaOysterSoup
Serveseight
OysterSoup,oftencalledstew,isuniversalandismadeinmanyways,fromheatingthemilkandpouringthescaldingliquidoveroysterswhichhavebeenwarmed
withbutterintheservingdish(theGrandCentralStationvariant),togrindingthemintoamixtureandservingasabisque.Acreoledishiswholeoystersservedina
thicksauce.HereisaVirginiarecipe:
1qt.oysters(saveliquor)
3cupsmilk
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
1cupextramilk
Salt,pepper
Drainliquorfromoysters.Heattheliquorandmilkinasaucepan.Blendthoroughlythebutterandflour.Mixthebutterandflourmixturein1cupcoldmilk,and
graduallypourhotmilkontheflourbuttermilk.Returntofireinadoubleboilerandcook15minutes.Addsaltandpeppertotaste.Addoystersandcookuntilthey
ruffleattheedges.Servewithasliceoflemon.
Mrs.J.H.Boatwright,fromTheGuildCookBook,Portsmouth,Va.
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OysterBisque
Serveseight
1qt.oysters
4cupsmilk
3tablespoonscelery,thinlychopped
2tablespoonsbellpepper,thinlychopped
Peelof1lemon,thinlycut
Maceornutmegtotaste
Salttotaste
4tablespoonsflour
5tablespoonsbutter
Putrawoystersthroughmeatgrinderpourintopot,andsetonthesideofthestovetogetslightlywarm,butnevercook.Putmilkintoadoubleboileraddcelery,
peppers,lemonpeel,maceornutmeg,andsalttotaste.Makearichcreamsauceofthemilkmixture,flour,andbutter(blendbutterandflour,andstirinmilk),stirring
untilthick.Whensaucehasthickened,removelemonpeelandmace(ifstickmaceisused),turnoffheat,andslideintheoysters.AddWorcestershiresauce.Serveat
once,hot.
Mrs.JohnHeardHunter,Savannah,Ga.
ConchSoup
Serveseight
TheconchisfoundinwatersalongtheentireSoutherncoast,butthissoupseemstobeanindigenousKeyWestdish.
1doz.smallconchs
Water
1/2lb.saltpork,choppedfine
2mediumsizedonions,thinlysliced
1/2largecantomatoes
1largepotato,cubed
1heapingtablespoonrawrice
6bayleaves
Tabasco,Worcestershiresauce
Salttotaste
1smallcanevaporatedmilk(6oz.)
Grindtheconchsfineputintopothalffilledwithwaterandbringtoboil.Drainoffwater,andrefillwithfreshwater.Fryoutporkwiththeonionswhengoldenbrown
addtomatoes,potatoes,andriceaddthismixturewithbayleavestotheconchandboiluntilvegetablesaredone.Theconchwillbedoneatthesametime.Adddash
ofTabasco,Worcestershiresauce,andsalttotaste.Justbeforeserving,addevaporatedmilk,butbesurenottoboilaftermilkisadded.
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Mrs.Laurens'CrabSoup
Mrs.Laurens'recipeshaveappearedintheCharlestonJuniorLeagueCookBookandothers.Hereisonepreparedespeciallyforthisbook.
1qt.pickedcrabmeat,about4cups
1cupbutter
2tablespoonsflour
1teaspoonormore,salt
1/4teaspoonredpepper
1teaspoonfinelychoppedparsley
1/4teaspoonmace
1/4teaspoonnutmeg
2cupsmilk
3cupscream,heated
4tablespoonssherry
Meltbutterinthetopofdoubleboiler.Addflourandseasoning,exceptwine.Addmilkstiruntilthick.Addcrabmeat.Whenreadytoserve,addheatedcreamand
sherry.
Mrs.JohnLaurens,Charleston,S.C.
FortSumterSheCrabSoupinCup
Serveseight
FortSumterHotelhaslongbeenknownforservingauthenticCharlestondishesinthetraditionalmanner.ThroughthecourtesyofJohnS.Cator,president,wehavea
fewofthechoicerrecipes.ThisCrabStew,madeofthesucculentshecrabmeatandeggs,hasvegetablesaddedtogiveextrarichnessanduniqueflavor.
2cupsshecrabmeatwitheggs
2smallonions,choppedfine
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
4cupshotmilk
1cupgratedcorn,cooked
1cupsmalllimabeans,cooked
Salt,peppertotaste
1cupcream
4tablespoonssherry
Simmeronionsinbutter,slightlyaddcrabmeatandletheat.Addflourandfollowwithhotmilkstirslowlyandletboilabout10minutesaddcorn,limabeans,and
seasoningletsimmeranother10minutes.Addcream.Beforeserving,addsherryreheat.
JohnS.Cator,President,FortSumterHotel,Charleston,S.C.
Salvatore'sAvocadoCreamCrabSoup
Servesaboutsix
SalvatoreFroscenoisexecutivechefoftheColumbusHotel,Miami.Hespecializesincreatingrecipesusingtropicalfruitscombinedwithseafoodandotherproducts.
Thissoupisanexample.
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1qt.potatosoup,strained,homemadeorfrozenincans
11/2cupssweetmilk
1largeavocado,peeled,mashed
DashofTabascosauce
1/8teaspoonchilipowder
1/3lb.lumpcrabmeat
Extraslicesripeavocado
Combineallingredientsexceptextraslicesofripeavocadointopofadoubleboiler.Heatthoroughly,stirringoccasionallytopreventlumps.Servehotorcold,topped
withtheslicesofavocadoasgarnish.
ContributedbyBerthaCochranHahn,MiamiNewsFoodEditor
Mrs.Groves'sShrimpSoup
Serveseight
2lbs.cookedpickedshrimp
6cupsmilk
3bladescelery
1mediumonion
Peel1lemon
1/2cupflour
2tablespoonsbutter
1teaspoonsalt
2cupsheavycream
1teaspoonTabascosauce
1cupsherry
Grindshrimp.Putmilk(except1cup),celery,onion,andlemonpeelintodoubleboilertosimmer1/2hour.Thickenwith1/2cupflourblendedwith1cupmilk.Add
butter,salt,andcream.FifteenminutesbeforeservingaddWorcestershire,Tabasco,sherry,andshrimp.Keephot,butdonotletboil.
Mrs.RobertW.Groves,Savannah,Ga.
IndianSeaFoodSoup
(SopaIndia)
Servessixtoeight
Thisisaseafoodsoupwitha"splitpeasoup"base.Makethesplitpeasoupbaseasfollows:
1/2lb.splitpeas
1qt.water
1cupwholecornkernels
1smallcanokra
2cupscookedrice
4StoneCrabclaws,steamed
Inalargekettlesimmerthesplitpeasandwaterforonehouraddthecorn,okra,rice,andstonecrabclaws.Keepwarm.
Meanwhile,preparethefollowingseafoods:
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6ozs.scallops,cutintosmallpieces
6ozs.clams,cutintosmallpieces
6ozs.rawcrawfish,cutintopieces
6ozs.RedSnapper,uncut
6ozs.crabmeat
6ozs.oysters
1cupoliveoil
1/2cupsherry
Braisetheseafoodsintheoliveoiluntilseafoodishalfdone(halftender).Addthemixedseafoodstothesplitpeasoupbasesimmerthesoupfor15minutes.Add
thewinejustbeforeserving.Servehot.
TheColumbiaRestaurants,Tampa,Fla.
LaPoulePrincess
Servessixtoeight
Thisoriginalrecipeisveryrefreshingforhotweather.
6cupschickenbroth,strained
6eggs,beaten
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
3tablespoonssherrywine
1tablespooncurrypowder
Whenthechickenbrothhasbeenbroughttoaslowboil,graduallypourinthebeateneggstowhichthelemonjuicehasbeenaddedaddsaltandpepper.Addsherry
justbeforeremovingfromthefire.Togivepiquancy,stirincurrypowder.Placeintheiceboxforseveralhours.Serveverycold.
Mrs.JohnHeardHunter,Savannah,Ga.
ButterBallsforSoup
1/2cupbutter
1/2teaspoonsalt
1cupflour
Icewater
Creambutteraddsaltandflourmoistenwithicewaterformintolittleballs(aboutsizeofawalnut).Rollinflour,andaddtoanydesiredsoup.Coverandletsimmer
10minutesonlowheat.Servewiththesoup.
Mrs.T.G.Hoddick,fromTheAlexandriaWoman'sClubCookBook,Alexandria,Va.
MarionFlexner'sSummerVegetableSoup
Servestwelve
Thissoup,madebyMarionFlexner,hasarichbrothbasewhichmaybeusedasastockforanyrecipeorgravycallingforbrothorstock.
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SoupStock
1largeknuckleofveal
1lb.leanbeefwithmarrowbone
3qts.water
1onion
DashofTabascoorcayenne
1bunchcelerytops
1tablespoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblackpepper
1qt.tomatoes
Cooktheabove3hours,oruntilmeatistender.Strain,andaddtothebroththefollowingseasoningandvegetablesexceptcornandpotatoes:
3stalkscelery,diced
2carrots,cutinrings
1/2cupshelledpeas
1/2cupshreddedgreencabbage
1teaspoonsugar
1smallturnip,diced
2cupsokra,cutinto1inchrings
1/2cupdicedgreenbeans
1/2cupbutterbeans
2onions,diced
2earscorn
2smallpotatoes,diced
Simmer11/2hoursoruntilvegetablesaretender.Addcornandpotatoes,andcook30minuteslonger,untilcornandpotatoesaredone.Serveapieceofsoupmeat
ineachplate.Thismakesaheartymealifservedwithagreensalad,cornbread,andapieceoffruitpie.
FromDixieDishes,byMarionFlexner,Louisville,Ky.
OldSalemTomatoSoup,Spiced
1qt.cantomatoes
2cupshotwater
1tablespoonsugar
1teaspoonsalt
4peppercorns
4cloves
2bayleaves
1tablespoonbutter
1/2onion,chopped
1tablespoonchoppedparsley
1tablespoonflour
1/4teaspoonsoda
Puttomatoes,water,sugar,salt,cloves,peppercorns,andbayleavesontoboil.Putbutterintoasmallsaucepanwhenitbubblesaddonionandparsley.Fryfive
minutes,beingcarefulnottoburnit.Addflour,andwhenwellmixedstirintothetomatoes.Add1/4teaspoonsodaandmoreseasoningifneeded.Cookfor10
minutes.
MissGraceSiewers,fromPagesfromOldSalemCookBooks,WinstonSalem,N.C.
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LeekSoup
1bunchleeks
1largeonion
1potato
1clovegarlic
2tablespoonsbutter
2cupshotwater
1cupmilk
Cutleeks,onion,potato,andgarlicintosmallpiecescookinmeltedbutter,stirringconstantlyuntilwellcoated.Addhotwaterandsimmerslowly30minutes.Add
milk,partcreamforextrarichness.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Reheatandserve.
Mrs.RobertL.Meyer,Jr.,fromTheAlexandriaWoman'sClubCookBook,Alexandria,Va.
QuickBorsch
Servessix
2No.303cansbeetsandjuice
2cansbeefconsomm(Campbell)
Sourcream
2tablespoonsvinegar
Pourthebeetjuiceintoaheavysaucepan.Runthebeetsthroughasieveorblenderaddbeetstothejuice.Addtheconsomm,salt,andpeppertotaste.Put1
tablespoonofsourcreamintothesouptureenaddthevinegarmixwell.Pourthehotsoupmixtureoverthis.Stirandservewithgenerousportionsofsourcream.
Mrs.LambertDavis,fromTheChapelHillCookBook,JuniorServiceLeague,ChapelHill,N.C.
BucksCountyBeanSoup
Serveseighttoten
1lb.driednavybeans
1hambonewithmeatonit
3qts.coldwater
1bayleaf
1teaspoongroundblackpepper
11lb.,12oz.cantomatoes
1largeonion,chopped
1/2greenpepper,chopped
1cupchoppedcelery
1mediumcarrot,cubed
Salttotaste
Choppedchivesandcroutonsforgarnish
Soakthebeansincoldwaterovernight.Inalargesoupkettle,placehambone,water,bayleaf,andpepper.Simmerthehamboneforabout2hours.Addthedrained
beansandsimmeruntilthebeansaretender.Addremaining
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ingredients,exceptthegarnishings.Simmerfor1hour.Garnisheachsoupplatewithchoppedchivesandcroutons.
Mrs.PhillipH.Dougherty,Henderson,N.C.
HeartyBeefSoup
Servessixtoeight
Thisisagrandwintersoupaheartyonedishmeal.
6slicesbacon,chopped
1/2cupchoppedonion
11/2poundsgroundchuckbeef
11lb.,12oz.cantomatoeswithjuice
1101/4oz.canfrozenpotatosoup
1101/2oz.cancondensedbeefconsomm
2cupswater
3carrots(about2cups),sliced1/4inchthick
1cupchoppedcelerystalkwithsomemincedtenderceleryleaves
11/2teaspoonssalt
1/4cupcornstarch,blendedwithenoughcoldwatertomakesmoothpaste
1/2teaspoongroundblackpepper
1/2cupredwine
GratedParmesanorgratedCheddarcheesetotaste
Saltinecrackers
Inalargekettle,sautthebaconuntiltransparentaddtheonionandfryuntilgoldenbrown.Addthebeefandstirovermediumheatforabout5minutes,oruntilbeef
isbrowned.Addthenext7ingredients.
Bringtoaboilreduceheat.Coverkettleandsimmerfor40to50minutes,stirringoften.Blendcornstarchwithwateraddtosoup.Stirwell,andbringtoboilagain.
Addpepperandwine.Sprinklewiththecheese,andservehotwithsaltinecrackers.
PorterCowles,ChapelHill,N.C.
SpanishBeanSoupwithChorizo
(SpanishSausage)
Serveseight
1lb.Garbanzos(Spanishbeans)
1tablespoonsalt
Watertocover
1beefbone
1hambone
2qts.water
4ozs.whitebacon,cutfine
1onion,peeled,choppedfine
1lb.potatoes,peeled,diced
1pinchsaffron
1tablespoonsalt
1Chorizo(Spanishsausage),slicedintothinslices
SoaktheGarbanzosovernightwith1tablespoonofsaltandenoughcoldwatertocoverbeans.Whenreadytocook,drainthesaltedwaterfromthebeans.
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Putthebeans,beefbone,andhamboneintoalargesoupkettlecoverwiththe2quartsofwater.Boilslowlyfor45minutes.Frythebaconandonionstogetheradd
tothebeansandbones.Alsoatthistimeaddthepotatoes,saffron,and1tablespoonofsalt.Cookslowlyuntilthepotatoesaredone.Removefromthefire,andadd
thesausagewhichhasbeencutintothinslices.
BlenderCurrySoup
ServesFour
ThisisfromaformerWhiteHousechef.
1/2cupmilk
1/2cupheavycream
1101/2oz.cancreamofchickensoup,undiluted
1heapingtablespoonshreddedcoconut
1/4rawapple,peeledandcored
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonmace
1teaspooncurrypowder
1cupcrushedice
Placeallingredientsexcepticeinblendercontainercoverandrunonspeed4(orlow)untilsmooth.Addtheiceandrunonspeed7(orhigh)untiliceisliquified.
Servecold.
RenVerdon,CulinaryConsultantforHamiltonBeach,contributedbyMissMarthaS.Bailey,NewYork,N.Y.
FrenchOnionSoupwithCheese
Serveseight
2cupsslicedonions
2tablespoonsbutter
1tablespoonflour
2qts.richbeefstock
1teaspoonsalt
Pepper
1/2cupfreshlygratedParmesanorSwisscheese
ToastedFrenchbread
Placeonionsandbutterinsaucepanandcookslowlyuntilgoldenbrown.Addflourmixandcookafewminutes.Addthestockandsaltandpepper.Pourinto
earthenwarecasserolesprinkleonithalfthecheesefloattoastedslicesofbreadontop,andsprinklewithremainderofthecheese.Placeinhotovenuntilcheesehas
meltedandbrowned.Itisimportanttousefreshlygratedcheesebecauseitmeltsonthesoupingreatglobsinsteadofcloudingthesouplikepowderedcheese.(Try
Gruyrecheese.)
MissClaraBondAnderson,Burlington,N.C.,andNewYork,N.Y.
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CreamofCurrySoup
Servesfour
Thisisawarmweathersoup.
4cupsmilk
2eggyolks,wellbeaten
Salt,peppertotaste
2tablespoonscurrypowder
Gratedcoconut
Heatmilkindoubleboiler.Beatwelltheyolksofeggs,andpourhotmilkoverthembeatagain.Cookindoubleboileruntilslightlythick.Addsalt,pepper,andcurry
powder.Coolsetinrefrigeratoruntilverycold.Serveincupsgarnishedwithbitofgratedcoconut.
GretchenVanBurenWhite,fromWhat'sCookin'?,CorpusChristi,Tex.
Gazpacho
(aLaMexicana)
Servesfour
1clovegarlic,chopped
1mediumsizecucumber,chopped(coarsepieces)
1mediumsizegreenpepper,chopped(coarsepieces)
4mediumsizetomatoes,chopped(coarsepieces),or1cupcannedtomatoes
2tablespoonsoliveoil
1scantteaspoonsalt
1teaspooncuminseeds
1teaspoonchilipowder
1dashcayennepepper
1/2cuptomatojuice
1cupsourcream
1/2cupmilk(ortomatojuice)
Finelychoppedchives,cucumber,greenpepper,andceleryforgarnish
Putallingredientsexceptthesourcream,milk(or1/2cuptomatojuice),andgarnishingsinthecontainerofanelectricblenderblenduntilsmooth.Removetoabowl
andstirinthesourcreamwhichhasbeenthinnedbythemilkortomatojuice.Serveverycoldinsoupbowlsorglassfingerbowls.Garnishwithfreshchopped
vegetables.
Thismakesanexcellentlowcaloriesoupif,insteadofthesourcream,youuseyogurtorbuttermilk.
Mrs.ThomasF.Torrey,MadisonHeights,Va.
SopadeFrijoles(PintoBeanSoup)withTortillas
BeanSoup,madewiththefrijolorpintobean,isakintoblackbeanandsplitpeasoupbutisricherandhasmorebody.
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Soak1lb.beans(enoughforaveragefamily)overnightdrain.Putontocookinplentyoffreshwater.Whenbeansaretender,putthemthroughasievetoobtaina
richbrownpure.Reheatpure(usestockthatbeanswerecookedintothinittodesiredconsistency).Whileitiscooking,make''tortillas"orpattiesofdriedbread
crumbs,gratedcheese,andbeatenegg.Moldintoballs,andfrythemquicklyinveryhotfat.Dropcheeseballsintosoupshortlybeforeserving.
Mrs.MatiStearnsA,fromLaCocinaMexicana,by"SallyAnn,"FoodEditor,ElPasoHeraldPost,ElPaso,Tex.
Mrs.Smith'sMushroomSoup
Servessix
1lb.mushrooms
4tablespoonsbutter
4cupsmilk
2teaspoonssalt
1/8teaspoonpepper
Whippedcream
Paprika
Washmushroomsandputthroughfoodchopper.Meltbutterinfryingpanandaddgroundmushrooms.Cook10minutes.Heatmilkaddcookedmushrooms,salt,
andpepper.Beforeservingadd1tablespoonwhippedcreamtoeachplatesprinklewithpaprika.
Mrs.JamesW.Smith,fromHomeTriedRecipes,Americus,Ga.
CremeVichyssoise
Servessix
IrishpotatosoupishighlyrespectedintheSouththemostelegantisVichyssoise,acreampotatosouptobeservedhotorcold.
4leeksor3peeledmediumonions
21/2cupspotatoes,pared,diced
3cupsboilingwater
2cupschickenbroth,cannedmaybeused
1tablespoonbutterormargarine
2cupsmilk
1cupheavycream
2teaspoonssalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
2tablespoonsmincedchives
1/4teaspoonpaprika
Cuttheleeksandabout3inchesoftheirgreentopsintofinepieces.Cookwiththepotatoesinabout3cupsboilingwateruntilverytender.Drainthenpressthrough
afinestrainerintosaucepan.Addchickenbroth,butter,milk,
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cream,salt,andpeppermixthoroughly.Reheattoblend.Servehotorverycold,garnishedwithchoppedchivesandpaprika.
DouschkaB.Wolff,fromTheCottonBlossomCookBook,Atlanta,Ga.
CreamofCornSoup
Servesfour
ThisrecipeisfromHardimont,SouthernestateofMr.andMrs.J.CrawfordBiggs.Originatedasaluncheondish,itmaybemadeinlargeorsmallquantities(allow1
cupofstrainedcorntoeachcupofcream)andrefrigeratedfordays.
2cupsyellowcorn,creamstyle
2cupsrichfreshcream,thick
1sliceonion
Cayenne,salt,andpeppertotaste
1tablespoonbutter
Mashcornthroughsieveorfoodpress.Addtocream,onion,andseasoningandputintotopofdoubleboiler.Simmeruntilonionistender,stirringconstantly.Just
beforeitisdone,addbutterandremoveonion.Iftoorich,thinwiththincream.
CondensedfromrecipebyMrs.J.CrawfordBiggs,Hardimont,Raleigh,N.C.
VirginiaPeanutSoup
Servesfifteen
PeanutsoupistoVirginiawhatwhitebeansoupistoBoston.CharlesHofer,matred'hteloftheHotelRoanoke,saysthissoupisafavoriteamongguests.
1/2cupbutter
1smallonion,diced
2stalkscelery,diced
3tablespoonsflour
2qts.chickenbroth
2cupspeanutbutter
1/3teaspooncelerysalt
1teaspoonsalt
Groundpeanuts
Meltbutterincookingvessel,andaddonionandcelery.Sautfor5minutes,butdonotbrown.Addflourandmixwell.Addhotchickenbrothandcook1/2hour.
Removefromstovestrainandaddpeanutbutter,celerysalt,salt,andlemonjuice.Justbeforeserving,sprinklewithgroundpeanuts.
FredR.Brown,Chef,HotelRoanoke,Roanoke,Va.
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CreamofChestnutSoup
1lb.chestnuts,boiled,shelled
Water
1/2cupchoppedcelery
1teaspoonchoppedonion
2cupschickenstock
1sprigthyme
1crushedbayleaf
1crushedclove
1crushedallspice
1teaspoonpaprika
2tablespoonsflour
2tablespoonsbutter
1cupcream
1cupsweetmilk
Boilchestnutsabout1hourshell,andpoundthemtoafinepaste.Placeinasouppotandcoverwithwater.Addvegetables,chickenstock,andseasoning.Boil
togetheruntilceleryandonionaretenderthickenwiththeflourandbutterrubbedtoapaste.Atthelastmomentaddcreamandmilk.Letboiluponceandservevery
hotwithcheesestraws.[Italianchestnutsdoneedtobeboiledonlyabout30minutes.Almondsorcrushedpecansmaybesubstitutedforchestnuts,andseasonedto
taste.Almondsandpecansdonotneedspicesorhighlyseasonedherbs.M.B.]
Gumbo
Gumbo,saysTheOriginalPicayuneCreoleCookBook,isnotanevolutionbutanoriginalCreoleconception,"somethingsuigenerisincookery,"peculiartoNew
Orleans.ThebasisorsecretofNewOrleansgumboisafilpowderintroducedbytheChoctawIndianslivingonthereservationonBayouLacombe,near
Mandeville,Louisiana.Madeofyoungsassafrasleaves(driedandpoundedonastonemortar,thenstrainedthroughahairsieve),thepowderwas"manufactured"by
theIndiansquawsandfirstbroughttotheFrenchMarkettobesoldalongwithsassafrasrootsformedicinalpurposes.TheearlyCreolesdiscoveredthatthepowder
hadadelicateflavoraswellasaglutinousqualityandbeganusingitinsoupsandstews.Theresultisthedeliciousgumboanditsnumerousoffspring.Okra,whichhas
asimilar"tacky''quality,issubstitutedinmanysectionsforfilpowder.Theuninitiatedshouldusefilpowdersparinglyandbecarefulnottoletthestewboilafterthe
powderhasbeenaddedoritwillbecomestringyandunfittoserve.
GumboFil,thebasicgumbo,ismadeofchicken,ham,andoysters.Beef,turkey,squirrel,andvarietiesofseafoodareused,aswellasvegetablesandcombinations.
Apieceofleanhamisusuallyusedwhenmeatorfowlistheprincipalmeat.
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GumboFile
Servessix
5to6lb.chicken
Saltandpepper
1largesliceham
1tablespoonlard
Chickenfat
3tablespoonsflour
1/2onion,choppedfine
1/2tomato,cutinsmallpieces
11/2qts.boilingwater
1bayleaf
3sprigsthyme,or1teaspoonpowderedthyme
Cayennetotaste
2doz.oystersandjuice
3sprigsparsley,chopped
2tablespoonsbutter
1tablespoonfilepowder
Cleanandcutthechickenintosmallpieces.Sprinklewithsaltandpepper.Cutthehaminsmallpieces.Putthelardandsomeofthechickenfatintoasaucepanor
soupkettleaddthehamandfryforabout5minutes.Removefromthefat,thenfrythechicken,browningitonbothsidesbutnotcookingit.Takechickenfromhot
fatasitbrowns.Addflourtohotfatandmakearoux(athickbrownsauce)bystirringconstantlytokeepfromburning.Letbrownaddtheonion,choppedfine,and
letbrowntoagoldencolor.Addtomatoandletcookforafewminutesaddtheboilingwatergradually,stirringwell.Addtheham,chicken,bayleaf,thyme(tiedwith
awhitethread),pepper,salt,andcayennetotaste.Setonaslowfireandcookuntilthemeatisalmosttenderthenaddoysters,whichhavebeenwashedincold
watertoremoveallparticlesofshell,theoysterwater,whichhasbeenstrained,thechoppedparsley,andbutter.Continuecookingforabout15minuteslonger.Add
thefilepowderslowly,stirringwell.Servewithsteamedriceandcrackers.
FromTheCreoleKitchenCookBook,byVirginiaCooper,NewOrleans,La.
GlenwoodPlantationOyster,Shrimp,andCrabGumbo
Serveseighttoten
ThisGumbocontainsthe3principalseafoodsusedinCreoleGumbookrasubstitutesforfil.
2onions
6freshtomatoes
1podredpepper
1sprigparsley
1sprigthyme
2cupsfreshokra
1sliceham
1tablespoonlard
2doz.oysters
1lb.shrimp(scalded,peeled,cleaned)
1/2doz.crabs(scalded,cleaned,cutinhalf)
1bayleaf
3qts.water
Salt,pepper
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Choponionsfinepeeltomatoeschopandsavejuice.Chopredpepper,parsley,andthyme.Washokrastemandslicethincuthaminsquares.
Putlardtomeltinasouppotaddchoppedonions,ham,andtheslicedokra.Whenwellbrowned,addtomatoeswithjuicecookuntiltender.Thenaddoysters,
shrimp,andcrabs(whichhavebeenprepared).Addredpepper,bayleaf,parsley,andthyme.Wheneverythingiswellfriedandbrowned,add3quartsofwater.Let
simmergently1hourorlonger.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Servewithcookedrice.
Mrs.Hudson'sLouisianaGumbo
Servessixteentoeighteen
1largehen(about6lbs.),cutintopiecesasforfrying
5lbs.okra,slicedhorizontally,about1/2inchthick
Fatforfryingchickenandokra(shortening)
3mediumsizeonions,sliced
2No.2canstomatoes
1large,or2smallpodsofhotredpepper
4cupswater
Cookedricetoservewithgumbo(1/2cupcookedriceforeachserving,moreifdesired)
Frythechickeninalargeheavyskilletindeepfat(350degrees)longenoughtobrownallsides.Drainoffpartofthegrease,leavingenoughtofrytheokraabout
1/2inch.Frytheokrauntilbrowned.Addmoregreaseifallokracannotbefriedatonetime.Drainokra.Combinechickenandokrainalargekettle(preferablyan
ironpot).Addallotheringredientsexcepttherice.Bringtoboil,andreduceheattolowcoverthepot,andsimmerslowlyuntilthechickenslipsfromthebones
removethebones.Continuetosimmeruntilchickenismixedinsmallbitsthroughthegumbo,about31/2to4hours.Stirthegumbooften,addingextraboilingwater
ifmixturebecomestoothick.Thiswillmakeabout4quarts.
Servehotwithamoundofriceinthemiddleofeachsoupbowl.
Thisgumboimprovesinflavorifservedthesecondday.Freezeanyleftover.
Mrs.ManningHudson,NewAlbany,Miss.
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GumboGouter
(OldCreoleRecipe)
Servessix
1largeeggplant,peeled,cutintohunks
3greenbellpeppers,seeded,cutintopieces
1/2lb.okra,podscutintohalves
2largeonions,peeled,chopped
1clovegarlic,minced
1roundedtablespoonshortening(lardorvegetableshortening,orbutter)
11lb.cantomatoes
1/2teaspoonsugar
Saltandcayennepeppertotaste
1lb.cookedshrimp,optional
Cookedrice
Preparethevegetables.Puttheshorteningintoalargeheavysaucepanheatuntilmelted.Addthevegetables,tomatoes,sugar,salt,andpepper.Covertightlyandlet
simmeroverlowheatfor11/2hours,stirringoftentokeepitfromscorching.Serveovercookedrice,or,5minutesbeforeserving,stirintheshrimp.Reheat.
FromNewOrleansRecipes,byMaryMooreBremer
ShrimpMullBlytheIsland
Serveseighttoten
2qts.water
2No.2canstomatoes
1wholelemon,sliced
1cantomatosoup
2clovesgarlic,sliced
1cupdicedbacon
1cupchoppedonions
1/2cupbutter
1cupchoppedcelery
1teaspoonceleryseed
15dropsTabasco
114oz.bottletomatocatchup
1/4teaspoonallspice
1/4teaspooncurrypowder
5lbs.raw,peeledshrimp
1cupsherry
1/2cupbutter
Crackercrumbs
Putwater,tomatoes,lemon,tomatosoup,andgarlicintoaheavystewingkettle.Inafryingpan,brownthebaconandonionsinthebutter.Addtothemixtureinthe
kettle.Addcelery,celeryseed,Tabasco,catchup,Worcestershire,allspice,andcurrypowder.Simmerfor2hours.Addshrimpcookgently1houraddsherryand
butter,andthickenwithcrackercrumbs.Servewithflakycookedrice.[Forriceseep.284.]
JudgeE.C.Butts,fromCoastalCookery,St.SimonsIsland,Ga.
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JambalayaLafitte
Servessix
Jambalaya(oftenspelledJambalayah)isastewwithorwithoutseafoodinit.Thiscontainsseafoodaswellasthebasicingredients.
1tablespoonbacondrippings
1/2cupchoppedonions
1tablespoonflour
1/2lb.ham(raworcooked),chopped
1/2lb.linksausages(littlebreakfastsausages),skinned
1lb.rawshrimp,peeledanddeveined
1/2cuppeeledandchoppedtomatoes
1clovegarlic,mashed
2cupschickenbroth
1mediumsizedpepper,chopped
1smallpodredpepper,seededandchopped
1/2teaspoonchoppedthyme
3/4cuprawrice
1doz.rawoysters,drained,patteddry
Heatthebacondrippingsinaheavykettle(withtop).Addtheonion.Whentheonionhasbrownedslightly,addtheflourstiruntilbrownedslightly.Addtheham,
sausages,shrimp,andtomatoes.Letsimmerinthecoveredkettlefor1/2houraddthegarlic,broth,greenpepper,redpepper,parsley,andthyme.Washtherice
addtherice,andseasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Coverandcookslowlyuntilriceisdonebutnotgummy.Addtheoystersandcook2to3minuteslonger.
Thisdish,servedwithagreensalad,makesawholemeal.
CaptainRassmussen'sClamChowder,WilliamsburgInn
Serveseight
CaptainRassmussenwasthekeeperoftheSt.AugustineLighthouseduringtheearlypartofthiscentury.HebecamefamousintheSt.Augustineregionforhisclam
chowder,whichheservedinasmallrestaurantatthefootofthelighthouse.ThisishischowderasservedatWilliamsburgInn.
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1qt.clammeat(around5dozenclams)
2qts.boilingwater
1/4lb.whitebacon
3/4cupbutter
1stalkcelery
11/2lbs.onions
11/4lbs.potatoes
1smallgreenpepper
21/2cupstomatoes
1/4teaspoondrythyme
1/4tablespoonmixedspices,groundfine
Salttotaste
1/2smallbottleLea&PerrinsWorcestershiresauce
Choppedparsley
1tablespoonsherry,optional
Allowclamstoremaininshellsunopened.Placeincolanderandwashthoroughly.Placeinboilerandaddthe1/2gal.boilingwater.Simmeronlowfireuntiltheclams
aretender.Removefromthefireandstrain,butretainstrainedstock.Removeclamsfromshells.Grindclamsfineandaddtostock.Placeonalowflameandcontinue
tocookslowly.Dicethewhitebaconandletitfryuntilcrisp.Strainoffthefatfromthebaconanddonotusethemeatparts.Addbuttertothebaconfat.Tothisfat
addthecelery,onions,potatoes,pepper,andtomatoeswhichhaveallbeenputthroughthefoodchopper.Addclamsandstock,thyme,groundspices,andsaltto
taste.AddhalfofthecontentsofasmallbottleofLea&PerrinsWorcestershiresauce.Letcookonaslowfire,stirringveryoftenforanhour.Removefromfireand
finishwithchoppedparsley.Onetablespoonofsherrymaybeaddedjustbeforeservingifdesired.
Specialpermission,JohnD.Green,VicePresident,WilliamsburgRestoration,Inc.Williamsburg,Va.
Bouillabaisse
AfterhavingeatentheBouillabaisseofParis,Thackeraywasinspiredtowritehisfamous"BalladofBouillabaisse."LaterwhenintroducedtothedishasmadeinNew
Orleanshecoinedthemuchquotedtribute:"InNewOrleansyoucaneataBouillabaisse,thelikeofwhichwasnevereateninMarseillesorParis."ThePicayune
CreoleCookBookoffersthefollowingremarksconcerningit:"Thereason[forThackeray'spraise]isclear,forinthoseoldFrenchcitiestheBouillabaisseismade
fromthefishofthewatersoftheMediterraneansea,notablytheSturgeonandPerchcombined,whileinNewOrleansitismadefromthosematchlessfishoftheGulf
ofMexico,theRedSnapperandtheRedfish.ItwillbenoticedthatittakestwokindsoffishtomakeaBouillabaisse.ThefirstBouillabaissewasmadeinMarseilles,
andtheoldCreoletraditionisthatitwasthediscoveryoftwosailorfishermen,whoweredisputingastheysatinaschoonerastotheproperwayofcookinga
SturgeonandPerchcombined.BothessayedonesucceededinmakingadelightfuldishthatwouldhavegladdenedtheheartofanyoldFrenchbonvivant.Theother
failed.Thesuccessfuloneenthusiasticallyofferedtoteachhisfriend,andasthelatterwas
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followinghisdirectionsexplicitly,andthefinishingtoucheswerebeinggiventothedish,theteacher,seeingthatthecriticalmomenthadcomewhenthefishmustbe
takenfromthefire,oritwouldbespoiledifcookedamomentlonger,criedout,bringingdownhishandemphatically:'EtquandcacommenceabouillerBaisse!'
Hencethename'Bouillabaisse,'whichwasgiventothedishfromthatmoment..."
Itismadeasfollows:
Headofredsnapper
11/2qts.water
1onion,sliced
Herbbouquet(thyme,bayleaf,parsley)
6slicesredfish
6slicesredsnapper
Salt,pepper
3sprigsthyme
3sprigsparsley
3bayleaves
3clovesgarlic
6allspice
2onions,choppedfine
1/2bottlewhitewine
6largefreshtomatoes,or1/2cantomatoes
1/2lemon,slicedthin
1goodpinchsaffron
Butteredtoast
"FirstcutofftheheadoftheRedSnapperandboilitinaboutoneandahalfquartsofwater,soastomakeafishstock.Putoneslicedonionandanherbbouquet
consistingofthyme,bayleafandparsley,intothewater.Whenreducedtoonepint,takeouttheheadofthefishandthebouquetandstrainthewaterandsetitaside
foruselateron.
"TakethesixslicesofRedfishandthesixslicesofRedSnapper(ofequalsizes)andrubwellwithsaltandpepper.Mincethethreesprigsofthyme,threesprigsof
parsley,threebayleavesandthreeclovesofgarlic,very,veryfine,andtakeallsixallspiceandgrindthemveryfine,andmixthoroughlywiththemincedherbsand
garlic.Thentakeeachsliceoffishandrubwellwiththismixtureuntileveryportionispermeatedbytheherbs,spicesandgarlic.Theymustbe,asitwere,soakedinto
theflesh,ifyouwouldachievethesuccessofthisdish.Taketwotablespoonsoffineoliveoilandputintoaverylargepan,largeenoughsothateachpieceoffishwill
notoverlaptheother.Choptwoonionsveryfineandaddthemtotheheatingoil.Laythefishslicebysliceinthepanandcover,andletthemsmotherforaboutten
minutes,turningonceoversothateachslicemaycookpartly.Thentakethefishoutofthepanandplaceslicesonadish.Pourahalfbottleofwhitewineintothepan
andstirwell.Addahalfcanoftomatoes(orsixlargefreshonesslicedfine)andletthemboilwell.Addahalflemon,cutintoverythinslices,andpouroverapintof
theliquorinwhichtheheadofthesnapperwasboiled.Seasonwelltotastewithsalt,pepperandadashofcayenne.Letitboiluntilverystrongandreducedtoalmost
onehalfthenlaythefish,slicebyslice,apartonefromtheother,inthepan,andletboilfiveminutes.Inthemeantimehavepreparedonegoodpinchofsaffron,
chopped
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veryfine.Setitinasmalldeepdishandaddalittleofthesauceinwhichthefishisboilingtodissolvewell.Whenwellmelted,andwhenthefishhasbeenjustfive
minutesinthepan,spreadthesaffronoverthetopofthefish.Takeoutofthepan,layeachsliceontoast,whichhasbeenfriedinbutterpourthesauceoverand
servehotimmediately.YouwillhaveadishthatLuculluswouldhaveenvied."
FromTheOriginalPicayuneCreoleCookBook,TheTimesPicayunePublishingCompany,NewOrleans,La.
PineBarkStew
PineBarkStew,afishstewwithadarkbrowncolorandpungentflavor,isaSouthCarolinaPeeDeeRiverdishprovokingcontroversialtalesastotheoriginofits
nameandthemethodofmakingit.Somesourcesstatethatthestewderivesitsnamefromthechocolatelikecolorsimilartopinebarkothers,fromthepinebark
usedtokindletheopenfireoverwhichthestewiscooked.FromThePeeDeePepperPot,Darlington,SouthCarolina,isathirdexplanation:
"SinceseasoningswereunobtainableduringRevolutionaryWardays,thetendersmallrootsofthePinetree(foundbydiggingabout20feetfromthetrunkofthetree)
wereusedforflavoring(thestew).Withhomemadeketchupasabase,theonlyotherseasoningwasredpepper."
Recipesforthestewcallforredbreast,bluebream,bassortrout,orsaltwaterfishsuchassheepshead.Fishandonionwithtomatoesandhighseasoningsformthe
usualbase,butIrishpotatoesareoftenadded.
DarlingtonCounty'sPineBarkStew
Serveseight
1lb.fatback
21/2lbs.onions
3canstomatosoup
1largebottletomatocatchup
3tomatosoupcansofwater
1tablespoonsalt
1tablespoonblackpepper
1/2tablespoonredpepper
6lbs.fish(beforedressed)
2lbs.rice,cookedseparately
Cutthefatbackintosmallpiecesandcookina10quartvesseluntilwelldone(untilfatiscookedout).Removethemeataddchoppedonionstothefatandcook
thoroughly.Thenaddthetomatosoup,catchup,water,andseasonings.Bringtoagoodboilandtasteforseasoning.Ifpossible,usesmallwholepanfishoranyfirm
fish(suchastrout)cutintopieces.Dropthefishintomixtureandallowtoboilonslowfirefor30minutes.Donotstirafteraddingfish,butthepotmaybeliftedand
whirledgentlytokeepstewfromstickingtothebottom
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orscorching.Removeandallowtocoolslightly.Serveprepared(dry)riceoneachplate,deepdishpreferred,withsouppouredon.Allow1fish(ifwholefishare
used)withbreadforeachserving.Ifextrahelpingsaredesired,watercanbeaddedwhilecooking.Reduceto1/2proportionsfor4people.(2or3extraservings
maybeadded.)
Mrs.B.W.Johnson,fromThePeeDeePepperPot,Darlington,S.C.
UncleJimLooney'sKentuckyBurgoo
Servessixty
KentuckyBurgoo,introducedinKentuckyaround1810byColonelGusJaubert,issaidtobeaversionofaFrenchstewoncemadeinironcauldronsandservedto
thecrewsofFrenchsailingvessels.CissyGregg,homeconsultantfortheCourierJournal,hascondensedthisrecipefromonesaidtohavebeenUncleJim
Looney'sthe"BurgooMaster,"ofLexington,Kentucky,whoinheritedthe"mantle"fromColonelJaubert.Theoriginalrecipecallsfor"800lbs.ofleanbeefwithno
bonesorfatattached,onedozensquirrelsforeach100gallonsiftheyareinseasonand240poundsoffathensorroosters,besidespotatoes,cabbage,tomatoes,
carrotsandothervegetables."EnlargingonBurgoo,Mrs.Greggsaysinpart:
'ThebesthistorianofKentuckyBurgoowasSamW.Severance,whowrotefortheCourierJournalsomeyearsbackunderthepseudonymof'TheBurgoo
Master.'HesaysthatBurgoodatesbacktoBiblicaltimesandisactuallywhatEsausoldhisbirthrightforamessofpottage."
2lbs.porkshank
2lbs.vealshank
2lbs.beefshank
2lbs.breastlamb
14lb.hen
8qts.water
11/2lbs.Irishpotatoes
11/2lbs.onions
1bunchcarrots
2greenpeppers
2cupschoppedcabbage
1qt.tomatopuree
2cupswholecorn,freshorcanned
2podsredpepper
2cupsdicedokra
2cupslimabeans
1cupdicedcelery
Saltandcayennetotaste,Tabasco,A1Sauce,Worcestershiresaucetotaste,sinceitshouldbehighlyseasoned
Choppedparsley
Putallthemeatintocoldwaterandbringslowlytoaboil.Simmeruntilmeatistenderenoughtofallfromthebones.Liftmeatoutofstock.Coolandchopupmeat,
removingthebones.Parepotatoesandonionsdice.Returnmeattostockaddpotatoes,onions,andallothervegetables.Allowtosimmeralonguntilthick.(Burgoo
shouldbeverythick,butstillsoupy.)Seasonalongbutnot
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toomuchuntilitisalmostdone.Asstewsimmersdown,theseasoningwillbecomemorepronounced.Addchoppedparsleyjustbeforestewistakenup.Stir
frequentlywithalonghandledwoodenpaddleorspoonduringthefirstpartofthecookingandalmostconstantlyafteritthickens.
Thisismadeina4gallonwaterbathkettleandcookedapproximately10hours.Thecookingtimeisbrokeninhalfbycookingthemeatthefirstday,adding
vegetables,andcontinuingthesecondday.
[Mrs.Greggsuggeststhatabutterflourrouxmaybeaddedforthickening,butshehasnotfounditnecessary.M.B.]
CissyGregg,HomeConsultant,CourierJournal,Louisville,Ky.
Mrs.Durant'sBrunswickStew
Ninequarts
ForyearsDereeTaylorDuranthasmadethisBrunswickStewforherfamilyandfriends.Althoughthequantitymaybecut,Mrs.Durantwarnsthatitisdifficultto
includealllistedingredientsinasmallstew.
1hen
2lbs.stewbeef
(2squirrelsand2lbs.vealareexcellentadditions)
1qt.greenbutterbeans(limas)
1lb.tenderokra
4mediumsizeonions
11/2doz.earscorn
1/2pk.Irishpotatoes
1largebunchcelery
1qt.cantomatoes,or3lbs.freshtomatoes
1cuprealbutter
2tablespoonssalt
1/2cuptomatocatchup
1cupvinegar
11/2cupssugar(right)
1teaspoonblackpepper
Goodpinchcayenne(1/4teaspoon)
1tablespoonpreparedmustard
Putallthemeatsintoalargepotwithenoughcoldwatertocover.Cookuntiltenderandthemeatfallsfromthebones.Whilethemeatiscooking,preparethe
vegetables.
Removemeatfrombroth,andsetasidetocool.Tothebrothaddvegetables.(Celery,onions,andokrashouldbewellcut.)Addbutterand2tablespoonssalt.Cook
untiltenderthenaddthemeatwhichhasbeentakenfromthebonesandpulledorcutintolittlepieces.Stirconstantlyfromthebottomofthepot,orthestewwillstick
andscorch.Ifthereisnotenoughbrothtocoverandcookvegetables,watermaybeadded.Aftermixturesofmeatandvegetableshavebeenblended,cooktoa
thickmush.Addseasoning,cookfor5minutes,removefromfire.
Mrs.R.P.Durant,Burlington,N.C.
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BrunswickStewforSix
Servessixgenerously
3tablespoonsbacondrippings
14to5lb.stewinghen(aniceplumpone),disjointed
Saltandpepper
2cupswater
1No.2cantomatoes
3onions,sliced
1/2teaspoonsugar
1/2cupwhitewine
2cupsfreshsmalllimabeans,or110oz.packagefrozen
112oz.cannibletcorn,or2cupsfreshcutoffthecob
1cuptoastedbreadcrumbs
1tablespoonbutter,optional
Heatthebacondrippingsinadeepheavyskillet.Rubthepiecesofchickenwellwithsaltandpepper.Lightlybrownthechickeninthefat,turningtobrownallsides.
Addthewater,tomatoes,onions,sugar,andwine.Coverandsimmerthechickenoverlowheatuntilthechickenistender(about11/2to2hours).Removethe
chickenandpullmeatfromthebones.Returnthechickenmeattotheskillet.Addthelimasandcookuntiltheyarebeginningtogettender.Addthecornandcookfor
20minutes,oruntilcornistender.Addthebreadcrumbsseasontotastewiththesaltandpeppers.Ifthechickenisnotfat,addthebutterforricherflavor.This
tastesbestifmadethedaybeforeandreheated.Thesecretofthisstewistofollowthedirectionsaccurately.
Mrs.ViolaNeeseJohnson,Burlington,N.C.
ChickenStewDunbar,withDumplings
Servessix
1broilingchicken
Watertocover(boiling)
1/2tablespoonsalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
2tablespoonsbutter
1bayleaf
Dresscleanandcutupfowl.Putinstewpanwithboilingwaterandsimmerslowlyuntiltender.Whennearlydone,addremainderofingredients.Servewiththe
followingdumplings.
Dumplings
3cupsflour
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsugar
2eggs
1tablespoonlard
1cupmilk
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Siftdryingredientscutinlard.Beateggsintomilkmixallwell.Dropbyspoonfulsintostew.Coverandletcookabout1/2hour.Servearoundchicken.
Mrs.EdwinFendig,fromCoastalCookery,St.SimonsIsland,Ga.
LambStewwithMushroomDumplings
Servessix
3lbs.forequarteroflamb,cutinpieces
Seasonedflour
1/2slicedonion
Fat
3carrots
5cupsboilingwater
2tablespoonschoppedparsley
Rolllambinseasonedflourbrownwithonionsinhotfatinkettle.Addcarrotsandboilingwatersimmerslowlyabout2hours.Makemushroomdumplingsasbelow.
Removestewtohotplattersurroundwithdumplings,andsprinklewithparsley.
MushroomDumplings
1cupflour
2teaspoonsRoyalbakingpowder
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2cupcondensedmushroomsoup
Watertomakesoftdough
Siftdryingredientsaddsoupandwatertomakeasoftdough.Dropbyspoonfulsintoboilingstewcovertightlyandcook10minuteswithoutraisingcover.
FromRecipesTestedandTried,byAnneYoungWhiteandNolaNanceOliver,Natchez,Miss.
GuineaStew
Serveseighttoten
1guinea
1canwholegraincorn
1cantomatoes
1choppedonion
3smallIrishpotatoes,diced
1smallredpepper
2tablespoonsbutter
Salttotaste
Cookguineauntilwelldoneremoveallbonesandskincutupmeat.Addvegetablesandseasoningandcookuntilthick.Servehot.
FromLadyJo'sSouthernRecipes,byLadyJoKirbyBeals,Texarkana,Ark.,Tex.
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Mrs.Williamson'sTurkeyHash
Servesthirty
ThelateMrs.Williamsonwaswidelyknownforher''OldSouth"breakfasts.Thepicedersistancewasturkeyhashmadefromawholeroastedturkey.Alongwith
this,sheservedbroiledgrapefruitorfruitjuices,hominygritswithbutter,eggslachafingdish,littlesausagecakes,beatenbiscuits,andcoffee.Topreparetheturkey:
115lb.(dressedweight)cold,brownroastedturkey
Watertocover
Leavesofastalkofcelery
1onion
Salt
1smallloafbread
1heapingteaspoonblackpepper
11/2tablespoonspoultryseasoning
2or3cupschoppedcelerystalks
1largeonion,chopped
Salttotaste
2tablespoonsbutter
Putallturkeymeatintoalargebowl.Breakupalloftheturkeybonesplaceinadeeppot(economycookersize)coverwithcoldortepidwater,andsimmerfor2
or3hours,oruntilthestockhasstrengthandflavor.Addceleryleavesandonion.Stiroccasionally,andaddalittlesalt.Whilestockisbrewing,cutupallthemeat
(nottoosmall)includingtheskin,butlittlefat,discardingallsharpbonesandcartilage.
Iffowlwasroastedwithoutanystuffing,crumblethebread,andtoastlightlyinamoderateovenwiththepepper,poultryseasoning,celery,onion,andsalt.Moisten
theseasonedcrumbswithturkeystockandletstand.(Celeryseedmaybesubstitutedforcelery.)
Whentheessenceofboneshasbeenabsorbedinthecookingstock,strainreturntolargepotandpourinthecutmeat.Stiroccasionallyforblending,andsimmer(do
notboilfuriouslyatanytime)forabout1hourormorethenpourintheseasonedcrumbsandstiroftentopreventstickingorburning.Cookforatleast1/2hour
longer.Ifhashismadethenightbeforeforbreakfast,itisallthebetterforripening.Inthemorning,reheatjusttoboilingpointthenadd2tablespoonsbutter.Serveon
roundsoftoastorwithhotwafflesorpancakesmadeofflourormeal.
Mrs.FinleyL.Williamson,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
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4
Salads
Althoughofdoubtfulparentage,theSouthernsaladhasalonganddistinguishedancestry.InHelenBullock'sTheWilliamsburgArtofCookery(Colonial
Williamsburg)arerecipesforanoystersaladandseveralsaladdressings.ThefirstgreensaladbowlinColonialVirginiaappearstobetheonedescribedin
Mrs.MaryRandolph'srecipeinTheVirginiaHousewife,1831.Thisisacombinationofgreens,"dressed"inamodernmannerwithatarragonvinegar
dressing.
Todayalmostallvegetables,fruits,meats,seafoods,game,andpoultryareservedassalads.Theessentialsaretohavethevegetablescrispandcold
(wrappingthemindamptowelsandrefrigeratingthemmakesthemcrisp),havecompatiblemixtures,andblendthemwithagooddressing.Thedressing
"makes"thesalad.
Hereareafewsuggestionsforsalad(orotherdishes)garnishings:
1.Tocurlceleryandcarrotscutdownthroughthescrapedcelerystalk,orthecarrot,dividingitintothinstripstowithinaboutahalfinchofthesmall
end.Thestripsshouldbeabout4incheslong.Dropintoicewaterandletstayuntilcurled.Takeoutdraincarefullyandstoreinicebox.
2.Tomakelittlecarrotflowersgroovethewholepeeledcarrotbyscrapingdownthesideswiththetinesofaforkorwithpointofscissors.Cutcrosswise
intothinrings.Letstayinicewateruntileachringcurlslikeaflowerpetal.
3.Fortheradishroseselectfirm,crispradisheswithroselikeform.Beginatthetipoftheradishandcutdownthroughtheredskinandintothewhite
meat,leavingabout1/8ofaninchofthebaseuncut.Withasharpknifepoint,separatetheskinfromthewhiteinsidemeatandplaceradishinicewater.
Theouterskinwillcurlbacklikearose.Littlespringonionsarepreparedinthesamemanner.Atthebaseofeachrose,cutanincisionandslipinrose
leaves,sprigsofparsley,orevergreen.
4.Forlittlestuffedbeetsboilorbuycanned,smallmarblesizedbeets,orcutlargebeetsintosmallballswithmelonballcutter.Marinatebeets12hoursin
vinegarseasonedwithpicklingspices(mixed),salt,pepper,andsugartotaste.
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Removedrainstickintoeachbeetawholeblanchedalmond,orscoopoutatinyballandplacepearlonioninbeet.Theseareexcellentstuffedwithcrab
meatoranyseafoodormeatsalad.
ThelmaHazard'sStuffedTomato
Serveseight
Firmripetomatoes,peeled,cored
1/2cucumber,grated
Fewdropsonionjuice
2teaspoonsmincedparsley
Salt,paprika
3/4cupmayonnaise
Mixcreamcheese,cucumber,onionjuice,mincedparsley,andseasonings.Tosswith3tablespoonsmayonnaise.Stufftomatoeswiththismixture,andtopwith
dressingmadefromwhippedcreamand1/2cupmayonnaise.Serveonlettuce.
Mrs.W.H.Hazard,HawRiver,N.C.,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
VARIATIONS:(1)Stufftomatoeswithchickensaladgarnishwitholivesandmayonnaise.(2)Combinecorn,boiledandcutoffthecob,withdicedcucumberand
choppedhardboiledegg.Servewithmayonnaise.(3)Combineceleryanddicedbroiledsweetbreadsandchoppedeggs,mixedwithmayonnaise.(4)Stufftomato
withcaviarseasonedwithlemonjuicegarnishwithsievedboiledyolkandwhiteofegg.
MoldedRoquefortCheeseSalad
Servessix
1smallpkg.Roquefortcheese(3to4oz.)
3/4cupmilk
1envelopeunflavoredgelatin
3tablespoonscoldwater
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2cupchoppedpecans
Alittlegreencoloring
Blendcheesestogetheruntilsoft.Addmilkandmixwell.Softengelatinincoldwaterandmeltoverhotwater.Addtocheesemixture.Addsalt,lemonjuice,nuts,and
foodcoloring.Foldinwhippedcream.Turnintomoldsandchilluntilfirm.Serveoncrisplettuce.Garnishwithradishrosesorcucumberslices,ifdesired.
Mrs.R.T.Grinalds,Macon,Ga.
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MoldedCucumberCheeseSalad
Servesfourtosix
1cupcottagecheese
1/2cupcreamcheese
1teaspoonsugar
1/2teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonchoppedchivesorchoppedspringonions,orboth
1cupcucumberpulp,juicereserved
1tablespoontarragonvinegar
Whiteandcayennepepper
Paprika
Beattogetherthecheeses(useallcottagecheeseifpreferred),addsugarandsalt,stirinchivesoronion.Peelandgrateenoughcucumberstomakethepulp.
Combinethejuicewithvinegarandsoakthegelatininmixture.Heatgelatinoverhotwateruntilthoroughlydissolved.Addgelatintocheesemixtureandblendwell.
Seasonwithwhitepepperandapinchofcayenne.Pourintoa11/2pintmoldorindividualmolds.Serveonlettuceleaves.Garnishbysprinklingwithpaprikaand
mayonnaiseorsourcreamtopping.Slicedstuffedolivesandcrispsweetcucumberpicklesshouldaccompanythis.
Mrs.Broughton'sPerfectionSalad
Serveseight
2tablespoonsgelatin
1/2cupcoldwater
1/2cupmildvinegar
Juice1lemon
2cupsboilingwater
1/2cupsugar
2teaspoonssalt
2cupscelery,cutinsmallpieces
1pimiento,finelycut
1cupfinelyshreddedcabbage
Soakthegelatinincoldwater5minutesaddvinegar,lemonjuice,boilingwater,sugar,andsalt.Strain,andwhenbeginningtoset,addremainingingredients.Turn
intoamoldandchill.Serveonlettuceleaveswithmayonnaisedressingorcutindiceandserveincasesmadeofredorgreenpeppersorthemixturemaybeservedin
moldslinedwithpimientos.Adeliciousaccompanimenttocoldslicedchickenorveal.Choppedgreenpeppersandgratedcarrotsmaybeadded.
Mrs.J.MelvilleBroughton,Raleigh,N.C.
EggsGelatin
Servesthree
EggsGelatinisaspecialFrenchluncheondishbroughtbackbyMrs.HoltfromParis.Itissimplya"softboiledegg"inclearaspic.Thesecretistoobtain,butnot
pass,theperfectstageoftheboiledegg.
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6boiledeggs
2cupsbeef,oranytastybouillonorconsomm
1envelopeplaingelatinMayonnaiseseasonedwithherbstotaste
Boiltheeggs(gently)for5minutes,nolonger,noless!Plungethemintocoldwaterforfewminutespeelcarefullyandsetaside.Use1/4cupofthebouillontosoak
thegelatin.Heattheremainingbouillonandstirinthegelatintodissolve.Pourintoa1quartmoldor3smallones.Letsetuntilitbeginstostiffenplacetheeggsinthe
gelatin,andchilluntilfirm.Servewithmayonnaise.
Hardcookedeggsmaybestuffedandusedinthesamemanner.
LouiseMurrayHolt,Greensboro,N.C.
"Libmor's"SpanishBeanSalad
Servesfour
2cupscookedgreenlimabeans,freshorcanned,orfrozen
2teaspoonschoppedparsley
1clovegarlic,minced
Saladoil
1tablespoonvinegar
Tomatowedges
1Spanishonion,slicedthin
Paprika
Iffreshbeansareused,rinsethemincoldwaterimmediatelyaftercookingdraincannedbeansdraincookedfrozenbeansandrinseincoldwater.Mixthbeans,
parsleyaddgarlicwithafork.Graduallyaddsaladoiluntilbeansarcoatedaddvinegardropbydrop.ChillthoroughlyaddthesaltandpepperServeinasalad
bowlwithwedgesoftomatoaroundedgeofbowl.Garnishtowithonionringssprinklewithpaprika.
Mrs.RobertC.Moore,MapleWoodFarm,Graham,N.
GuspachaSalad
"Slicecucumbersverythin,alsoonionsandpeeltomatoesfillaglassdishwithalternatelayersofthismixturewithbreadcrumbs(stale)sprinkledovereachlayer.
CoverallwithFrenchdressingandgarnishwithlettuce,andserveicycold."
Col.Talbott,fromGayNinetiesCookBook,byF.Meredithan.AugustDietz,Jr.,Richmond,V,
GazpachoAspic
Servessixtoeight
112oz.canV8Juice
1/2can(101/2oz.can)beefconsomm
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1teaspoonsugar
1teaspoonmincedgreenpepper
1dashTabascosauce
1/2teaspoonangosturabitters
2tablespoonsgarlicwinevinegar
Vegetableoil
Slicedcucumbers
Inasaucepanpour1cupofV8juice.SoftenthegelatinintheremainingV8juice.AddtotheV8juiceinthesaucepanthebeefconsomm,sugar,onion,green
pepper,Worcestershire,Tabasco,andbitters.Bringtoaboiladdthesoftenedgelatinandstiruntilgelatinhasmelted.Removefromheataddthevinegar.Coatthe
insidesofindividualmolds(or11qt.mold)withvegetableoil,drainingoffexcessoil.Fillmolds3/4fullofaspic.Cool.Garnishthetopsofeachmoldwiththinslices
ofpeeledcucumber.Chilluntilset.Unmoldandserveonlettuceorwatercress.Servewithmayonnaiseorsaladdressing.
Mrs.RayGieger,Leesburg,Fla.
AspicwithVegetables
Servessixtoeight
A"builtin"dressingcomeswiththissalad.
4envelopesunflavoredgelatin
51/2cupschickenbroth,or51/2cupshotwatermixedwith5teaspoonsinstantchickenbouillon
1tablespoontomatopaste
2eggwhites,slightlybeaten
2eggshells,crushed
1/4cupredwine
2cupscookedgreenpeas(moreifdesired)
2cupscookedcarrots,sliced
1/2cupmayonnaiseorsaladdressing
Softenthegelatinin1cupofthechickenbroth,orbrothmadebydissolvingtheinstantbouillonin51/2cupsboilingwater.Combinetheremainingchickenbroth,
tomatopaste,eggwhites,eggshells,andsoftenedgelatininalargesaucepan.Bringtoboiling,stirringslowlywithawoodenspoonorwirewhisk.Whentheeggwhites
foamtothetop(catchingallparticlessotheaspicwillbecrystalclear),removepanfromtheheatandletsetundisturbedfor10minutes.Straintheaspicthrougha
dampcleanteatowelwhichhasbeenplacedinacolanderorstrainer.Lettheaspicdripintoalargebowl.Donotsqueezethetowel.Stirthewineintotheaspic.
Reserve1cupoftheliquidaspic.Dividethegreenpeasandcarrotsequallybetween6to8individualmolds(accordingtosizeofmold),placingthevegetablesin
layersinthemolds.Pouroveraspictofillthem3/4full.Mixthereservedcupofaspicwiththemayonnaise.Chilltheaspicuntilitbeginstoset.Spreadthe
mayonnaiseaspicoverthevegetableaspic,fillingthemolds.Unmoldonlettuce.Themayonnaisewillbeonthebottom.
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NOTE:Ifdesired,pourathinlayerofaspicinflatpan.Choptogarnishbaseofmolds.
MaryLouiseCarrigan,Burlington,N.C.
AvocadoSalad
Theavocado,likeshrimpandtomato,appearsfrequentlyandinvarieddressinSouthernsalads.Oneofthesimplestwaystoserveitistopeel,slice,or
halvethefruitandmarinateitwithtartFrenchdressing.Lime,lemonjuice,andonionaddtothepiquancyofthedressingandbringouttherich,nutty
flavorofthemeat.Nuts,seafood,andcitrusfruitsareharmoniouswithavocado.Itisalsogoodinanaspicorstuffedwithshrimp,crabmeat,caviar,
chickensalad,vegetable,orfruitcombinations.Tossedwithgreensitissuperb.See"AvocadoDip(Guacamole)."
AvocadoMousse
Servessixteen
23oz.pkgs.lemonjello
2cupsboilingwater
1teaspoonsalt
Dashpepper
1cupmayonnaise
1cupheavycream,whipped
2cupsmashedavocadepulp(3pears)
Dissolvejelloinboilingwater.Addsaltandpepper.Whencool,addlemonjuice.Whenreadytocongeal,foldinmayonnaise,cream,andpulp.Turnintowetmold
andplaceiniceboxtocongeal.
Mrs.PercyThomas,fromSouthernRecipes,Montgomery,Ala.
SourCreamPotatoSalad
Serveseight
4cupsdiced,cookedpotatoes
1/2cupdicedcucumbers
3/4teaspoonceleryseed
11/2teaspoonsalt
3hardboiledeggs
Tosspotatoes,cucumbers,onion,celeryseed,salt,andpeppertogether.Addthedicedwhitesofthehardboiledeggs.Mashthe3yolksoftheeggsandcombine
with:
11/2cupssourcream
1/2cupsharp,tartmayonnaise
1/2cupvinegar
1teaspoonpreparedmustard
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Adddressingtopotatomixtureandtosslightly.Allowtostandinicebox15minutesbeforeservingoncrisplettuce.Ifthereisanyleftover,itisquiteasgoodthe
secondday.
Mrs.WilliamOliverSmith,Raleigh,N.C.
DifferentPotatoSalad
Boilpotatoesinjackets(allowonetoeachperson).Peelcutincubesmixwith:
Choppedcelery
Dicedcucumber
Mincedonions
Slicedradishes
Combinewithfollowingboileddressing:
BoiledDressingforSalad
3tablespoonssugar
1generoustablespoonflour
1teaspoonsalt
Pinchdrymustard
1/2cupvinegar
1/2cupwater
Buttersizeofwalnut
2eggs,wellbeaten
Mixdryingredientsaddliquids.Cookuntilthickenedaddbutter.Removefromstoveslowlyadd2wellbeateneggs.Returntostovecookuntileggshave
thickened.
Mrs.H.P.McKay,Onancock,Va.
OldFashionedCreamedPotatoSalad
Servesfourtosix
ThisisanearlyMississippirecipe.
6Irishpotatoes
Salt,pepper,andspicetotaste
1tablespoonbutter
2hardboiledeggs
2tablespoonsvinegar
Boilthepotatoesuntilverysoftpeelandmashthemwhilehot.Seasontotastewithsalt,pepper,andspice(nutmeg).Addthebutter.Boiltheeggshard.Takethe
yolksanddissolveinthe2tablespoonsofvinegar.Pourvinegarandeggmixtureoverthepotatoesandmixwell.Putthepotatoesonaplateandslicethewhitesofthe
eggsincirclesandplaceonthepotatoestogarnish.
LidieRoberts,PickensStation,Miss.
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RobertPorterfield'sWaterCressSalad
Servestwo
RobertPorterfield,whogrowswatercressattheheadofaspringforthepurposeofmakingsalads,forsakesthetheatrewhenpossible,topursuehishobby
cooking.Thisishisfavoritesalad.
Onedoublehandfulofwatercress,readytobemixed.Justbeforeservingmakethefollowingdressing:
3tablespoonsgarlicvinegar
1teaspoondrymustard
1/2teaspoonWorcestershiresauce
Pinchpaprika
Pinchblackpepper
2pinchesgarlicsalt
Pinchbrownsugar
1oz.cubeRoquefortcheese,brokenwithafork
AddRoquefortcheeseaftermixingotheringredients.Addmoreoilorvinegarifnecessary.Pourdressingoverwatercressinwoodenbowl.Tossanumberoftimes
andserveimmediately.
RobertPorterfield,Director,TheStateofVirginiaTheatre,Abingdon,Va.
Pat'sSummerSalad
Servesfour
Youmayaddtoorsubtractfromthevegetableswithoutseemingtodetractfromthetaste.
1/2headlettuce,shredded
1largetomato,dicedrathersmall
1/2greenpepper,gratedormincedfine
1smallonion,grated
1smallcarrot,grated
1cucumber,dicedsmall
1tablespoonmincedsweetpickle,breadandbutterpickle,ormincedmixedpickle
1/2bunchcelery,choppedfine
3hardboiledeggs
Mixtheabove,tossinglightlysoasnottocrushvegetables.Letstandiniceboxanhourormoresothatallflavorsblend.Besuretogratetheonionbecausethisgives
aspecialseasoning.Justbeforeserving,addonebyonethefollowingseasonings,sprinklingordribblingoverthetop:
1scantteaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsugar
1/4teaspoondrymustard
1tablespoonmayonnaise
2tablespoonsoliveorsaladoil
Lettuce
Hardboiledeggstogarnish
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Whenallseasoningshavebeenadded,tosstomixserveinindividualwoodensaladbowls,garnishedbylettuceandslicedorhalvedhardboiledeggs.Ifgarlic
vinegarisnotavailable,rublargemixingbowlwithgarlicbeforepreparingvegetables.Warning:Thisistedioustoprepare,butworthit!
PatHolmes,Graham,N.C.
Drunkard'sDream
InNashvillethereisasocietyofmen,TheSocietyofAmateurChefs,whotakeprideintheircookeryandhavedevelopedanumberoforiginaldishes.Thefollowing
allinclusiveoriginalrecipewasgivenmebytheSocietywithexplicitstringsattachedTHECUPOFHAMGRAVYSERVEDOVERTHESALADMUSTBEPOUREDOVERTHEMOMENT
BEFORESERVING,THEGRAVYMUSTBEPIPINGHOT!Thissaladmaybemadeforalargeorasmallgroup.Thisrecipeisfor"alargeplatter"ofguests.
"Drunkard'sdreamiscomposedof,basically,shreddedleaflettuce,choppedradishes,choppedspringonions,diceddillpickles,andchoppedtomatoes,builtupona
largemeatplatterinalternatelayersandtoppedoffwithseveralslicesofcrispfriedbacon,overallofwhichispoured,justbeforeserving,onecupofredhamgravy,
hot."
A.C.Gibson,MenuDirector,NashvilleChapter,TheSocietyofAmateurChefs,Nashville,Tenn.
HotelIrvinCobbChef'sSaladBowl
ThislushcombinationofgreenvegetablesandmeatsistossedeitherwithThousandIslanddressingoraFrenchdressing.Tosstogetherchoppedlettuce,celery,green
peppers,radishes,tomatoes,parsley,andtopwithshreddedcheese,turkeymeat,anchovies,andbacon(crisp).Garnishthewholebowlwitholivesandpickles.
J.T.Theobald,Manager,TheHotelIrvinCobb,Paducah,Ky.
GreenGoddessSalad
ThisfamoussaladisservedoftenbyGeneralandMrs.CourtneyH.Hodges.
1cananchovies
2greenonions
1clovegarlic
1cupparsley
Anchovypaste
1cupstiffmayonnaise
Tarragonvinegar
Winevinegar
Mixedsaladgreensofallkinds
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Chopanchovies,onions,garlic,andparsleyuntiltheyarealmostapasteaddanchovypaste,thenmayonnaiseseasonwithtarragonandwinevinegaruntilthe
consistencyisthatofthinmayonnaise.Putiniceboxuntilreadytoservethenpouroverbowlofmixedsaladgreens.Lightlytoss,asdressingmuststayongreensand
mustbeservedimmediately.
Mrs.CourtneyH.Hodges,SanAntonio,Tex.,fromWhat'sCookingonGovernorsIsland,GovernorsIsland,N.Y.
LilPhillips'''Western"SaladBowl
Servesfourtosix
LilPhillipsmakesnoclaimtotheprototypeforthisrecipethe(Western)CaesarBowlbutthisversionisacomplimenttothealreadyfamoussalad.
GarlicOilMakeAhead
2peeledclovesgarlic,cutinquarters
1/4cupsaladoroliveoil
Letgarlicstandinoilnotinrefrigeratorforseveralhours,orovernight.Thenremovegarlic.
CroutonsMakeAhead,Too
2cupsbreadcubes(about4slices)
Heatovento300degrees(slow).Meanwhile,cutbreadinto1/4inchcubes.Placeinshallowbakingpan,andtoast25to35minutes,oruntilgolden,turningoften
withafork.Cool.Ormakedaybeforeandstore,wrappedinwaxedpaper.
TheSaladGreens
2smallheadsromaineorlettuce
Washsaladgreensdrainanddrythoroughly(about2quarts).Chilluntilsaladtime.
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TossingtheSalad
1/2cupgratedParmesancheese
1/4cupcrumbledbleucheese
Salttotaste
1/2teaspoonpepper
6tablespoonssaladoroliveoil
1rawegg
31/2tablespoonslemonjuice
Sprinklethecheeseoverthegreens.Thensprinkleonthesaltandpepper.Nextdrizzletheoiloverall.Withaflourish,droptheraweggontop.Nowpourlemon
juiceandWorcestershireontotheegg.Givethesaladagoodgentletossing.Forthefinishingtouch,pourthegarlicflavoredoiloverthecroutonsaddtothesaladand
tossjustabit.Servepronto,whilecroutonsarecrunchy.Ifyouwish,servethisasafirstcoursethat'stheWesternway.(TheSouthern,asasaladcourse.)
VARIATIONS:omitbleucheeseanduse2/3cupParmesan,oradd8cutupanchovieswithcheese,oromitWorcestershiresauceanduse1/2teaspoondrymustard.
Mrs.EarlNorfleetPhillips,HighPoint,N.C.
LouisPappasFamousGreekSalad
Servesfour
Ithasbeenalmost40yearssincethefirstLouisPappasrestaurantwasestablishedatTarponSprings,Florida.ThefounderservedwithGeneralPershingascookand
waswiththefamousWildCatDivisioninFrance.Afterhisdeath,hiswife,"Mamma,"andtheirsons,Michael,Lucas,andJackcontinuedthemanagementofthe
PappasrestaurantsatTarponSpringsandSt.Petersburg.TheyhavekeptthecuisinetraditionallyGreek,with,ofcourse,aSoutherninfluence.Thissaladisoneofthe
manydishesthathavemadethePappasnamefamous.
Makeapotatosaladasfollows,andsetasideinrefrigerator:
6boilingpotatoes
2mediumsizedonions,or4greenonions,cutinthinslices
1/4cupfinechoppedparsley
1/2cupthinlyslicedgreenpeppers
1/2cupsaladdressing(homemademayonnaise)
Salt
Boilpotatoesinjacketsabout30minutes,oruntilsoftbutnotmushy.Peelanddrain,cool.Sliceinabowlandaddslicedonions,choppedparsley,andpeppers.Fold
inthesaladdressing,usingmoreifdesired.Sprinklelightlywithsalt.Makesabout3cups.
Preparethefollowing:
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1largeheadlettuce,washed,drained,leavespulledapart
12rokaleaves(Greekvegetable)or12sprigswatercress
2tomatoes,cutinto6wedgeseach
1peeledcucumber,cutlengthwiseinto8fingers
1avocadopeeledandcutintowedges
4portionsofFeta(Greekcheese)
1greenbellpepper,cutinto8rings
4slicescannedcookedbeets
4peeledcookedshrimp
4anchovyfillets
12blackolives(Greekstylepreferred)
12mediumhotSalonikapeppers(boughtinbottles)
4fancycutradishes
4wholegreenonions
1/2cupdistilledvinegar
1/4cupeacholiveandsaladoilblended
Oregano
MethodofServing
Linealargeplatterwiththeoutsideleavesoflettuce,andplacethe3cupspotatoesinamoundincenterofplatter.Coverwiththeremaininglettucewhichhasbeen
shredded.Arrangerokaorwatercressontopofthis.Placetomatowedgesaroundouteredgeofsaladwithafewontopandplacethecucumberwedgesbetween
thetomatoes,makingasolidbaseofthesalad.Standtheavocadowedgesbythecucumberfingers.Placetheslicesofcheeseontopofsaladmoundandarrangethe
greenpepperslicesoverall.Ontheverytopofmoundplacethebeetsliceswithashrimponeachandananchovyfilletontopofeachshrimp.Theolives,smallhot
peppers,andsmallgreenonionsmaybearrangedasdesired.Theentiresaladisthensprinkledwiththevinegar,thentheblendedoils.Sprinkleoreganooveralland
serveatonce.ToastedFrenchgarlicbreadisservedwiththis.ThisiswhatLouisPappascalleda"Saladfor4persons."
SpecialpermissionofMichael(Mike)Pappas,fromTheLouisPappasRestaurants,St.PetersburgandTarponSprings,Fla.
Tabbouleh
(CrackedWheatSalad)
Servessixtoeight
ThisisafineLebanesesalad.
1scantcupfinecrackedwheat(maybeboughtingoodfoodstores)
1lb.ripetomatoes,chopped
1/2bunchgreenonionsandtops,chopped
11/2largebunchesparsley,chopped
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1/2cupchoppedfreshmint
11/4teaspoonssalt
1/8teaspoongroundcinnamon
Juiceof2lemons
1/4cupoliveoil
Lettuceorcabbageleaves
Washthewheatplaceinasmallbowlandcoverwithcoldwater.Letstand30minutes.Chopthetomatoes,greenonions,parsley,andmintandmixinalargebowl.
Drainthewheatandsqueezeitdrywiththehandsstiritintothesalad.Mixinthesalt,pepper,andcinnamon.Tosslightly.Tosswiththelemonjuiceandoliveoil.
Serveinlettuceorcabbageleaves.
Mrs.ErnestKoury,ShallowfordCommunity,AlamanceCounty,N.C.
BoiledDressing
Twocups
Forcoleslawandanyrecipecallingfora"boileddressing."
1egg
1teaspoondrymustard
3/4cupvinegar
1/2cupsugar
1tablespoonbutter
1/4cupwater
1/2cupmilk
1tablespoonflour
Beattheegginthetopofadoubleboileraddtheredpepper,drymustard,vinegar,sugar,butter,andwatercook,stirringconstantly,overboilingwateruntilheated
makeapasteofthemilkandflourstirintotheeggmixture.Cook,stirringconstantly,untilthedressingisasthickasheavycream.
Mrs.R.P.Anderson,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
NOTE:Therecipeabovewillmakeenoughdressingtotosswith4cupsofshreddedcabbageforcoleslaw.
NuWraySmotheredLettuce
Servesfour
ReminiscentoftheearlydaysinNorthCarolinastandstheNuWrayInnatBurnsville.Hereforthreegenerationsthesamefamilyhaspreservedthetruespiritof
hospitality.Hereitisthathomecuredham,friedchicken,andotherdeliciousdishesawaittheguest.
Thisfineoldfashionedsaladisknowninsomeregionsas"MountainSalad"or"WiltedLettuce."
"Selectfreshspringlettucebeforeitheads.Chopenoughlettucetofill
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bowl.Add3youngonionheadsandoniontopschoppedfine.Add1teaspoonsugar,andsalttotaste.Pourover2tablespoonsofvinegar.Fry5slicesofcured
countrybaconcrisply,andplacestripsuponlettuce.Pourhotbacongreaseoverall.Serveimmediately."
FromOldTimeRecipesfromtheNuWrayInn,byEstherandRushT.Wray,Burnsville,N.C.
PokeSalad
Servesfour
Thisisanewwaytopreparepokeweedgreens.
2lbs.youngtenderpokeweedleaves,strippedfromthestalk
1teaspoonsalt
4springonionsandthetops,chopped
3eggs
Washtheleavesandbreakoffthestems.Placeinavesselcontainingabout1inchofboilingwaterandthesalt.Coverandboiluntiltheleavesarewilted.Drainand
choptheleaves.
Meltthebacondrippingsinaheavyironskillet,andfrytheonionsinthefatforafewminutes.Addthepokeandstiritintotheonionsandfat.Coverandcookslowly
forabout10minutes,oruntiltheonionandthepokearetender.Removethetopfromtheskilletandbreaktheeggsintothevegetablesstiruntiltheeggsarewell
scrambledintothegreens.
StuffedLettuceSalad
Servesfourtosix
1mediumsizeheadiceberglettuce
1/2lb.Roquefortcheese
2tablespoonscream
1tablespoonchoppedchives
1pimiento,chopped
8stuffedolives,sliced
3dashesTabascosauce
1hardcookedegg,sieved
Paprika
Washthelettucedrain.Removeanywiltedoutsideleaves.Cutoutthecenterleaves,leavingashellabout1inchthick.Savetheinsideleavesforotheruses.Mashthe
cheeseswithcreamtomakeasmoothpaste.Blendinthechives,pimiento,olives,andTabascosauce.Fillthelettuceheadwiththecheesemixture.Sprinkleoverthe
sievedegg.Sprinklewithpaprika.Chillthoroughly.
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Toserve,slicewithasharpknifeinto4to6sections.Layonsaladplates.ServewithFrenchdressingoranydesiredsaladdressing.
Mrs.KennethAllyn,Richmond,Va.
GarbanzosEnsalada
(ChickPeaSalad)
Servessixtoeight
115oz.cangarbanzos(OldElPasoBrand),drained
1clovegarlic,crushed
1/2cupredwinevinegarortarragon
1/4cupsaladoil,oroliveoil
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonsugar
Freshgroundblackpeppertotaste
1/2cupstuffedolives,slicedthin
1/4lb.boiled,cookedham,slicedinthinstrips
1mediumonion,minced
1tablespoongreenpepper,minced
1cupsaladgreens,brokenintopieces
Lettuceleavestolinesaladbowl
2hardcookedeggs,cutintorings
Wedgesoftomatoes
Mixallingredientstogether,exceptthelettuceleaves,hardcookedeggsandtomatoes.Lineasaladservingbowlwithlettuceleavespilethesaladintobowl.Garnish
thetopwitheggrings,andcirclethebowlwithtomatowedges.
Mrs.WalterPursley,St.Petersburg,Fla.
CongealedBroccoliSalad
110oz.packagefrozenchoppedbroccoli,cookeduntiltender
5hardcookedeggs
2envelopesplaingelatin
1101/2oz.canbeefconsomm,minus2tablespoons
3/4cupmayonnaise
Juiceof1lemon
1teaspoonsalt
Mayonnaiseforgarnish,oranydressing
Cookthebroccoliuntiltenderandsoft.Putthedrainedbroccolithrougharicerorfoodmill.Sievetheeggsthrougharicerorfoodmill.Softenthegelatinin1/4cupof
theconsomm.Heatremainingconsomminasaucepanstirinthesoftenedgelatin.Coolthegelatinmixture.Mixthegelatinmixturewiththebroccoliandeggs.Fold
inthemayonnaiseaddthelemonjuice,Worcestershire,andsalt.Pourinto12to14individualmoldsorintoa1quartringmold.Chilluntilfirm.Unmoldonlettuce,
andgarnishwithasmallamountofmayonnaiseordressing.Ifservedinaringmold,setasmallbowlofmayonnaiseinthe
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centerofring.Thissaladshouldbeeitherservedimmediatelyafterremovingfrommolds,orunmoldedandkeptrefrigerateduntilserved.Itisrichandtakestheplace
ofavegetable.
WineCranberrySalad
Serveseighttoten
23oz.pkgs.raspberryjello
11/4cupshotwater
1can(1lb.)wholecranberrysauce
1No.303cancrushedpineapple
1/2cupsweetwine(port)
13oz.pkg.Philadelphiacreamcheese
1cupsourcream
1/2cupchoppednuts
Dissolvethejellointheboilinghotwater.Stirinthecranberrysauce,pineapple,andwine.Pourintoa11/2quartmold.Cooluntilmixturebeginstoset.Mashthe
creamcheese,andfoldinthesourcream.Stirinthenuts.Spreadthecheesemixtureevenlyoverthejellomixture.Letchilluntilfirm.Unmoldsothecheesewillbeon
thebottom.Sliceandserveonlettuce.
Mrs.JosephineHillCarrigan,Burlington,N.C.
GrapefruitSalad
Servestwentyfour
4envelopesplaingelatin(correct)
1cupcoldwater
1cupboilingwater
1cupsugar
2No.2cansgrapefruitsections
1No.2cancrushedpineapple
Soakthegelatininthecoldwaterdissolveintheboilingwaterstirinsugarandfruits.Moldedinafancy(2qt.)mold,thismakesasplendidsaladtoservewithbaked
ham,turkey,orseafood.
Mrs.BroadusWilson,Raleigh,N.C.
CitrusFruitSaladwithLemonHoneyDressing
Servessix
1pkg.lemon,lime,ororangeflavoredgelatin
3/4cupboilingwater
Dashsalt
1/2cupgrapefruitjuice
1/2cuporangejuice
2cupsdicedgrapefruitsections,drained
1/2cupfreshwatercressleaves,extraforgarnishing
1cupslicedstrawberries
Extragrapefruitsections
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Dissolvegelatininboilingwatercool.Addsaltandfruitjuices.Pourathinlayerinanoiled(vegetableoil)pyrexdish(8"x10"x2").Chilluntilfirm.Arrangediced
grapefruitandcressleavesonthegelatincoverwithanotherthinlayerofgelatin.Chillarrangethestrawberriesonthesecondlayerofgelatin,andpourremaining
gelatinover.Unmoldonaplattergarnishwithwatercressandgrapefruitsections.Servethedressingovereachserving.Thismakesathreelayergelatinmoldwiththe
fruitsinbetween.Slice.
LemonHoneyDressing
1egg,wellbeaten
1/4cuplemonjuice
1/2cupstrainedhoney
3tablespoonsmilk
1cupcottagecheese
Dashsalt
1/8teaspoonmace
Combineegg,lemonjuiceandhoneyintopofdoubleboilercookoverhotwater,stirringconstantly,untilitthickens.Cool.Beatthemilkandcottagecheese
togetheraddsaltandmilkstirintohoneymixture.Cool.Makes11/2cups.
Mrs.C.WillardBillby,Gainesville,Fla.(aFloridaCitrusRecipeContestWinner)
Leroy'sHolidayCranberrySalad
Servesfourtosix
Onecupgroundrawcranberries,measuredafterputtingthroughfoodchopper.
1cupsugar
13oz.pkg.lemonflavoredjello
1/2cupboilingwater
1cuporangejuice
2teaspoonsgratedorangerind
19oz.cancrushedpineapple
1/2cupbrokenpecanmeats
1cupchoppedcelery
Mixsugarandcranberriestogether,andletstandseveralhours.Addthejellototheboilingwater,andstiruntildissolved.Addorangejuiceandstir,thenadd
cranberriesandotheringredientsandpourintomold.Serveoncrisplettuceandgarnishwithmayonnaise.
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OrangeandDateSalad
Servestwo
Onehalfcupsliceddates,soakedfor1hourinFrenchdressing.Serveincenteroflettuceleaf,andsurroundwithsectionsoforange.AddFrenchdressingoverall,
and1teaspoonofmayonnaiseincenterofeachserving.
FromNewOrleansRecipes,byMaryMooreBremer,NewOrleans,La.
WarmSpringsHarvesterSalad
Servessix
ThisisthesaladservedbyChefC.M.StephensforPresidentFranklinD.RooseveltatWarmSpringstoaccompanythetraditionalThanksgivingturkey(described
onp.193).
11/2cupsredapples,peeled,cored,diced
11/2cupsbleachedcelery,diced
11/2cupsdates,chopped
Dashsalt
3/4cupmayonnaise
Combinetheappleswiththelemonjuice.Blendtheapples,celery,dates,andsaltwiththemayonnaise.Serveoncrisplettuce.
Specialpermission,C.W.Bussey,BusinessManager,WarmSpringsFoundation,WarmSprings,Ga.
ViolaIreland'sBride'sSalad
Servestwenty
Mrs.Irelandcreatedthissaladforabride'sparty.Thecookedcustarddressingbasegivesadifferenttaste.
2No.2canswhitecherries
2No.2cansslicedpineapple
2No.2cansBartlettpears
1lb.marshmallows
1pt.heavycream,whipped
Pitcherriesdrainandcutupfruitandmarshmallows.Makethefollowingcustard:
CustardDressing
4eggyolks
1tablespooncornstarch
1tablespoondrymustard
1cupsweetmilk
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Inthetopofadoubleboiler,puttheeggyolks,cornstarch,andmustardstirwellthenaddmilkandletcookuntilcustardthickens.Removefromheatletcool.When
custardiscold,addfruitmix.Last,whip1pintofheavycreamandfoldintofruitandcustardmixture.
Placeinalargeshallowmoldandchillovernight.Turnoutonaflatsilverplatterandgarnishwithcrisplettucecups.Servethesaladinthelettucecups.(Thissalad
doesnotholdafirmmold,butrathergivesthesuggestionofone.Tomakeafirmsaladaddgelatintohotcustard.)
Mrs.JohnRichIreland,Burlington,N.C.
Mary'sSaladforaLuncheon
Servessixtoeight
Cookedbreastof1largehen,diced
2standardsizecansfilletofanchovies
6stripsofbacon,cookedcrisp
3hardcookedeggs,sliced
2tablespoonscrumbledRoquefortcheese
1headoflettuce,endive,orromaine(oracombinationofthegreens)
1cupcelerydiced
Ripeolives(asmanyasdesired)
3mediumsizetomatoes,quartered
Radishroses,carrotcurls,thincucumberslicesforgarnish
Saladoil
PlainvinegarFrenchdressing
Inalargesaladbowltosstogetherthefirst9ingredients.Prepareandsetasidethegarnishings.Keepallrefrigerateduntiltimetoserve.Justbeforeserving,tossthe
saladtogetherwithsaladoilandFrenchdressing,usingonlyenoughtowellcoatthesalad.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Garnishthebowlwithradishroses,
carrotcurls,andcucumberslices.
Thismakesaheartyluncheon.Serves6bountifullyandcanbestretchedtoserve8.
Mrs.BlackwellRobinson,Greensboro,N.C.
ScotlandNeckFrozenFruitSalad
Servessixtoeight
Apricots,nuts,andgrapeswithotherfruitsgivethissaladanexoticflavor.
2tablespoonscream
1/3cupmayonnaise
1/4teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonssugar
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1No.2canRoyalAnnecherries,pitted
1can(1cup)sweetenedapricots,cut
1can(1cup)choppedpineapple
1cupseededgrapes,cut
1/2cuppecanmeats,cut
1cupmarshmallows,cut
Mixcheesewithcream.Addmayonnaise,lemonjuice,salt,andsugar.Combinewithcutfruits,nuts,andmarshmallows.Foldinwhippedcream,andmixtogether.
Pourintorefrigeratortrayandfreeze.Serveonlettuce.
Mrs.JamesPittman,from''IdleChatter,"byCarolynH.Satterfield,TheScotlandNeckCommonwealth,ScotlandNeck,N.C.
Daurice'sFruitSaladinSourCream
Servessixtoeight
1cupcannedfruitcocktail,drained
1cupcrushedpineapple,orpineapplecutintosmallchunksdrained
11/2cupsmandarinorangesections
1/2cupgratedcoconut
1/2cupmaraschinocherries,halved
1cupminiaturemarshmallows,orlargemarshmallows,cutinchunks
2cupssourcream
Mixalltogetherinadeepsaladbowl.Placeinrefrigeratorforaround12hours,oruntilmarshmallowsaresoft.Stirseveraltimes.Serveonlettuce.
Mrs.R.D.Lea,ChesterfieldCounty,Va.
MillionDollarSalad
Servesfourteentosixteen
Thisrichsalad(similarto"HeavenlyHash,"or"AngelHash"),hasatlastbeenproperlynamed.
3lbs.whitegrapes,orwhitecannedcherries
2canspineapple
1lb.marshmallows
1/2lb.blanchedalmonds
Juiceof2lemons
4eggs
1cupmilk
Cutandstonegrapesorcherries.Cutpineapple,marshmallows,andalmondsintocubes.Puttheseingredientsintolargeporcelainbowl,andpourlemonjuiceover.
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Makeacustardofeggsandmilk.Whencold,addcream,beatenstiff.Addtothefruit,etc.Letmixturestand24hours.Servecold.
Mrs.ThomasE.Strange,fromSt.Anne'sParishRecipeBook,Annapolis,Md.
FrostedMelonMold
Servessixtoeight
Thisunusualsaladissurprisinglyeasytoprepare.
1fairlylargecantaloupe(yellowmeatisprettier)
13oz.pkg.lemonjello
1envelopeKnoxgelatin
31/2cupswater
Whiteseedlessgrapesorotherfruit
Creamcheese
Heavycream
Makeafruitjellousinglemonjelloand1packageofunflavoredKnoxgelatinaccordingtopackagedirections.Useatotalof31/2cupswater.Addsmallwhite
seedlessgrapesoranyotherdesiredfruit.
Peelthemeloncutslicefromend,andremoveseedsfillcenterwithjelloandfruitmixture.Propmelonupinrefrigeratoruntilcentercongeals.Replaceslicecutfrom
end.Frosttheentiremelonwithcreamcheesethinnedbyheavycream.Returntorefrigeratorandchill24hours.Serveonanaspictraygarnishedwithgrapeleaves
andwhitegrapes.Sliceallthewaythrough,andservewithagoodFrenchdressing.
Mrs.JamesP.Smith,Paducah,Ky.
Mrs.Patterson'sCheeseBalls
Aboutforty
Thislittlecheeseballismadetoaccompanysalads,oritmaybeservedoncrackersasanhorsd'oeuvre.
11/2lbs.cheese
1smallcanpimientos
Worcestershiresauce
Redpepper
Mayonnaise
Groundpeanuts
GrindcheeseandpimientostogetherinmeatgrinderaddalittleWorcestershiresauceandredpepper.Softenwithenoughmayonnaisetoholdmixturetogether.Form
intosmallballs.Rolleachingroundpeanuts,andputiniceboxtoharden.
Mrs.StuartPatterson,Vicksburg,Miss.
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OysterSalad
OysterSaladseemstobeoneofthefirstlistedintheSouthernsaladcategory.Thisisan"OldRecipe,Lynchburg,Virginia."
"DraintheLiquorfromonehalfGallonfreshOystersandthrowthemintosomehotVinegarontheFireletthemremainuntiltheyareplump,notcooked.Thenput
thematonceintoclear,coldWater.DraintheWaterfromthemandsetthemawayinacoolPlace,andprepareyourDRESSING:MashtheYolksoffourhardboiled
EggsasfineasyoucanandrubintoittwoTeaspoonfulsSalt,twoTeaspoonfulsblackPepperandtwoTeaspoonfulsmademustard,thenrubtwolargeSpoonfuls
SaladOilormeltedButterin,afewDropsataTime.Whenitisallsmooth,addonerawEgg,wellbeaten,andthenoneTeacupgoodVinegar,aSpoonfulatatime.
Setaside.MixOysters,Celery(nearlyasmuchCeleryasOysters)cutupintosmallDice,andtwogoodsizedpickledCucumbers,cutupfine,tossingupwellwitha
SilverFork.SprinkleSalttoyourTaste.ThenpourDressingoverall."
FromTheWilliamsburgArtofCookery,byHelenBullock
CucumberBellevuewithCrabMeatorShrimp
Servessix
1cupcrabmeat,cooked,or11/2cupsshrimp,cooked,whole
1cupchoppedcelery,fine
2mediumcucumbers,dicedfinely
11/4cupshotwater
2slicesonion,or1teaspoononionjuice
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsugar
1teaspoonlemonjuice
2tablespoonstarragonvinegar,asprigoftarragonfrombottleifpossible
2tablespoonsunflavoredgelatin,soakedinlittlecoldwater
1dropgreencoloring
Flakethecrabmeat,orprepareshrimpmixwiththecayennepepperandchoppedcelery.Peelcucumbersanddice,fine.Addcucumberstocrabcelerymixturelet
draininrefrigerator.Heatthe11/4cupsofwateralongwiththeonionandotherseasonings,allowingtosimmerfor5minutes,butnotreduceinquantity.Soakgelatin
incoldwater.Strainwaterandseasoningsaddgelatinandthoroughlydissolve.Tintwithcoloring,ifdesired,orleaveitclear,givingita"bellevue"(clearview).
Greaseamold(afishorlobstermoldisprettyforthis)add1/4inchofgelatinmixtureandallowtocongealpourincrabmeatmixedwith3tablespoonsofgelatinand
allowtosetthenaddanotherlayerofgelatin,etc.,untilmoldisfilled,endingwithgelatinontop.Ifdesired,mixcrabmixturewithgelatinandpourallintogether,
instead.Servegarnishedwith
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sprigsofparsleyontop,andlettuceorwatercressaround.Curledcelery,carrots,andolivesarenestledinamongthegarnishing,orhardboiledeggslices.Servewith
homemademayonnaise.[Try11/2cupspinksalmon,adding1dropredcoloring.M.B.]
Mrs.AngusCraft,St.Petersburg,Fla.
ShrimpRemoulade
Serveseighttoten
Thisrecipeisservedasanhorsd'oeuvreonshreddedlettuceitbecomesasalad,orafirstcourse.[2poundsshrimpwillserve8to10.M.B.]
2tablespoonsvinegar
1teaspoonsalt
2teaspoonsCreolemustard
6greenonions(small,minced)
2stalkscelery,minced
FewdropsTabascosauce
1/4teaspoonpaprika
MakeFrenchdressingofoil,vinegar,saltaddremainingingredients.Pouroverboiledshrimp.Letstandinicebox4or5hoursbeforeserving.
JohnD.Jastremski,fromDeBonnesChosesaManger,Houma,La.
GrapefruitorOrangeCrabSalad
Servesfourtosix
1lb.crabmeat
Freshgrapefruitsectionsfrom1largegrapefruit,or3oranges
1cupchoppedcelery
1/4cupchoppedblanchedalmonds
Frenchdressingormayonnaise
Lettuce
Mixthecrabmeat,grapefruitororangesectionswiththeceleryandalmonds.TosswithFrenchdressingormayonnaise.Serveonlettuce.
Mrs.G.E.Thurber,LakeWorth,Fla.
ShrimpCabbageSalad
Servessixtoeight
1lb.cooked,cleanedshrimp,brokenintolargepieces
2cupsfinelyshreddedcabbage
1smallonion,finelychopped
1/2cupchoppedcelery
1tablespoonchoppedgreenpepper
1tablespoonchoppedpimiento
1/4teaspoonsalt
Coleslawdressing,orboileddressing(see"Sauces")
Wholetomatoes
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Mixallingredientsexceptthedressingandtomatoes.Tosswithdressing.Cutthetopsofftomatoesscoopoutcenters.Filltomatoeswithsalad.
VARIATIONS:Addthesectionsfrom1peeledwholeorangetothesalad.Substitute2cupscannedgreenbeansforthecabbageforashrimpbeansalad.
Mrs.CatherineRhea,RockHill,S.C.
ShrimpPotatoSalad
Serveseighttoten
6mediumpotatoes,boiled,peeledwhilestillwarm
3tablespoonssaladoil
2tablespoonsgarlicwinevinegar
1/2teaspoonsalt
3/4cupmayonnaise
1/2cuppreparedmustard
1lb.boiledshrimp,peeled,brokenintohalves
1cupchoppedcelery
Slicedstuffedolivesforgarnish
1/4cupcapersforgarnish
Lettuce
Boilthepotatoesuntiltenderbutnotmushypeelandcubewhilestillwarm.Placeinalargemixingbowlsprinkleoverthesaladoilandvinegartosslightly.Add
remainingingredients,exceptthegarnishings,inordergiven.Arrangeinasaladbowl,andgarnishwithslicedolivesandcapers.Serveonlettuce.
Mrs.M.M.McCann,Charlotte,N.C.
BasicShrimporLobsterSalad
Servessix
1lb.boiled,cleanedshrimp,brokenintohalves,or21/2cupscooked,cubedlobstermeat
1/2cupFrenchdressing
3/4cupchoppedcelery
6sweetpickledgherkins,sliced,optional
2tablespoonstinycocktailpickledonions,optional
Mayonnaise
Lettuce,wholeripetomatoes,orwholegreenpeppers
Capers
Preparetheshrimporlobstermeat.PourovertheFrenchdressing.Marinateinrefrigeratorseveralhours.Pouroffthedressingdiscarddressing.Mixtheshrimp,eggs
andceleryseasontotaste.Ifdesiredaddthepicklesandonions.Tosswithmayonnaisetobindthesalad.Serveonlettuceorinscooped
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outtomatoesoringreenpepperswhichhavebeenseeded.Sprinklecapersovereachserving.
Mrs.DavidL.Rawls,fromTheSuffolkCookBook,Suffolk,Va.
CrabLouis
Servesfour
1lb.cookedbackfincrabmeat,orcannedorfrozenkingcrabmeat
1smallheadlettuce,shredded
5hardcookedeggs,2chopped,3quartered
1/2cupchoppedcelery
1/4cupdrainedcapers
CrabLouisdressing
2tomatoes,cutintowedges
1avocado,slicedlengthwise,optional
Ripeorstuffedolives
Shredthecrabmeatintoamixingbowl,andpickoutshellparticles.(Ifcannedmeatisused,drain.Thawfrozenmeatandsqueezeoutwater.)Tossthecrabmeat
withthelettuce,the2choppedeggs,celery,andcapers.TosswithCrabLouisdressing(see"Sauces").Divideamong4saladbowls.Garnisheachbowlwiththe
quarteredeggs,tomatowedges,avocado,andolives.
CrabRavigote
Servesfour
2cupscooledflakedcrabmeat
Homemademayonnaise
Juice1/2lemon
Cayennepeppertotaste
Salt,optional
4largeshells
Paprika
2hardboiledeggs,sieved
Pickovercrabmeat,removingallshell.Mixlightlywithmayonnaiseandlemonjuice.Seasontotastewithpepperandsaltifdesired.Fillcrabshells.Dustwith
paprika,andsprinklewithsievedeggs.
Mrs.W.H.Wootton,Baltimore,Md.
FruitsoftheSeaMayonnaiseRing
Servessixtoeight
Thispiquantcongealedringisfilledwithshrimp,crabflakes,orlobster.
13oz.pkg.lemonjello
2cupsboilingwater
1cupmayonnaise
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2tablespoonschoppedchives
2tablespoonschoppedpimientos
2tablespoonscapers
Seafoodtofillcenterofring
Dressingtomarinateseafood(usefavoritereddressing)
Dissolvejelloinascantpintofboilingwater.Whencool,addmayonnaise,whippedcream,chives,pimiento,andcapers.Marinatetheshrimp,crab,lobsterinared
dressing1/2hourbeforeserving.Inthemeanwhile,pourjellomixtureintoawetringmold.Justbeforeservingtime,unmoldringandfillcenterwithseafood.Garnish
withtomatocubes,hardboiledegg,asparagustips,oranydesiredgarnishing.
Mrs.W.H.Stratford,HawRiver,N.C.,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
BeetRingwithCrabinAvocado
Servessix
13oz.pkg.lemonjello
2cupsboilingwater,orbeetstock
Juice1lemon
2cupsfreshbeets,riced,or1canbeets,riced
4tablespoonspreparedhorseradish
Salttotaste
Crabmeat
Avocados
Roquefortcheesedressing
Dissolvejelloinwaterandlemonjuice.Chilluntilitbeginstocongeal.Addbeets,horseradish,andsalt.Pourintoanoiledringmoldandchilluntilfirm.Turnouton
lettuce.FillwithRoquefortcheesedressing(seep.436),andsurroundwithhalvedavocadosfilledwithcrabmeat.
Mrs.A.GlennHolt,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
TomatoFrappe
(withShrimp)
Serveseight
1cuptomatojuice
1tablespoongratedonion,or1/2teaspoononionjuice
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonsugar
Dashredpepper
1/2cupmayonnaise
2lbs.cooked,peeledshrimp
Lettuce
Placetomatojuice,onion,greenpepper,andseasoningsinsaucepanandsimmerfor5minutes.Strainchill.Combinewiththewhippedcreamand
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mayonnaise.Tasteandreseason.Pourintoindividualmoldsorshallowsquaremold.Freeze.Unmoldonlettuceandservewith4or5shrimparoundeachserving,and
mayonnaise.Ifinsquaretray,cuttomatoiceintosquares.
Mrs.E.H.Morris,Jr.,Raleigh,N.C.
MoldedEggandCaviarSalad
Serveseight
6hardcookedeggs
12oz.jarcaviar
Juice1/2lemon
Pinchmustard
8slicestomato
Shreddedlettuce
Mayonnaise
6Anchovies
Puteggsthroughafoodgrinder.Mixincaviar,butter,lemonjuice,Worcestershire,andmustard.Packtightlyintoverysmallindividualmolds,ordemitassecups.
Coverandchillinrefrigeratorovernight.Unmoldeggmixtureonpeeledtomatoslicesandplaceonlettuce.Topeachservingwithmayonnaiseandarolledanchovy.
Mrs.EthelTownsendCoke,fromTheJuniorLeagueofDallasCookBook,Dallas,Tex.
BasicChickenorTurkeySalad
Servestentotwelve
1hen(about6lbs.)or1small"butterball"turkey
1/2teaspoonpowderedginger
1teaspoongroundsage,orpoultryseasoning
2stalkscelery,broken
1mediumonion,quartered
1/2teaspoongarlicpowder(optional)
2teaspoonssalt
Watertocover
Puthenandallingredientsinalargekettlewithcover.Bringtoboilandreduceheattosimmer.Simmeruntilchickenorturkeyisreadytofallfrombones.Coolskin
bonechicken.Cutthemeatcrosswisetomakebitesizecubes(meatmaybegroundifforsandwichesorcanaps).Mixwiththefollowing:
Juiceof1lemon
3cupsfinelydicedcelery
Boileddressingormayonnaisetocoatthesaladwell
2tablespoonsDurkee'sdressing
Mixinalargebowlwiththechickenorturkeyinordergiven.Allowthechickentosoakinthelemonjuiceafewminutesbeforeaddingotheringredients.
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VARIATIONS:Otheringredientsmaybeadded:greengrapes,choppednuts,choppedapple,chunksofpineapple,etc.
Mrs.Durant'sOldFashionedChickenSalad
Serveseight
Thisoldfashionedsaladcontainsnomayonnaise.Itismadewitheggdressing.
2broilersizechickens(21/2to3lbs.each)
Saltedwater(about1tablespoonsalt)
1doz.hardcookedeggs
1cupbutter,softened
1/3cupsugar
1cupvinegar
3cupscelery,finelydiced
Lettuceandmayonnaiseforgarnish
Boilthechickensinsaltedwateruntilchickenmeatistenderenoughtoslipfrombones.Coolthechickenandpullmeatfrombonescutintobitesizecubes.Peelthe
eggs,and,whilestillwarm,removetheyolks(reservethewhites).Inalargemixingbowl,creamtheyolkswiththesoftenedbuttertoasmoothpaste.Stirinthesugar
andvinegar.Tossthechickenwiththecelery.Mashtheeggwhitesfine(orsievethem)andmixthemwiththeeggyolkmixture.Placethechickenandceleryinabowl
andpourtheeggsauceoverstirwelladdsaltandpeppertotaste.Packthesaladinamoldorbowl,andmashitdownwiththepalmsofthehand.Coverandlet
standatleast12hoursintherefrigerator.Beforeserving,ifthesaladlookstoodry,stirtogetheralittlesugarandvinegarandpourover.Servethesaladeitherfrom
thebowl,orinvertbowlandturnoutonaplatterringedwithlettuceleaves.Haveabowlofmayonnaiseonthetableforthosewhodesireit.
Thissaladwillkeepfreshforatleast6days.Coverthebowlwithplasticwrap.
Mrs.R.P.Durant,Burlington,N.C.
ChickenSaladSupreme
Serveseight
21/2cupscoldchicken,diced
1cupcelery,choppedfine
1cupwhitegrapes
1/2cupshreddedalmonds
2tablespoonsmincedparsley
1teaspoonsalt
1/16teaspoonpepper
11/4tablespoonsgelatin
4tablespoonswater
1/2cupcream,whipped
1/2cupchickenstock
1cupmayonnaise
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Mixchicken,celery,grapes,almonds,parsley,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Soakgelatinincoldwater5minutesthendissolveoverboilingwater.Addgelain,
creamandchickenstocktomayonnaiseandstiruntilmixturebeginstothicken.Foldinchickenmixture.Packinmolds.Ifdesired,placeinthebottomofthemolds
slicedhardboiledeggsandsliced,stuffedolives.Whenmoldisturnedout,itisverydecorative.
AliceB.Haig,Washington,D.C.fromDARCookBook,byAileenLewersLangston
HotChickenorTurkeySalad
Servessixtoeight
3cupscookedchickenorturkey,dicedintosmallcubes
21/2cupscelery,dicedfine
1/2cupsalted,sliveredalmonds
11/2tablespoonsgratedonion
1tablespoonDurkee'sdressing
Mayonnaise(about1cup)toholdmixturewelltogether
1cupbutteredbreadcrumbsorcrushedpotatochips
1cupgreatedCheddarorParmesancheese
Mixallingredientsexceptthebreadcrumbsandcheeseintoabowl.Buttera11/2quartcasseroleorbakingdish.Pourinmixturetopwiththecrumbsandgrated
cheese.Bakeuncoveredforabout20minutesinapreheated400degreeoven,oruntilmixtureishotandtoppingbrowned.
NOTE:Servewithbutteredtoastpointsandafreshfruitsalad.
TurkeyRiceSalad
Servessixtoeight
1pkg.wildwhiterice(UncleBen's),cooked
2cupscookedturkey(orchicken),cubed
1cupcannedgreengrapes,drained
1/2cupchopped,saltedpecans
Frenchdressingandmayonnaise
Lettuceandspicedapplestogarnish
Cookthericeaccordingtopackagedirections.Letricecool.Mixthericewiththeturkey,grapes,andpecans.Seasontotaste.UseequalpartsofFrenchdressing
andmayonnaisetotossthesalad.Usejustenoughtoblendtheingredientswell.
Moundthesaladonalargesilverplattergarnishwithlettuceandspicedcrabapples.
Mrs.CharlesH.Pitts,Leesburg,Fla.
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ChickenandOrangeMoldwithRiceSauce
Serveseight
4tablespoonsgelatin,soakedin1/4cupcoldwater
21/2cupschickenstock,wellseasoned
1/3cuporangejuice
Salt,peppertotaste
Dashcayenne
1eggwhite
Wholeorangesections
Breastofchicken
Dissolvesoakedgelatininhotchickenstock.Addorangejuiceandseasonings.Clearwitheggwhite.Brush1quartCharlotteRussemoldwithsaladoil,andpourina
thincoatingofjelly[gelatinmixture]onthebottom.Letstanduntilset.Placeorangesections,freeofallmembrane,onouteredgeofthemoldincenterlaystripsof
coldchickenbreast.Coverwithjellyandrepeatuntilmoldisfilled.Chill.Unmoldonglassplattergarnishwithlettuceleavesandwatercresstips.ServewithCream
RiceMayonnaise,servedseparately.
CreamRiceMayonnaise
1cuphomemademayonnaise
1/2cupcoldrice,cooked
Combinemayonnaiseandricefoldinwhippedcream,beatenuntilstiff.
Mrs.RichardRuffner,fromTheAlexandriaWoman'sClubCookBook,Alexandria,Va.
ChickenAlmondMousse
Servessixtoeight
Thisisa''party"dishwhichmaybeservedplainwithmayonnaise,orcongealedinaringmoldtobefilledwithboiledshrimp,crab,orlobstermeat.
6eggyolks
3cupsmilk
3tablespoonsplaingelatin,soakedin1/2cupwater
1cupchickenbroth,heated
21/2cupswhitechickenmeat,minced
1teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonwhitepepper
1teaspoonlemonjuice
1/2cupchopped,blanchedalmonds
Garnishingsoflettuce,parsley,spicedredapples,etc.
Inlargebowlofelectricmixer,beattheeggyolksuntilthickslowlypourinthemilk,beatingconstantlypourintotopoflargedoubleboileroverwarm
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water.Asheatincreases,stirconstantly,untilmixturecoatsthespoon.Addthesoftenedgelatintotheboilinghotchickenbrothstiruntildissolved.Addthebroth
gelatinmixturealternatelywiththechickentothecustard,stirringupfromthebottomwhilemixing.Donotletboil.Addtheseasoningsandalmondsstir.Coolthe
mixturechilluntilitjustbeginstoset.Watchitdonotletitgettooset.Foldinthewhippedcream.Pourintoa11/2quartringoranytypemold.Chill12hours.
Unmoldonplatterfillcenterifdesiredgarnishplatterwithlettuceoranygarnishingsdesired.
AsparagusMousse
Servestwelve
Mrs.MorrowhasforyearscateredforspecialpartiesinBurlington.Thismousseisservedbyhertocomplementslicedhamorfriedchicken.
1canallgreenasparagus,cutintosmalllengths,saveliquid
4tablespoonsunflavoredgelatindissolvedincoldwater
1/2cupmayonnaise
1teaspoonsalt
Juice2lemons
Shelled,blanchedalmonds(quantitydesired)
Heattheliquidfromthecanofasparagusandpouroverthedissolvedgelatin.Letcool.Foldinthemayonnaiseandcream,salt,lemonjuice,andalmonds.Add
asparagus.Whenmixturebeginstothicken,pourintoindividualmolds.Congeal.Unmoldonlettucecupsservewithmayonnaise.
Mrs.PaulE.Morrow,Burlington,N.C.
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5
EggsandCheese
ToMakeanEggasBigasTwenty
WheneggswereadimeadozenandseveraldozenwentintotheSundaycake,this"egg"wasusedin"grandSallads,"asinTheLady'sCompanion,London,1753.
"Parttheyolksfromthewhitesof20eggs,straintheyolksbythemselves,andthewhitesbythemselves,boiltheyolksinabladderintheformeitherofaneggorball
whentheyareboiledhard,puttheballofyolksintoanotherbladder,andthewhitesroundaboutit,andbinditupovalorround,andboilit.Theseeggsareusedin
grandsallads.
"Ifyoupreferyoumayaddtotheyolksoftheeggs,ambergreese,musk,gratedbiscuits,candy'dpistachoesandsugarandtothewhites,musk,almondpaste,beaten
ginger,andthejuiceoforanges,andservethemupwithbutter,almondmilk,sugar,andjuiceoforange."
ToBoilEggs
Oneofthemostdelicatetasksinvolvedincookingistohardboilor"hardcook"aneggsothatthewhitewillbetenderandtheyolkofacreamyconsistency.While
browsingthroughtheearlyAmericancookbooksinthelibraryofColonialWilliamsburg,Inc.,IfoundinMrs.MaryRandolph'sVirginiaHousewifealittleyellowed
sheetofpaperonwhichwaswritteninastylizedhandwritingthisrecipefor"HowToCookEggs":''Placeeggsinatinvesselandpouroverthemboilingwaterinthe
proportionsofonequartofwatertoonedozeneggs.Letthemstandcloselycoveredfor15minutes."Thismethodmakestheeggstenderandcreamy,justrightto
stuff,slice,orserveinanydishcallingforhardboiledeggs.Eitheratincoffeecanwithtightlyfittinglidorasaucepanmakesaperfectcookingvessel.
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StuffedEggsinNest
Cuthardboiledeggsinhalveslengthwiseremoveyolksandputwhitesasideinpairs.Mashyolks,andaddhalfasmuchdeviledhamandenoughmeltedbutterto
makeamixtureoftheconsistencytoshape.Makeintoballstheoriginalsizeofeggyolksandrefillcentersofwhites.Turntherestofmixtureintoanestaroundeggs.
Arrangenest(inbakingdishontoast,ifdesired)pourwhitesauceoversprinklewithbutteredbreadcrumbsandbakeuntilcrumbsarebrowned.
Mrs.T.W.Russell,fromPrideoftheKitchen,ScotlandNeck,N.C.
CreoleEggsGrinalds
Servessix
1mediumsizedonion
2tablespoonsbaconfat
1No.2cantomatoes(21/2cups)
Salt,peppertotaste
1/2cupbutter
3tablespoonsflour(heaping)
1cupmilk
8largehardboiledeggs
Choptheonionfineandbrowninhotbaconfat.Addtomatoesandsimmeruntilonionsarewelldone.Addsaltandpeppertotaste.Themixtureshouldbehighly
seasoned.Makeawhitesauceof1/2thebutter,alloftheflourandmilkthesauceshouldbeverythick.Whendone,addthetomatomixturetothesauceandstir
well.Intoabutteredcasserole,putalayeroftomatomixture,alayerofslicedeggs,andalayerofbreadcrumbs.Fillthedishso.Cuttherestofbutterintoslicesand
putontop.Bakeinhotoven(400degrees)about25minutes.
Beppie'sEggPie
Servesfour
"Beppie"wascookandnurseforthreegenerationsinthefamilyofthecontributorofthischerishedoldrecipe.
5hardboiledeggs
1/2teaspoonsalt
Pepper
3/4cupmilk
1/2stickbutter
Pastryfordoublepiecrust
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Lineashallowbakingdish(pyrex)withpiecrustplaceinitalayerofslicedeggsprinklewithsaltandpeppertotaste.Dotwithbutter.Pouroverthemilk.Cover
withcrustasforanyotherpie.Bakeinamoderate(350degree)ovenuntilcrustisgoldenbrown,about40to45minutes.Servehot.
Mrs.WalterMonroeBrown,Burlington,N.C.
VARIATION:ForCheeseEggPie,usethesameingredientsasabove,excepttosubstitutemediumcreamsauceforthe3/4cupmilk,sprinkle3/4cupgratedcheese
overtheeggs,andproceedasin"Beppie's"pie.
DeviledEggs
Servessix
6hardcookedeggs,peeled
Mayonnaisetoblendmixture
Salttotaste
Garnishings:
Mincedparsley
Crumbledcrispbacon
Slicedstuffedolives
Paprika
Peeltheeggswhilestillwarmcutintohalves.Mashtheyolkswiththemustard,dressing,andcayenneblendinenoughmayonnaisetomakeathick,creamymixture.
Stuffbackintotheeggwhites.Garnishthetopswithparsley,bacon,olives,paprika,oranydesiredgarnishings.Flakedtunafish,mincedshrimporlobstermeat
(cooked),mincedham,choppedpickles,etc.,maybecombinedwiththeeggyolkmixturetostufftheeggwhites.
EggsBenedictine
Servessix
1cupcreamsauce
1/2cupgratedcheese
2eggyolks,beaten
4tablespoonssherry
Salt,pepper
Toastedandbutteredbreadorbun,Englishmuffin
6slicestomato
6slicesham
6eggs,poached
Tothecreamsauceaddgratedcheese,beateneggyolks,sherry,pepper,andsalt.SplitEnglishbuns(orsliceofbread)toastandbutter.Frytomatoes,andbroil
ham.Oneachbunplacealayerofham,thenasliceoftomato.Topwithapoachedeggandpourthesauceover.EggsBenedictineareoftenservedwithoutthefried
tomato.Rawtomatomaysubstituteforthefriedtomato.
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ShirredSwissEggs
Servessix
2tablespoonsbutter
6verythinslicesSwisscheese
6eggs
1/4teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonscream,ortopmilk
3tablespoonsgratedSwisscheese
Dashpaprika
Meltbutterinindividualbakingdisheslaysliceofcheeseonbottomofdish.Breakeggontocheesesprinklewithsaltpourcreamoverandsprinklewithgrated
cheeseandpaprika.Bakeinmoderateoven(350degrees)untilwhitesareset(about810minutes)andcheeseismelted.Serveindishinwhichcookingisdone.
Mrs.HarryBush,fromVictualsandVitamins,Greensboro,N.C.
Antoine'sOmeletteEspagnole
Servesfour
1No.2cantomatoes
3tablespoonsbutter
1teaspoonsalt
Fewgrainspepper
Fewgrainscayenne
1sprigthyme
2clovesgarlic,minced
1bayleaf
1tablespoonflour
5tablespoonschoppedgreenpepper
6choppedshallots,or1/2cupmincedonion
1/2cupwhitewine
1/2cupcannedbuttonmushrooms
1/2cupcookedpeas
4eggs
1tablespoonoliveoil
Combinetomatoeswith1tablespoonbuttersimmer10minutes,stirringconstantly.Addsalt,pepper,andcayennecooktenminutes.Addparsley,thyme,garlic,and
bayleaf.Cookuntilsauceisthickabout15minutes.Melt1tablespoonbutterblendintheflourandcookuntilabrownrouxisformed.Addgreenpepperand
shallotsbrownslightly.Addwine,andstirconstantlyuntilslightlythickened.Addmushroomsandpeas.Beateggsuntilwellblended,andtothemaddthetomato
mixture.Heatremainingbutterandoliveoilinaskilletpourineggmixture.Shaketheskilletuntilmixturebeginstoset,liftingedgesofomelettoallowuncooked
mixturetoflowunder.Whencooked,foldover.Garnishwithparsley.
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RumOmelet
Cookanyplain4eggomeletserveonaplatedsilverdishpourover1/2cupgoodrum.Touchlightedmatchtorumandserveflamingtothetable.Besuretherumis
ofgoodqualityoritwillnotburn.(PowderedsugarandnutmegsprinkledoverRumOmeletgiveextraflavor.)
FromNewOrleansRecipes,PeerlessPrintingCompany,NewOrleans,La.
LostBread(PainPerdu),FrenchToast
Servesfour
LostbreadorFrenchToastisanoldCreoledish,madeinNewOrleans,sprinkledwithsugarandcinnamon,orservedashottoasttobegarnishedwithbacon,
chickenlivers,etc.Thisrecipeisnotsosweet,butsugartotastemaybeaddedtotheeggmilkcustard.Tartjellyusuallyaccompaniesit.
4or5slicesdayoldbread,thick
2wellbeateneggs
1cuprichmilk
1tablespoonsugar(optional)
Butter
Cinnamonandsugar
Beateggandmilktogethertoformcustardadd1tablespoonsugarifdesired.Dipeachpieceoftoastintoeggmixtureuntilthoroughlycoated.Fryinhotbutter,
browningonbothsides.Whileitishot,sprinklelightlywithgranulatedsugarandcinnamonservehot.
EggCroquettes
Servesfour
3/4cupchoppedmushrooms,freshorcanned
3tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoonsflour
Milktomakethicksauce(about1cup)
Salt,pepper,cayennetotaste
1teaspoonmincedchives,oronion
4eggs,hardboiled,minced
Breadcrumbs
1eggyolk,beaten
Cookthemushroomsinbutteruntiltenderbutnotbrowned.Savebutterblendinflour,milk,andseasoningtomakeathicksauce.Addmushrooms,chives,minced
egg.Chillandformintodesiredcroquettes.Rollinbreadcrumbs,theninthebeateneggyolk,andbackincrumbs.Fryindeepfat(375degrees)andserveeitherplain
orwithahotsauce.
Mrs.KatePriedheim,RockHill,S.C.
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E.Z.'SKipperOmelets
Servestwo
TheseindividualomeletswereoriginatedbyourcontributorasaSundaynight"special"fortwo.
1smallcanKipperherringswiththeoil
11/2tablespoonsoliveoil
1cupfinelychoppedonions
4eggs,wellbeaten
1/4cupmilk
Pinchofgarlicpowder
Blackpeppertotaste
1/8teaspoonsalt(ortotaste,sinceherringshavesomesalt)
Parmesancheese
Paprika
Mashtheherringsinasmallbowl.Ina5to6inchteflonskillet,heattheoilandsauttheonionsuntiltheyaretransparent.Addthemashedherringandstirtoblend.
Takehalftheonionherringmixtureoutofpanandreserveforsecondomelet.Beattheeggsbeatinthemilk,garlicpowder,pepper,andsalt.Havetheskillethot
pourinhalfoftheeggmixture,andsprinklewithcheese.Cook,tiltingthepanonceortwice,untilthebottomhasbrownedandeggsbegintoset.Withaspatula,fold
overtheomelet.Sprinklethetopwithcheeseandpaprika.Removeomelettowarmplate,andaddthereservedonionherringmixturetotheskillet.Proceedtomake
asecondomeletasabove.
E.Z.Jones,WBBBRadio,Burlington,N.C.
HuevosRancheros
(RanchEggs)
Serveseighttoten
16to20eggs(2perserving)
Butter(about4tablespoons)
Milk
Tabasco
8to10slicestoast
Bakeeggsinbutteredmuffintinswithadotofbutter,alittlemilk(about1teaspoonperegg),andadropofTabasco.Bakeat350degreesfor8to10minutes,or
untilwhitesareset.Serveontoastwiththefollowingsauce:
Sauce
3largeonions,chopped
3largegreenpeppers,chopped
1/2cupbutter
22lb.canstomatoes
1cupcannedmushrooms
Salt,peppertotaste
Tabascosaucetotaste
Worcestershiresaucetotaste
Chilipowdertotaste
6crushedchilipitines
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Cookonionsandpeppersslowlyinbutteruntilonionsareclear.Addtomatoes,mushrooms,salt,pepper,Tabasco,Worcestershire,chilipowder,andchilipitines.
Cookslowlyfor1to2hours,untilthick.
UnaChapmanDowd,fromWhat'sCookin'?CorpusChristi,Tex.
ToMakeanEnglishRabbit
Oneoftheearliestrabbits,orrarebits,isfromMrs.HannahGlass'sArtofCookery,1774,inwhichshesays:"Toastasliceofbreadbrownonbothsides,thenlayit
inaplatebeforethefire,pouraglassofredwineoverit,andletitsoakthewineupthencutsomecheeseverythin,andlayitverythickoverthebread,andputitina
tinovenbeforethefire,anditwillbetoastedandbrownedpresently.Serveitawayhot."
TexasWelshRarebit
Servesthreetofour
2tablespoonsbutter,melted
2tablespoonsflour
1cupmilk
1/2lb.boxprocessedcheese
1(11/3oz.)sectionofCamembertcheese,sliced
3tablespoonssherryorale
Melbatoast
Blendshorteningandflourtosmoothpaste.Addmilkandcook,stirringconstantly,untilthickened.Addcheesecookuntilmelted.Justbeforeserving,add
Worcestershireandwine.PouroverMelbatoast.
Mrs.M.W.Lupton,fromTheJuniorLeagueofDallasCookBook,Dallas,Tex.
RinctumDiddyorRedDevil
Servesfourtosix
ThisisaformofWelshRarebitoftenknownasRussianRarebit.Thebaseischeesewithtomatoflavoringandhighseasoning.
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonflour
1egg
1cupsweetmilk
1/2lb.cheese,grated
1cantomatosoup(Campbell's)
1teaspoonsoda
1teaspoonsalt
Dashredpepper
Toastorcrackers
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Meltbutterandmixinflour.Beateggandmilkandstir.Letcook1minutethenaddcheese.Aftercheesemelts,addtomatosoupwithsodastirredin.Letcometoa
boiladdsaltandpepper,andcookuntilitthickens.Servehotontoastorcrackers.
Mrs.RaymondBall,fromTheEpiscopalPantry,Danville,Va.
Catherine'sQuicheLorraine
Servesfourtofive
8to10slicesbacon,friedcrisp,drained,crumbled
19inchunbakedpieshell
1/2poundSwisscheese,diced(orsharpCheddarcheese)
1tablespoonmincedonion(optional)
4eggs,wellbeaten
1cupmilk
Frythebacondrainandcrumbleit.Sprinklebaconinthebottomofpieshell.Sprinklethedicedcheeseoverthebacon.Beattheeggsaddthemilk,salt,andpepper.
Letthemixturesetforashorttimeuntilbubblesrisetothetop.Skimoffthebubbles.Pourtheeggmixtureintothepieshell.Bakeinapreheated350degreeovenfor
about30minutes,oruntilset.Aknifeinsertedinthemiddleofpieshouldcomeoutcleanwhencustardisdone.Sliceasapieandservehot.Thisisagoodluncheon
dish.
Mrs.WilliamS.Chandler,Burlington,N.C.
BasicCheeseSouffle
Servessixtoeight
Thesecretofasuccessfulsouffldependslargelyupontheproperbeatingoftheeggwhites.Awirewhisk(orballoonwhip)isbestforbeating.Theeggsshouldbeas
voluminousaspossible,beatenstiffandmoistlooking,notdry,andfoldedingently,neverstirredin.Flourorpotatostarchshouldbeusedinthesauce,andsome
cooksaddcreamoftartartosupporttheeggwhites.Thesoufflmaybebakedinahot(425degree)oven,oritmaybeplacedinapanofhotwaterandbakedat
about325degrees.Abutteredsouffldishshouldbeusedtobakethemixture,withabutteredbrownpapercollartiedaroundtheoutsiderimofthedishtoallowfor
extrarising.Thenumberofeggsusedisanindividualchoicethemoreeggs,thelargerthesouffl.Cheddarcheese,Swisscheese,Gruyre,Parmesan,ora
combinationofcheesesgointoacheesesouffl.
Withagoodbasicsauceavarietyofsoufflscanbeturnedout:vegetable,seafood,meats,poultry,anddessertsoufflsarebutafew.Servethesouffldirectlyfrom
theoventothetable!
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4tablespoonsbutter
4tablespoonsflour,orpotatostarch
1/4teaspoonsalt
1cupmilk
4eggyolks,beatenthick
1/4lb.gratedCheddarcheese,extracheesefortopping,optional
1/8teaspooncayenne
4eggwhites,beatenstiffbutnotdry
1/4teaspooncreamoftartar
Butteredsouffldishwithpapercollar
Inalargesaucepan,meltthebutter.Removefromtheheatandblendintheflourandsalt.Returntotheheatcook,stirringconstantly,untilmixturebubbles.Slowly
stirinthemilk.Cookovermediumheat,stirringconstantly,untilthesauceismediumthick.Beattheeggyolksuntiltheyarethick.Addafewtablespoonsofthehot
saucetotheeggyolksandstirthenstirtheeggyolksslowlyintothesauce.Addthegratedcheeseandpepperandblendthoroughly.Beattheeggwhitesuntilthey
arefoamyaddthecreamoftartarandcontinuebeatinguntilthewhitesarestiffyetmoist,andstandinsoftpeaks.Gentlyfoldtheeggwhitesintothesauce.Pourthe
soufflintoabuttered11/2quartsouffldish.Sprinklethetopwithgratedcheese,ifdesired.Tieabandofbutteredbrownpaper(about2inchesabovetherim)
aroundtheoutsiderimofthedish.Bakeinapreheated425degreeovenfor25to30minutes,oruntilthesoufflispuffedandbrowned.Serveatonce.
CheeseSoufflewithGruyereCheese
Servesfourtosix
2tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoonsflour
1/2teaspoonsalt
Pepper
3/4cupmilk
5tablespoonsgratedGruyreorSwisscheese
1tablespoongratedParmesancheese
1teaspoondrymustard
4eggyolks
Meltthebutter(ormargarine)inapan.Stirintheflour,salt,andpepper.Pouronthemilkandstiroverheatuntilitthickens(itmustnotboil).Addthecheeseand
mustardaddtheeggyolks,oneatatime,beatingaftereachaddition.Lastlyaddtheeggwhites,stifflybeaten.Greaseacasseroleandtieabandofgreasedpaper
aroundtheoutsidetoptosupportthesoufflasitrises.Fillthecasserolewiththemixtureandbakeinamoderateoven(350degrees)for1/2hour.Removefrom
oven,takeoffthepapercollar,andserveatonce.
Mrs.VernonF.Hutchens,from100FavoriteRecipes,Huntsville,Ala.
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BeaumontInnSouffle
Servesfour
OntheBooneHighway,intheBlueGrasssectionofKentucky,isBeaumontInn,awhitepillaredcolonialmansionwhichwasoncethe"Daughter'sCollege"andlater
"BeaumontCollege."ItisnowoneofKentucky'smostinvitinginns,presidedoverbyMrs.T.CurryDedman,Sr.,andmanagedbyCharlesM.DedmanandT.C.
Dedman,Jr.Heretheguestfindsoldcountryham,yellowleggedchickens,andbeatenbiscuitservedinawaythatsuggestsanearlierday.Thissouffl,orfondue
(oftencalled"strata"),isamoremoderndish,easyandtimesaving.
4slicesofbutteredbread,cutincubes
3wholeeggs,beatenlight
2cupsofwholemilk
2cupsofgratedorgroundcheese
Seasonwithsaltandwhitepepper
Placebreadinabakingdishpourovertheeggs,milk,andcheese.Seasontotaste.Letstand20minutesorlonger.Bake1/2hourinmoderateoven(350degrees).
Specialpermission,Mrs.T.CurryDedman,Sr.,BeaumontInn,Harrodsburg,Ky.
MacaroniCheeseLoaf
Serveseight
116oz.pkg.macaroni
3pimientos
1greenpepper
1onion
3eggs,wellbeaten
1cupgratedcheese
Tomatocatchup
Cookmacaroniinsaltwater,anddrainwell.Grindpimientos,peppers,andonionandaddwithwellbeateneggsandgratedcheesetothemacaroni.Mixthoroughly,
andpressfirmlyintoamoldgreasedandlinedwithcheesecloth.Steam11/2hours.Moldontoaplatterandservecoveredwithhottomatocatchupandgarnished
withparsley.
Mrs.L.B.Allen,Jr.,Macon,Ga.
CheeseandRiceFondue
Servesfour
1cupcookedrice,hot
1cuptomatopuree
3tablespoonsbutter
2eggs,beatenverylight
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
11/2cupsgratedcheese
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Mixtogetherandbakeinmoderateoveninabutteredcasseroleormold.Iftomatoesarenotfancied,substitute11/2cupswhitesauce.
PickledEggs
Pickledeggsareasurvivalofthefreelunchwithasteinofbeerdays.Hereisanoldrecipe.
36hardboiledeggs
2cupsvinegar
10allspice
1teaspoonpowderedgingeroragingerroot
2clovesgarlic
1bayleaf
1podredpepper
2extracupsvinegar
Carefullypeeleggs,andarrangeinlargemouthedjars.Boil2cupsvinegarwithspices,garlic,andredpepper.Whenvinegarhassteepeduntilflavorofspiceshas
beenextracted,add2cupsmorevinegar,bringtoaboil,andpourovertheeggs.Whencold,sealthejarsandletstand1month.(Theymaybeeatenwithin24
hours.)
PickledEggs
Onequart
Thesemakeanexcellentadditiontoapicnicbasket.
2cupssmallwholebeets,cookedandpeeledorcanned,drainedbeets
1/2cupbrownsugar
1/2cupwhitevinegar
1/2cupwater
Pinchsalt
Smallpiecestickcinnamonor1/8teaspoongroundcinnamon
2or3wholeclovesordashofpowderedcloves
6hardboiledeggs,peeled
Preparethebeets.Combinethesugar,vinegar,water,salt,andspicesinasaucepanandbringtoaboil.Reduceheatandsimmerfor10minutes.Pourmixtureover
thebeetsletbeetsstandinthismixturefor3days.Addthepeeled,hardboiledeggs.Refrigerateleteggsstandinthismixturethreedaysbeforeserving.Servecold.
Thebeetsgivetheeggsalovelypinkredcolor.Forthosewhoarenotenamoredofbeets,theamountmaybereducedtotwobeets,whichwillbesufficienttocolor
theeggs.
Mrs.LeslieE.Phillabaum,ChapelHill,N.C.
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6
SeaFood
BakedRedSnapperaLaLida
Servessixtoeight
Thisrecipeappliestoanybakedfish.Cleana31/2to4lb.redsnapperoranyotherleanfishwithheadandtailon(donotcutanydeeperintofishthannecessary).
Rubtheoutsideoffishwithacombinationofbutter,flour,salt,andpepper.
Stufffishasfollows:
7slicesoftoastedbread,crumbed
1cantomatoes,drained,savejuice
2onions,choppedfine
1/2greenpepper,choppedfine
1/2cupcelery,choppedfine
1choppedclovegarlic
1lumpsoftenedbutter(about1tablespoon)
1beatenegg
Salt,redpepper
1/2lb.choppedrawshrimp
1/2pt.choppedrawoysters
Mixthebreadcrumbswiththedrainedtomatoes.Addonions,greenpepper,celery,garlic,andmixallverywell.Addbutter,egg,salt,andredpeppertotaste.Now
addtherawshrimpandoystersandmixthoroughly.Stufffishandsewupwithneedleandcoarsethread.Ifanydressingisleft,putitononeendofbakingdish.Pour
overthefishagravymadeofthetomatojuicefromcannedtomatoes,1/4glasswater,juiceof1lemon,1crushedbayleaf,1/2clovegarlic,salt,pepper,and1
tablespoonoffloursiftedovermixtureandmixedwithaspoon.Bake1hourat350degrees,andbasteoften.Strainsauceoverfishbeforeserving.Afewwhole
shrimpmaybeaddedforgarnishing.ThisismostdeliciousIserveitwithoutthesaucesometime.
Mrs.FrankH.Anderson,fromWhat'sCookin'?,CorpusChristi,Tex.
BroiledRedSnapper
1/2lb.redsnapperfilletperperson
Butter,melted
Lemonorlimeslicesforgarnish
Extrameltedbutter
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Lineashallowbakingdishwithaluminumfoil.Laythefish,skinsidedown,onthefoil.Melt1tablespoonofbutterforeachhalfpoundfillet.Saltandpepperfishto
taste.Garnishthefishwiththinlemonorlimeslices.Bakeina350degreeovenuntilthefishflakeswhenpickedwithafork(about30minutes).Bastewithextra
butteriffishbecomesdry.Servewithsmallcupsofmeltedbutter,orservewithRedSnapperSauce(see''Sauces,"p.443)pouredoverthefish.
Antoine'sPompanoenPapillote
Servessix
Pompano,whichaccordingtoMarkTwain,"isasdeliciousasthelesscriminalformsofsin,"isatropicalfishderivingitsnamefromagreenishplantofthesamecolor.
AlthoughnotoftenfoundfarthernorththanFloridaorGeorgia,ithasbeencaughtofftheNorthCarolinacoast.
PompanoenPapillote,meaning"inapaperbag,"isthebrainchildofJulesAlciatore,whobakedpompanofilletsinpaperheartstocelebratethevisittoNew
OrleansofAlbertoSantosDumont,theBrazilianballoonist,intheearly1900's.ItwasanideastemmingfromarecipeoriginatedbyAntoineAlciatoretohonorthe
Montgolfierbrotherswhoinventedthefirstballoonin1783.Richsaucewassealedinthepaperheartswiththefishandallflavoredwithwhitewine.(ForPresident
FranklinD.Roosevelt,champagnewassubstitutedfortheotherwine.)
Antoine'spompanoinabagisoneofthemostwidelyusedmethodsofbakingfish(meatorfowl),especiallythetenderpompano.Theproceduremaybeasimple
one.(Thefishispreparedasforordinarybaking,slippedintoaheavybrownpaperbag,tiedtightly,andwhiskedintotheoventostewinitsownrichjuices.Ibake
mackerel,speckledtrout,bass,oranyotherbakingfishinthismanner.)Instead,onemaybecomeensnaredlikeJulesAlciatoreinpaperhearts.
3mediumsizedpompano
3cupswater1choppedshallot,or2tablespoonschoppedonion
6tablespoonsbutter
21/4cupswhitewine
1cupcrabmeat
1cupdicedcookedshrimp
1/2clovegarlic,minced
11/2cupschoppedonions(extra)
Pinchthyme
1bayleaf
2cupsfishstock
2tablespoonsflour
Salt,pepper
2eggyolks
Cleanpompanocutinto6fillets,removingheadandbackbone.Simmerhead,bones,andwater(tocover)untilthereare2cupsstock.Sautshallots
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andfilletsin2tablespoonsbutteradd2cupswine.Coverandsimmergently5to8minutesuntilfilletsaretender.Sautcrabmeat,shrimp,and1/4garlicclovein1
tablespoonbutter.Addonion,remaining1/4garlicclovecook10minutes.Addthyme,bayleaf,andadd13/4cupsfishstocksimmer10minutes.Blendtheflour
andbuttergraduallyaddremaining1/4cupfishstock.Addtocrabmeatmixturewithwinestockdrainedfromfilletsaddsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring
constantly,untilthickened.Beateggyolksaddhotsauceand1/4cupwine.Mixthoroughly.Placeinrefrigeratortochilluntilfirm.
PaperHearts
Cut6parchmentpaperhearts8incheslongand12incheswide.Oilwell,andplacespoonfulsofsauceononesideoftheheartslaypoachedfilletsonsauceandfold
over(likeoldfashionedfruitpies).Handsealtheedges.Layheartsonoiledbakingsheet.Bakeinhotoven(450degrees)15minutes,oruntilpaperheartsare
browned.Serveimmediatelyinhearts.Freshsalmon,seatrout,orstripedbassmaybeused.
BakedStuffedPompanoaLaGheradi
FromHenry'sofCharlestoncomesapoeticrecipeforstuffedpompano.Theexperiencedcookwillfillinthedetails.
"TakeacarefullyselectedFloridapompanostuffedanddelicatelyseasonedwithadeliciousmixtureofsuperiorshrimp,Carolina'sfinestcrabmeatandgardenfresh
greenonionsinexactlytherightproportionsandmoistenedwithfinesherry.CountrybaconandchoppedSpanisholivesarethenplacedonthefishandthiswonderful
resultofatrueartist'sskillisallowedtobakeinacoveredvesselfor15minutestocreateanevertobeforgottenseafoodtastethrill.ServedinanestofJulienne
potatoes."[Mr.Shafferaddsthatheuses100percentfrozenprecutfilletsandsteaksinseafooddishes.M.B.]
FromHenry's,Charleston,S.C.Specialpermission,WalterL.Shaffer,Proprietor
EasyTroutMarguery
Servesfour
2lbs.trout,skinned,cutintofillets
1/2cupwater
1/4cupwhitewine
HollandaiseSauce(seeSauces)
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Rollthefilletsandskewerwithtoothpicks.Pourtheoilintoabakingdishrollthefishintheoil.Addthewatersprinklewithsalt,pepper,andwine.Bakeina375
degreeovenuntilfishflakes(about45minutes).ServewithHollandaiseSauceoverthefish.
TroutinWhiteWineSauce
Servessix
3poundstroutfillets
3tablespoonsmeltedbutterorsaladoil
2smallchoppedonions
Havethefilletsskinnedandboned.Foldeachfilletoverskewerwithtoothpicks.Placeinabakingdishoverthemeltedbutterandchoppedonions.Sprinklewithsalt
andpepper.Bakeina350degreeoven,turningthefilletsonce,untilthefishistender(about35to40minutesaccordingtothethicknessoffish).Makeasauceas
follows:
Sauce
6tablespoonsbutter
21/2tablespoonsflour
Juiceof1lemon
1doz.cookedshrimp,brokenintosmallpieces
1truffle,slicedthin,or6blackolives,sliced
1/2cupsliced,cannedmushrooms
12oysters,drained
11/2cupwhitewine
1cupwellbutteredbreadcrumbs
Gratedcheese
Inaskilletmeltthebutterstirintheflour,andmakearoux(paste).Addthelemonjuice,stiraddremainingingredientsexceptbreadcrumbsandcheese.Pourthis
sauceoverthefish.Sprinklewithbreadcrumbsandcheese.Runintoovenuntilitisheatedthoroughly,andthetoppingismeltedandbrowned.
FromthefilesofthelateWilliamT.Polk,Greensboro,N.C.
FilletofTroutSarapico
Servestwo
11/2lbs.seatrout
3/4cupcreamcheese
3/4cupRoquefortcheese
1/2cupSpanisholiveoil
1truffle,brushed
2Spanishpimientos,chopped
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1/4cupchampagne
Pinchofsalt
Juiceof1lemon
4slicesAmericancheese
4steamedshrimps
2lemonslices
Fewsprigsofchoppedparsley
Havethetroutskinnedandbonedandcutintotwofillets.Combinecreamcheese,Roquefortcheese,oil,truffle,andpimientos.Blendwelltoasmoothpaste.Spread
thispastebetweenthefillets(sandwichstyle).Sprinklewiththelemonjuiceandsalt.
Placethefilletsinthecenterofalargepieceofheavydutyaluminumfoil.Pourthechampagneover.Sealthefishinthefoil,andbakefor30minutesina350degree
oven.Turnbackthefoilarrangecheeseslicesattractivelyontopoffish,overlappingslices.Placeashrimponeachcheeseslice.Returnfishtoovenandheatuntil
cheesemelts.Garnishwithparsleyandlemonslices.Serveveryhot.
FriedShad
R.D.Leaisanavidsportsman,dividinghistimebetweenhuntingandfishingthencookinghiscatchwithprofessionalskill.AmemberoftheChesterfieldSportsman
HuntClub,hishuntingismostlyona2000acreclubtractinChesterfieldCounty,Virginia,wheredeer,rabbit,andothergameareplentiful.Hefishes,largelyforshad,
intheAppomattoxRiverbetweenPetersburgandHopewell,Virginia.
Shad,asaltwaterfish,inthespringleavestheoceanandcomestofreshwatertospawn.TheshadfishingseasonopensinVirginiaaroundthefirstweekinApriland
endsJune1.Thefishermanputsoutdriftseinesabout1hourbeforetheslackofthetideanddriftsthemuntilthetideslacks,thenpullsinthenets.Agoodcatchis
from15to20shadonatide.
Mr.Leaprepareswhatfreshshadisneededforimmediatecooking,andfreezestheremainderinadeepfreezelocker.Thesehekeepsforaslongassixmonths.
Whenthawed,theymaybebakedorpreparedinanyway,buthisfavoritedishisfried.
Cleantheshad,andsplitdownthebackbonethencutinto6inchpiecesandgasheachpieceinseveralplaces.Putfishinsaltwaterandsoakfor1hour.Drainand
rollincornmealwithsaltandpepperadded.Putenoughshorteningintoironpantoalmostcoverfish.Whenitishot,putinfishandfrytoagoldenbrown.
R.D.Lea,Petersburg,Va.
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BakedRoeShad
Servessixtoeight
InselectingashaditisbesttofollowMrs.Randolph'sadvice(TheVirginiaHousewife,1831)andchooseoneweighingfrom31/2to4pounds.Ifcookedinavery
slowoven(250degrees)for4to5hours,ineithersweetmilkorwater,theboneswillalmost,ifnotentirely,disintegrate.Amoremodernmethodistoincasethefish
inpaper(seep.120)oraluminumfoil.Someprefertostrugglealongwiththebones,ratherthantousethelongercookingmethod.Toillustratebothmethods,Ihave
chosenseveralvariants.Thisisanoldrecipeusingthelongperiod.
Takeafourpoundshadpreferablyaroeshad,withroeremoved.Greasethebottomofacoveredroastertopreventsticking.Placeshadinroasterlardinsideand
ontopwiththinslicesofbreakfastbacon.Pourintopancoldwatersufficienttocomewelloversidesoffish,butnotontop.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Heatontop
ofstove.Placeroasterinovenandbakeat250degreesfor5hours.Allwaterwillbecookedoutandtheboneswillbeabsorbed.Excellent.
J.Q.E.,fromTheEpiscopalPantry,Danville,Va.
PlankedShad
Servessix
Use31/2lb.shad,oranywhitefleshedfish.Cleanandsplitfishdownback.Heatplankveryhotlayfishuponit,skinsidedown.BrushfishoverwithWessonoil
sprinklewithsaltandpepper.Bake35minutesinveryhotoven.Whencooked,pourover4tablespoonsofmeltedbutterandthejuiceof1lemon.
Mrs.W.S.Beamon,fromTheSuffolkCookBook,Suffolk,Va.
BakedShadwithEggSauce
Servessixtoeight
Cleanonelargeroeshad(31/2to4pounds).Saveroe.Stuffwiththefollowing:
2cupsbreadcrumbs
1onion,choppedfine
Butter,sizeofanegg
Extrabutter,salt,pepper
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
1cupsherry
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Mixthebreadcrumbs,onion,meltedbutter,andseasonwithsaltandpepper.Stuffshad.Placeinabakingpansprinklewithdotsofbutter,pepper,andsalt.Bake1
hour,bastingoftenwiththesherry.Garnishwithslicesoflemonandservewitheggsauce.
Sauce
Butter,sizeofanegg(1largetablespoon)
1tablespoonflour
3gillsmilk(11/2cups)
Salt,peppertotaste
2hardboiledeggs
Meltthebutterstirintheflourandblendaddmilk,salt,andpeppertotaste.Cookuntilthick.Choptheeggsintosmallpiecesandstirthemintothesauceboatand
servewiththebakedshad.
Taketheshadroeandsaveforcookingwitheggs.
Mrs.S.S.Cadot,fromABookforYeCook,Fredericksburg,Va.
CharlestonBonelessShad
Servesthreetofour
Thisisamethodusedallthrough"thelowcountry,fromtheSanteetoPortRoyal."Ifpreparedrightthebonesreallydissolve.Thisisanold"receipt."
13/4poundshad,cleaned
Cheesecloth
1qt.water
1tablespoonvinegar
Choppedonion,fennelseed,mace(ifdesired)
Saltandpepper
Baconstrips
Placethecleanedshadinalargepieceofcheeseclothforeasyhandling.Boilitverygentlyinthewatertowhichthevinegarhasbeenadded.Addchoppedonionand
spicestowaterifdesired.Boil20minutesremovetheshadanddrainoffwater.Saltshadinsideandoutandsprinklewithpepper.Placeoneortwostripsofbaconin
fishfoldfishhalvestogether,andplaceinaheavyroaster,theheavierthebetter.Placeoneortwostripsofbaconontopoffish.Coverandbakeina200degree
ovenforfivetosixhours.Addtheshadroeabout30minutesbeforefishisdone.
Uncoverandplaceunderbroilerjustlongenoughforfishtobrownontop.Addmorebaconifnecessarytogiveanicebrown.
KellingerCotton,Goldsboro,N.C.(FromtheHenryBelkcolumn,NewsArgus,Goldsboro,N.C.)
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StuffingVariant
Servessix
ThisisaVirginiastuffingoftenusedinShad31/2to4poundfishwhichhasbeensalted,peppered,andrubbedwellwithsoftbutter:
1/2cupmeltedbutter
1mediumonion,minced
1/2cupmincedcelery
11/2cupsloafbreadcrumbs
1/2cupcrackercrumbs
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
1/4teaspoonpoultryseasoning
1/8teaspoonpowderedmarjoram
1/8teaspoonrosemary
1/2cupchickenbrothorsweetmilk
Baconstrips
2cupsmilk
Meltbutterindeepskilletstirinonion,celery,andsimmeruntilsoftaddcrumbsandseasonings.Moistenwithenoughbrothormilktoformlight,moistmixture.Stuff
fishandtrusswithcord.Gashbackinfourplacesandlaybaconstripsoneachgash.Pour2cupsofmilkintolargeroasterplacefishonrackinmilkandbake2
hoursat325degrees.Garnishwithlemonquartersandfreshparsley.
BakedShadwithRoeStuffing
Servessix
1largeroeshad
2cupswater
2tablespoonsvinegar
1/2cupchoppedonions
1/2cupbutter
3eggs,beaten
1cupbreadcrumbs
Salt,pepper
2extracupswater
1/2cuplemonjuice
Boilroein2cupswatertowhich2tablespoonsvinegarhavebeenadded.Removeskinandmashroe.Cooktheonionandbutterslowly,andaddtotheroeadd
beateneggsandbreadcrumbs.Saltandpeppertotaste.Putthestuffingintotheshadandtruss.Bakethirtyorfortyminutesin2cupsofwatertowhichhasbeen
addedthelemonjuiceandWorcestershiresauce.Baste.
Mrs.HarveyMoore,fromOldNorthStateCookBook,Charlotte,N.C.
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Luzette'sShadwithoutBones
(BakedinaBag)
Servessix
3to4lb.shad
Largesquarecheesecloth
1smallchoppedonion
2qts.water
2tablespoonsvinegar
1largebrownpaperbag,greasedwellwithvegetableshortening
4stripsofbacon,optional
Placetheshadinalargesquareofcheesecloth,sprinkleitwiththechoppedonion.Lowerthefishintoalargevesselwiththewaterandvinegar.Gentlyboiltheshad
for20minutes.Lifttheendsoftheclothgently,andremoveshad.Generouslycoattheinsideandoutsideoffishwiththemeltedbuttersprinkleinsideandoutwithsalt
andpepper.Ifdesired,drapethebaconacrosstheshad.Placeinthegreasedpaperbag.Placeinalargecoveredroaster,cover,andbakeat250degreesfor6
hours.Thiscausesthebonestodisintegrate.
Mrs.W.W.Brown,2nd,Burlington,N.C.
BakedRockFish
ThisisanoldEdentonrecipewithmoderntemperatureadded."DressaRockFishandmakegashesonbothsides2inchesapart.Sprinklesalt,blackpepper,and
flouronbothsidesoffish.Layhalflengthstripsofbacon2inchesapartinbottomofbakingpan.Sprinklelightlywithflour.Placefishinthepanontopofbacon,and
thenputbaconstripsoneachgashontopofthefish.Cutonemediumonionoverfishandintothepan.Pour1cupofwaterintopan.Putcoveronpanandcookat
350degreesfor20minutes.Removecoverandcookuntilfishisbrown.Addwaterasnecessarytomakegravy.HaveWorcestershiresaucehandyatthetableasit
addsgreatlytotheflavor."A3poundfishwillservefour.
Mrs.W.B.Rosevear,PembrokeHall,Edenton,N.C.
FiletdeSoleaL'orly
(Flounder)
Servessix
Thesole,esteemedbytheFrenchasoneofthefinestfish(itcomesfromMediterraneanwaters)issosimilarintasteandtexturetotheflounderfoundintheMexican
Gulf,thatlongagotheCreolesofNewOrleansgavethefloundertheFrenchname,andadaptedtheFrenchwaysofcookingit.Themostfamousoftheoriginaldishes
adaptedisSoleil'Orly.Thesole,orflounder,canalsobe
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friedinthesamemannerasanyotherfishfilletandservedwithatartarorothersauce.
Buy6filletsofflounderwithbonesremoved.Dipthefilletsinmilkintowhichanegghasbeenbeaten(about2tablespoonsofmilkormoreifdesired).Rollgenerously
inbreadcrumbsandfryinbutteruntiltenderandgoldenbrown.Garnishwithparsleyandservewithtomatosauceasfollows:
1smallcantomatoes(1cup)
1teaspoonbutter
2cupswater
1bayleaf,minced
1sprigthyme,minced
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonflour
Salt,pepper
Putonthetomatoestoboiladd1teaspoonbutterandwater.Letboil10minutesthenaddfinelymincedgarlic,bayleafandthyme.Boiluntilreducedslightlythen
mashthroughsieve.Heat1tablespoonbutterinsaucepanadd1tablespoonflour.Stiruntilslightlybrownedaddtomatopuree,andseasonhighlywithsalt,pepper,
etc.Stiruntilthickened.Alwaysgarnishwithparsleywhenusingthissauce.
IslandFishDinner
Servessixtoeight
ThisIslanddinnerisanoldoriginalRoanokeIsland(N.C.)recipewhichissaidtohavebeencreatedbeforetheCivilWar.Itisstillafavoritemealofthatsectionof
NorthCarolina.
15lb.(orlarger)fish(Rock,tuna,ormarlin)
8mediumboiledpotatoes
2onions,peeled,chopped
1cupcrispbaconcrumbs,orfriedstreakoffat,streakofleanmeat
Saltandpepper
1cuphotbacondrippings
Placethefishinalargevesselandcoverwithwater.Boilgentlyuntilfishfallsapartdrainoffliquid.Boilthepotatoespeelwhilehot.Choptheonions.Fryoutenough
bacontomake1cupofcrispcrumbledbits,orfrythestreakedmeatandchopit.Keepthebacondrippingshot.
Toserve:Alloweachpersontomashapotato(or2potatoes)onhisservingplate.Mashachunkoffishoverthemashedpotatoes.Sprinklechoppedonionsand
baconoverthefish.Saltandpeppereachservingtotaste.Poursomeofthehotbacondrippingsovertopofall.
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NOTE:Thesecretofthesuccessofthisdishistokeepeverythingashotaspossible.Itmaybearrangedononelargeheatedplatter.
Mrs.R.O.Stoutenburg,Manteo,N.C.
ToFryPanFish
Panfisharefishsmallenoughtobefriedorcookedwhole.Theseareusuallydressed,rubbedwithsaltandpepper,androlledincornmealorflourandfriedineither
lardorbutter.Perch,streamtrout,etc.,arefriedwhole.InmanySouthernsections,particularlyalongthecoast,panfisharerolledincornmealandfriedinfatdeep
enoughforthefishtoturnitself.Inothersthefishisdippedinflour,thenineggmixture,rolledinbreadcrumbs,andfriedindeepfat.Stillathirdmethodistorollthe
fishinseasonedflourandfryinshallowbutterorlard.Fishfilletsarefriedinvariouswayslikepanfish.
GradyCrisco'sPepperFish
Dressanyfryingfishinfillets,whole,orsteaks.Layfishonwaxedpapertakeapeppershakerandshakeonthepepperuntiltheentiresurfaceisblackwithpepper.
Turnfishandpepperotherside.Layfishinhotshallowgreaseandfrybrown.Fishissaltedafterputtinginpan.Thepeppergivesadistinctiveflavor.
GradyCrisco,Charlotte,N.C.
NOTE:Mr.Criscodoesn'tsay,butthefishcouldberolledincornmealbeforepeppering.M.B.
SalmonScramble
Servesfour
GradyCriscoisaskilledfishermanandaproamateurchefonfishingtrips.Justincase,healwayscarriesalongcannedsalmon.Thisishisfavoritebreakfastdish
beforefishingbegins.
6to8slicesbacon
1tallcanpinksalmon,drained
6to8eggs
Salt,pepper
Fryoutthebaconinheavyskillet.Removebaconpouroffallbut1or2tablespoonsgrease.Dumpincanofsalmonstiruntilheated.Breakintheeggsandscramble
alluntileggsarecooked.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Servewiththebaconandplentyofhotcoffee.
GradyCrisco,Charlotte,N.C.
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MoldedSalmon
Servessix
Thistemptingdishdoublesasaluncheonentreeorasalad.
2cupssalmon
1/2tablespoonsalt
11/2tablespoonssugar
1/2tablespoonflour
1teaspoonmustard
Cayennepepper
2eggyolks
3/4cupwater
1/4cupvinegar
2tablespoonsbutter,scant
3/4tablespoongelatin,soakedin2tablespoonscoldwater
Rinsesalmonandseparateintoflakes.Combinedryingredients,eggyolks,water,andvinegar.Cookindoubleboiler,stirringconstantlyuntilmixturethickens.Add
butterandsoakedgelatin.Mixwithsalmon.Pourintoagreasedmoldandchill.Servewithlettuceandmayonnaise.Choppedcucumbersandcreammaybeaddedto
themayonnaise.[Thesameproportionsofanyfishflakes,crabmeatorlobstermaybeusedinthistoreplacesalmon.M.B.]
Mrs.LutherEvans,fromTheAlexandriaWoman'sClubCookBook,Alexandria,Va.
ClamsForestiere
(StuffedClams)
Servesfour
Accordingtotheeminentcontributorofthisrecipe,''Whetherlittlenecksorcherrystones(clams),theyaremarvelouslyversatile.Theyaredeliciouswhenaccented
withasimplesqueezeoflemon,ablendoflemonandsoysauce,oratraditionaltomatococktailsauce.But,tosometastes,theyarebestofallwhenstuffed."
24freshcherrystoneorlittleneckclams(seenote)
1/4cupwater
3slicesbacon,cutintosmallsquares
1/2lb.mushrooms,capsandstems,finelyminced
11/2tablespoonsfinelychoppedshallots
1/8lb.cheese,GruyereorSwiss
2tablespoonsfinelychoppedparsley
1smallclovegarlic,finelyminced
3/4cupfine,freshbreadcrumbs
1/2cupfinelymincedheartofcelery
3tablespoonsdrywhitewine
1eggyolk
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper
Lemonwedges
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1.Washtheclamswellandplacetheminakettle.Addthewater,cover,andsteamuntilclamsopen.Removetheclamsandletthemcool.Taketheclamsfromthe
shellsandchopthemonaflatsurface.Thereshouldbeabout2/3cupchoppedclams.Setaside.Reservethe24clamshells.
2.Cookthebaconinalargesaucepanuntilbitsarecrisp.Removethebaconbitsandreserve.Pouroffallbut2tablespoonsoffatfromthesaucepan.Addthe
mushroomstothefatinthesaucepan.Addtheshallotsandcook,stirring,untilmushroomsarewilted.Letcool.
3.Chopthecheeseintotinycubes.Addthecheese,parsley,garlic,breadcrumbs,celery,wine,andeggyolktothemushroommixture.Addsaltandpepper(to
taste).Combinethechoppedbaconandchoppedclamswiththeotheringredients.
4.FillthereservedclamshellswiththemixtureandsprinklewithParmesancheese.Bake10minutesorlongeruntilfillingisbubblyandgoldenbrown.Servehotwith
lemonwedges.
NOTE:Cannedclamsmayalsobeusedinthisrecipe.Draintheclamsandmeasureoutapproximately2/3cup.Proceedwiththerecipe,startingwithstep2.Inlieuof
thereservedclamshells,spoonthemixtureintoscallopshellsorsmallramekinsandbake.
CraigClaiborne,FoodNewsEditor,TheNewYorkTimes,N.Y.
Mrs.Barkley'sBakedCrabMeat
Servesfour
ThisbakedcrabmeatrecipewasgiventoMrs.HarrisW.Rankin,Paducah,Kentucky,bythedaughterinlawofVicePresidentBarkley.Therecipeis"fromthe
table"ofthefirstMrs.AlbenW.Barkley,anativeofPaducah.
1lb.crabmeat,wellpickedtoremovebitsofshell
4tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
11/2cupsmilk
1/4teaspoonsalt
Juice1smallonion
Juice1/2lemon
Dashcayennepepper
2eggs,wellbeaten
Breadcrumbs
Makeathickcreamsauceasfollows:
Meltbutterinheavysaucepanblendinflouraddmilkandstirconstantlyuntilthickened.Seasonwithsalt,onion,lemonjuice,Worcestershiresauce,parsley,
cayenne,andcelerysalt.Addtheunbeateneggsandstir,butdonotletboil.Mixwellwiththecrabmeat.Placeinaglassbakingdish.Coverwith
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butteredbreadcrumbsandbakefor30to40minutesinamedium(350degree)oven.
Mrs.DavidM.Barkley,Washington,D.C.
CommonwealthDeviledClamswithShrimpandCrabMeat
Servesfourtosix
ThehistoricCommonwealthClubofVirginiahasaddedmanyhonorstothetraditionofSoutherncuisine.W.W.Lamond,Jr.,ingivingmeseveraloftheClub's
memorabledishes,saysthathehaschosentherecipeswhichthemembersthinkaretheoutstandingonesassociatedwiththeClub.Thisisonefromthegroup.
1pt.freshcherrystoneclams,choppedfine
1/2cupchoppedshrimp
1/2cupchoppedcrabmeat
2tablespoonsLeaandPerrinssauce
1dashTabascosauce
Rouxconsistingof2tablespoonsbutterwithflour(about2tablespoons)tothicken
Crackercrumbs
Combineallingredients,exceptroux,inaheavyfryingpanoverahotflamebringtocookingheatandaddrouxstiruntilmixtureissmoothandthick(aboutthe
consistencyofaheavyoatmealaddclamjuiceifthemixtureistoodry)cookapproximately15minutes.Heapmixtureintocleanclamshellspatcrackercrumbson
lightlyandbakeina350degreeovenuntilbrown.
W.W.Lamond,Jr.,Manager,TheCommonwealthClub,Richmond,Va.
SavannahDeviledCrabs
Servesfour
1lb.crabmeat
2boiledeggs,mashed
Icupbreadcrumbs
1/2teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsDurkee'sdressing
2tablespoonsmayonnaise
Meltedbutter
Mixcrabmeatwithmashedboiledeggsadd1/2cupofbreadcrumbs,Worcestershiresauce,Tabascosauce,salt,dressing,andmayonnaise.Putintoshellscover
crabswith1/2cupcrumbsandmeltedbutter.Bake15minutesinamoderateoven(350degrees).
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HotCrabMeatSalad
(Baked)
Servessix
1lb.crabmeat
4eggs,hardcooked,mashed
4slicesbread,cruststrimmedoff
1cupmilk
1smallonion,chopped
1cupmayonnaise
DashTabasco
1cupbutteredbreadcrumbs
Mixthecrabmeatandmashedeggstogether.Soakthebreadinthemilkthensqueezeoutcrumblethebread.Stirinremainingingredientsexceptbutteredbread
crumbs.Pourintoabuttered11/2quartcasserole.Sprinklewiththebreadcrumbs.Bake,uncovered,ina350degreeovenfor30minutes.
Mrs.C.L.Haney,Raleigh,N.C.
CrabMeatMornay
Serveseighttoten
1/2cupbutter
1smallbunchgreenonions,chopped
1/2cupfinelychoppedparsley
2tablespoonsflour
1pt.lightcream(halfandhalf)
1/2lb.Swisscheese,grated
1lb.lumpcrabmeat
2tablespoonssherry
Salttotaste
Heatthebutterinaheavyskillet,andsauttheonionsandparsleyuntilonionsareagoldencolor.Blendintheflourstirinthecream.Addthecheeseandsimmer
slowlyuntilthecheeseismelted.Gentlyfoldinthecrabmeatreheat.Addthesherry,andseasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Servethisinachafingdishasanhors
d'oeuvre,withMelbatoastrounds,orinpattyshellsforamaincourseluncheondish.
Thisrecipemaybedoubled.
Mrs.CharlesIveyWilliamson,Mobile,Ala.
SauteedSoftShellCrabs
Servesfour
12softshellcrabs,cleaned
Flour
Butter
Saltandpepper
Parsley,chopped
Lemonwedges
Tartarsauce
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Cleanthecrabspatthemdry.Dredgethemlightlyalloverinflour(shakeinapaperbagwiththeflour).Inaskilletheatenoughbuttertoabout1/2inchinpan.When
butterisbubblinghot,putinenoughcrabssopanwillnotbecrowded.Fryuntilgoldenbrownononesideturnandbrownotherside.Seasonlightlywithsaltand
peppertotasteastheycook.Removecrabstoahotplatterandservewithsomeofthepanjuicesoverthem.Sprinklewithchoppedparsleyandservewithlemon
wedgesandtartarsauce.
Dr.R.O.Stoutenburg,Manteo,N.C.
YborCityDeviledCrabs
Thirtysixlargecroquettes
ThisistheoriginalrecipeforYborCityDeviledCrabsassoldbyvendorsonthestreetsofTampa'sLatinQuarter.
Croquettedough:
3llb.loavesofstale(dry)Americanbread
1loaf(1lb.)Cubanbread(dry),groundfineandsifted
1leveltablespoonpaprika
1teaspoonsalt
RemovethecrustfromthethreeAmericanloavesofbreaddiscardcrust.Soakthebread15minutesinwatertocover.Drainoffthewater,andsqueezebreaduntil
almostdry.Addthesiftedbreadgraduallytothesoakedbreaduntilmixtureistheconsistencyofdough.Addpaprikaandsaltmixthoroughly.Formdoughintoaball
andrefrigerateforapproximatelytwohours.
CrabMeatFilling
5tablespoonsvegetableoil
3smallonions,finelychopped
1/2redorgreenbellpepper,finelychopped
4clovesgarlic,mashedorminced
1levelteaspooncrushedredhotpeppers(Italianstyle)
2bayleaves
1/2teaspoonsugar
1teaspoonsalt
16oz.cantomatopaste
1lb.freshcrabmeat(claws)pickedover,shredded
Heatoil.Intheoilslowlyfrytheonions,bellpepper,garlic,andcrushedhotpepperfor15minutes.Addbayleaves,sugar,salt,andtomatopaste.Stirthencover
andsimmer15minutesonlowheat.Addthecrabmeatandsimmer10minutes.Uncoverpourintoabowl,andrefrigeratefortwohours.
Tomakethecrabcroquettes:
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Takeabout3tablespoonsofthechilledcroquettedoughandmakeasmallball.Presstheballoutinthepalmofthehand,andplaceinthecenter1tablespoonofthe
chilledcrabmeatmixture.Sealthedougharoundthecrabmeatandformitintoaboatshapedcroquettewithtwopointedends.Dipeachcroquetteintothefollowing
mixtures:
EggMixture
2eggs,wellbeaten
1/2cupmilk
1/4teaspoonsalt
Blackpeppertotaste
Coating
1cupcrackercrumbs
1/2cupflour
Mixtheabove.Aftercroquetteshavebeendippedintotheeggmixture,rollthemincoatingmixture.Dipthecroquettesbackintotheeggmixtureandagainrollthem
inthecrackercrumbmixture.Laythemonaplatterandchillfor2hours.Frythemindeepfatheatedto375degrees(inabasket)untilgoldenbrown.Fryonlyafew
atatime.Drainonabsorbentpaper.Servehot.
Asapartyhorsd'oeuvre,thesemaybemadeinminiaturesize,usingabout1tablespoonofdoughforeachcroquetteto1/3tablespoonofcrabmeat.Thenumberof
croquettesdependsonsize.
DeviledImperialCrabinShellsorAvocados
Servesfour
1lb.backfinlumpcrabmeat
3tablespoonsmayonnaise
1cupcoarselyrolledcrackercrumbs
1tablespoonpaprika
4crabshellsorcrabshellbakingramekins,or2largeavocados,halved
Combinethecrabmeat,dressing,mayonnaise,andWorcestershiresaucelightly,soasnottobreakthecrabmeatlumpsmoundthemintothecrabshellsoravocado
halves.Combinethecrackercrumbswiththepaprikapatthecrumbsontopofthecrabmeat.Pourthemeltedbutterover.Inashallowpanpour1/4inchwater.
Placetheshellsoravocadosinthepan.Bakeat350to375degreesfor15minutes.Ifcrumbsarenotbrowned,turnheattobroilingforafewsecondstobrownthe
tops.Thecrabmeatshouldbehotforserving.
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CrabCakesEasternShore,Virginia
Eightmediumcakes
1lb.crabmeat
1/2cupbreadcrumbs
1/2cupmeltedbutter
1teaspoonpreparedmustard
2eggs
Saltandpepper
Carnationmilk
Mixcrabmeatandotheringredients.AddenoughwholeCarnationmilktoformsoftpatties.Fryindeepfat.
LobsterSouffle
Servessix
3tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoonsflour
1cuplightcream
1/2teaspoonsalt
2cupsfinelydicedcookedlobstermeat
2teaspoonslimejuice,orlemonjuice
4eggwhites,beatenstiff
Butteredsouffldish
Meltthebutterinasaucepanstirintheflourandcook,stirring,untilasmoothrouxismadeslowlyaddthecreamandcook,stirringconstantly,untilamediumthick
sauceismade.Beattheeggyolksuntilthickandlemoncolored.Addalittleofthehotsaucetotheeggyolks,andthenturntheeggyolksintothesauce.Stirinsalt,
pepper,andmustard.Mixthelobstermeatwiththelimejuice,andaddittothesauce.Beattheeggwhitesuntilfoamythenaddthecreamoftartarandbeatuntilegg
whitesarestiffbutnotdry.Foldtheeggwhitesintothecrabmixture.Butterthebottomofa11/2quartsouffldishpourthemixtureindishandsetthedishinalarge
panofhotwater(about21/2inchesofwater).Bakeina325degreeovenfor11/2hours,oruntilthetopisbrownedandthesouffpuffy.Serveatonce.
VARIATION:Tomakeashrimporcrabmeatsouffl,substitute2cupsoffinelydicedcookedshrimpor2cupsflakedcrabmeatforthelobster.
Mrs.EslaWilson,Greenwich,Conn.
LobsterThermidor,Arnaud's
Servesone
LobsterThermidorissaidtohavebeennamedinhonorofNapoleonwhenamemberoftheillustriousfamilywasvisitingintheUnitedStates.Thisrecipe
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wasoriginatedbythelateCountArnaudCazenave,founderofArnaud'sRestaurant.
1lobster,boiledandsplit
1/2lb.butter
1cupflour
2cupsmilk
3eggyolks,beaten
1/2cupmushrooms,chopped
1/4cupgreenonions,chopped
Butter
Gratedcheese
Boilandsplitlobster.Makeacreamsaucebymeltingbutterandmixinginflour.Blendaddmilkandmixwelloveraslowfire.Cooladdbeateneggyolks.Chop
mushroomsandonionstogether,andsauteinbutterwiththelobstermeat(pickedfromtheshell).Addlobstermixturetothecreamsauce.Refillshellsprinklewith
gratedcheese.Placeintheoventobrown.
FromMrs.GermaineWells,Arnaud'sRestaurant,NewOrleans,La.
GrayFoxLobsteralaNewburg
Servesfour
1lb.Mainelobstermeat
Sherry
1/2cupbutter
1/4cupflour
1cupmilk
1cupcream
Seasontotastewithsalt,cayenne,etc.
2eggyolks
Soaktheflakedlobstermeatingoodsherryfor1hour.Thenaddtosaucemadeasfollows:Meltbutterinsaucepan,stirinflourandblend.Addmilkandcreamand
stiruntilitthickens.Justbeforeservingblendwiththetwoeggyolks(beaten).Aftereggshavebeenaddeddonotboil,butkeepmixturehot.Serveinanymanner
desired.[Thisisoftenservedincasserole,ormaybeservedontoastpoints.M.B.]
CharlesP.Herman,Proprietor,TheGrayFoxRestaurant,Pinehurst,N.C.
WilliamsburgInnSeaFoodNewburg
Servessix
1tablespoonbutter
2tablespoonsflour
2cupsmilk
Placebutterintopofdoubleboilerheatuntilmelted.Stirintheflourgraduallyaddthemilkandcook,stirring,untilsauceisthicksetaside.
1/2poundbutter
1pintfreshshelledoysters
1/2poundcrabmeat
1/2poundcooked,shelledshrimp
1/2cupsherrywine
1/2teaspoonpaprika
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Placethebutterinasaucepanovermediumheatwhenmelted,stirintheseafoodsandsaut,stirringgently,for5minutes.Blendthewhitesauce,wine,andpaprika
intotheseafood.Heatthoroughly.Serveasdesired,overtoast,oncrackers,overrice,etc.
Byspecialpermission,JohnD.Green,VicePresident,WilliamsburgRestoration,Williamsburg,Va.
StuffedCrawfish
Servestwo
21lb.crawfish
1/2cupbutter
1tablespoonoliveoil
1cupflour
1teaspoonsalt(ortotaste)
11/2cupsmilk
5dashesTabascosauce(moreifdesired)
1egg,beaten
3/4cupwhitewine
Tomatocatchup
Parmesancheese
Removethemeatfromthecrawfishanddicereserveshells.Makeacreamsauce:inaskilletheatthebutterandoliveoilstirintheflourandsalttomakeasmooth
roux(paste).StirinthemilkandTabascosimmer,stirringconstantly,untilthesaucehasthickenedstirinthebeateneggandwinesimmeruntilsaucethickensagain
toathickconsistency.Addthedicedcrawfish,andthenplacemixtureintothecrawfishshells.Garnishthetopofeachwithalightcoatingoftomatocatchupand
sprinkletopswithgratedParmesancheese.Bakeina400degreeovenfor20minutes.
CurriedCrawfish
Servesfour
4crawfishtails
11/2cupswhitesauce
1teaspoononionjuice
Fewgrainscayenne
2teaspoonsKeylimejuice
Salt,peppertotaste
1cupshreddedfreshcoconut
1cupchoppedcashewnuts
1/2cupmashed,crispchicharrone
2hardboiledeggs,chopped
1/2cupanygoodchutney
Boilcrawfishthenremovemeatfromtailsandcutintocubes.Heatwhitesauceandaddcurrypowder,onionjuice,cayenne,lime,salt,pepper,andcrawfish.Serve
onrice.Surroundwithsmalldishescontainingotheringredientssothateachpersonmaymakehisownmixture.(Chicharroneismadeofporkskinfrieduntilfreeof
greaseandverycrisp.Theycanbepurchasedinmostgrocerystores.)
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AboutOystersalaRockefeller
PerhapsweshouldexplainwhywehavenotgivenarecipeforOystersdlaRockefeller.ThisisonesecretAntoine'sRestauranthasneverdivulged.When
therequestwasmadefortherecipe,RoyAlciatoregavethesamereplythattheAlciatorefamilyhasbeengivingforyears,"Wehaveapolicy."Hedid
giveuspermissiontousetheonly10recipesevergiven(atthattime)forpublication,andagenerallistoftheingredientsintheOystersRockefeller.
OystersdlaRockefellerisadishoriginatedbyJulesAlciatore(fatherofRoyAlciatore,thepresentowner)patternedafterSnailsBourguignonwhich
AntoineAlciatore,thefounder,servedatthefirstAntoine'sinthe1850's.ThesnailsforthisdishwereimportedintoNewOrleansfromBurgundy.Asthe
yearspassedNewOrleansbecameawareofthefineGulfoystersandAntoinebeganservingtheminplaceofthesnails.Avariationforthesaucewas
createdtosuitthesucculentoyster.Thenewdish(oystersrestingonapanofheatedsaltrock)instantlybecameasuccess.Simultaneously,JohnD.
RockefellerbecameknownastherichestmanintheUnitedStates,andinhishonortherichdishwasnamed"inthemanner"ofRockefeller.
Themysteryofthedish'singredients(thereare18inthesauce)andtheceremonyaccompanyingitsservinghaveaddedmuchtoitsprestige.Eachorder
goestothetabletaggedwithacardbearingthenumberoftimesithasbeenservedanideaborrowedfromtheTourd'ArgentinParis,whereaserving
numbercardisattachedtoeachorderofthefamousPressedDuck.AmongtheknowningredientsinthesauceforOystersdlaRockefellerare:chopped
celery,mincedshallots,mincedfreshchervil,mincedfreshtarragonleaves,crumbsofdrybread,Tabasco,andherbsaintinsteadofabsinthe.(Herbsaint
isacordialmadeofSouthernherbs,mostlyanise.)Theseingredientsarepoundedinamortarthenforcedthroughasieve.Onetablespoonofthemixture
isplacedoneachpairofoysters,restingtwinfashiononahalfshellintheirownjuices.Theshellsareembeddedinrocksaltinapan,sixshellstoeach
serving.Thewholeiswhiskedintotheoventoheatpipinghot.No,spinachisnotmentioned.
OystersalaCasino
Servesfourtosix
2doz.oystersonhalfshell
1/4seededgreenpepper
1/2mediumonion
4slicesbacon
11/2teaspoonsbutter
11/2teaspoonsRoquefortcheese
Chopgreenpepperandonionveryfineandcombine.Cutthebaconsliceswithscissorsintothirdscrosswiseandinhalveslengthwise.Meltbutterwith
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RoquefortcheeseandaddWorcestershiresauce.Placepieceofbacononeachoysterthenspreadeachwithalittleofthegreenpepperandonionmixturetopall
withalittleofthebutterandcheesemixturedroppedfromthepointofaspoon.Arrangeoystersonshellsonthebroilerrack.Placeunderamediumbroilerheatand
broilfrom10to15minutes,oruntiloystersaretender.
TheOysterLoaf
(''LaMediatrice")
InNewOrleansthereisanoysterloafknownasthe"PeaceMaker,"saidtohavebeensonamedbecausethelatehominghusbandoftenbroughtahotloaftosoothe
hisiratewife.TheNewOrleansloafisfilledwithfriedoysters,servedwithwedgesoflemonorlemonjuice.E.Smith,inherCompleatHousewife(London,1739),
describesthisloafas"PennyLoaves"filledwithstewedoysters,garnishedwithlemon,or"youmayfrytheoystersinbattertogarnishtheloaves."MissSmith'sloaves
weretoastedinapoundofbutter,theoystersseasonedwith"abladeofmace,alittlewhitepepper,alittlehorseradishandapieceofleanbacon,andhalfalemon."
MaryMooreBremergivesthisversionof"LaMediatrice":"NothinginNewOrleansisbetterknownthanthe'PeaceMaker'anditisafoolishhusbandwhodoesnot
relyonitincaseofneed.Intheolddayswhenamantoldhiswifehewasdetainedonbusiness,thepeacemakerwasagoodthingandevennow,whenSantaClaus
andtheseexcuseshavebeenlaidontheshelf,atoneo'clockinthemorning'LaMediatrice'remainsagoodthing.
"ThetopcrustofaloafofFrenchbreadiscutoffandtheinsidetakenout,leavingalong,boatlikeaffairthisisbutteredandslippedintotheoventotoast.Itisthen
filledwithabout2dozenfriedoystersandthetop,whichhasbeenbutteredandtoasted,replaced.Itkeepshotforalongtimeandisfine."
CommonwealthBroiledOysters,Ham,andCornCakesUnderGlassBell
Servesaboutfive
Thisrecherchcombinationofpanbroiledoysters,broiledham,andcorncakesservedunderaglassbell(souscloche)isSouthernfoodsupreme.Toservethis,a
stackofsixcorncakes(4inchesindiameter)istoppedwithasliceofSmithfieldhamlargeenoughtocoverthecorncakesthentheoystersareheapedon.The
oystersandhamonthecakesarecoveredimmediatelywithaglassbellandservedimmediatelywithagenerousportionofmeltedbutterontheside.Sometimes
extracorncakesareservedwithsyrupormolasses.
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ThePanBroiledOysters
1qt.oysters
2teaspoonsbutter
Paprikatocolor
Draintheliquorfromoysters,placeinheavyironskilletwith2teaspoonsbutteraddLeaandPerrinssauceandcelerysalt.Sautoystersuntildone,turningthem
often.Justbeforefinishing,colorwithpaprika.Drainbeforeserving.
ToBroiltheHam
UsebestgradeofcookedSmithfieldhamcutthinsliceswithmostofthefatremoved.Broilorgrilluntilhot.Aportionconsistsofenoughhamtocovera4inchcorn
cake.
ServeonCommonwealthClubCornCakes(seep.306).
GlenwoodOystersFarcis
Servessix
GlenwoodPlantationHouse,onLouisianaHighway29atNapoleonville,Louisiana,istheancestralestateofEdwardP.Munson'sfamily,anddatesbacktotheearly
1800's.InrecentyearsMr.andMrs.Munsonopenedthehousetoguests.Here,withservantswhoseancestorsservedforgenerations,theMunsonsextend
hospitalityandsetbeforetheirguestsalavishSoutherntable.ThisisoneofagroupoforiginalGlenwoodrecipes.
3doz.oysters
1/2cupbutter
1cupshallots,choppedveryfine
1cupparsley,choppedveryfine
1/2cupcelery,choppedveryfine
1tablespoonflour
1/2cupdriedbreadcrumbs
Salt,cayennetotaste
1egg,beaten
6largeoystershells
Heattheoystersuntilplumpdrainandcutthemintosmallpieces.Meltthebutter,andinitcooktheshallots,parsley,andcelery.Blendintheflour,oysters,andbread
crumbs.Removefromfireseasontotaste.Mixinthebeatenegg.Whenmixturehascooled,filltheshellscoverwithbreadcrumbs,anddotwithbutter.Justbefore
serving,runshellsintooventobrownandserveimmediatelywhileveryhot.
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OystersalaDriscoll
Servessix
ThisrecipeisnamedforCharlesDriscoll,formercolumnistfortheNewYorkTribune.Sincetheproportionsintheoriginalrecipewerenotmeasured,thisrecipehas
beenworkedoutfor6.Theseasoningsmaybechanged"accordingtotaste."
About3doz.BullBayoysters(selectoysters)
3tablespoonsfreshbutter
1cupmincedtender,greenonions
1/2cupcrisp,mincedcelery
1/4cupchowchowpickle
1/2cupfresh,mincedparsley
1tablespoontomatocatchup
1cupbreadcrumbs,extracrumbs
1egg,beaten
6cleaned,heatedoystershells
Extrabutter
Mincetheoysters.Heatthebutterinaskilletstirintheoystersalongwiththemincedonions,celery,pickle,andparsley.AddtheWorcestershire,catchup,salt,and
pepper.Cookforafewminutesovermediumlowheat.Graduallystirinthebreadcrumbsuntilthemixtureisthickened,stirringconstantly.Themixtureshouldbe
reasonablymoist.Removefromthefirestirinthebeatenegg.Stuffintotheshells.Sprinklewithbreadcrumbsanddotwithbutter.Brownina375degreeovenjust
longenoughtobrownthecrumbs.
WalterL.Shaffer,Proprietor,Henry's,Charleston,S.C.
Oysters"JohnnyReb"
Servessix
InTheOldSouthernTeaRoominVicksburg,Mississippi,Mrs.McKaycarriesonthetraditionofdeliciousSoutherncookingandcordialhospitality,serving
distinctiveSoutherndishesinanatmosphereofunusualcharm.ThefollowingisanoriginalrecipeservedintheTeaRoom:
1qt.selectoysters
1tablespoonfinelymincedparsley
2tablespoonsshallots,finelychopped
1/4teaspoonsalt
Redpeppertotaste
1teaspoonlemonjuice
11/4cupscrackercrumbs(notcrackermeal)
3cupstopmilk
6tablespoonsbutter
Buttershallowcasserole.Putlayerofoystersinbottomofdish.Sprinkleparsley,shallots,salt,pepper,andalittlelemonjuice.Sprinklecrackercrumbs,thenanother
layerofoysters,parsley,shallots,andcrumbs.Justbeforebaking,
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pourmilkovercontentsofcasserole,lettingmilkmixwithoysters.Dotwiththinslicesofbutter.Bake1/2hourinaslowoven(325degrees).
Mrs.W.I.McKay,Owner,TheOldSouthernTeaRoom,Vicksburg,Miss.
SouthernFriedOysters
Servesfourtosix
1qt.largeoysters,drained
Crackermeal
3eggsmixedwith1/2cupwater
1teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsbakingpowder
Drainoysterscoatthemwithcrackermeal.Dipeachoysterineggandwatermixture.Haveanotherdishofcrackermealmixedwiththesaltandbakingpowder.Dip
oystersinthisandfryindeepfatabout5minutes.(Thesearelightandwonderful.)
CurriedOysters
Servessixtoeight
Curriedoystersisanelegantbuffetdish.Servefromachafingdishontoastpointsoroverrice.
2tablespoonsbutter
1tablespoonflour
2teaspoonscurrypowder
1/2cupoysterliquordrainedfromoysterstobeusedindish
1/2cupmilk
1smallteaspoonsalt
1qt.oysters
Heatthebutterandonionjuiceinaskillet.Stirintheflourandcurrypowder.Whenthemixturebubbles,stirintheoysterliquor,milk,andsalt.Whenthesauceis
smoothandbeginstoboil,addtheoystersandcookuntiltheyareplumpandcurledaroundtheedges,about4minutes.Keephotuntilservingtime.
NOTE:Thisrecipemaybedoubled.
Mrs.NathanielL.Ball,Jr.,fromCharlestonReceipts,TheJuniorLeagueofCharleston,Inc.,S.C.
Mrs.Hardee'sEscallopedOysters
Servessix
Thisistherecipewehaveusedmanyyearsforescallopedoysters.For1qt.ofoysters,toastabout14slicesofbread,slowlyintheoven,thenletbreadget
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coldandhard.Rollwithrollingpinuntilfinelycrumbed.Use1stickofbutteroralittlemore,andadd1tablespoonsherry,sprinkledovertoplayerofoysters.Mrs.
Hardee'srecipe(below)callsfornoliquid.
"1qt.oysters,drainandpatdry.Inabakingdisharrangealayerofoystersalternatingwithalayerofbrownedbreadcrumbs.Sprinkleeachlayerofoysterswithsalt
andpepperandpiecesofbutter.Continuethisprocessuntilallareused.Thetoplayershouldbecrumbsdottedgenerouslywithbutter.Thesecretofthisgooddishis
tobesurethattheoystersaredryandtouseplentyofbutterasnootherliquidisused.Bakeinmoderateoven(350degrees)untiloystersaretender."[About25
minutes.M.B.]
Mrs.A.K.Hardee,Graham,N.C.,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
ShrimpDeviledEggCasserole
Servessix
6deviledeggs,stuffedhalves
11/2lbs.boiled,preparedshrimp
1smallcanmushrooms
2cupscheesesauce
Salt,peppertotaste
Lineabakingdishwithalayerofdeviledegghalves,thenalayerofshrimp,thenoneofslicedmushrooms.Overallpouracheesesauceseasonedtotastewithsalt
andpepper.Bakein400degreeovenuntilbrown.[Tomakecheesesauce,addcheesetoanystandardwhitesauce.M.B.)
Mrs.LewisP.Schenck,ChristChurch,Macon,Ga.
ShrimpCreoleFricassee,Homestead
Serveseight
2lbs.freshJumboshrimp
4teaspoonsshortening(right)
4tablespoonsflour
2tablespoonschoppedonion
2tablespoonschoppedgreenpeppers
1tablespoonchoppedcelery
1cupchopped,peeledtomatoes
3/4cupsauterne
2cupsclambroth
Salt,peppertotaste
1/2teaspoonchoppedgarlic
1sprigthyme
2sprigsparsley,chopped
2bayleaves
Ricebakedinringmold
Peelshrimpremoveblackvein,andwashwell.Makearouxwithshorteningandflour.Addonions,greenpeppers,celery,whichhavebeenfriedtoagoldenbrown.
Addtomatoes,shrimp,wine,andclambrothandallseasonings.Simmer20minutes.Seasonagaintotaste.Serveinaringmoldofbakedrice.[Seep.286.]
FrankH.Briggs,GeneralManager,TheHomestead,HotSprings,Va.
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Antoine'sShrimpMariniere
Servessix
ThisluncheondishhasremainedageneralfavoriteatAntoine'sforalmostacentury.Itisarich"laking"typeofadish,highlyseasonedandcookedwith"oyster
water"orthebrothfromshrimp.Chickenorfishstockmaybesubstituted.
11/2lbs.rawshrimp
2cupswhitewine
2mincedshallotsor1/4cupmincedonion
1cupoysterwater,fishstockorchickenbroth
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
3/4cupshrimpstock
Juice1/4lemon
2eggyolks,beaten
1/2cuplightcream
Toastpoints
Shellshrimpandremovetheblackvein.Combinewine,shallots(oronion),andoysterwaterbringtotheboilingpointandaddshrimp.Simmer15minutes.Meltthe
butterandblendintheflourmakingathickroux.Add3/4cupofstocktheshrimphavebeencookedin.Cook,stirringconstantlyuntilmixturethickens.Addshrimp
cook10minutes.Addlemonjuice.Beateggyolksaddcream.Addhotshrimpmixture,stirringconstantly.Serveinramekinsorontoast.Garnishwithparsley.
WrightsvilleBeachSteamedShrimp
ThistendersteamedshrimpwithlobsterlikesucculenceisanEasternCoastdelicacywhichiseasytoprepareandfuntoserve.Mrs.Foleygoeseachday(whenat
herWrightsvillecottage)totheSoundtogettheshrimpfreshfromtheshrimpboats.
Select1poundoffreshshrimpforeachperson.Don'tworry,thisisnottoomuch!Rinseshrimpandplacetheminthetopsectionofashrimpsteamer(avesselwith
doubleboilersections,thetophavingholestoallowsteamtoescapeupward)inalternatelayerswithsalt,pepper,Tabascosauce,oranyotherpreferredseasoning
sprinkledovereachlayer.Inthebottomsection,pour1pintofvinegartoeach4poundsofshrimp.Letvinegarboilandsteamuntilshrimparepinkabout15to20
minutes.Takeoutshrimpandputintoalargecovereddishlikeatureen.Inthecenterofeachperson'splateplaceahotbowlofmeltedbutter.Giveeachpersona
"bib"andlethimpeelhisownshrimpatthetable,anddunktheminthebutter.WiththisMrs.FoleyservesagreensaladandhardFrenchbread.
Mrs.E.H.Foley,BurlingtonandWrightsvilleBeach,N.C.
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ShrimpCasserole
Servesfourtosix
KatharineMundy,ownerofTheColumns,divideshertimebetweenherguesthouseandhergiftshop.ThisisoneofTheColumns'favoritedishes.
1lb.cooked,cleanedshrimp
1cupmushrooms
1cupblanchedalmonds
GratedParmesancheese
3cupsmediumthickcreamsaucetowhich
1/2cupsherrywinehasbeenadded
Crackercrumbs
Greaseacasseroleorbakingdish.Fillinlayersbyputtingshrimpfirst,thenmushrooms,almonds,andlast,thecreamsauce.Repeatuntilingredientshaveallbeen
used.Covertopwithcrackercrumbsandgratedcheese.Bakeina350degreeovenfor30minutes.Servehot.
KatharineA.Mundy,TheColumns,Lynchburg,Va.
ShrimpwithArtichokeHeartsinCheeseSauce
Servessix
Lineabakingdishwithalternatelayersof1lb.cookedshrimpand6slicedartichokehearts,andoveritpoursauceasfollows:
CheeseSauce
2tablespoonsbutter
1/2teaspoonpaprika
1/2pt.cream
1/2pt.milk
3tablespoonsflour
Meltbutterandmixintheflourandseasoningstoasmoothpaste.Thenadd1/2pintofcreamand1/2pintsweetmilk.Cookslowlyuntilwellblendedandthickened
thenadd:
1cupNewYorkcheese,grated
3tablespoonsrealsherrywine
Blendalltogetherandpourovershrimpandartichokehearts.Addgratedcheesetothetopandheatthoroughlyinoven.ServewithFrenchbreadandgreensalad.
MissNonieMorgan,Woman'sEditor,TheMaconNews,Macon,Ga.
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ShrimpCurry
Serveseighttoten
Thecoconutmilkmakesthiscurryextraspecial.Thisisarecipeworkedoutbyvariousexperiments.
11/2pts.coconutmilk,(2cupsfreshorfrozenfreshcoconutin1qt.boilingwater)
4tablespoonsbutter
1cupchoppedonion
1mediumsizedapple,peeled,chopped
1stalktendercelery,chopped
11/2cupsbeefconsomm,orstock
4tablespoonsflourmixedwithcoldwatertomakethinpaste
1tablespooncurrypowder(moreorlesstosuittaste)
DashortwoofTabasco
3to4tablespoonscatchuptogiverichcolor
1/2cupsherrywine
21/2to3lbs.cooked,deveinedshrimp
Fluffycookedrice
Bowlsofchutney,choppedpeanuts,almonds,gratedcoconut,pickles,etc.
Preparethecoconutmilkseveralhoursbeforemakingcurry.Placegratedcoconutindeepvesselandpourtheboilingwateroverit.Letstanduntilwatercools.Pour
allintoacheesecloth,savingeverydropofliquidandletdrainthoroughly.Thenpressallliquidoutofcoconut.Discardcoconutandsavethemilkforthecurry.Place
butterinlargeheavyskilletandheat,addchoppedvegetablesandconsomm.Simmeruntilvegetablesaretender,andalmostdry.Nowstirinthecoconutmilkand
heattoboiling.Addtheflourmixtureslowlyandwhenitbeginstothickenaddseasonings,catchup,andthewine.Simmeruntilavelvetyconsistencyandaddthe
shrimp.Ifcoconutmilkisnotavailable,milkmaybeused.Serveoverricewithbowlsofnutsandrelishestoaccompany.
EmpireShrimpCreole
Servessixtoeight
9to12cooked,deveinedshrimpperperson
4stripsbacon
2cupschoppedonion
1clovegarlic,minced
2/3cupchoppedgreenpepper
11/2cupschoppedcelery
2tablespoonsflour
4cupscannedtomatoes
1teaspoonsoysauce
3to4dashesofTabasco
1bayleaf
1tablespoonbrownsugar
1cupfluffycookedriceperserving
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Cookandpreparetheshrimpandrefrigerate.Fryoutbaconinalargeheavyskilletuntilcrisp.Removebaconanddrainonabsorbentpaper.Inthebacondrippings,
sautthechoppedvegetablesuntiltheonionsaresoft.Pushvegetablesasideandstirintheflourtomakearoux(paste).Addallingredientsexceptthericeandbacon.
Bringtoboil,reduceheat,andsimmeruntilsaucethickens.Reseasonwithsaltandpepperandremovethebayleaf.Tento15minutesbeforeservingaddshrimpand
allowtoheat(donotboil)morethanoneortwominutes.Serveatonceoverhotrice.Crumblebaconoversauce.
TaylorCarr,ManagerofTheGulfWorks,St.PetersburgBeach,Fla.
QuickShrimpandCrabMeatCreole
Serveseighttoten
1lb.cookedshrimp
1lb.crabmeat
2tablespoonsbutter
Butteredandtoastedbreadcrumbs(2to3cups)
Icancondensedcreamofmushroomsoup
2teaspoonstomatocatchup
1/2teaspoonsalt
Inalargecasserole(11/2to2quartsize)orglassbakingdish,alternatelayersofshrimp,butter,breadcrumbs,andcrabmeatuntilallhasbeenused.Mixthesoup
withremainingingredientspourovertheseafoodandcrumbs.Topwithalayerofbutteredcrumbs.Bakeina350degreeovenfor20to30minutes,oruntilhotand
crumbshavebrowned.
MissCarolineL.Porcher,fromCharlestonReceipts,TheJuniorLeagueofCharleston,Inc.,S.C.
ShrimpPie
Servesfour
ShrimpPieisoneofCharleston'smostcherisheddishes.Mrs.Laurens'isanoriginalrecipe.
2cupspreparedshrimp,cooked
2largeslicesbreadsoakedin2cupsofveryhotsweetmilk
1/2teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonbutter
1wineglasssherry
1/8teaspoonnutmeg
Dashredpepper
Mixthebreadandmilkwithseasonings.Addtheshrimpandbakeinabutteredbakingdish1hourat400degrees.
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ScallopsinShells
Servesfour
1lb.freshscallops
1cupwater
3/4teaspoonsalt
11/2tablespoonsonions,minced
3/4cup(3oz.)mushrooms,slicedthin
1/8cupbutter
4largescallopshellsorbakingdish
Soakscallopsfor1hourincold,saltedwater.Washanddry.Parboil,covered,inwater6minutes.Remove,cutindesiredpieces,sprinklewithsalt,coveragainand
letstand.Frythemincedonionandmushroomsinbutterfor4or5minutes.Coverandsetaside.Inaseparatepanmakethefollowingsauce:
1/8cupbutter
2tablespoonsflour
3/4cuphotmilk
1cupscallopjuice(orsubstitutemilk)
1/2teaspoonsalt
Dashpepper
Gratedlemonrindtotaste
1/8cupgratedParmesancheese,optional
1/8cupsherry
1/4teaspoonlemonjuice
1tablespoonmeltedbutter
Breadcrumbs
Parsley
Lemonwedges
Meltbutteraddflourstirincarefullythehotmilkandscallopjuice.Addsalt,pepper,lemonrind,andcheese.Allowtosimmergently,stirringtopreventburning.
Whenmixturehasconsistencyofcreamsauce,addsherry,allowtocometoboilagainaddlemonjuice.Take1/2ofthesauceandmixintothescallopsand
mushrooms.Putintoscallopshells.Covereachshellwithsomeoftheremainingsauce.Sprinklebutteredcrumbsontop.Bakein375degreeovenfor15to20
minutesoruntilcrumbsarebrowned.Garnishwithparsleyandlemonwedges.
VARIATION:Tomakeascallopcurry,usetherecipeasabove,butmarinatethescallopsin1cupofsherryfor1hourbeforeparboiling.Add1/4teaspoonofcurry
powderinsteadofthe1/8cupofsherrytothesauce.Putintoshellsandcontinueasforthefirstrecipe.
Mrs.StocktonTerry,fromFavoriteFoodsofVirginians,Lynchburg,Va.
Frogs'LegsPoulette
Serveseight
8prs.frogs'legs
3tablespoonsfat
3tablespoonsflour
1cupchickenstock
1/2teaspoonsalt
Pepper
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2eggyolks
1/2cupcream
1/2teaspoonchoppedparsley
Toast
Cleanandseparatethefrogs'legscookslowly10minutesinfat,beingcarefulnottobrown.Removelegsaddflourtofat.Whenfatandflourhavebeenblended,
addchickenstock.Stiruntilsauceboilsaddsalt,pepper,andfrogs'legs.Simmeruntiltender.Addeggyolkslightlybeatenwiththecreamstiruntilhot,butdonotlet
boil.Addlemonjuiceandparsleyandserveontoast.
Mrs.D.C.Plemmons,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
FrogLegsSupreme
Servestwo
Thesearedeepfried.
1lb.freshfroglegs(4sets)
Juiceof1/2lemon
Pincheachofsalt,whitepepper,andgarlicpowder
4stripsofbacon
2eggs,beaten
1cupflour
Coleslaw,mincedfruit,andcocktailsauceforgarnish
Seasonthefroglegswiththelemonjuice,salt,pepper,andgarlicpowder.Wrapeachsetoflegsinastripofbaconandsecuretightlywithatoothpick.
Dipthelegsintothebeateneggs,thenrolltheminflour.
Inadeepfryer,heattheshorteningto300degrees.Frythefroglegsfor15minutes.Servethemhotonwarmplates.Garnishtheplateswithcoleslaw,mincedfruit,
andcocktailsauce.
ColumbiaRestaurants,Tampa,Fla.
Frogs'LegsSaute
Usefreshfrogs'legsifpossible(otherwisefreshfrozen)cleanthoroughlyandmarinateinmilkorcreamseasonedwithsaltbeforethefrogs'legsaresubmerged.
Leaveincream30minutes.Removelegsfromcream,androllthoroughlyinflourandsautinheavyfryingpanuntildoneandgoldenbrown.Serveimmediatelywith
TartarSauce.[Seep.441.]
H.L.Thomas,GeneralManager,GroveParkInn,Asheville,N.C.
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TortugaRubia
(PinkTurtle)
Servesfour
ThisisafamousKeyWestdish.
4mediumthinslicesturtlesteak
Flourtorollturtlein
Cookingfat
1clovegarlic
2tablespoonssherrymixedwith
2cupssourcream
Paprikatocolorsauce
Rolltheturtleinflourseasonedwithsaltandpepper.Browninheavyironskilletinanygoodcookingfatinwhichafinelychoppedcloveofgarlichasbeensauted.
Pourovertheturtlethesourcreamandsherryandaddenoughpaprikatomakethesaucearosypink.Bakeina300degreeovenuntilverytender.Button
mushroomsmaybeaddedtosauceifdesired.Servewithfluffyricetoapplause.[Forrice,seep.286.]
YellowTurtleEggs
(Omelet)
Servesfour
1lb.turtleeggs
Salt,peppertotaste
3tablespoonsbutter
Removemembranefromeggsverycarefully.Placeincolanderandwash.Saltandpeppereggsallowthemtostand10minutes.Meltbutterinfryingpanuntilit
bubbles.Reduceheattoasimmerandwait.(Ifeggsareputintofatwhichistoohot,theywillburst.)Handletheeggscarefullyslidethemintothefryingpan,and
cookslowlyfor20minutes.Removefromskilletandserveasyouwouldanomelet,butdonotfoldover.ServewithgritsandAmericancheese.Theseeggscanbe
obtainedonlywhentheturtlekraalsarestockedandthenrarely.[Therearelandturtles,''cooters"and"gophers,"hardshellinlandturtles,andsoftshellturtlesin
Florida.Therecipeshereareforseaturtle.M.B.]
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7
Meats
GroveParkBeefalaModeorPotRoast
BeeflaMode,cookedbyamethodhandeddownfromFrenchancestorstotheCreolesoftheDeepSouth,isoneofthemostfamousofthetraditionalSouthern
dishes.ThisrecipefromGroveParkInnisfor12pounds,butitmayeasilybescaleddowntosuitindividualneeds.
Use2pieces(2roasts)ofroundbeefweighingabout6poundseach.Seasonwithsaltandpepperplaceinavesselwithaspoonful(tablespoon)offatorbutterand
roastuntilniceandbrownallover.Thensprinklewith2tablespoonsofflourandcookuntilflourisbrown.Add1quartofboilingwaterandapintofclaretaddsmall
onions,smallcarrots,celery,andtomatoes.Coverandboilintheoven.Removethecarrotswhensoftandcontinuecookingthebeefuntilwelldone.Slicebeefthin
andservecarrotsandonionsaroundforgarnish.Carrotsandonionsmustbethoroughlydone,slicedcrosswisewhenserved.Servewithhotgravy.
H.L.Thomas,GeneralManager,GroveParkInn,Asheville,N.C.
YorkshirePuddingForRoastBeefDinners
Servesfour
1egg
5tablespoonssiftedflour
1/2teaspoonsalt
1cupmilk
6tablespoonshotbeefdrippings
Thoroughlybeateggandadd2tablespoonsofsiftedflourmix.Add3tablespoonssiftedflourandthesalt,mixingwell.Addmilkandthoroughlycombinewithanegg
beater.Intoadeeppiedishpour6tablespoonsofhotbeefdrippings.Nowplacethedishintheovenundertheroastandletthebeefdrippingsbecomesizzlinghot.
Beatthepuddingmixtureagainandpouritintothesizzlingfat.Placeonshelfinovenunderroastandcookabout50minutesinhotoven(425450degrees).Will
comeoutwithabrowncrispyoutsideandsoftcenter.
FromCookingRoundtheWorldandatHome,EurekaSprings,Ark.
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PrimeRibRoastofBeef
Servessix
Thisrecipeisforthethermometertimedroast,butmayberoastedbyordinarytiming.Thestandardchartis15minutesperpoundforrareroast20to25minutesfor
mediumrare27to30minutesforwelldone.
3ribbeefroast,withribsleftin
2clovesgarlic,splitlengthwise
Salt,pepper
Flour
Cutgashesinfatpartofroastandinsertgarliccloves.Seasonwithsaltandpepperrubbedintomeat.Searquicklyinhotpanontopofstovetosealinjuices.Makea
smallincisionthroughtheskinofthemeatandinsertthermometersothatthebulbreachesthecenteroftheroast.Putintouncoveredroastingpanandroastin300to
325degreeovenuntilthermometerreaches140degrees.Serveatoncewithpandrippings,ormakeabrowngravybyadding1tablespoonofflourtoeach
tablespoonoffat.Stiruntilflourbrownsaddsaltandpeppertotasteand1cupofhotwatertoeachtablespoonoffatandflour.Simmeruntilitthickensservein
separategravyboat.
Mrs.BryanGrubb,Columbia,S.C.
BeefTenderloinwithBearnaiseSauce
(FiletdeBoeufalaBearnaise)
Serveseight
1wholebeeftenderloin,about6lbs.
2tablespoonsbutter
1largeonion
1bayleaf
1wineglasssherry,orMadeiraifpossible
1clovegarlic
Havebutcherlardthemeat,orifpossiblethreadat1inchintervalswithneedleandshoestringlarding,orcutslitsinmeatandstufflardintoincisions.Spreadwiththe
butter.
Choponionandgarlicandstrewinbottomofopenroastingpan.Placeroastonmixtureandpouroveritwineinwhichbayleafhasbeensteeping.Removebayleaf.
Setovenat400degreespreheat.Whentemperaturereaches350degreesputinmeatandbakefor35minutesforrare,orfrom45to50formediumdone.Slicefillet
andservewiththefollowing:
BearnaiseSauce
1cuptarragonvinegar
2tablespoonschoppedshallotsoryoungonions
3eggyolks
Salt,pepper
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Choppedparsleyifdesired
6tablespoonstomatopuree,optional
Combinevinegar,shallotsoronions,andmustardinasaucepan.Simmeruntilvinegarhasreducedtolessthanhalf.Cool,beatin3eggyolks,andseasonwithsalt,
pepper,andWorcestershiresauce.Returntoheatandpourbutterinslowly,beatingconstantly.Strainandwhipuntilithasacreamyconsistencylikemayonnaise.
Choppedparsleyand/ortomatopureemaybeaddedtothehotsauceifdesired.
Mrs.HarperBarnes,Arlington,Va.
FilletofBeefWellington
Thiselegantroastissimpleinpreparation,sincethemeatmaybepartiallypreparedthedaybeforeserving.
4to5lb.wholefilletofbeef
Saltandblackpepper
1/2cupeachofdicedcelery,onion,andcarrots
11/2teaspoonsfreshordriedrosemary
1/3cupchoppedparsley
1/2cupdryredwine
Ptdefoisgras,homemadeorcanned(seerecipe)
Plainpiepastry(doublearecipefora9inchshell)
1eggyolk,beatenwith1teaspoonwater
1cupvealorchickenstock(cannedormadewithbouilloncubesorinstantbouillon)
3tablespoonsextraptdefoisgras
1truffle,sliced,or1/2cupslicedmushrooms
Wipethemeatdryspreadthebutterovertheentiresurface.Sprinklelightlywithsaltandpepper.Inashallowroastingpan,spreadthevegetablesandseasonings
sprinklethewineover.Preheattheovento450degrees.Laythemeatoverthevegetablesandroastforaround50minutes,turningthemeatseveraltimes.Remove
theroastfromovenandcoolcompletely.Itmaybestoredinrefrigeratorovernight.Reservethepandrippingsinthepan.Whenthemeatiscold,covertheentire
surfacewithacoatingofptdefoisgras(coatingshouldbeabout1/4inchthick).Rolloutthepastryabout1/8inchthickwrapthepastryaroundthebeeftrimthe
doughandsealitwithmoistenedfingertips.Brushthepastrycrustwiththebeateneggmixture.Preheatovento425degrees.Prickthepastryinafewplacestovent
thesteam.Laythebeefonabakingsheetandbakeabout20to30minutes,oruntilthecrustiswellbrownedanddonethrough.Transferthefillettoaheatedplatter
andkeepwarm.
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Intheroastingpaninwhichfilletwasroasted,addthevealorchickenstock,theextraptdefoisgras,trufflesormushrooms.Simmerontopofstoveforabout15
minutes.Keephot.
Slicethemeatwithaverysharpknifeintodesiredthickness.Servewiththehotsauce.
NOTE:Thefilletcrustmaybedecoratedwithcutoutsofpastry(leaves,flowers,fruits,etc.)orextrastripsmaybecrisscrossedtomakealatticeeffect.
Alwaysservethemeatonheatedplates.
Steaks
Southernsteaksarecookedinmanywaysbroiled,steamed"countrystyle"inbrowngravyplanked,grilled,madeintoHamburgers,"Cheeseburgers,"etc.Infact,
steakintheSouthnowmeanswhatitdoesinotherregionsitiscookedaccordingtoindividualtaste.Thesetrulesarefew,formuchdependsuponthegradeand
cutofthebeef.
PorterhouseSteakwithSpecialSauce
Servessix
21/4lbs.porterhousesteak,11/2inchesthick
3tablespoonsbutter
1tablespoontomatosauce
1tablespoondrained,freshhorseradish
FewdropsWorcestershiresauce
Salt,peppertotaste
Paprikatotaste
Broilsteak4inchesbelowflameoroncharcoalgrill.Whileitcooks,heataservingplatterandrubwithgarlic.Spreadevenlywiththeremainingingredients,letting
themmeltandblend.Whensteakisdone,placeonplatter,turningoncetocoverwithsauce.
Mrs.SawnieAldredge,Jr.,fromTheJuniorLeagueofDallasCookBook,Dallas,Tex.
MarinadeforFiletMignon
Thefillet,noisette,oranycutoftenderloinisoftenmarinatedbeforecooking.Thismarinadegivesextraflavor.Itisenoughfor6fillets.
1/4cupsaladoil
Juice1lemon
3/4cuptarragonvinegar
1bayleaf
1onion,chopped
Pinchthyme
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Preparesteaksforcooking.Marinatefor1hour,turningoften.Drainwipedry,andsautinhotbutter6minutes,allowing3minutestoeachside.Servewith
Espagnole(browngravy)saucewithmushroomsortrufflesorwithanydesiredsauce(see"Sauces").
FilletSteakSalteado
Servestwo
1lb.beeftenderloinfillet,dicedintobitesizecubes
1/2cupoliveoil
2garliccloves,chopped
1Spanishonion,chopped
2rawpotatoes,peeled,diced
Deepfat
2Spanishsausages(Chorizos)
15mushroombuttons
1teaspoonsalt(orsalttotaste)
Whitepeppertotaste
1/2cupredwine
Greenpeasandparsleyforgarnish
Inabakingdishorlargeskilletsautgarlic,onion,andgreenpepperinoliveoiluntiltender.Addtenderloinandcookuntilmeathasalmostreacheddesiredstateof
doneness.
Inasmallskillet,sautmushroomsinbutteruntiltender.
Inaseparatedeepfryer,frythepotatoindeepfatfor10minutesat350degrees,oruntilbrown.
AddtheSpanishsausages,mushrooms,salt,pepper,andpotatoestothemeat.Addthewine,stirwell,andcookuntilthoroughlyheated.Servehot.Garnishthedish
withgreenpeasandasprigofparsley.
BeefSteakwithPeppercornSauce
(FiletdeBoeufalaPoivrade)
Servestwo
ThisisaFrenchsteakwithbutterandpeppercornsaucethatisnowwidelyserved.TherecipewasobtainedbyMr.SwitzerfromNewOrleans.Anysizesteakmay
beused,allowingapproximatelyonepoundofsteakperserving.
12lb.steak,cut11/4to11/2inchesthick(broiledasdesired)
1/4cuppeppercorns(moreifdesired)
4to6tablespoonsofbutter(accordingtosizeandthicknessofsteak)
"Preparethesteakforbroiling(inovenoronoutsidegrill).Inthemeantime,breakthepeppercornswithamortarandpestle,notgrindingthem
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toapowder,butleavingthepieceslargeenoughsothateachbitwillbeadistinct'bite.'Meltthebutter(youhavetojudgebyquantitiesofthesteakandpersonstobe
served).Justbeforeserving,pourthehotbutteroverthepeppercorns.Servethesauceoverthehotsteak.Thesauceisbetterwithararesteak."
JosephSwitzer,Cleveland,Ohio
MarylandPlankedSteakwithStuffedTomatoes
Panbroilsteakafewminutes,timedependingonthicknessandhowwelldoneitiswanted.Preheat[oak]plank.Placesteakonplank.Preparemashedpotatoeswith
agreatdealofbuttermilk,seasoning,andtheyolkof1egg.Stufftomatoforeachperson[seeVegetablesforvariants],andhavereadycookedcarrotsorpeas,or
anyvegetablewhichmaybecutintosmallpieces.Pipepotatoeswithalargepastrytube,outliningplank.Placetomatoesontheplankwherevertheyfitinbest.Pipe
tomatoeswithpotatomixtureandmake"nests"ofothervegetables.Runintoovenuntilallishotandpotatoesarejustgoldenbrown.Decoratewithparsleyputplank
ontrayorplatterandserve.
Mrs.N.C.Powell,Baltimore,Md.,fromTheMonticelloCookBook,Charlottesville,Va.
PlainCharcoalLondonBroil
(FlankSteak)
Servesfour
2lbs.flanksteak,cutabout1inchthick
1teaspoonsalt
1tablespoongroundblackpepper
4tablespoonssoftenedbutter
Sprigsofparsley
Sprinklethemeatwithsaltandpepper.Placeonagrilloverhotcoals,2inchesfromthefirebed.Broil31/2minutesoneachside,turningmeatonlyonce.Removeto
slicingboardspreadtopofmeatwiththebutter.Cutwithasharpknifeindeeplydiagonalthinslices.Ifthemeatisnotcutatadeepdiagonalangle,themeatwillnot
betender.
VARIATION:Meatmaybemarinatedinanybeefmarinadeforanhourbeforebroiling.Proceedasabove,but,ifanoilymarinadeisused,thebutterisnotnecessary.
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FlankSteakwithMarinade
(Charcoal)
Servesfour
2lbs.flanksteak,cutindiagonal1inchstrips
1/2cupredorwhitewine
1/3cupsoysauce
1/2cupchoppedonions
1tablespoonlimejuice
2tablespoonsbrownsugar
11/2teaspoonssalt
Peppertotaste
Cutthemeatasdirected.Makeamarinadeoftheremainingingredients.Pouroverthemeatandrefrigerate24hours.Drainreservethemarinade.Grillquicklyover
hotcoals,turningonce.Allow2minutesforeachside.Basteoftenwiththemarinade.
Mrs.JamesH.Anderson,SanBernardino,Calif.
Matambre
(StuffedFlankSteak)
Servessixtoeight
Thisisaonedishmeal,andwellworththepreparation.
2flanksteaks(about11/2to2lbs.),butterflied
1cupfrozenmixedvegetables,defrosted
1/2cupfinelychoppedonion
1/4cupeachofchoppedgreenpepperandpimiento
2teaspoonsfinelymincedchilipepper
1garlicclove,crushed
1teaspoonsalt
1cupbeefbroth
1stalkcelery,slicedcrosswise
1carrot,peeled,slicedcrosswise
1mediumonion,peeled,sliced
Preheatovento350degrees.Poundthebutterfliedsteaksasthinaspossible.Trimoffanyexcessfat,andcuttheedgesstraightsothatthefinishedsteakswillbe
roughlysquare,about1212inches.Laythesteakssidebyside,overlappingtheedgesaninchortwo,sothatwhentheyarerolledtheywillholdtogetherasone
steak.
Combinethemixedvegetables,choppedonion,greenpepper,pimiento,chilipepper,crushedgarlic,andsaltmixthoroughly.Spreadthemixtureevenlyoverthe
steaks,coveringtheentiresurface.Rollthetwosteaksup,jellyrollfashion,astightaspossible.Tietherollsecurelyeverytwoinches.Usefivelengthsofstringand
cutofftheextrastringaftertyingeachknot.Puttherollinashallowcasserolewithacoveraddthebeefbroth,slicedcelery,carrot,onion,andchoppedgarlic.Cover
thecasseroleandbraisefortwohours,bastingseveral
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timeswiththebroth.RemovetheMatambrefromthecasseroleandplaceitonaplatteraboutfifteenminutesbeforeservingtimetoletit"rest."Thiswillmakethe
meatfirmerandthecarvingeasier.
Itisimportantthatthemeatbeslicedwithaverysharpknife,andcarvedneatlysothatthevegetableswillremainintact.Donotremovethestringsbeforecarving.
Furnishtheserverwiththeusualforkandaflatservingpiece,likeapieknife,totransferthemeatslicestoplates.
Thismaybeservedplainorwithachilisauce.(See"Sauces"forMrs.McKenzie'sChiliSauce,p.450.)
Mrs.O.RayMcKenzie,Burlington,N.C.
BroiledSteakwithStockadeSpecialDip
Servesfourtosix
Thissteaksauceissaidtohavebeenoriginatedbyaprivateinthearmywhouponthesubmissionofthefollowingrecipewasreleasedfromaterminthestockadeto
akitchendetail.Theofficerwhoreleasedthe"chef"wasthenacolonelintheU.S.Army.Heisthecontributoroftherecipe.Thesauceisgoodforanysteakstrips,
rarepreferred.
TheSauce
1lb.butter
Juiceof3lemons
1teaspoonKitchenBouquet
1clovegarlic,minced
1tablespoonfreshlygroundpepper
11/2teaspoonsdrymustard
1/4teaspoonTabascosauce
Mixallingredientsinthetopofadoubleboiler.Heatoverboilingwater,butdonotboilthesauce.Serveassoonasthoroughlyheatedasadipforsteak.Makes2
cupsofsauce.
TheSteak
Preparea3inchthicksirloinsteak.Broiltodesiredstate(rare,medium,orwelldone)overcharcoal.Slicein1/2inchstrips.Dipstripsinthehotsauce.
HarryW.Thompson,Memphis,Tennessee,fromATasteofTexas,compiledforNeimanMarcus,Dallas,Tex.(RandomHouse)
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BarbecueBeefRibs
(LongRibs)
Servesfourtosix
3lbs.longribsofbeef,cutinto3to4ribsections
1teaspoonsalt
2cupsbarbecuesauce(seeSauces),moreifnecessary
1/2greenpepper,slicedlengthwiseintostrips(optional)
Rubthesaltintotheribs.Heataheavyroastingpan(withcover)ontopofthestove.Preheatovento350degrees.Quicklyseartheribsontopofthestove.Withrib
sideup,pour1/2thebarbecuesauceover.Coverthepanandplaceitintheoven.Allowribstobakecoveredfor35minutes.Removecoverandturnribs.Bakefor
around2hours,bastingevery15minuteswithremainingsauceandthepandrippings.Whenmeathasbaked1hour,stirinthepepperstrips.Ifmeatbecomestoo
dry,addmorethanthe2cupsofsauce,orwater.Meatisdonewhenitisforktenderandwellbrowned.
NOTE:Theribsmaybebarbecuedovercharcoal.Rubribswiththesaltandplacethemonagrillabout3inchesfromcoalstosear.Raisethegrill(orremovethem
fromdirectheat)to5inchesabovecoals.Basteribswithsmallamountsofsauceevery10minutes,turningribsoften.Whenribsareforktender,removeandserve.
BeefBurgundy
Servesfourtosix
2lbs.beefchuck,cutinto1to11/2inchcubes
2cupsBurgundy
1largeonion,slicedthin
1bayleaf
1/2teaspooneachofdriedthymeandoregano
1cupbeefbouillon
1teaspoonsalt
Peppertotaste
Placethecubedmeatinabowlpourthewineoverandmarinatefor3to4hoursinrefrigerator.Drainoffmarinadeandreserve.Heatthesaladoilandbrownthe
meatonallsidesintheoil.Pourmeatintoacasserolewithcoveraddremainingingredientsandwinemarinade.Coverandbakeat325degreesforabout3hours,or
untilmeatistender.Ifdishbecomestoodry,addwarmedbouillon.
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VARIATION:Smallpeeledpotatoes,littleonions,andquarteredcarrotsmaybeadded1hourbeforemeatisdone.Addextrabouillontocookthevegetables.Thesauce
maybethickenedwith1tablespoonflourmixedwithalittlewater.
Mrs.H.H.Lea,Spray,N.C.
BeefFondueBourguignon
Servesfourtosix
TheSouthowestheSwisscreditforthissimpleyetdeliciousdish.
Chafingdishorheatproofdishoveralcohollamp(oranelectricfrypan)
2lbs.sirloinsteak,11/2inchesthick
11/2cupscookingoil
Saltandgroundblackpepper
Woodenskewers(bamboo)Donotusemetalskewersorforks
Anydesiredmeatsauces,ormustards,dressings,etc.,inbowls
Heattheoilinaheatproofdish,suchaschafingdish,etc.Theoilshouldbebubblinghot.Cutthemeatinto11/2inchcubes.Skewerthecubes,andleteachguest
cookhisownmeattodesireddoneness.Havesaltandpeppermillalongwithmeatsaucesonthetable,havingeachsauceinaseparatebowl.Letguestsseasonmeat
anddipintodesiredsauceorsauces.Haveforksonhandfordippingmeatintosauces.
NOTE:Servewithbakedpotato,tossedgreensalad,andFrenchbread.
BeefStroganoff
Servestwotofour
Thisisasurprisinglyeasy,quicktoprepare,companydish.
1lb.sirloinsteak,slicedpaperthin
4tablespoonsbutter1mediumonion,chopped
1cupslicedmushrooms,freshorcanned
Butter
Nutmegtotaste,usegenerously
Salt,peppertotaste
1cupsourcream,warmed
KitchenBouquet,optional
Slowlysauttheonioninthebutteruntiltenderinalargeskillet.Increaseheatandquicklysautthebeef.Itshouldberareontheinside.
Inaseparatesaucepan,sautthemushroomsinbutter.Seasontotastewithagenerousamountofnutmeg,andsaltandpepper.
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Addthemushroomstothebeefandonions.Stirintheheatedsourcream.Tasteforseasoningcorrect.Ifdesired,addafewdropsofKitchenBouquetforcolorand
flavor.Heat,butdonotboil.Serveoverbutterednoodlesorrice.
Mrs.LeslieE.Phillabaum,ChapelHill,N.C.
SkilletMedley
Servessix
Othervegetablesorseasoningsmaybeaddedtothis''quickie"onedishmeal.
1lb.groundchuck
3tablespoonssoysauce
2largeonions,peeled,cutinlengthwisesections
2cupsgreencabbage,cutintostrips
1cupcelerycutonbias,Chinesefashion
3mediumsizepotatoes
2mediumsizegreenpeppers
1No.21/2cantomatoes
1teaspoonsugar
2tablespoonscognac
1canbeefconsomm
Inaheavyskilletsearthemeatoverhighheatuntilmeatisgrey.Stirinthesoysauce.Addallingredientsexceptconsomm.Stirmixtureaddenoughconsommto
coverthevegetables.Coverthepanandallowtosimmeraround30minutes,oruntilvegetablesaretender.Serveovercookedrice,noodles,orontoastedbuns.
Mrs.WilliamG.Vetterlein,Tucson,Ariz.
GenghisKhan
Servessix
NamedforthefamouswarriorGhengisKhan,thisMongoliandishisamixtureofthreemeatsandvegetables.Itmaybecookedonflatbarsintheorientalstyle,oron
agriddleorgrill.Thisisthecharcoalmethodonagrill.
Garlicflavoredoil,orsaladoil
6servingpiecesofchicken
1lb.leanpork,cutintostrips2incheslongandl/2inchthick
11/2lbs.sirloinbeefsteak,cut1/2inchthickcutintostrips2incheslong
3largegreenpeppers,cutintostrips1/2inchwide
2largeonions,peeled,cutintorings1/6inchthick
Mushroomcaps,asmanyasdesired
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Havefirecoalsburnedtothegreystage.Withapastrybrushpaintthegrillwithgarlicoil.Thegrillshouldbeclosetothecoals,notmorethan3inches.Layonthe
piecesofchickenfirstandcookuntiltheylackabout10minutesofbeingdone.Turnthechickenoften.Thenplacetheporkstripsoncookinsamemannerfor
around10minutesoruntilwelldone.Last,about3minutesbeforeserving,layonthesteakstripscookthem3minutesforrare,longerifdesiredforwelldone.
Inthemeantime,paintanothersectionofthegrillwithoil,andspreadoutthevegetablesonit.Cookthemforaround10minutes,oruntiltender.
Serveeachpersonapieceofchickenandportionsofthepork,beef,andvegetables.Asthemeatistakenfromthegrill,dipeachpieceinGenghisKhanSauce.(See
"Sauces,"p.445.)
AlfredJ.Brown,Lincolnton,N.C.
SouthernSukiyaki
Servessixtoeight
1/4cupsaladoil
1lb.sirloinsteak,cutintoverythinstrips
2mediumsizeonions,slicedthin
2bunchesofgreenonions(withthetops),cutinto3inchlengthpieces
3stalkscelery,cutintothinstrips,theninto3inchsections
1canbambooshoots,drained
4smallcarrots,scraped,cutintothinstrips
11/2cupsbeefconsommorbouillon
1/2cupsoysauce
1/2smallgreencabbagehead,chopped
1/2lb.freshmushrooms,sliced(orcannedmushrooms,drained)
3tablespoonssugar
Hotsteamedrice
Heattheoilinalargeskilletquicklybrownthebeefintheoil.Removemeattoawarmplatterandkeepwarm.Addtheonions,greenonions,celery,bambooshoots,
andcarrotstotheskilletadd3/4cupoftheconsomm,thesoysauce,andthesugar.Cookforabout8minutesovermediumhighheatreduceheataddthe
remainingconsommandthecabbage.Simmerforabout7minutes,addthemushroomsandcook3minuteslonger.Donotovercook,becausethevegetablesshould
bealittlecrispandthemeatraretomediumrare.Returnthemeattoskilletstiruntilheated.Serveoverhotrice.
BettyJ.Albertson,fromTreasuredRecipes,byTheHelenFreemanGuild,MilesMethodistChurch,Norfolk,Va.
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OrientalHash
Servessixtoeight
Thisisawonderfuldishforchurchsuppers,"teenagers,"buffets,aonedishfamilymeal.
1lb.groundroundsteak
1No.2cantomatoes
2onions,minced
2greenpeppers,minced
1cankernelcorn(2cups)
Salt,peppertotaste
18oz.pkg.finenoodles
16oz.canSpanishsauce
1canpittedripeolivesandjuice(1cup)
1cupofgratedcheese
Crackercrumbs
Dotsofbutter
Searsteakinahotpan.Addtomatoes,onions,corn,peppers,salt,andpepper.Cook10minutes,stirringfrequently.Cooknoodlesinboilingsaltedwaterdrain.Put
noodlesinflatbakingdishandpourmeatmixtureoverthem.CoverwithSpanishsauceandjuicefromripeolives.Dottopwitholives.Sprinklewithgratedcheese,
crackercrumbs(notcrackermeal),andafewdotsofbutter.Bake1hourinmoderateovencoveringatfirstandthenremovetopandallowtobrown.Servehot.
HamburgersWalterTrohan
Servesfourtosix
ThisrecipeisbyWalterTrohan,chiefoftheWashingtonBureauoftheChicagoTribune,and,toquoteMorrisonWood,"oneoftheCapitol'sbestknown
correspondentsaswellasgourmets."ThishamburgerhassincebeenlistedontheBismarckHotel,Chicago,menu.IthasbeenwidelycopiedthroughouttheSouthas
wellasinotherregions.
1lb.groundroundsteak
1smallcanSmithfieldHam
Spread,ordeviledham
Salt
Pepper
Roquefortorbleucheese
Dryredwine
Butter
Blend1smallcanofSmithfieldHamSpreadordeviledhamwith1poundoffreshgroundsteak.Addverylittlesalt,andfreshlygroundpeppertotaste.
CutpiecesofRoquefortorbleucheeseinto11/4inchsquaresabout1/2inchthick.Moldhamburgersaroundthesesquares,andputtheminacrock.Coverthe
hamburgerswithdryAmericanredwine,andletthemstand,covered,intherefrigeratorforabout3hours.Attheendofmarinatingtime,putalittlebutterintothe
skillet,withalittleofthemarinade,andpanbroilthehamburgersto
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taste(rare,medium,orwelldone).Removetoahotplateaddalittlemorebutterandmarinadetothepanletboilup,andpourthesauceoverthehamburgers.
FromWithaJugofWine,byMorrisonWood(Farrar,Straus,andCompany,N.Y.)
Muscatrolli
Serveseight
EachyearinNashville,TheSocietyofAmateurChefshasaccesstoandfulluseofamodernpackinghouse,wheretheyannuallyprepareoneofNashville'sexclusive
oldfavoritesaroundChristmastimeBeefRound,thepreliminarypreparationsofwhichentailseveralweeksofpicklingbeforeitiscooked.Anotherdishwhichhas
beenaconsistentfavoriteoftheclubisMuscatrolli,developedbyA.C.GibsonfromanoldItaliandishofthesamenamebutmuchmorehighlyseasoned.Mr.Gibson
hasgivenushisrecipe.[Similarto"JohnnyMarzetti"or"JohnnyMorzette."]
1lb.shellmacaroni
1lb.groundleanbeef
1lb.onionschoppedfine
2tablespoonsbutter
Salt,pepper,garlicsalt
1lb.mildcheese(Velveeta),cutsmall
1No.1cantomatopuree
1No.1canmushrooms
Sautbeefandonionsinbutter.Cookmacaroniinusualwayaddcheesetosautandstiruntilmelted.Addtomatopureaddmushroomsincludeliquorfrom
mushroomsandaddsalt,pepper,andgarlicsalttotaste.Mixwithmacaronistirconstantlyuntilwellmixed.ServewithhotslicedandbutteredViennaorryebread.
Betterifallowedtocoolandthenreheatedbeforeserving.ColdBurgundyaddsfinishingtouch.
A.C.Gibson,MenuDirector,SocietyofAmateurChefs,Nashville,Tenn.
LasagneMaryLouise
Servestentotwelve
2cupschoppedonions
1/4teaspoongarlicpowder,or2garliccloves,minced
11/2tablespoonsoliveoil
11/2lbs.groundbeef(leanbeef)
2tablespoonsoregano
1teaspoonItalianseasoning
1/2oz.picklingspice,tiedindoublethicknesscheesecloth
2No.2canstomatoes
2smallcanstomatosauce
16oz.cantomatopaste
1cupundrainedmushrooms
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Pepperonisausage(about30thinslicesfromrollsizeoftwentyfivecentpieceindiameter)
1standardsizepackagelasagnenoodles
12slicesProvolonecheese
12slicesMozzarellacheese
13oz.cangratedParmesancheese
13oz.canRomanocheese
22qt.casserolesor14qt.casserole
Inalargeskillet,sauttheonionsandgarlicpowder(orcloves)intheoliveoiluntilgoldenbrown.Addthegroundbeefandstiruntilmeatturnsgrey.Sprinkle1
tablespoonoforeganooverbeefandstiruntilmeatbrownswell.Transfermeatmixturetoalargesaucepanaddremainingingredientsexceptthenoodlesand
cheeses.Coverthesaucepanandsimmerfor1hourormoredependingonhowmuchtimeyouhave.
Inthemeantime,boilthenoodlesaccordingtopackagedirections.Ineachofthe2qt.casseroles(or1largeone),pourenoughbeefsaucetocoverthebottom.Then
alternatelayersofnoodlesandcheeses(likenoodles,Provolone,Mozzarella,gratedcheeses),makingtwolayersofnoodlesandcheeses.Pourtheremainingsauce
overthenoodlesandcheeses.Bakeina375to400degreeovenuntilthemixtureisbubblinghot.Justbeforetakingfromoven,sprinklewithgratedcheeses.Serve
hot.
NOTE:Lasagnemaybefrozenafterthesauceispouredover.Allowcasseroletocool.Freezeincasserolesecurelycoveredwithplasticwrapandaluminumfoil.Take
fromfreezerandbakeatonce.Itdoesnothavetobethawed.Besuretobakelongenoughforlasagnetobehotandbubblinginthemiddle.
Mrs.].ParksGarrison,Jr.,Burlington,N.C.
BettyEllis'ItalianSpaghetti
Servesfour
ThisrecipewasinheritedbyourcontributorfromtheRosascofamily,ofPensacola,Florida,andthroughAdmiralandMrs.EllishasbecomeafavoriteinNavycircles.
3clovesgarlic,choppedfine
2oz.bottleoliveoil
1largeor2smallonions,sliced
1lb.groundroundsteak(nothamburger)
16oz.cantomatosauce(paste)
11lb.,12oz.cantomatoes
1teaspoonsugar
Chilipowdertotaste
1/2cupcannedtinymushroombuttons
11lb.pkg.spaghetti(long,thin)
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Chopthegarlicclovesandfrythemintheheatedoliveoiladdonionsandfryuntilslightlybrown.Addthegroundsteak(besuretousegroundroundsteakasregular
hamburgeristoofat)andstiruntilnoredmeatappears.Addtomatosauce,tomatoes,andseasoning.Cookseveralhoursoververylowheat,covered.Addwaterif
saucethickenstoomuch.Justbeforeserving,adddrainedmushrooms.Cookspaghettiaccordingtodirectionsonbox.Serveonalargeplatterwiththesauceheaped
over.ServewithgratedParmesancheese.TossedgreensaladandFrenchbreadslashedandheatedwithgarlicbutteraregrandaccompaniments.
Mrs.WilliamE.Ellis,Washington,D.C.
HamburgerCasserole
Servessix
Thiscasseroleisquickandeasy!
1lb.groundbeef
1largeonionor2mediumonions,chopped
4mediumsizepotatoes,peeled,sliced
1tablespooneachofWorcestershiresauceandtomatocatchup
1/4teaspoonsalt
Groundblackpeppertotaste
1canbeefconsomm
3/4consommcanwater
Gratedcheese(optional)
Inaheavyskillet,cookthegroundbeef,onions,andpotatoesuntilthemeatisslightlybrown.Pourintoa2qt.bakingdishstirintheconsomm,seasonings,and
water.Bakeina350degreeovenuntilpotatoesareforktender.Coverthehamburgermixtureuntil5minutesbeforeserving.Sprinkletopwithcheeseandbake
uncovereduntilcheesemelts.
Servewithatossedsalad,greenvegetable,andGarlicFrenchBread.(Seebreadrecipes.)
Mrs.DarrellSpringer,Seminole,Florida
BakedJambalayah
Servessix
2cups,coldcookedchicken,veal,lamb,etc.
1/2cupcolddicedham
1cuprawrice
2cupscanned,stewedtomatoes
1cupchoppedcelery
Icupchoppedonion
1/2greenpepper,minced
Breadcrumbs
Meltedbutter
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Mixthemeatwiththericeandtomatoesandsimmerontopofstovefor15minutes.Addchoppedvegetablesandseasontotaste.Pourintoagreasedcasseroleand
coverwithbreadcrumbs.Drizzlemeltedbuttergenerouslyovertop.Bakeina350degreeovenfor45minutesoruntilthoroughlysetandbrownontop.Servehot
withtossedgreensalad.
Mrs.JosephE.DuBois,Metaire,La.
CornedBeefHash
Servessixtoeight
KosherCornedBeef(seebelow)
8mediumpotatoes,peeled,diced
3mediumonions,chopped
Bacondrippings
Poachedeggs
Preparethecornedbeefasdirectedinrecipe.Slicebeefverythin,allowingseveralslicesforeachperson.Inalargefryingpan,frythepotatoesandonionsinbacon
fatuntilvegetablesaretender.Placetheslicesofcornedbeefontopofvegetables.Simmeronlowheatuntilthoroughlyheated.Stirmeatandvegetablestogether.
Servehottopeachservingwithasoftpoachedegg(oraneasyoverfriedegg).
KosherCornedBeef
Thisbeefmaybeservedasa"boileddinner,"forsandwiches,hash,etc.
15lb.kosherbrisketofcornedbeef
1/4cupvinegar
Coldwater
1teaspooneachofthyme,rosemary,carawayseeds,salt,andpepper
1tablespoondillseeds
6clovesgarlic,sliced(lessifdesired)
Vegetablesforthedinner:wholepotatoes,peeledcabbage,quarteredcarrots,scrapedwholeonions,peeled
Inalargekettleplacethebeef,vinegar,andenoughcoldwatertowellcoverthebrisket.Bringtoaboilandscoopoffthefoam.Addalltheseasoningsreduceheatto
simmer.Simmerbeeffor31/2hours.Removebeeffromliquid.
Ifbeefistobeservedasaboileddinnerdish,placethebeefinabakingdishandpouroverit1cupoftheliquiditwasboiledin.Setaside.Meanwhilepreparethe
vegetables.Allow1potato,1carrot,1onion,and1/8headcabbageperperson.Boilintheliquiduntilpotatoes,onions,andcarrotsaretender.Boilthecabbageonly
20minutes.Onehalfhourbeforeservingtime,putthebeefin
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a350degreeovenandbakefor1/2hour.Serveithot,sliced,withthehotvegetables.Serves10to12fordinner.
Ifbeefistobeservedforsandwiches,removeitfromliquidandchillthoroughly.Withasharpknife,sliceacrossthegrainintopaperthinslices.
SeeseparaterecipeforCornedBeefHash.
VirginiaSpicedBeefRound
ThisfamousrecipeisafavoriteinTidewater,Virginia.Itisserved,slicedpaperthin,withbeatenbiscuits,foreggnogpartiesaroundtheChristmasseason.Therecipe
wasgiventoMrs.MacNairbyaresidentofNorfolk,Virginia,duringWorldWarII.
Rubthoroughlyaroundofbeef121/2lbs.withalittlesaltand2ouncesofsaltpeter.Placeinatuborkegandpouroveritthefollowingmixture:
2cupssalt
2cupsblackmolasses
1oz.groundallspice
1oz.groundcloves
1/2oz.groundnutmeg
Letthebeefstandinthemixturetwentyonedays,turningeachday.Removetiecloselywithclothandputintopotofcoldwaterandboilseveralhoursuntilmeatis
tender.Letstandinthewatertocool.Coolsliceverythin.
Mrs.VanMacNair,BerkeleyPlantation,Westover,Va.
ChiliConCarne
ChiliConCarne,accordingto"SallyAnn"(LaCocinaMexicana),"isnosuchbasicstapleofdietinMexicoasitissupposedtobebutisanAmericanizeddish."
Cutpiecesofpork,beef,veal,ormuttonintochunksabout1/2inchsquare,andfryuntilcrispinveryhotfatwithachoppedcloveofgarlic.Whenmeatisbrowned,
pourinenoughsauceofchilicolorado(whichyouhavealreadypreparedandhaveintherefrigerator)tocoverthemeatandletitboil.Addcookedfrijoles(pinto
beans)ifyoulike,andneverhesitatetoputinafewpiecesofonionandgreenchili.Chiliconcarneisbestservedonhotsteamedricealongwithagreensaladand
plentyofgoodstronghotcoffee.Itisanexcellentwaytoutilizeleftovermeats.[ForChiliColorado,seep.451.]
FromLaCocinaMexicana,by"SallyAnn,"FoodEditor,ElPasoHeraldPost,ElPaso,Tex.
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TamalePie
Servesfourtosix
2cupsyellowcornmeal
6cupsboilingwater
1teaspoonsalt
Stirmealinboilingwater(salted)untilitbeginstothicken.Cookslowly30minutes.
1lb.groundmeat(beeforany)
2onions,choppedfine
1clovegarlic
Chickenfatoroil
1teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonschilipowder
Pinchredpepper
2cups,mashedcannedtomatoes
Frythemeat,onions,andgarlicuntilgoldenbrowninchickenfatoroil.Adddryingredients,tomatoes,andjuice.CookslowlyIhour.
Linegreasedpanwithhalfthecornmealmushpourmeatsauceonmush,thencoverwithmush.Bakeinoven1hourat350degrees.
RoseTunkle,fromWhat'sCookin'inBirmingham?,Birmingham,Ala.
LarrapinTonguewithBlackberrySauce
Servesfourtosix
1freshbeeftongue
Saltwater
1tablespoonmixedpicklespice
1or2(fresh)bayleaves
Driedcelerytips
Cloves
Salt
1glassblackberryjellyorjam
1cupraisins,cookeduntiltenderin1cupwater
Juiceof1lemon
Cooktonguetillverytenderinsaltedwatercontainingatablespoonofmixedpicklespice,oneortwoextrabayleaves,andafewdriedcelerytips.Whenverytender,
removetheskin,trimofftherootendandstickthesolidmeatfullofclove.Placeinagreasedbakingpan,dustwithsalt,pouroverthejelly,beatenwithafork,and
theraisins.Addthelemonjuiceandbake20minutes,at350375degreesbastingoften.Servehotorcold.
JaniceSchmid,fromKatch'sKitchen,WestPalmBeach,Fla.
WalnutMeatLoaf
(Beef)
Serveseight
1egg
1/3cupmilk
2lbs.groundbeef
2tablespoonsfinelymincedonion
1/8teaspoonpepper
11/2teaspoonssalt
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11/2teaspoonsWorcestershiresauce
1/2cuptomatocatchup
1/4cupwater
Beategg.Addmilkandcombinewithmeat,onion,andseasoningsexceptcatchup.Flattenoutonwaxedpaperinrectangularshape3/4inchthick.Combine
ingredientsforstuffing(givenbelow).Shapestuffingintoarollontopofthemeat,closetothelengthwiseside.Rollsothatthemeatcompletelycoversthestuffing.
Removewaxedpaperandplacemeatrollinashallowbakingpan.Mixcatchupwithwaterandpourovermeatroll.Bakeat375degreesfor1hour.Garnishwith
orangeslicesandtoastedwalnuts.
Stuffing
3cupssoftbreadcrumbs
1teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspoonpepper
11/2cupschoppedcelery
1/2cupmilk,waterorstock
1cupcoarselychoppedwalnuts(black)
Mrs.ThomasTyson,Burlington,N.C.
DaubeGlace
(BeeforVeal)
16lb.yearlingvealroast,orbeefround4inchesthick
1cuppepperedvinegar
Salt
Garlic1kitchenspoonlard(largetablespoon)
6onions,cutfine
6carrots,cutinlargepieces
1/2bunchparsley,chopped
1stalkcelery,chopped
Thyme
4bayleaves
Redpepper(podorcayenne)
Blackpepper
1teaspoongroundallspice
1doz.cloves
6greenpeppers(optional)
6or8raw(fresh)pig'sfeet,or2calf'sfeetand2to4pig'sfeet
2eggwhites
4hardboiledeggs
2lemons,sliced
Havedaublardedbybutcher.Putintopanorbowlandpouroveritpepperedvinegarwithsalttotaste.Allowtosoak24hours,turningonce.Rubpotwithgarlic.
Brownwithlardlikeordinarydaub(searinpotwithlard).Afterbrowningwell,fillpotwithwaterputinonions,carrots,parsley,andcelery.Addthyme,bayleaves,
redpepper(podorcayenne),blackpepper,groundallspice,andcloves(greenpeppersoptional).Washpig'sfeetthoroughlyandadd.Boilslowlyseveralhoursuntil
themeatofthefeetcomes
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readilyapart.Theliquidshouldcookdowntoabout1/2.Straintheliquidwhilehot.Clarifythejuicebyreturningittostove,andasitboilsadd2eggwhitesand
crushedshells.Boil10minutes.Seasonliquidtotastebyaddingsaltandcayennepepper(ifneeded).Takeoutthepig'sfeetandpullthemeatapart,removingall
bonesverycarefully.Putthedaubandthebonedpig'sfeetonaplatterorinadeepbowlandpourthestrainedliquoroversame.Settojell.Garnishwith4hard
boiledeggsand2lemons,sliced,orputtheminbottomofmoldorplatter.
Mrs.H.PayneBreazeale,fromBonAppetit!,BatonRouge,La.
StuffedBabyVealBreastorShoulder
Servessix
Anydesireddressingmaybesubstitutedinthisexcellentwaytoroastveal.
4lb.breastofveal,withboneremovedtomakepocket
Salt
1garlicclove,grated
Pepper
1/2teaspoongroundginger
Dressing(seebelow)
2tablespoonsdicedcelery
2tablespoonsdicedcarrots
2tablespoonsdicedgreenpepper
2tablespoonsdicedtomato
2tablespoonsdicedonion
1teaspoonlemonjuice
1bayleaf
6tablespoonschickenfat
Rubthemeatwellwithsaltmixedwithgarlicclove,pepper,andginger.Fillthepocketwithdressing,andclosewithskewers.Placeinaroastingpanwithremaining
ingredientsexceptchickenfat.Lardroastwiththechickenfatcoverandroastfor2to3hours,bastingeveryhalfhour.Servewithbrowngravy.
Dressing
2to3slicesbread,coldwatertosoak
3tablespoonschickenfat
1smallonion,grated
2eggs,beaten
Salt,pepper
2crackers,rolled
Milkorcream
1/2cupmincedcelery
Fewgrainsginger
Soakbreadincoldwaterpressdry.Meltfatandaddonionandbread.Cookuntilfatisabsorbed.Addcrackercrumbs,egg,andseasonings.Moistenwithmilkor
cream.
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BrownGravy
3tablespoonsfat
3tablespoonsflour
21/2cupssoupstock
1/4teaspoonKitchenBouquet
1/2tablespoonEscoffierSauce
Salt,pepper
Usefatfromdrippingsinbakingpanaddflourandbrown.Addliquidandseasonings.Cookforafewminutes,strain.Servewithroast.
Mrs.RobertC.Moore,MapleWoodFarm,Graham,N.C.
KrautZorinawithVealandPork
Servessix
3/4lb.rawleanveal,diced
3/4lb.rawpork,diced
2tablespoonsbutter
1cankraut
1cupsourcream
Sautthemixedvealandporkcubesuntilslightlybrowninabout2tablespoonsofbutter.Addthecanofkrautwithjuice.Coverandallowtosimmer1hour.Just
beforeserving,addthesourcream.
Mrs.W.L.Shoffner,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
BakedCalf'sLiver
Takewholeliverandmakesmallholesallthroughfillwithbitsofbaconandonion.Placeinaroastingpanwithflour,salt,andpepperontop.Putstripsofbacon
acrossthetop.Bastefrequently.Servewithgravy.Sliceverythinonaslant.
Mrs.FlorenceFayValiant,fromSt.Anne'sParishRecipeBook,Annapolis,Md.
CalvesLiveralaJohnnieMay
Servestwo
5tablespoonsbutter
1lb.calvesliver,thinlysliced
Meltonetablespoonofthebutterinaheavyskilletsautquickly,turningtobrownbothsides.Thelivershouldbeslightlypinkinside.Keepwarmonheatedplatter.
Inthepandrippingsaddremainingbutterandthevinegar.Heattoboiling,stirringconstantly.Pouroverliverandserveatonce.
Dr.andMrs.ErnestReid,St.PetersburgBeach,Fla.
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BrainsTerrapin
Servesfourtosix
2setscalf'sbrains
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
Cayennepepper
1cupthincream
1egg,wellbeaten
1tablespoonsherry
1/2cupfreshmushrooms,sliced(optional)
Toastpoints
Parboilbrainsforabout20minutes,oruntilfirmandtender.Removemembraneandblanchincoldwater.Cutintodesiredcubesorsquares.Meltbutterinsaucepan
andstirinflourandseasoning.Addcreamandletsimmeruntilitthickens.Stirinthewellbeatenegg,andremoveafterabout1minutefromfire.Add1tablespoon
sherrywineandthebrains.Reheatforafewseconds.Mushroomsmaybeaddedtothisdish.Ifmushroomsareused,saut1/2cupfresh,cutmushroomsinbutter
untiltenderandaddalongwithbrainstosauce.Slightlymoresauceshouldbemade.Serveovertoastpointsandgarnishwithparsley.
Mrs.CharlesCardozo,WinstonSalem,N.C.
Sweetbreads
Sweetbreadisaglanduloussubstancefromthecalf'sthroatandisamostdelicateanddeliciousfood.Inpasteras(aswellastoday)thesweetbreadwasthedish
supreme,preparedinfabulousways:withtrufflesandfoiesgras,cock'scombsandkidneys,withcroutonsandtongue,incroustadesofpuffpastedressedinthe
richsaucesofthedayandgiventheFrenchnamesinvogue.Thebasicdishforthesefanciblesistheblanchedcoldsweetbreadfromwhichthetwosecondarybasic
disheshaveevolvedpanbroiledsweetbreads(glazed),orcreamedsweetbreads.Fromthesetworecipesavarietyofdishesmaybemade,usingthetender
''morsels"toblendwithmushrooms,creamsauces,eggs,greenpeasandotheringredientsinthesamemannerastenderwhitechickenmeatisserved.
First,blanchthesweetbreadsincoldwaterforseveralhours,changingthewatereachhouruntiltheybecomewhite.Thenboilthem(putonincoldwater)withalittle
vinegarorwhitewine,for15to20minutes,untiltheyarepoachedfirm.Takeout,rinsecarefully,andpickoffskinandmembrane.Laythemoutflatandsetaplate
firmlyonthemtopressslightly.Whendrained,lardthemwithmeltedbutterorsaladoil.Ifdesired,rolltheminbreadcrumbsorflourseasonedwithsaltandpepper
andfryuntilgoldenbrowninbutter.or,lardthemandbroilinovenorinskillettoarichbrownglaze.Servewithsaucemadeofpandrippingsoranycreamsauce.
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Tocream,proceedfromblanchingstage,insamemannerasforcreamedchicken.
SweetbreadsandMushroomsSherry
Servesfourtosix
1pr.sweetbreads,brokenindesiredpieces
1lb.freshmushrooms
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
2cupscoffeecream
Salt,peppertotaste
1/4teaspoonnutmeg
1/4cupsherry
Parboilsweetbreads.Wash,peel,andslicemushrooms.Inonesaucepan,makeacreamsaucebymeltingbutterblendin1/2oftheflour.Add1cupofthecream
andstiruntilitthickens.Inaseparatepan,melttheremainingbutterandsautthemushroomsuntiltenderstirintheremainingflouraddtheothercupofcreamand
simmeruntilitthickens.Addcreamsaucetomushroomsauceseasontotasteaddnutmegandsherry.Reheatbutdonotletboil.Serveontoastpoints,inpastry
shells,orbakeincasserole(375degreeoven)withcheesetoppinguntilcheesebrowns.
Onehalfcupblanched,choppedalmondsmaybeaddedtoaboverecipe.TomakeaniceCreoledish,thesweetbreadsmaybeaddedto2cupsofanygoodCreole
saucecontainingonion,garlic,tomatoes,andgreenpeppertotaste.
Mrs.FrankHall,Reidsville,N.C.
"BlindHare"
"BlindHare"isanoldrecipecallingforgroundmeatbakedinanovalmold.
3lbs.veal
2lbs.beef
1lb.ham
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
4beateneggs
2cupsbreadcrumbs
2gratednutmegs
1tablespooncinnamon
Mincethemeatallfine.Mixallingredientstogether.Placeinovalshapedloaf,andsprinklewithbreadcrumbs.Bake3hours(moderatelow,325degreeoven).
Mrs.H.A.Landes,fromTheGalvestonSouvenirCookBook,Galveston,Tex.
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BakedChopswithSourCherries
Servesfour
4thickloinporkchops
Salt
Pepper
1cuprawrice
1No.2cansourredcherries
1tablespoonsugar
Gratedpeel1/2lemon
Dashcinnamon
Saltandpepperchopsandbrownonbothsides.Placeuncookedriceinbottomofcasserole.Pourcherriesandjuiceoverrice.Sprinklesugar,lemonpeel,and
cinnamonoverthisandarrangechopsontop.Coverandbake11/4hoursat350degrees.
Mrs.P.P.Farrell,fromTheColumbiaWoman'sClubCookBook,Columbia,S.C.
CurriedStuffedPorkChops
Servesfour
4thickdoubleporkchops
1/2cupraisins,chopped
2teaspoonsbrownsugar
4tablespoonsfinelymincedonion
2tablespoonsfinelygrounddrybreadcrumbs
1scantteaspoonsalt
1/2cupDanishcherrykijafawine(orkirsch)
1tablespoonAngosturabitters
1/2cupbeefconsommorwater
Cutapocketinthecenterofeachporkchop.Combinetheraisins,sugar,onion,breadcrumbs,andcurrypowderinabowl.Rubthesaltoveroutsideofporkchops.
Dividethestuffingmixtureinto4partsinsertaportioninthepocketofeachchop.
Preheatovento425degrees.Arrangechopsinashallowbakingdishorroastingpan.Bakeuntilchopsbegintobrown(about20minutes).Mixthewineand
Angostura.Removethechopsfromovenandpouroffexcessfat.Spoon1/2ofthewinemixtureoverthechops.Reduceheatto400degreesandbake15minutes
longer.Spoonremainingwinemixtureoverchopsandbakeanadditional15minutes.Removechopstowarmplatter.Add1/2cupbeefconsommorhotwaterto
theroastingpan.Stirbrownbitsfrombottomofpan.Bringliquidtoaboilandletboilforseveralminutes.Servethepansauceoverthechops.
R.W.Messer,Burlington,N.C.
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ItalianRicewithPorkChops
Servesfourteentosixteen
Thispartydishisa"Southernized"Italianclassic.
3tablespoonsbaconfatorcookingoil
21/2lbs.porkchops,cutintopieces
2cupschoppedonions
2greenpeppers,chopped
1bunchcelery,chopped
2lbs.groundbeef
1smallcantomatoes(1lb.)46oz.cansItaliantomatopaste
2cansmushrooms(2cups)
1tablespoonsalt
1teaspoonthyme
1teaspoonpepper
1/2teaspoonmarjoram
1/2cupbutter(1stick)
11/2lbs.rice(uncooked)
31/2oz.boxgratedcheese
Hardboiledeggsforgarnishing
Paprika
Meltfatinlargesaucepan.Inthisfryporkchopswhichhavebeencutintosmallpieces.Removewhenbrownandsetaside.Inthecombinedfatssauttheonions,
greenpeppers,andcelery.Stirinthebeefandcookuntilgreyincolor.Addtomatoesandtomatopaste,mushrooms,parsley,andallotherseasoning.Addporkand
simmeroverlowheatforabout1hourthenaddbutter.
Boilriceinsaltedwaterrinseanddrain.Mixwiththeabovesauce.Placeinalarge,shallowbakingpantopwithgratedcheese.Decoratewithhardboiledeggs,
halvedanddustedwithpaprika.Bakeinhotoven(425degrees)30minutesbeforeserving.
Mrs.NeidaPratt,from100FavoriteRecipes,Huntsville,Ala.
Griffin'sBarbecue
Servesabouteighty
HenryBelk,editoroftheGoldsboroNewsArgus,givesthepertinentfactsabouttherecipeandoriginator."Mr.GriffincatersforspecialUniversityofNorthCarolina
events,fliesbarbecueuponcallbycharteredplaneasfarawayasVirginia.HewascalledonbyKennethRoyall,whenRoyallwasinthecabinet,toservehis
barbecueatthePentagonatanaffairhonoringGeneralMarshall.AnnJeffries,HollywoodstarandGoldsboronative,longhadGriffinsendbarbecueairexpress(in
dryice)forherparties."
Digapit18inchesdeepand36incheswide.Sprinklepitlightlywithsand.(Freshsandshouldbeappliedaftereverycookingtoavoidrancidodors.)Placeironrods
acrosstopofpit.Placea7075poundpig,whichhasbeendressedandsplitopen,ontherodsandcookslowlyfor12hoursoveroakcoals.Attheendof10hours
turnthepigsotheskinsideisdown.
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Whenpigisdoneremovefromthepit.Removeallbone,gristleandskinchopmeatwithacleaver.(Advantageofchoppingwithcleaversratherthanusingmeat
grinderisthatthismethodconservesflavorandjuicesinthemeat.)
Forhomeconsumptionorsmallparties,hotsaucesmaybeaddedtomeatwhilecookingtoimprovethebarbecue.Allow1/2lb.cookedbarbecueperperson.
LloydGrifin,Griffin'sBarbecue,Goldsboro,N.C.
BarbecuePig,ScotlandNeckStyle
Servesfortytofifty
ScotlandNeckinHalifaxCounty,NorthCarolina,isfamousforsuperiorSouthernBarbecue.Thisauthenticrecipeisfor"pitcooked"barbecue,cookedoveroak
coals.
Preparation
Digaholeorpitsufficientlylargesothatwhenthepigisplacedoverittherewillbea4or5inchmarginatbothendsandatonesidetheothersideshouldhavea
marginofatleast20inchessothatcoalscanbeeasilyplacedunderthepigwhencooking.Thedepthofthespitshouldbesuchthatthepigwillbe8to10inchesfrom
thecoalswhencooking.Put3or4ironrodsacrossthepittoputpigon.
Sincecoals(only)areusedincooking,afirewillhavetobebuiltinaseparatelocation.Thisshouldbeonanelevatedwiregratingwitha2or3inchmeshsothatthe
coalscannotdropthrough.Hardwoods,preferablyoak,makethebestcoals.
Selectapigwhichwillweighapproximately65poundswhendressed.Cutoffheadandslitdownentirelengthofbelly.Openupsothatpigwilllieflat.
Sauce
Asauceformopping(basting),whilecooking,ismadebyusing11/2quartofvinegarseasonedtotastewithredpepperpods.Asimplemopcanbemadebytyinga
ragaroundtheendofastick.
Cooking
Placethepigontheironrodsacrosspitwiththeskinup,anditstaysinthispositionuntilitisnearlyfinishedcooking.Putathinlayeroflivecoalsin
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thepitundertheentiresurfaceofthepig,andreplenishcoalsfromtimetotime.Cookslowlyitshouldtakefrom6to7hours.Moptheskinsidewiththesauce3or
4timeswhilecooking.Inthispositionthepigshouldcookpracticallydoneandtoabeautifulbrownontheunderside.However,becarefulnottoputthecoalsunder
ittoofastortoofreelyasitwillburn.Whenitisdeterminedthatitisdone,rubtheskinsidewithathincoatingoflardandturnthepigoversothattheskinsidewillbe
overthecoals.Letstaylongenoughfortheskintobecomebrownandcrisp.Whileskinisbrowning,addsomesalttothevinegarsauceandmopfreelythecooked
side.Thisisforthepurposeofseasoning.
Whenthecookingprocessiscompletedtakethepigoffandallowtocoolonlylongenoughtobehandled.CutupintosmallpieceswithaknifeDONOTrunit
throughmeatchopper.Whenitiscutup,putitintoalargecontainerandseasonittotasteusingthesamesauceasforthecooking,butwithsaltadded.Theseasoning
shouldbeworkedintomeatthoroughly.
Thisshouldbeservedwithcoleslawandrealcornbread.
Mr.andMrs.HenryT.Clark,Sr.,ScotlandNeck,N.C.
Hoskins'BarbecueGreenShoulder
Serveseighteentotwenty
ThisisbyW.CrameyHoskins,Louisville,Kentucky,whoaccordingtoCissyGreggisa"barbecuerfromwayback."
Mr.Hoskinsselectsan8to10poundshoulder.Thesauceisasfollows:
Sauce
1mediumonion,minced
1clovegarlic,minced
1/4lb.butter
Juice1/2lemon
Peelofthelemon,cutinslivers
1cupbrownsugar
1cupvinegarandwater,mixed(1/2cupeach,butdependsontaste)
1cuptomatocatchup
1/2teaspoonchilipowder
Putthemincedonionandgarlicintoskilletwiththebutterandallowtocookratherslowlyuntilonionandgarlicbrownslightly.Mixallotheringredientstogetherand
addtothebuttersauce.Useonlytheyellowpartofthelemonrind.Putoverheatandletgethotbutnotboil.
Eitherlaythemeatongrillorplaceitonaspit.Cookforapproximately30minutesbeforestartingtobastewithsauce.Thenturnandswabthemeatwith
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thesauceat20minuteintervals.Thetimingwillvaryaccordingtothetypeofgrillused.Mr.Hoskinsmadehisgrill.Thefirebedis42inchesfromthegrillwhich
providesveryslowcooking.Heuseswoodforfueloak,ash,andbeech.ThefireisstartedIhouraheadsothattherewillbeabedofhotcoalsbeforethemeatis
puton.Forthe8to10poundshoulderheallows51/2hours.Ribs,whichhecooksbythesamemethod,arecooked1hourand50minutes.Asarule,bythetime
themeatisbastedandroastedforthislengthoftimeithasbecomesowellseasoneditneedsnoadditionalsauce.Mr.Hoskinssaysthatbarbecuingisslowworkand
cannotbehurriedsohewarnsthebarbecuertostartintime.[WehaveusedtheHoskinsSaucetobarbecueovencookedshoulder,ribs,andham.M.B.]
RecipefromCissyGregg,HomeConsultant,CourierJournal,Louisville,Ky.
EliotElisofon'sSpareribsHavoc
Servesfourtosix
UntilhewroteFoodIsaFourLetterWord,EliotElisofonhadbeenmorewidelyknownforhisphotographythanforhiscooking.Afteraperusalofhisbookon
foodandintrigue(aroundtheworld),oneislikelytowonderwhichishisgreatertalent.
HisSpareribsHavoc,namedforJuneHavoc,hedescribesasfollows:"Ihavehadtwokindsofspareribs,theChinesesweetandsourstyle,thenthehotbarbecued
ribsservedinDixie.Idecidedtotrytocombinethetwostylesintoone.Iusedhoneyinsteadofsugar,whichtheChineseprefer,becauseofitsmoreexcitingtexture
andflavor.ThePickapeppaSauceisahotsaucefromJamaicawhichIdiscoveredthereonarecenttrip.Itisnotonlyahotsaucebutitalsocontainstheflavorsof
tropicalfruits.Sincethisisnoteasilyavailableasubstitutecouldbeadashof'HotSauce'andseveralslicesoflemon.Apieceofcandiedgingercutintotinybitswould
beafineadditiontothesauce.The'HotSauce'shouldbeusedsparinglyasthereisnointentionofmakingareallyhotbarbecuedrib,butonlyasuggestionofit.Go
easyonthecayenneasitcanstealtheshowfromallotherflavors.NormaMillmanchristenedthedishSpareribsHavocandhereitis:
23lbs.spareribs,separated
BaconfatorCrisco
2tablespoonswhitevinegar(trypearvinegar)
2tablespoonshoney
1teaspoonsalt
1pinchbothblackpepperandcayenne
DashofPickapeppaSauce
1cupdicedpineapple
1jiggercointreau
"BrownribsinhotskilletusingatinybitofbaconfatorCrisco.Addsaucewhenribsarewellsearedthenaddvinegarandhoneyandspices.Ifno
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PickapeppaSauceisavailable,add2sliceslemonand2piecesofcrystallizedorcandiedgingercutintosmallpieces.Whenribsarewellcookedthrough,add
pineapple,mixthoroughly,andserve.Sauceshouldbethicktocoatribs.Itisnotnecessarytoaddflourorcornstarchtothesauceifitismadecorrectly."("Butadda
jiggerofcointreauatveryendofmakingribs."E.E.)
FromFoodIsaFourLetterWord,byEliotElisofon
BackbonewithDumplings
Onehalfpoundperserving
Thebackboneofthepigisoneofthemostsucculentpartsofthemeat,andmaybeboiledplain,stewedwithdumplings,orbakedasspareribs.Fordumplings,wash
andcutthebackboneintoservingpieces,placeincoveredvesselwithwatertolittlemorethancover,andboilfor2hours,oruntiltender.Seasonwhenhalfdonewith
salt,pepper,andredpepper.
Makearegulardumplingdoughasforchicken[seep.321]rolloutandcutintosquaresorstrips.Whilebrothissimmering,dropindumplings,oneatatimeanddo
notstir.Iftheyseemtoclingtogether,takealongtinedforkandgentlyseparatethem.Whendumplingsareallin,coverandsimmerfor15minutes.Ifmeatisvery
lean,add1tablespoonofbutterjustbeforeserving.Servewiththemeat.
Tobakebackbone,prepareasabove.Layoutinflatbakingpansprinklewithsalt,pepper,andlightlywithflour.Addseveraltinypodsofredpeppertomeat.Pour
inabout1to111/2cupshotwaterbakein450degreeovenfor15minutes.Reduceheatto325degreesandbakeuntiltenderandbrowned,about2hours.
Spareribsarebakedinsameway.
Mrs.RobertJ.Powell,Fayetteville,N.C.
RoastSucklingPigwithRedAppleBallSauce
OneoftheearliestSouthernporkdisheswasasucklingpigwitharedappleinitsmouth.Thisrecipe,"fromOldVirginia,"ismodernizedforovenroasting.
Forroastsucklingpig,useonlytheveryyoungpignotoversixweeksold.Scaldbyimmersinginveryhotwater(notboiling)for1minute.Removefromthewater
anduseaverydullknifetoscrapeoffhairinorderthatskinwillnotbebroken.Thencutslitfromthebottomofthethroattothehindlegsandremovetheentrailsand
organs,beingcarefulnottobreakthebrains.Washthoroughlyincoldwaterandchill.Fillwithanydesiredpoultrystuffingandsewopening.Roastinamoderateoven
(350degrees)from3to4hours.
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AppleBallSauceforSuckling(forGoose,Too)
1cupsugar
1cupwater
Gratedrind1/2lemon
Redvegetablecoloring
4wholecloves
11/2cupsappleballs
Makeasyrupofsugarandwater,addinglemonrind,redcoloring,andcloves.Cookforseveralminutesstrainoutrindandcloves,anddropintheappleswhichhave
beencutwithapotatoballcutter.Cookuntilapplesareclearandtender.
RoastPorkBrownlea
Servessix
4to5lb.porkribroast(orothercuts)
11/2cupsrosewine
1tablespooneachofWorcestershiresauce,soysauce,andAngosturabitters
2dashesTabascosauce
2smallonions,slicedthin
1/2teaspoonsalt
1cupchickenbouillon(makewith1teaspooninstantbouillonandwater)
Apricotpreserves,heatedslightly
Marinatetheporkinthewinefor12hours,turningitoften.Removetheroasttoaheavyroasterwithtop(aheavyaluminumoneisbest).Tothewinemarinadeadd
thesauces.Pourovertheroast.Beginroastingwiththefatsidedownarrangetheonionslicesontopoftheroastdribbleoverthemthecatchup.Sprinklewithsalt
andpepper.Coverandroastat325degreesfor35minutesperpound.After1hour,turntheroastfatsideup,androastuncoveredforremainingtime,bastingoften
withthepandrippings.Whenmeatisdone,glazethetopwithathickcoatingofapricotpreserves.Increaseheatto400degreesandroastuntiltheglazebubbles.If
thepanbecomestoodryduringcookingtime,addchickenbouillonasneeded.Servewithpansauce.
Kelly'sStuffedPorkRoast
Servessix
3lbs.loinofpork
1/3cupgreenpepper,minced
1/3cuponion,minced
1clovegarlic,minced
1/4cupsaladoil
28oz.canstomatosauce
1cuphotwater
1tablespoonchilipowder
1cupseedlessraisins
2cupscookedrice
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1/4cupbrownsugar,firmlypacked
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4cupwater
1/2cupslicedripeolives
Makeastuffingmixtureofthefollowing:Sautgreenpepper,onion,andgarlicinoiluntiltender.Addtomatosauceandhotwaterbringtoboil.Combinewithchili
powder,sugar,salt,and1/4cupwateraddwitholivesandraisinstosauce.Boil4minutes.Add1/4cupofthissaucetocookedrice.Havethebutcherloosenpork
frombonesjustenoughtoformapocketstuffpocketwithricemixture.Cook,covered,inDutchoven(moderate,350degrees)for1hour.Pourrestofsauceover
roastcontinuecookingfor1to11/2hours,bastingfrequently.
Mrs.JosephP.Kelly,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
VirginiaHam
"AgoodVirginiaHamoughttobe'spiceyasawoman'stongue,sweetashuhkiss,an'tenderashuhlove.'"Sosays"DeOl'VirginiaHamcook"inDeVirginia
Hambook,editedbyF.MeredithDietz.
TheVirginia,orTidewaterHam,datesbackto1652,whentheEnglishcavaliersbroughtwiththemsomelittlepigs,bredforfoodandlaterturnedouttoroamthe
country.Whentheybecameplentifultheywerehuntedaswildboar.Thelargestconcentrationofthesepigswasonasmallisland,nowknownasHogIsland.Thepigs
raisedinthetidewatersectionhaveadeliciousflavor,theresultofthedietofpeanutswhichtheplantersgrow.Smithfield,Virginia,earlybecameoneofthelargest
shippingcentersfortheTidewaterHam,andtodaytheSmithfieldHamisknowninthiscountryandabroadasoneofthefinestofcuredhams.
Mrs.Sykes'sOwnSmithfieldHam
InSmithfield,Virginia,isacomfortableinn,whichtothetravelerhastheappearanceofacharminghome.ThatinfactiswhatMrs.Sykes'sinnmeanstohundredsof
thousandswhohavevisitedtherewithinthepast200years.(Themainpartofthebuildingwasusedasaninnasearlyas1752.)HereSoutherncuisineisatitsbest,
andheadingthelengthybilloffareistheSmithfieldHam.Mrs.Sykeshashadsomanyrequestsforherrecipethatshehadhadoneprintedforherguestsandfriends:
"WashaSmithfieldHaminhotwaterwithastiffbrush.Putinboilerofwaterlargeenoughforhamtofloat.Whenitgetstoboilingpoint,turnflamelow,soitwon't
evenbubble.Cookuntilboneonlargeendleavesham(about1
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inch).Thentakeitoutofboiler.Don'tleaveitinthewatertocool.Whencool,skinandtrimoffsomeoffat.Putinhotovensoitwillbrownin10minutes.''[No,Mrs.
Sykesusesnodecoratingorgarnishingunlessforspecialparties.M.B.]
Mrs.D.W.Sykes,Sykes'Inn,Smithfield,Va.
TennesseeCountryHamBakedwithPickledPeaches
"NancyNash,"anexpertathamcooking,says,"ThisisthemostdeliciousrecipeforboilingandbakinghamthatIhaveeverseen."
15to20lb.countryham
Watertocover
2cupsvinegar
2cupssugar
6wholepeppercorns
6wholeallspiceberries
1podredpepper
6wholecloves
Crushedpeachpickle
Syrupfrompeaches
Puthaminlargecontainerandcoverwithwater.Intothewaterput1ofthecupsofsugar,1cupofvinegarandthespicestiedinabag.Boilrapidlyfor1hourthen
add1additionalcupofsugarand1cupofvinegar.Boiluntilhamistenderwhenpiercedwiththetinesofafork.Removehamfromwaterandskin.Placehamina
largebroilingpanscorethefatsideandcoverwithcrushedpeachpickle.Bakeham45minutes(moderate350degreeoven),basting3to4timeswiththesyrup
fromcanofpeachpickle.
"NancyNash"(Mrs.B.FrankWomack),FoodsEditor,TheNashvilleTennesseeanMagazine,Nashville,Tenn.
ATexasWaytoBakeHam
(withCornMealCoating)
Hamcookedbythismethodisverytenderandjuicy.Thecoatingofmealisremovedafterhamiscooked.Thehammaybegarnishedinanydesiredway.
Washahamcarefullyandlayitinapanwiththeskinsidedownmakeadoughofcornmealandwatersoftenoughtohandlecoverwiththisdoughallpartsofthe
hamthathavenoskin,makingitabout3/4inchthicksliphamintomoderateoven(350degrees)andbake20minutesforeachpound.
Mrs.C.E.Kelly,fromHowWeCookinElPaso,ElPaso,Tex.
VARIATION:Seasonflourhighlywithgroundspices,makeapastebyaddingwater,andcoathamwithpaste.Bakeasabove.
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HaminBingCherryCognacSauce
Thisisforaprecooked,orraw,curedham.
1precooked(orraw),curedham10to12lbs.
Whitewine
1largecanbingcherries,drained,reservejuiceandcherries
Brownsugar
Cognac
Inaroastingpanwithcoverplacethehamfatsideup.Addenoughwhitewinetothejuiceofthecherriestomake11/2inchesofliquidinthepan.Baketheham
accordingtoinstructionsonthehamwrappings,keepingitcovereduntilhalfthecookingtimehaselapsed.Basteoftenwithpanjuices.Removetheroastercover
scoretheham,andsprinkleitgenerouslywithbrownsugar.Sprinklethesugargenerouslywithcognac.Continuebakinguntilhamisdone.Removehamtoaplatter
andgarnishthehamwiththecherries.Sliceandservehotorcold,servingtheheatedsaucewiththeslices.Allow1/4lb.(uncooked)hamperperson.
BillCox,MineralWells,Tex.
Bea'sCountryHam,Baked
Countryhambakedthiswayisjuicyandretainsitsnaturalcolor.
1countryham(anysize)
Glaze(seerecipe)
Crumbs
Washandscrubacountryhamuntilallaccumulatedcrusthasbeenremovedpatthehamdry.Placeitskinsidedowninalargeuncoveredroastingpan.Insertameat
thermometerdeepintothemiddleofthelargeendonham,butdonotletittouchthebone.Bakeinaslow(275degrees)ovenuntilthethermometertemperature
reaches160degrees.Whenhamcanbehandled,cutofftheskinscorethefatintodiamondshapes.Maketheglazeandwithaspoonplacetheglazeintothescored
linesinthefat.Sprinklethehamwithfinebreadcrumbs,crackercrumbs,cornflakecrumbs,oranytypeofcrumbs.Increaseheattonomorethan300degreesbake
untilthecrumbsarenicelybrownedandtheglazeismelted.Coolslicepaperthin.
Glaze
6tablespoonsdrymustard
Vinegar
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Blendthesugarandmustardgraduallyaddjustenoughvinegartomakeastiffpaste.Becarefulnottogetthesaucetoothin.Useasdirectedabove.Ifmoreglazeis
needed,makeextrapaste.
Mrs.W.CLaryHolt,Burlington,N.C.
HamGlace
Thishamarguesthathamshouldcoolinitsownliquid.
"Carefullywasha10to12lb.hamandplungeintoabigkettleofwater,hamcompletelyunder.Thentossin1tablespoonofwholecloves,astickofcinnamon,3
clovesofgarlic,1cupvinegar,and1cupofsugar.Letitremaininthekettleoveraverylowheatfor31/4hours.Stifleeveryboilingbubblethatappears.After
turningtheheatoff,letthehamremaininhotliquor4hours.Takefromwater.Removethetopskintrim,andpatinthefollowingmixture:1cupbrownsugarand1
tablespoondrymustard.Dotwholeclovesonfat.Putinabakingpan.Add1/4cupvinegar,3/4cupwater,andbakeina350degreeovenfor1hour.Donotbaste
untilhamisbrowned.Fifteenminutesbeforehamistakenfromovenmakethissauce:
Inasaucepanmix1teaspoondrymustard,1/4teaspoonpowderedcloves,1/4teaspooncinnamon,2tablespoonsvinegar,andasmallglassofapplejelly.Heatall
thisoverslowfireuntiljellyismelted.Thenputhamonplatter,andpourthishotsyrupoverham.Carvehamtobonelikelamb,andovereachsliceputspoonfulof
sauce.
JackS.Willson,fromKatch'sKitchen,WestPalmBeach,Fla.
GertrudeCarraway'sCarolinaCountryHam
Thisrecipeforsugarandpineapplecoatedham,givenmebyGertrudeCarraway,hasappearedintheDARCookBook.
"Soakasmokedhamovernight.Cleanthoroughly.Puthaminalargecontainerandcoverwithcoldwater.Putinanappleandanonionbigifthehamisbig,smallif
small.Pourinacupofmolassesandateaspoonfulofmixedpicklingspices.Cookvery,veryslowly.Allow20minutestothepound.Cutoffheatjustbeforethemeat
leavesthebone.Letthehamremaininthewateruntilithascooled.Removeitlaterskin,andcutoffthefat.
"SpreadwithbrownsugarmixedwithWorcestershiresauce.Cutslicesofcannedpineappleinhalves(tolooklikecrescents)andplaceinrowsontheham,sticking
eachhalfslicewithcloves.Bakeitforashorttime,oruntilthesugarturnsbrown."
GertrudeCarraway.NewBern,N.C.
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GlazedSugarCuredHamWithChampagneSauce
Puta12poundsugarcuredhaminakettle.Coverwithcoldwaterbringtoaboilandletsimmeratboilingpointforabout3hours.Skinthehamandsprinkleheavily
withbrownsugarandhoney.Placeinaroastingpan,add1pintofchampagneinthebottomofthepan,setinovenandroast(moderateoven)untilbrown.Sliceham
andserveseparatelywiththefollowingsauce:
2tablespoonssugar
2cupschampagne
4cupsbrowngravy
4tablespoonsbutter
Salt,peppertotaste
Putthesugarinacasseroleandcooktoabrowncaramel(orcaramelizeinheavyskilletontopofstove).Addthechampagneboilfor5minutes.Add2pintsof
browngravyboilfor10minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpepperandaddbutter.Servehot.
HamBakedinMilk
Servestwotofour
1thickslicesmokedham
1tablespoondrymustard
11/2cupshotmilk
Combinesugarandmustardandrubwellintobothsidesoftheham.Placeincasserolecoverwithhotsweetmilk,andbakeinmoderate(350degree)ovenuntilham
istender,about30minutes.Whenhamisdone,themilkwillbemostlyabsorbed.Iftoodrybeforehamhascooked,moremilkmaybeadded.
Mrs.W.B.Rosevear,PembrokeHall,Edenton,N.C.
TexasStuffedHam
Thisisforacuredhamwhichmaybebaked.Bonethewholehamstuffwiththefollowing:
4cupsbreadcrumbs
2cupshoney
1lb.groundpecans
Mixbread,honey,andpecansstuffintohambake,andslice.
Mrs.EdwinTaegel,fromWhat'sCookin'?,CorpusChristi,Tex.
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BrownSugarStuffedHam
Preparehambyboilingandskinninganyhamunder2yearsoldorWesternham.Drainovernight.Cutdeepgashes,1inchapart,tobonelengthwisefromhockto
end.Makeadressingof11/2cupschoppedpickleand1cupbrownsugar.Addequalamountofbreadcrumbs(coldcornbread).Moistenwithliquordrainedfrom
theham.Stuffintogashesandputinthickdressingovertheham.Bakeslowlyinmoderateoven,bastingconstantly.Addbrownsugarandvinegar(preferablyfrom
spicedpickles)tobastingliquid.Servecold.
Mrs.P.B.Barringer,fromTheMonticelloCookBook,Charlottesville,Va.
HamMousse
Servesfourtosix
2tablespoonsgelatin
1/2cupcoldwater
Boilingwater
4teaspoonsmayonnaise
2cupsground,cookedham
2teaspoonsmustard
1teaspoonhorseradish
Softenthegelatinincoldwaterandaddenoughboilingwatertodissolve.Whipcreamandaddmayonnaise.Assoonasgelatiniscold,strainitintocreammixture.
Mixhamwithseasoningandaddtocream.Pourintoawetmoldplaceonice.Whenreadytoserve,turnoutonplatterandgarnishwithlettuceandslicedcrystallized
pickles.
Mrs.LeeHerzberg,fromBonApptit!,BatonRouge,La.
HamLoafWithMustardSauce
Serveseight
2lbs.leanporkshoulder
1lb.leanrawham
11/2cupsmilk
1cupbreadcrumbs
Peppertotaste
1cantomatosoup
Grindporkandhamtogethertwicemixwithmilk,crumbs,andpeppertotaste.Makeintoloafandbakeinmoderate350degreeovenfor11/2hours.After30
minutespouroverit1cantomatosoup.Servewithfollowingsauce:
Sauce
1/4cupbutter
1teaspoonflour
1/2cupsugar
1/2cupvinegar
1/2cuppreparedmustard
1/2cupCampbell'sbouillon
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Meltbutterstirinflouruntilsmooth.Addotheringredientsandcookindoubleboileruntilthick.Servehotoverbrownedloaf.
Mrs.RobertM.Holder,Atlanta,Ga.
CasseroleofHamandSweetPotatoes
Servessixtoeight
2cupsmilk
1tablespoonchoppedonion
Bitofbayleaf
3cloves
1tablespoondicedceleryandleaves
4tablespoonsbutterormargarine
6tablespoonsflour
2cupsdicedcookedham
Salttotaste
2cupsmashed,cookedsweetpotatoes
3tablespoonschoppednuts
Heatmilkslowlywithonion,bayleaf,cloves,andcelerystrain.Meltbutterstirinflour,andgraduallyaddhotmilk.Cookoverlowheat,stirringconstantly,untilthick
andsmooth.Addhamandsalttotaste.Pourintocasseroletopwithsweetpotatoes,andsprinklewithnutmeats.Bakeat375degreesfor30minutes.
Mrs.JamesA.Dowie,fromTheAlexandriaWoman'sClubCookBook,Alexandria,Va.
FriedHamwithRaisinChampagneSauce
Servesfour
1sliceham,weighing11/2lbs.,cut1inchthick
1tablespoonbutter
Salt,peppertotaste
1tablespoonflour
1cuphotwater
1/2cupseedlessraisins
1cupsherryorchampagne
Meltbutterinheavyfryingpan.Putinhamandfryoverlowflame,allowingaround15minutes'cookingtime.Turnhamoftensothatitwillnotgettoobrown.Remove
frompanandsetinwarmer.Inthepandrippings,blendtheflourwithgreaseadd1cuphotwaterandraisins.Allowtoreducetoaboutonehalfaddwineor
champagneandletboiluntilsaucethickens.Cuthaminservingpiecesandpourthesauceoverthem.
Avarietyofsaucesmaybeservedoverthis:mushroom,mustard,tomato,Espagnole,oranyofthehamsauces.
Mrs.KilmerMyers,SanFrancisco,Calif.
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FriedKentuckyCountryHam
(withRedGravy)
Tofrygoodcountryhamisnotsosimple.Fromexpertsintheart,Ihaveselectedthefollowingrecipe.
"Slicehammediumthickplaceinfryingpanwithoutshorteningdonotcooktoofastturnseveraltimestoavoidburning.Whenevenlybrownedonbothsides,
removefromthefryingpanadd1/2cupofcoldwatertohamgravyandletitcookuntilgravyturnsred."
J.T.Theobald,Manager,TheHotelIrvinCobb,Paducah,Ky.
VARIATION:TherehavebeenmanyheateddiscussionsabouttherightwaytomakeRedHamGravywithwaterorcoffee.Imakeminebyaddingacupofstrong
blackcoffeetopandrippings.Letboildownandtherewillbealayerofreddishbrownsauceonbottomwithlayerofclearhamgreaseontop.Whenblendedthis
makesawonderfulgravy.
DeviledBacon
Servestwo
1egg,beatenslightly
1/2teaspoonsugar
2dashesTabascosauce
1teaspoonwinevinegar
4slicesbacon
1/2cupfinelycrushedcrackercrumbs,orpreparedcrackercrumbs
Beattheeggaddthemustard,sugar,Tabasco,andvinegarstirtoblend.Dipeachsliceofbaconintheeggmixturethenrollitincrackercrumbs.Preheatovento
400degrees.Laybaconstripsonarackinabroilerpan.Bakeuntilbaconiscrispandbrowned.Servewithhotcakesandsyrup,orwithspoonbread.
Mrs.ColinDunn,MineralWells,Tex.
PorkSausage
JohnFarley,inhisLondonArtofCookery,1787,givesarecipefor"ApplesWithSausages"andsaysalso"Sausages,friedandwithstewedcabbage,makeagood
dish.""Coldpeaspudding,reheated,withsausagesallroundupedgeways"heconsideredworthy.IntheDeepSouthsausageswithrice"SausagePilaff"isan
ancientdishstillservedinothersectionssausagecakesbakedinacasserolewithIrishpotatoesmakearespecteddish.[ForSausagePilaff,seep.184.]
Thefriedsausagecakeisperhapsthemostfavoredbreakfastsausage,
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althoughcasedmeatisoftenserved.Tofrysausagecakes,moldthemeatintolittlepatties,fryinscantgreaseveryslowlyuntilwelldoneyetnottoobrownandhard.
Togiveacrunchcrustanddressedupappearance,rollthesausagecakeinbreadcrumbsandfryinbutter.
ApplesfriedwithsausagearecookedinverymuchthesamemannerasJohnFarleysuggested.Fryoutthecakesinheavyironfryingpan(asabove),pouroffallbut
aboutItablespoonofthefat.Coreunpeeledapples(orpared),sliceinringsabout1/8inchthickorthicker.Removesausagefrompan,keepwarmed.Placeapple
ringsinthefatandcover.Cookveryslowlyfor5minutes,turningonce.Sprinkleappleswithbrownsugarandcontinueslowcookinguntilapplesaretender.Remove
coverandletapplestakeonaniceglazeinthesugarfatmixture.Placeapplesincenterofplatterandarrangesausagecakesaroundsprinklewithgroundcinnamon
orcloves.Servehot.
Theapplesmaybecutinslicesandpouredintofat.Add1/2cupwater.Cover,andletapplessimmeruntilliquidhasbeenabsorbed.Removecoversprinkleon
brownsugarandstiralltogether.Flavorwithpowderedspices.Serveinsamemannerasapplerings.
SausagesinAle
Servessixtoeight
2lbs."pig"porksausages(incases)
2tablespoonsbutterorbaconfat
11/2cupsale
Meltbutterorfatinfryingpan.Pricksausagesinseveralplaceswithfork,andbrownrapidlyalloverintheheatedfat.Pourofffataddaleandbringtoboil.Cover
andsimmer(donotletboil)for30minutes.Servewithwafflesorscrambledeggs.
Mrs.AllenCucullu,fromFavoriteFoodsofVirginians,Lynchburg,Va.
SausagePilaff
(Pilau)
Servesfour
1lb.casedsausage
Water
1cuprawrice
2cupsbrothfromsausage
Boilcasedporksausageinenoughwatersothatattheendof1/1/2hours'boilingtime,therewillbe2cupsofliquid.Add2cupsofricetosausageandliquidputin
steamerandsteamforabout11/2hours.Servehot.
CondensedfromrecipebyMrs.E.S.Pegues,fromMt.Pleasant'sFamousRecipes,Mt.Pleasant,S.C.
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Tripe
Tripe,"thelargestomachofruminatinganimals,"isconsideredadelicacybymanySoutherners.Themeatisfirstpickled,buttodayonemaybuythealreadypickledor
preparedtripeatalllargemarkets.Thepreparedmeatmaybefriedorstewedwithanymeatsauce.Itiscreamedlikechickenorhighlyflavoredwithwine.Mostoften
itisfried.Thepreparedtripeisboileduntiltender,thencutintodesiredstrips,dippedintobeatenegg,rolledintobreadcrumbs,andfriedinhotlarduntilgolden
brown.Itisservedwithlemonwedges.
Pig'sFeet
Untilafewyearsago,Ihadnoideathatpig'sfeetwereevercookedanywaybut"pickled,"orspiced.ThenonceinNewOrleansIwaspersuadedtotryabeautifully
browneddelicacywhichresembledachickenleg,yetwasservedwithahotwinesauce.Furtherperusalofthesubjecthasledtootherequallysurprisingsecretsabout
pig'sfeetcookery.Hereisanexample:
Boilpig'sfeet(alwaysthoroughlycleaned,ofcourse)insaltedwatertocoverwell.Whenmeatistender,remove,split,anddrain.Saltandpeppertotaste.Sprinkle
overafewdropsoflemonjuiceandthenbrushlightlywithmeltedbutter.Beatup1eggforeach2feet,with2tablespoonsofcream.Dipthefeetineggmixture,then
inflour,orrollinbreadcrumbs.Fryindeepfatforabout3minutes,orinaheavypanwithshallowbutter.ServewithanysauceSauceRobert,tartar,raisinwine,
tomatosauce,orjustpassbottlesofcommercialcondiments.Allow1footforeachserving.
Chitterlings
(Chit'lin's)
FormonthsIwasundecidedaboutthestatusofchitterlingsamongthebestrecipes.Thenoneevening,Patplacedonlytwosteaksouttobebroiled.WhenIasked
himwhyhehadnotcountedhimselfinonthesteaks,hereplieddisdainfully,"I'meatingathometonight,wegotsomethingspecial,'Chit'lin's'andturnipgreens."For
thosewhothinklikePat,hereisarecipe.
Washchitterlingsthoroughlyandcoverwithboilingsaltedwater.Add1tablespoonofwholeclovesand1redpepperpodcutintopieces.Cookuntiltender.Drain.
Cutinpiecesaboutthesizeofanoyster.Dipeachpieceinbeateneggandthenincrackercrumbs.Fryindeepfatuntilgoldenbrown.(Chitterlingsarethesmall
intestinesofswine.TheymaybefoundatSouthernbutchershops.)
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LambandMutton
Lambisthefleshofyoungsheepafteroneyearofagethefleshisconsideredtobemutton.MuttonisrarelysoldintheUnitedStatesaslambismore
tenderandjuicyandhasamilderflavor.
Therearemanyschoolsofthoughtontheproperwaytocooklamb,especiallythelegwhichisthemostpopularcutinthiscountry.TheEnglishadvise
roastingthelegforabout15minutesperpoundina400degreeoven,oruntilathermometerreaches145degreesthisisamediumrarestagewhichis
preferredbymany.Forwelldonelamb,roast18to20minutesperpound.
TheFrenchpreferatwotemperaturemethod.Cookmeatinaveryhot(450degrees)ovenfor15minutes,thenreduceheatto350degrees.Formedium
rare,cook10to12minutesperpoundforwelldone,13to15minutesperpound.
Americansusealowtemperaturemethod.Cookmeatinapreheatedslowoven(325degrees).Formediumrare,cook30minutesperpound,orto175
degreesonmeatthermometerforwelldone,cook35minutesperpoundorto180degreesonthethermometer.
Forthesaddleoflamb,breast,lambstew(baked),andothercutsofmeat,aslow(325degrees)cookingseemsuniversallythepreferredmethod.Lamb
chopsarebestwhenbroiledmediumrare.
Inthissectionwearedealingonlywithlamb.Theindividualrecipesuggestsacookingtemperature.Thecookmayusehisownchoiceastothemethod
preferred.
Note:CompiledlargelyfromModernFrenchCulinaryArtbyHenriPaulPellaprat.M.B.
BarbecueLego'Lamb
Brownlegoflambwellunderbroileronallsidesinroaster.Turnovenonto350degreesandcontinuecooking.Basteoftenwiththefollowingsauceandbakeinopen
roasteruntilwelldone:35lb.legcook45minutesperpound68lb.legcook30minutesperpound.
SauceForBasting
1mediumonion,chopped
2tablespoonsbutter
1/4cupcatsup
1/2lemon,sliced
1/2tablespoonpreparedmustard
2canstomatosauce
2tablespoonsvinegar
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1tablespoonhorseradish
Salt,cayenne,andblackpeppertotaste
Brownonioninbutteraddrestofingredientsandsimmer30minutes.
MiriamCohn,fromWhat'sCookin'inBirmingham?,Birmingham,Ala.
LegofLambwithCurryStuffing
Serveseighttoten
5lb.bonedlegoflamb
1clovegarlic,minced
1onion,chopped
3freshpearsor3cannedpears,drained
2to3teaspoonscurrypowder
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
1/2cupchoppedpeanuts
1/4cupeach,choppedolivesandshreddedcoconut
Rublambinsideandoutwithlemonjuiceletstandfor5minutes.Sautgarlicandonioninbutter.Corepearsandchopintocoarsepieces.Addtoonionmixturewith
restofingredients.Cookslowlyfor5minutes.Stuffmeatlightlyandsecurewithskewerssprinkleovermoresalt,pepper,andcurrypowder.Baketheextrastuffing
separately.Roastmeatat450degreesfor15minutesreduceheatto325degreesandcontinuecooking21/2hours,oruntilmeatistender.Basteoftenwithpan
juices.
WestenErmatinger,FoodEditor,Times,St.Petersburg,Fla.
MintedLegofLamb
(withCremedeMenthe)
Servessixtoeight
5to6lb.legoflamb
8to10sliversofgarliccloves
2teaspoonssalt
11/2teaspoonsfreshgroundblackpepper
2teaspoonsoregano
1cupwhitewinevinegar
1/3cupsaladoilorFrenchsaladdressing
1/2cupwhitecrmedementhe
1largeonionsliced
Sprigsoffreshmintifavailable,orsprigsoffreshparsleyforgarnish.
Rubthelegoflambdry(neverlardlamb).Makeincisionsinthefleshandinsertintoeachasliverofgarlic.Mixtheseasoningsandrubwellintothefleshoftheleg.
Placeinalargebowlandpouroverthewineandoilmixedtogether.Placeinrefrigeratorandmarinateforatleast6hours,turningoften.
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Removelambtoaroastingpan.Reservemarinade.Preheatovento325degrees(orusethetwotemperatureFrenchmethod).Insertameatthermometerintofleshof
lambbutdonotletittouchthebone.Arrangeonionslicesontopoflamb.Roastfor30minutesperpoundformediumrare,oruntilthermometerreaches175
degrees.Afterthefirst30minutesbeginbastingthelambwiththemarinade,anddribbleonatthesametimeaportionofthecrmedementhe.Bastethelegevery20
minuteswithsmallamountsofmarinadeandcrmedementhe.Whenmeatisdone,removetoawarmplatterandletrest15minutesbeforeslicing.Stirremaining
marinadeandcremedementheintopandrippings.Servewiththeslicedmeat.Garnishwithmintsprigsorparsley.
FrankHall,Reidsville,N.C.
RolledShoulderofLambwithPineappleMintSauce
Servesfourtosix
31/2to4lb.lambshoulder
Salt,peppertotaste
1/2teaspoongarlicsalt
1tablespoonbutter
1/2cuphotwater
1/4cupchoppedfreshmintleaves
1/2cuppineapplesyrup
1tablespoonvinegar
Salt
Haveshoulderoflambbonedandrolled.Rubthesalt,pepper,ginger,andgarlicwellintomeat.Placeonatrivetinroastingpan.Roastin325degreeoven,allowing
from25to30minutesperpound.Whenroasthascookedabout30minutes,bastewith1tablespoonofbutterstirredinto1/2cuthotwater.Bastewithjuiceinpan
often.Servewiththefollowingsauce,slightlyheated:
Severalhoursbeforeservingcombinemintleaves,pineapplejuice,andvinegar.Addsalttotaste.Letsetinwarmplacetosteep.Justbeforeservingheatslightly.
Mr.andMrs.KentBelmore,Hickory,N.C.
LambTerrapin
Serveseight
Mrs.Deverspassedusthisrecipewiththequip,''Igivesittoyouas'twasguvtome."
Yolksof3hardboiledeggs
1tablespoonflour
1cupmilk
1/4cupcream
Dashsalt
2cupscoldlamb,diced
2tablespoonssherry
Whitesof3hardboiledeggs
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Putyolksthroughricer.Beatyolks,flour,butter,milk,cream,andseasoningsuntilsmoothwithawirewhisk.Addthelambandletallboilupforasecondortwoto
heatthrough.Addsherry.Serveonthinslicesofbutteredtoastorwithmoundsoffluffy,dryrice.Sprinklefinelycuteggwhitesovertop.ExcellentforSundaynight
supper.
Mrs.JacobL.Devers,FortMonroe,Va.
13BoyCurry
(Lamb)
Servesfour
Roastalambonedaybeforepreparingthisdish.Diceasmuchofthislambasnecessary.
1/4cupbutteroroil
1/4cupmincedonion
1/4cupflour
2cupsleftoverthingravy(cannedconsommorbeefbroth)
1cupraisins
2cupsdicedcookedlamb
1cupdicedparedapple
1cupwater
1teaspoonsalt
4cupscookedrice
Meltbutterinkettle.Addonionandsautuntiltender.Stirinflourandcurry.Graduallypouringravy,whilestirring.Addnext5ingredientsandcookuntilcurryis
smoothandthickened.Serveoverhotcookedrice.Haveseveraldishesaroundtablewithfollowing:
Gratedcoconut
Choppedonions
Choppedpeanuts
Choppedwhitesofhardcookedeggs
Choppedyellowsofhardcookedeggs
Choppedcrispbacon
Choppedpickles
Raisinsorcurrants
Hotchutney(MajorGrey'sorCalcuttaClub)
Frenchfriedonionrings
Sprinkletheseoneatatimeoverthecurryandriceputchutneyandonionringsonsideofplateanddishisreadytoserve.
PeteFreeman,fromTheCottonBlossomCookBook,Atlanta,Ga.
SaddleofLamb
Servessixtoeight
1saddleoflambroast
1teaspoonsalt
11/2teaspoonsgroundblackpepper
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1teaspoonoregano
1/4teaspoongarlicpowder
1/4cupItalianFrenchdressing
Mintsprigsorparsleyforgarnish
Havethebutchersawacrosstheribsclosetothebackbonetomakecarvingthemeateasier.Sprinklethemeatwithdryingredientsandrubintothemeat.Standthe
saddleontheribsinaroastingpan.Roastuncoveredinapreheatedslow(325degrees)ovenfor35minutestothepound,oruntilmeatthermometerreaches180
degrees.Bastethelambevery15to20minuteswiththeFrenchdressingmixedwiththevinegar.Removetoawarmplatter.ServePotatoCroquettes(see
"Vegetables"),smallbroiledpotatoes,orturnips(boiled)aroundthemeat.Garnishwithfreshmintorparsleysprigs.
Ifdesiredserveamintsauce("seeSauces")withthemeat.
Dr.JamesHinson,Summerfield,N.C.
LambChopsorCutletsCyrano
Servesfour
Thelambchop(cteletteasitiscalledinFrance),ortheEnglish"cutlet,"istheribchop.ThisisaversionoftheFrenchcteletteservedwithaChateaubriandsauce.
(See"Sauces.")
8riblambchops,about3/4to1inchthick
1/2teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsofbutter
8cookedartichokebottoms(fresh,canned,orfrozen),heatedinbutter
8smallchickenlivers,friedinbutter
Chateaubriandsauce
Mushrooms,sauted,optional
Sprinklethechopsonbothsideswiththesaltandpepper.Inaheavyskilletorelectricfryingpan,heatthebutter.Brownthechopswellonbothsidesover350
degreeheat.Removetoawarmplatterandkeepwarm.Inaseparatesaucepanheattheartichokesinasmallamountofbutter.Sautthechickenliversinthesame
panthechopswerecookedin,browningthemonallsides.Cookabout5to7minutesaccordingtosize.Placeanartichokeheartundereachlambchop.Topeach
chopwithafriedchickenliver.Pourovereachchopalightcoatingofthesauce.Garnishtopswithsautedmushrooms,ifdesired.
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LambChopsChestnutStuffing
Servessix
Have6lambchopscutEnglishstylethatisfromthedoubleloinabout11/2to2inchesthick.Havethemboned.Splitchopsmaking2pockets.Stuffpocketswith
chestnutdressing.Sewupwithacoarsethreadorfastenwithshortskewers.Sprinklewithsaltandpepper,brushwithmeltedbutter.Placeinbroilingpanatleast3
inchesfromflame.Brownonbothsides,turningcarefullyonce.Cooktodesiredstate(about25minutes).Removefrompancutstring,andremove.Serveonhot
toast.Garnishwithstewedprunes,stonedandstuffedwithwholeroastedchestnut,ormintjelly.Pouroverpandrippingsormeltedbutterblendedwithanystandard
mintsauce.
Stuffing
1cupchestnuts,boiledorroasted,peeledandmashed
1cupbreadcrumbs
1tablespoonbutter
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonpepper
Meltbutterstirinchestnuts,breadcrumbs,lemonjuice,andseasoning.Stiraroundinpantoblendintofluffymixture.Stuffeachsidechopwith1largetablespoonof
dressing.
Mrs.KilmerMyers,SanFrancisco,Calif.
LambShishKebab
(withVegetables)
Servessix
2lbs.leanlamblegorshoulder
1tablespoonsalt
2garliccloves,crushed
2teaspoonsgroundcoriander
1teaspoongroundginger
11/2teaspoonscurrypowder|
11/2teaspoonsfreshgroundpepper
3tablespoonsredwinevinegar
1/3cupoliveoil,orvegetableoil
Mushroomcaps
Greenpeppersquares
Smallonions,optional(cannedparboiledtype)
Tomatowedges
Pittedolives(optional)
Trimasmuchfataspossiblefromlamb.Cutinto11/2inchcubes.Combineallseasonings,lemonjuice,vinegar,andoiltomakeamarinade.Marinatethemeatin
marinadeforatleast6hours,turningoften.Stringthemeatonskewers,
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alternatingthemeat,mushroomcaps,greenpepper,andonionsifused.Broil3inchesfromacharcoalfirebed,turningfrequentlyandbastingwiththemarinade.Broil
around20minutes.Threadtomatowedgesonlastandbroilabout5minutes.Removeskewerstowarmingareatokeepwarmuntilservingtime.Ifolivesareused,
threadthemwithtomatoes.
W.W.Brown,2nd,Burlington,N.C.
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8
Poultry
PresidentRoosevelt'sThanksgivingTurkeywithSageDressing
Servessixtoeight
ThistypicalSouthernturkeywasalwaysservedattheGeorgiaWarmSpringsFoundationastheThanksgivingpicedersistanceforthelatePresidentFranklinD.
RooseveltandMrs.Roosevelt.ThedinnerwaspreparedbyChefC.M.Stephens.Thecompletemenuisasfollows:
CrispHeartsofCelery
AssortedOlives
FruitCocktail
Roasted,SlicedTurkey
SageDressing
CranberrySauce
Gravy
HotRolls
CreamedParsleyPotatoBalls
EnglishPeasinPattyShells
JulienneCarrots
HarvesterSalad
PlumPudding
HardSauce
PumpkinPie
DemiTasse
TheTurkey
Rub10poundturkeyinsideandoutwith1tablespoonofsalt.Stuffwiththefollowing:
TheStuffing
6mediumsizedonions,chopped
Turkeyliver,cutinsmallcubes
5cupsbreadcrumbs
Coldwater
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Salt,peppertotaste
3tablespoonsbutter
Powderedsage
Choppedparsley
Garlic,choppedifdesired
Choptheonions,andcutuptheturkeyliver.Soakbreadcrumbsinwaterandsqueezedryseasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Meltbutterinafryingpan,andcook
onionsandliveruntiltender.Addthebreadcrumbsandseasonings.Letitallcook,constantlystirringuntilalmostdry.Thenthestuffingisready.
Tostuffandtrussthebird,beginbyplacingspoonfulsofstuffingintheneckend,usingenoughtofilltheskin.Foldthewingsclosetothebodyandholdthemby
inserting2skewersthroughthewing,body,andwingontheotherside.Fastenthethighsinthesamemannerwithoneskewer.Drawtheskinovertheneckandfasten
tobackwithskewer.Rubtheoutsideofthebirdwith11/2tablespoonsofsalt,5tablespoonsoffat,and2tablespoonsofflourmixedtogether.
Laytheturkey,breastdown,inanopenroastingpanandplaceinamoderate(375degree)oven.Whenbrown,turnthefowlonitsback,bastingevery15or20
minuteswith3/4cuphotwaterand1/2cupmeltedbutter.Cookfor20to25minutestothepound,dependingontheageofthebird.[SeealsoHarvesterSalad,p.
87.]
Specialpermission,C.W.Bussey,BusinessManager,WarmSpringsFoundation,WarmSprings,Ga.
ChartforRoastingTurkeyorChicken
YoungChicken
Lbs.
Temp.
Min.perlb.
Time
45
300
30
2to21/2hrs.
Turkey
1016
300
1820
31/2to41/2hrs.
1823
300
1618
41/2to6hrs.
2430
300
1518
6to71/2hrs.
ThischartistheoneusedbyMissLauraReilley,hostessattheGovernor'sMansionatRaleigh,NorthCarolina.Wedonotcookourturkeysquitesolong.A20
poundyoungturkeyshouldberoastedinthreehours.Itisbesttoknowone'sbirdbeforesettingadefinitetimelimitonit.Buy1/2lb.dressedturkeyperpersonbuy
3/4to1lb.chickenperperson.
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Albert'sSmokedTurkey
Forthosewhodonothaveasmokertosmokepoultry,game,ormeats,thecontributorofthisrecipehasgivenusadescriptionofahomemadetypewhichmaybe
easilyduplicated.
BuyaNo.2sizegalvanizedwashtub.Ontheoutersideofthebottomofthetub,neartherim,makeacircleabout5inchesindiameter.Punchthecirclefulloflarge
nailholes(orafewevenlargerholes),fillingthecircleasfullaspossiblewithholes.Haveacircleofmetalbraddedsothattheventholesmaybeclosedifnecessary.
Bradametalhandleinthemiddleoftheoutsideofthebottomsothetubmaybehandledeasily.Thistubwillfitoveralargeoutsidegrill.
Whensmokinganything,placethetub1/4ofaninchabovethebedofcharcoalsinthegrilltoallowthefirebreathingair.Buildthefiretoonesideofthegrillasthe
meatshouldnotbedirectlyoverthefire.Leaveplentyofroomonthegrillforthefoodtobesmoked.
Togiveextraflavor,addahandfulofhickorychips,whichhavebeensoakedatleast12hoursinwater,tothewellburningcoals.Thenproceedtosmoke.Add
charcoalandchipsascookingprogresses.Thereshouldbesmokecomingcontinuouslyfromtheventsinthetub.
TheTurkey
Splittheturkeyinhalf.Placetheturkeyontheoppositesideofthefireonthegrillrack.Putthetubovertheturkeywiththeventedsideabovetheturkey.Smokethe
turkey,allowing35minutesperpound.Basteoftenwiththefollowingsauce,whichhasbeensimmered10minutes.
2tablespoonsvinegar
Juiceof1lemon
1clovegarlic
1crushed,driedredpepper
Basteturkeywithsauce.Donotlettheturkeystayinsmokertoolongoritwilldryout.Allow1/2poundofuncookedturkeyperperson.
AlbertA.Stoddard,Burlington,N.C.
TurkeyintheBag
ThissimplemodernwaytoroastanunstuffedturkeyisinthesamemannerasthefamousPompanoenPapillote.
Rubcarefullydressedbirdalloverwithgoodcookingoilorbutter.Sprinkleverylightlywithsaltandflour.Insideofturkeyrub1teaspoonofsalt
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forevery5poundsofdressedmeat.Putinalargepaperbag(anytypewhichwillfit)rolltheendstightlyandplaceonroastingpan.Settheovenat300degrees.Do
notopenthebagtobaste.Justfollowthechartbelowandgotoafootballgame,tothehairdresser,oranywhere!
CookingChart
7to10pounds30minutesperpound
Whenturkeyisdone,removefromovenandallowtostand5or10minutes.Thencuttopoutofbagandliftoutthegoldenbrownbird.Inthebottomofthebag,
therewillbeplentyofrichstockwhichcanbedilutedforgravyordressing.(Anappleor1/4cupofwinemaybeplacedinsideturkeybeforeitisputinbag.)The
gibletsshouldbeboiledseparately,andifslowlysimmered,willbedonethesametimeastheturkey.Dressingshouldbemadeandbakedseparately.
Mrs.DonS.Holt,Concord,N.C.,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
GalantineofTurkey
(orChicken)
Thisrecipe,whichappearedoriginallyintheDanville,Virginia,EpiscopalPantry,callsforchicken.Mrs.RushworthsaysthattherecipecamefromanEnglishcook
bookgivenherbyherhusband'ssistersinEngland,andthatshethinkswhenoneputsforthsuchaneffort,aturkeyshouldbesubstitutedforchicken.Butthesame
recipemaybeusedforeither.
1turkeyorchicken
1lb.veal
1/2lb.ham
Saltandpepper
4or5truffles
3yolkshardboiledeggs
Afewpistachionuts
Somestripsoftongue
Stock
Chaudfroidsauce
Bonethebirdentirely,cuttingitopendownthecenteroftheback.Passthevealandhamtwicethroughamincingmachineandseasonwell.Wetaboardandspread
thebird(open)onitsprinklewithsaltandpepper.Laythevealandhamoveritwiththetruffles,eggyolks,andpistachiosincenterandstripsoftongueateachside.
Makeintoarollandfasteninabutteredcloth.Boilgentlyinwellflavoredstockabout11/2hoursthenrollinacleanclothandpressalittle
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untilcold.Thencoverwithwhitechaudfroidsauce(coldCreamSauce,varietyseasoning),andgarnishwithtrufflesorbeetrootandlettuce.Thegalantinemaybe
glazedinsteadofcoveredwithwhitesauceandgarnishedwithaspic.
Mrs.L.J.Rushworth,Danville,Va.
WilliamsburgInnBreastofTurkeySupreme
Servestwelve
ThisprizerecipewonforChefFredCrawfordofWilliamsburgInnfirstprizeattheChef'sTournamentatVirginiaBeachin1947forthepreparationofhisdinnerin
whichBreastofTurkeySupremewastheentre.ThesponsorsweretheVirginiaStateChamberofCommerceandthejuryconsistedofsomeoftheoustandingfood
editorsandepicuresinthecountry.
Slicedbreastofturkey
11/2cupsbutter
1cupflour
1tablespoonsalt
4cupschickenstock
2cupsmilk
2cupscream
1/4lb.toastedalmonds
Meltbutteraddflourandstiruntilsmooth.Addsaltandpepper.Heatchickenstock,milk,andcreamseparately.Pourheatedstockintoabovemixtureandstiruntil
smooth.Addmilkandcream.Allowtocookoverslowflamefor10minutes.Servesauceveryhotoverslicedbreastofturkeyandsteamednoodlesorrice.Sprinkle
withtoastedalmondsoverturkeyandsauce.
Byspecialpermission,JohnD.Green,VicePresident,WilliamsburgRestoration,Inc.,Williamsburg,Va.
TurkeyPates
Servessix
12Englishmuffins(bakery)
2cupscoldwhiteanddarkmeatturkey,chopped
2cupsthickgravy,leftover
1smallonion
1bunchparsley
Hollowoutmuffinsbycuttingoutalargeholeinbottom.Setinoventocrispandbrown,watchingcarefullytokeepfromburning.Heatcoldturkey,gravy,onion,and
alittleparsleychoppedfine,untilboilinghot.Fillhotpateshellswithturkeyandgravy.Decoratewithsprigsofparsleyandserveatonce.Chickenorduckisdelicious
inthesameway.Servewithcranberryjelly,etc.
Mrs.E.LPfohl,fromWhat'sCookin'?.WinstonSalem,N.C.
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TurkeyMole
(PavoMole)
ThesecondmostimportantsauceinMexico(servedoftenintheUnitedStates)ismole,andadishpreparedwithmoleistoMexicowhatturkeywithchestnut
dressingistotheUnitedStates.
Thisrecipeisforturkeywiththerichnativemoleorsauce.
1youngturkey
12toastedalmonds
1slicestalebread
12raisins
1tablespoongroundchocolate
Groundcloves
1teaspoongroundcinnamon
1/4teaspoonaniseseed
1tablespoontoastedsesameseed
3to6tablespoonspowderedchilipulp
6tablespoonsfat
1mincedonion
1clovegarlic
2tablespoonsflour
3cupstomatosauce
3cupsturkeystock
Salt
''Cuttheturkeyasforfricasseeandboiluntiltender.Passthroughthefinebladeofafoodchopperthealmonds,toastedbread,raisins,andchocolate.Mixwellwith
thegroundspicesanddriedchilipulp.Meltthefatandaddonionandgarlic.Whentransparent,addtheflourandwhenflourbrowns,addremainingingredients.Cook
untilwellmixedandsmooththenaddthetomatosauce.Cookfor5minutesandadd3cupsofstockinwhichturkeywasboiled.Salt.Cookafewminuteslonger
addpiecesofturkey(pickedfrombones).Cookgentlyuntilthickandservewithasprinklingofsesameseed."
Mrs.PeterDeWetter,FortBliss,Tex.,fromLaCocinaMexicana,by"SallyAnn,"FoodEditor,ElPasoHeraldPost,ElPaso,Tex.
ToFryChicken
Therearetwowaystofrychicken"Southernstyle."Itmaybefriedcrispwiththegravyservedseparately,orfriedandsteamedinthegravy.Theimportantthingsare
tohavethechickenwellbrownedandthoroughlycooked.
CrispFriedChicken
1fryingsizechicken,2to21/2lbs.,disjointed
1cupflour
1/2teaspooneachofsaltandblackpepper
1/4teaspooneachgroundgingerandgarlicpowder(optional)
Fatforfrying(2/3Crisco,1/3butterorsaladoilandCrisco)
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Rinseandpatthechickendry.Mixthedryingredientsinabrownpaperbag.Shakeafewpiecesatatimeinthebagshakeoffexcessflour.Heatabout1inchoffat
inaheavyironfryingpanoranelectricfryingpan.Whenfatissmokinghot,layinthechicken(donotcrowdthepan).Coverthechickenandcookuntilitisjustgold
brownononeside.Turnchickencoverpanandcookuntilundersideisbrowned.Removethetop.Cookuntilthechickenisnowadeeprichbrownononeside
turnandfryuntiltheothersideisbrown.Reducetheheatandletchickenfryslowlyuntilitisforktender,turningitonceortwice.Whendone,drainonabsorbent
toweling.Placeinalargepaperlinedpanandkeepwarminovenuntilservingtime,orserveatonce.
Gravy,CreamStyle
Pouroffallbutabout2tablespoonsoffat.Stirin2tablespoonsflour,stirringandscrapingfromthebottomofthepantogetallcrispbits.Slowlystirin2cupsmilk(or
water).Cookuntilthickenedseasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Ifmoregravyisdesiredaddextraflourandmilk.Servehotingravyboar.
CountryStyleChicken
TofrychickenCountryStyle:Removethewellbrownedchickenfromthepan.MakethegravyasforCrispFriedChicken,usingeithermilkorwaterforliquid.Cook
untilthegravybeginstothicken.Placechickenbackinthegravycoverthevesselandsteamslowly,turningchickenonceortwice,untilthegravyhasthickened.If
necessary,addalittleadditionalmilkorhotwatertothingravy.
1chickenserves4to6.
GibletGravy
Gibletsfromanyfowl(neck,gizzard,liver,heart)
Coldwater
1stalkcelerywithtops,cutinlonglengths
1largeonion,peeled,halved
11/2tablespoonspoultryseasoning,ormixtureofthyme,rosemary,sage
1teaspoondrymustard
4tablespoonsflourorcornstarch
1teaspoonKitchenBouquet,optional
1tablespooncatchup
DashTabascosauce
1teaspoonsoysauce,optional
2to3hardcookedeggs,peeled,sliced
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Washandremoveallskinfromgiblets.Placeinheavypotwithcelery,onion,salt,pepper,andpoultryseasonings.Coverwithatleast11/2quartscoldwater.Bring
toboilandsimmeruntilmeatisdone(about1hour).Removeliverafter10minutesboiling,reserve.Whenmeatistender,removetoabowlandcool.Strainthebroth
andskim.Return1quartbroth(addwatertomake1quartifliquidboileddown)topot.Mixdrymustardwithflourorcornstarch,andmixwithenoughcoolbrothor
watertomakeathinpaste.Stirintobrothandbringtoboil.AddtheKitchenBouquetifabrowncolorisdesiredaddcatchupandsauces.Boilslowlyuntilgravyis
smoothandthickened.Meanwhile,chopupmeatfineandreturnittothegravy.Heatthoroughly,andjustbeforeservingstiringentlytheslicesofegg,orfloatthemon
topofgravy.Serveoverpoultrydressingorrice.
FriedChicken,OldDominion
Servestwotofour
ThisisanexcitingdishoffriedchickenservedonawafflewithVirginiaham,candiedsweetpotatoesandbananas.
Havea2poundchickensplitandopenedthroughthebackdressnicelyandseason.Sprinklethechickenwithcreamandrubwithasmallamountofflour.
Havesomeclarifiedbutterinasautpan.Frythechickeninituntilitiscookedandhasattainedafinecolor(goldenbrown)thenfinishcookinginaslowoven(325
degrees)for30minutes.Removethechickenfromthepanandpour1cupofcreamand1soupspoonofVirginiamaplesyrupinthepanstirandletboilforafew
minutesthenstrainsauce.Servechickenandsauceseparately.
ArrangethechickenonaplatteronacrispwafflewithslicedVirginiahamandgarnishwithringsofcandiedsweetpotatoandbananas.
FrankH.Briggs,GeneralManager,TheHomestead,HotSprings,Va.
CoastalFriedChickenwithBrownCrumbGravy
Servesfour
111/2lb.springchicken(fryingchicken)
Saltandpepper
Flourfordredgingchicken
Fatforfrying
Sprinklethechickenwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Dredgeitwellwithflour(seebasicFriedChickenrecipe).Havereadyinaheavyskillethotfat(350to375
degrees),deepenoughalmosttocoverthechicken.Layinthelargepiecesfirstcoverwithclosefittinglid.Cooktoagoldenbrown,turningonce.Drain
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onabsorbentpaper,andservewithriceandbrowngravy.Toachievetenderandjuicychicken,thefatmustbehot,thechickenturnedbutonce,andalidonthepan.
BrownCrumbGravy
Pouroffallbut2to3tablespoonsgrease(1tablespoongreaseforeachcupofgravy)stirin1tablespoonofflourforeachtablespoonofgreaseheatandstiruntilthe
flourbrowns.Stirin1cupofwaterforeachtablespoonofgreaseandflour.Stirfrombottomofpanandaroundsidestogetallbrowncrumbsinpan.Cookandstir
untilgravythickens.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.
Mrs.EdwinFendig,fromCoastalCookery,St.SimonsIsland,Ga.
"OldSouthern"SmotheredChicken
Servestwo
ThisrecipeisaspecialtyoftheOldSouthernTeaRoom.
2halvesbroilingchicken
1/2cupmilk
2tablespoonsflour
Saltandpepper
Fatforfrying
Butter
Juiceof1lemon
1cupwater
Dipchickeninmilksprinklewithflourseasonedwithsaltandpepperfryindeepfatuntilbrown,takeout,placeinroastingpan,dotwithbutter,sprinklewithlemon
juice,andadd1cupwater.Putina325to350degreeovenandcookuntiltender(aboutonehour),bastingeverynowandthen.
Mrs.W.I.McKay,Owner,OldSouthernTeaRoom,Vicksburg,Miss.
ChickenLiversinWineSaucewithSaffronRice
Servesfourtosix
4to6slicesbacon(1sliceperperson)
1tablespoonbutter
2tablespoonschoppedcelery
1cupfreshmushrooms,sliced,or
1cupcannedmushrooms,drained
1lb.chickenlivers,cutintoquarters
11/2tablespoonscornstarchmixedwith2tablespoonswater
1cupdrywhitewine
1/4teaspoonsalt
1tablespooneachWorcestershireandsoysauce
1dashTabascosauce
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1/2cupsliveredtoastedalmondsorpistachios
Cookedsaffronrice,cookedaccordingtopackagedirections,1/2cupormoreperserving
Inaheavyskilletorelectricfryingpan,frythebaconuntilcrispingstage.Removefrompanandcurleachstriparoundarodorhandle.Drainonabsorbentpaper
reserve.Pouroffbacondrippings,leaving2tablespoonsinpanaddbuttertobaconfat.Frytheonionandceleryinhotfatuntiltransparentaddthemushroomand
liverssautforaround4minutes,turninglivertobrownlightlyonallsidesremovefromheat.
Inasmallsaucepan,mixthecornstarchmixture,wine,andseasonings.Bringtoboilandsimmeruntilsaucebeginstothicken.
Pourthesauceintotheliverandvegetablesreturnpantoheatandbringbacktoboilingpointreduceheatandservehotoverhotsaffronrice.Sprinkleeachserving
withthenutsandgarnishwithacurlofbacon.
Mrs.CharlesB.Cardozo,Richmond,Virginia
ISABELLA'SCHICKENMARENGO
Servesfourtosix
1broilersizechicken,21/2to3lbs.
1mediumsizeonion,chopped
1clovefreshwhitegarlic,minced
2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley
11lb.,12oz.cangoodItaliantomatoes
212oz.canstomatopaste
12smallwhiteonions,picklingsize
12mushroomcaps
21/2tablespoonsbutter
Vermouth
1cupgreenstuffedolives
Preparethechickenforbroilingorfrying.Makeabasicsauceasfollows:
BasicSauce
Inaskilletheattheoilandsauttheonionandgarlicuntilgoldenbrown.Addtheparsley,tomatoes,andtomatopaste.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Stirandsimmer
thesauceonlowheatfor2hours,stirringitoften.Thisisagoodbasicsauceforthechickenandnumerousotherdishes.
Broilorfrythechickenuntiltender,usinganyfavoritemethodofbroilingorfrying.Arrangethechickeninacasseroleandpouroveritageneroussupplyofthebasic
sauce.
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Sautthelittlewhiteonionsandmushroominthebutteruntilbrowned.Arrangetheseoverthechickenandsauce.Addvermouthtotaste.Coverandbakeat350
degreesfor1hour.Fiveminutesbeforeservinggarnishthetopwiththeolives.
Ifnottobeservedatonce,reduceheatto200degreesandthechickenwillkeepwell.
Mrs.LambertDavis,ChapelHill,N.C.
ChickenBarbara
(Trademark)
Servessix
OntheGreatFallsRoad,nearRockville,Maryland,isNormandyFarm,oneoftheSouth'smostfamouseatingestablishments.MarjoryHendricks,ownermanager,
hascreatedmanywonderfuldishesbearingtheFarmtrademark,"TheGooseGirl."Thisrecipeisanoriginaltrademarkcreation.
3wholechickenbreasts
2clovesgarlic
6celerytopstalksandleaves
1largeonion,sliced
Saltandpepper
Dashrosemary
Cutthebreastsfrom(broiler)chickens(orthewholechickenmaybesteamedandbreastremoved).Surroundchickenbreastswith1cutcloveofgarlic,thecelery
stalksandleaves,andtheslicedonion,andsteamuntiltender.Whenhalfdone,seasonwithsalt,pepper,anddashofrosemary.Whencompletelydoneandtender,
allowtocool.Removetheskinfromthebreastsandcuteachinhalf,makingsixpiecesinall.Rubeachportionwiththesecondcutcloveofgarlic.Dipinwafflebatter
andfryindeepfatat375degreesuntilgoldenbrown.
ServeeachportionofChickenBarbarawith1/2cupoflemonflavoredsauceunder(notover)thechickenbreastinitsgoldenbrowncoat.Garnishwithwatercress.
WaffleBatterforChickenBarbara
31/2cupssiftedflour
1teaspoonsalt
21/2teaspoonsbakingpowder
1teaspoonsoda
3eggyolks,beaten
21/2cupsbuttermilk
Sifttheflour,salt,bakingpowder,andsodatogether.Putthisflourmixtureaside.Beatupeggyolksuntilfrothythenaddbuttermilktotheeggyolksandbeatagain.
Whipeggwhitesuntilstiffbutnotdry.Addflourmixturetotheeggyolkmixture,beatinguntilsmooth.Lastly,foldinthebeateneggwhites.
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LemonSauceforChickenBarbara
To3cupsofseasonedwhitesaucemadewithrichmilk,addthejuiceof3lemonsandblendinsmoothly.Addalittleyellowvegetablefoodcoloringoradd2to3
wellbeateneggyolksandblendinsmoothly.
Specialpermission,MarjoryHendricks,Owner,NormandyFarm,Rt.189,Rockville,Md.
BreastofChickenwithWildRice
Servesone
Breastofayoungroastingchicken
Butter
Ismallonion,chopped
Smallamountgarlic,totaste
1carrotandcelerystalk,minced
1largemushroom,chopped
1smallglasseachofsherryandcognac
1cupcream
1cupwildrice,uncooked
Boneandskinthebreastofayoungroastingchicken.Seasonthebreastwithsaltandblackpepperplaceinbutteredheavyfryingpanadd1smallonion(chopped),
garlic,carrot,celery,andfryslowlyaddmushroom,sherry,cognac,andcreamcoverandsimmerslowlyuntilbreastistender(done).Take1cupofwildrice,which
hasbeenwashedincoldwater,boilabout20minutes,rinseincoldwater,andputinricesteamertoheat.Dressriceinatimbaleonplatterandpoursauceover
chicken.(Thechickenisplacedonriceifdesired,orricemaybeseasonedwithbutter,saltandpepper.)
AdalynLindley'sChickenalaBarbara
Servessixtoeight
1roastingchicken
1cupflour
Salt,celerysalt,pepper,paprikatotaste
Chickengiblets
Topsofwingsandneck
1stalkcelery
Carrots,parsnips,parsley
1qt.water
1tablespoonflourseasonedwithsaltandpepper
1/2cupcream
Mixflourandseasoningsandrubchickeninsideandoutwithmixture.Melt1/4poundofbutterandruboverseasonedfowl.Takethechickengiblets,topsofwings
andneck,acelerystalk,carrots,parsnips,andparsley(desiredamountofeachvegetable)andputintoabout1quartofwater.Cooklikesoupfor1hour.Strain.Mix
1tablespoonofflourseasonedwithsaltandpepperwith1/2cupcream.Thickenstockwiththis.
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Putthechickeninahotovenuntilslightlybrowned.Every15minutespour1/4cupstockover.Whenitisusedupputcoveronchickenandletsimmerinovenuntil
done.
Specialpermission,AdalynLindley,Manager,NeimanMarcusTeaRoom,Dallas,Tex.
CoqAuVin
Servesfour
Thisismostunusualandadifferent"chickeninwine."
1largebroilingsizechicken,5lbs.,quarteredorcutasdesired
Flour
4tablespoonsbutter
1wineglassbrandy,heatedslightly
1freshwhiteclovegarlic
1bayleaf
1/16teaspoonthyme
6to8smallwhiteonions,peeled
12mushrooms,unpeeled
1thickslicegoodcountryham,diced(about1lb.)
1cupgoodredwine(alittleextrawineifdesired)
Cookedwildrice
Quarterorcutthechickenasdesired.Sprinkleitlightlywithflour.Heatthebutterinaskilletandsautthechickenpieces.Arrangethechickeninalargecasserole.
Pouroverthechickenthewarmedbrandyandigniteit.(Ifthebrandyandchickenarenotwarmenough,thebrandywillnotflame).Allowchickentoblazeforafew
seconds.Addthecloveofgarlic,bayleaf,thyme,parsley,onions,mushrooms,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Dicethehamandaddit.Pouroverthewine.Coverand
bakeinaslowoven(325degrees)untilchickenistender.Thisdishmaybemadethedaybeforeasisthecasewithallcasseroledishes,itimprovesifallowedtoset
foraday.
Servewithcookedwildrice.
NOTE:Neveruseyellowgarlic.Garlicshouldalwaysbewhiteandpreferablyhavealittlestreakofgreenatthecore.Tomaintainfreshness,keepgarlicinthe
refrigeratorI.D.
BakedHenInScuppernongWine
Servessix
Select1niceplumpbakinghen,weighing5to6pounds.Prepareforroasting,usingstuffing,orroastplain.Cookinmoderateoven(350degrees)untilchickenbegins
togettender.Aboutonehalfhourbeforeserving,pour
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over1cupofscuppernongwineandsprinkletheentirechickenwithfreshlygroundnutmeg.Bastewithpandrippinguntilservingtime.Makegravywiththedrippings
andchoppedgiblets.[Thischickenhasawonderfulflavor,theleftovermeatmakespiquantcreamedchicken.M.B.]
Mrs.J.J.Henderson,Graham,N.C.
ChickeninWine,Grinalds
Servesfourtosix
1fryingchicken,cutinpieces
Flour
Salt,pepper
Powderedthyme
Mace
Oliveoil
1clovegarlic
1cupdomesticwhitewine
1cupdomesticsherry
1cupchickenbroth
Rollchickenpiecesinflourandseasonwithsalt,pepper,thyme,andmace.Brownin1/2inchofgoodoliveoil.Removebrownedpiecesandaddgarlic,wines,and
brothtooliveoil.Allowmixturetosimmer1minuteremovegarlic.Putchickeninacasserolepoursauceover,andbakeat350degreesforabout1hour,depending
onsizeofbird.Whilebaking,ladlegravyoverchickenevery15minutesorso.Servepipinghotwithsauceasgravy.
Mother'sChickenandDumplings
Servessix
Thecontributorofthis,andseveralotherrecipesinthisbook,tracesherancestrytoTazewell,Virginia,wherehergrandparentsweredomesticslavestoaplantation
owner.TheretheylearnedtheartofBritish,French,andSoutherncookingwhichtheypasseddowntothepresentgeneration.Withfreedompapersgrantedthem,
MissBailey'sgrandparentswenttoOhiotohelpwiththeAbolitionmovement.Thegrandfatherhelped"Eliza"(HarrietBeecherStowe'sUncleTom'sCabin)cross
theOhioriver.Accordingtohergrandfather'srecords,"Eliza"swamtheOhio,anddidnotcrossonicefloes.
1largestewingchicken(5to6lbs.)
Coldwater
Seasoningtotaste
SaltandpeppertotasteDumplings
Gravy
Putthechickeninalargepotandcoverwithcoldwaterandseasontotaste.Coverthepotbringtoaboilandthensimmeruntilchickenistender.Pouroff2to3
cupsbrothtomakeaseparategravy.
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Makethedumplingsanddrapethemacrossthechicken(donotdropinthebroth).Coverthekettleandsteamthedumplings12to15minutes,oruntiltender.Liftout
thedumplingsintoabowl,andpourthegravyoverthem.Servewiththecarvedchicken.
Dumplings
1cupflour
1/2teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsshortening(MissBaileyuseslard)
1/2cupmilk
Mixdryingredientsandshorteningstirinthemilk.Rollthedoughoutonflouredboardtoabout1/8inchthick.Cutintostripsabout1inchwide.Drapethedumpling
overthechickenasdirected.
Gravy
3cupschickenbroth,fatnotskimmed
1tablespoonbutterifbrothnotrichenoughwithchickenfat
3tablespoonsflour
Water
Saltandpepper
Heatthebrothinaskillet.Addbutterifnecessary.Mixtheflourwithenoughwatertomakeathinpaste.Stirflourmixtureintobrothseasontotastewithsaltand
pepper.Cookthegravyuntilitisasthickasheavycream.Pouroverthedumplings.
MissMarthaS.Bailey,NewYork,N.Y.
GreenPepperChicken
(HawaiianStyle)
Servestwotofour
12to21/2lb.fryingchicken
2mediumsizegreenpeppers,quartered,seeded
1/2cuppineapplejuice
1tablespoonsoysauce
1/2cuptomatocatchuporchilisauce
1cupboilingwatermixedwith11/2teaspoonsinstantchickenbouillon,or2cubes
3dashesTabascosauce
1/2teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
1cuppineapplechunks,optional
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Havechickenpreparedrinseandpatdry.Laychicken,skinsidedown,inabakingdishorcasserolewithtop.Stickthegreenpepperquartersinbetweenorunder
piecesofchicken.Inadeepbowlmixremainingingredientsexceptthepineapplechunks.Pour1/2ofsauceoverthechickencoverthedishandbakeina350
degreeovenfor20minutes.Removetopfrombakingdishandturnthechickenskinsideup.Pouroverenoughsaucetocoatchicken.Continuebakinginuncovered
dishforaround40minutes,oruntilchickenisforktenderandbrowned.Basteoftenandaddsauceasneededtokeepchickenslightlymoist.Ifpineappleistobe
servedinchicken,addittothedishandstirsauceoveritabout10minutesbeforeserving.Servewithhotcookedriceandthehotpansauce.
Mrs.DonE.Scott,Jr.,Burlington,N.C.
TarragonChicken
Servessix
6halfchickenbreasts,boned
Reeserollongarlicoil
Saltandpepper
Flour
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsoil
1teaspoondriedtarragon
1cupchickenbroth
1/2cupdrywhitewine
6slicesMozzarellacheese
Rubbothsidesofchickenwithgarlicoil.Saltandpepperchickendipinfloursprinklewithonion.Brownlightlyinbutterandoilinafryingpan.Removechickentoa
shallowbakingdishandsprinklewithtarragon.
Addbroth,wine,andlemonjuicetodrippingsandbringtoboil.Pouroverthechicken.Bakecoveredina350degreeovenfor45minutes.Removecover.Placea
sliceofcheeseoneachbreastandbakeuncovereduntilcheeseismelted.
Thismaybefrozenbeforebaking,thawedatroomtemperature,andbakedfor11/4hoursat325.
PorterCowles,ChapelHill,N.C.
ChickenBreastsinOrangeWineSaucewithWaterChestnuts
Servesfour
4wholechickenbreasts,skinnedorwithskinlefton
1/2cupsherry
1teaspooneachofsalt,blackpepper,drymustard,groundginger,onionsalt,andparsleyflakes(mixtogether)
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4tablespoonsbutter
1cupfreshorangejuice
1cupchickenbouillon(makewithinstantbouillon),orchickenstock
2tablespoonscornstarch,dissolvedin3tablespoonsofthebouillon
1tablespoongratedorangerind
4tablespoonsorangemarmalade,apricotmarmalade,orguavajelly
1/2cupverythinlyslicedwaterchestnuts
Hotcookedrice
Freshparsleyororangesections
Openthechickenbreastsandlaytheminabowlpouroverthesherryandletmarinateforseveralhoursatroomtemperatureturnoften.Removethebreastsand
drainthemwell.Reservethewinemarinade.Patthechickendrywithabsorbenttowelandsprinkleinsideandoutwiththedryseasoningswhichhavebeenmixed
together.Placeasliceofbutter(about1teaspoon)intheinsideofeachbreast.Pullthebreaststogetherandskewerthemwithwoodentoothpicks,ortiethemwith
string.
Inaheavyskilletwithtop,orelectricfrypansetat350degrees,heattheremainingbuttertogoldenbrownfrythebreastsinthebutter,turningthemonallsidesso
theywillbeuniformlybrowned.Addtheorangejuiceandwinemarinade.Placetoponpanandsimmerfor25minutes,bastingoften.Add1/2thebouillon,the
cornstarchmixture,andgratedorangerind.Stirthepansaucewell.Replacetoponpanandbringmixturetoboilingpoint.Reduceheattosimmer(250degrees),and
continuecookinguntilchickenbreastsareforktender.Bastefrequentlyastheycook.Ifthesaucebecomestoothickorreducesitselftoomuch,graduallyaddthe
remainingpartofthechickenbouillon.10minutesbeforeservingtime,placeatablespoonofthemarmaladeorjellyontopofeachbreaststirthewaterchestnutsinto
thesauce.
Serve1breastperpersononamoundofricespoonthehotsauceoverall.Garnishwithtipsoffreshparsleyormandarinorangesections.
Mrs.JohnF.Schoonmaker,Preeport,GrandBahama
BakedStuffedChickenLegs
Servessix
6largechickenlegs,boned
2cupspoultrydressing(seerecipebelow)
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspooneachofgroundginger,backpepperandgarlicpowder
3tablespoonsbutter
Chickenbroth
1tablespoonflourmixedwith1/4cupwater
2tablespoonssherry
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Havethebutcherbonethechickenlegs.Stuffwiththepoultrydressingsewupthelegsortiethemsecurely.Combinethedryseasoningsandsprinklethelegs
generously.Heatthebutterinaskilletsautthelegs,turningthemtobrownonallsidesuntilgoldenbrown.Arrangethelegsinabakingdishwithcover.Pourin
enoughchickenbrothtocomeup1/2thedepthofthechicken.Addmoreaschickenbakesifpanbecomestoodry.Coverandbakeina350degreeovenfor1
hour.Removethelegstoawarmplatterkeepwarmremovethestrings.Mixtheflourwithwaterandstirintothepansauce.Cookuntilitthickensaddthesherry
seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Pouroverthechicken.Servewithhotrice.
Tobakeasa''quickie."Shakethestuffedlegsin"ShakeandBake."Bakeaccordingtopackagedirections.
Dressing
Saut2tablespoonsofmincedonionin2tablespoonsheatedbutteruntilonionsaretender.Combineinthepan2cupssoftbreadcrumbs,1/4teaspooneachofdried
savory,thyme,marjoram1/8teaspooncurrypowder,1/2teaspoonblackpepper1tablespoonmincedparsley,2tablespoonschickenstockorwarmwater.Toss
together.Stuffthechickenlegswithmixture.
NOTE:Bonedchickenbreastsmaybeusedinplaceofthelegs.Use1wholebreasttostuff.Itmaybeslicedinhalf,crosswise,toserve.1wholebreastserves2.
ChickenDivan
Servesfour
1bunchfreshbroccoli,or12ozs.frozen
3to31/2cupscreamedpotatoes
Hollandaisesauce(about11/2cups)
8butteredtoastpoints
Slicedchicken,turkey,orcaponbreast
Paprika
Washfreshbroccoli(orpreparefrozenasdirectedonpackage),andcutoffanytoughstalkorleaves.Placeinopenvesselinenoughboilingwater(slightlysalted)and
letcook20minutes,oruntiltender.Drainpourmeltedbutteroverrollbroccoliaroundinbutterandkeepheated.
Havepotatoesprepared(seerecipes)andkeephotoverboilingwater(in
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doubleboiler).HaveHollandaisesauceready,madetobeservedimmediately.Toastandbutterbread.
Inthecenterofindividualservingplacesplacethetoastpoints.Layontheseseveralthinslicesofchicken,turkey,orcapon.Overthisplacethebroccolispikes.Flute
thehotpotatoesaroundedgeofplate.ServethehotHollandaisesauceoverbroccoli.Sprinkleentireservingwithpaprika.
PaulWillard,Fresno,Calif.
Mrs.S.G.Stoney'sBakedChickenandCorn
Servesfour
1fryingsizechicken,cutintoservingpieces,coatedlightlywithflour
Shorteningforfrying
Saltandpepper
1cupbutter
21/2to3cupsfreshrawgreencorn,gratedfromthecob
1/2teaspoongratednutmeg
Extrasaltandpepper
Lightlycoatthechickenpieceswithflour.Sprinklewithsaltandpepper.Quicklybrownthechickeninhotshorteninguntilonlyslightlybrowned.Removechickentoa
11/2quartbakingdishorcasserolewithcover.Dividethebutterandusehalftodotthechicken.Pourthegreencornoverthechicken.Dotthecornwiththe
remainingbuttersprinklewithnutmeg,salt,andpepper.Coverthedishandbakeinaslow(300degrees)ovenforabout1hour,oruntilchickenistender.Ifthedish
getstoodry,addadditionalbutter.
Mrs.W.S.Popham(LouisaStoney),fromCharlestonReceipts,JuniorLeagueofCharleston,Inc.,S.C.
ChickenwithEggplant
Servesfour
1largeeggplant,peeled,cutup
1fryingsizechicken(ordesiredpartsofchicken)cutintoservingpieces
Saltandpepper
Icupslicedonions(moreorless)
1tablespoonbutter
1teaspoondrymustard
1/2teaspoonoregano
Vermouth
1packagefrozenartichokehearts(optional)
Butter
Parmesancheese
Peelandcuttheeggplantintodesiredsizepieces.Arrangetheeggplantinalargebutteredcasserole.Laythechickenpiecesontopofeggplant.Sprinklewithsaltand
peppertotaste.Sauttheonionsinbutter,andpouronionsandpan
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drippingsoverchicken.Sprinklewiththemustard,oregano,andvermouth.Arrangetheartichokeheartsovertheonionsdotgenerouslywithbutter.Sprinkle
generouslywithParmesancheese.Bakecoveredinamoderateoven(350degrees)for1hour.
ServewithgoodPepperidgeFarmFrenchBread,butter,andRoswine.Thisisacompletemeal.
NOTE:Ifthisistobeservedforasmanyas8persons,itisadvisabletobakeitin2casseroles.Theeggplanttakesagreatdealofroominthebeginning,butitshrinks
asitiscooked.
Bert'sChickenandOysterCasserole
Servestengenerously
5to6lb.roastingchicken
Watertocover
1teaspooneachofAccentandsage
2teaspoonssalt
1teaspoonofblackpepper
2stalksofcelery
1mediumonion,quartered
Parsleysprigs
Crushedcrackercrumbs(sodacrackers)
Saltandpepper
Butter
11/2to2lbs.freshmushrooms,sliced
Freshoysters,atleast1qt.
Chickenbroth
Milk
Thedaybeforemakingthecasserole,boilthechickeninwatertocoverseasonwiththeAccent,sage,salt,pepper,celerystalks,andonion.Cookuntilmeatis
tender.Removemeatfrombonescutintobitesizepieces.Chillthebroth,skimofffat,andstrain.Reservebroth.
Tomakethecasserole:
Inthebottomofa2to21/2quartcasserole,arrangea1/2inchlayerofcrushedcrackercrumbssprinklelightlywithsaltandpepper(ifsaltedcrackersareused,no
saltisnecessary)dotgenerouslywithbitsofbutter.Spreadallofthechickenoverthecrackers.Spreadthemushroomsoverthechicken.Arrangeasecondlayerof
crackercrumbs,salt,pepper,andbutteroverthemushrooms.Nowmakealayerofoysters,atleast2oystersdeep,overthecrumbs.Sprinkleoysterswithatopping
ofcrackercrumbs,salt,andpepper,anddotgenerouslywithbutter.
Mixequalpartsofchickenbrothandmilk,makingup1cupatatime.Pourthebrothmixtureovercasserolecontents,usingenoughsotheliquidmaybeseenwhen
dishistilted.Bakeina400degreeovenfor45minutes.Heatmay
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beincreasedlastfewminutestobrowntop.Garnisheachservingwithparsley.
Mrs.A.GlennHolt,Burlington,N.C.
Chicken"GoGo"
Servessixtoeight
Chicken"GoGo"maybebroiledoverasmallhibachi,orientalstyle,oroveranoutsidecharcoalgrill.
4chickenbreasts,skinned,boned,cutinto1inchsquares
11/2cupssoysauce
3tablespoonslimeorlemonjuice
1clovegarlic,mashed
1teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper
3tablespoonsbutter
Mushroomcaps
Skewers(usebambooskewersforhibachi,metalskewersforoutsidegrill)
"GoGo"Sauce
Preparethechickenplaceinashallowdish.Mixthesoysauce,limejuice,garlic,ginger,andblackpepperinsaucepan.Pourthemarinadeoverthechickenand
refrigerateforabout2hours.Removethechickenpourthemarinadebackintosaucepan,andaddthebutter.Heatthemarinadeandkeepwarm.Threadthechicken
squaresandmushroomcapsalternatelyonskewers.Broilovercoalsinthehibachioronoutsidegrill.Turntheskewersoften,bastingwiththewarmmarinade.Allow
eachguesttobroilhisownskewer.Thisisniceforaninformalparty.Servethe"GoGo"sauceinabowlspoonovereachskewer.
Sauce
1cupwhitewine
2tablespoonsbutter
1tablespoonsoysauce
1/3cupcrushedpeanuts(crushinblender)
1tablespoongroundredhotpepper
1tablespoonmincedonion
Mixheattoboiling.Servehot.
Mrs.A.P.Souter,St.PetersburgBeach,Fla.
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CharcoalChickenChili
Servestwo
1largebroilerfryerchicken,halved,skinned(21/2to3lbs.)
1/2cupcrushedredchilipeppers(driedchilis)
1teaspoongroundpeppercorns
2cupssourcream
Preparethechickenandlayinaflatbakingdish.Crushorgrindthepeppersgrindpeppercorns.Mixthepepperswiththesourcream.Pourmixtureoverthechicken.
Letchickenstandinthemarinadeinrefrigeratorfor3hours.Turnthechickenoften.Removethechickenanddrain.Broiloveraveryhotfirebed,about4inches
abovecoals,turningonceortwice.Cookfor25to35minutes,accordingtosizeofchicken,oruntiltender.Servewithachilisauceforchicken(see"Sauces").
A.B.Lea,Jamestown,N.C.
Paella"Valenciana"
Servestentotwelve
ThisisafamousSpanishPaellamadeofmeat,poultry,andseafoods.
1heavy4qt.casseroleorbakingvesselwithtop
3/4cupSpanisholiveoil
1lb.rawpork,cubed
1fryingsizechicken,cutintoservingpieces
1mediumonion,diced
1greenpepper,chopped
1/2lb.eachofraw,shelledcrawfish(orcrabmeat)andpeeledshrimp
4ozs.eachofrawoystersandscallops
1/2lb.rawredsnapper,cutinbitesizepieces
2qts.seafoodstock(orchickenstockifpreferred)
1/2cupchoppedripetomatoes
21/2cupsrawrice
2bayleaves
Pinchsaffronanddropofyellowcoloring
1tablespoonsalt
Freshgroundblackpeppertotaste
Petitpois(babygreenpeas)
Stripsofpimientos
Whitewine
Pourtheoliveoilincasserole,andheatin350degreeovenuntiloilsmokes.Addthemincedgarlic,thepork,andchicken.Braisetheporkandchickeninoven,
turningoften,untilbrownedonallsides.Stirintheonion,greenpepper,andtheseafoods.Cooktheseafoods,stirringonceortwice,until
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theredsnapperisalmostforktender(about10minutes).Addtheseafoodstock,tomatoes,andrice.Letmixturecometoaboiladdthebayleaves,saffron,
coloring,salt,andpepper.Letcookuntilthericebeginstothicken.Coverthecasseroleandletbake(350degrees)for15minutes.Garnishthetopofthecasserole
withheatedgreenpeasandstripsofpimientos.Sprinklethewholewithwhitewine(about1/2cup).Servehotfromthecasserole.
ArrozconPollo
(RicewithChicken)
Servessix
ElizaB.K.Dooleysays,"ThisisoneofthemosttypicaldishesinPuertoRico."
1chicken
1/2cupoliveoil
Parsley
2clovesgarlic
3/4lb.rawrice
3cupswater
2teaspoonssalt
1/3cupcapers
1/2cupolives
Spanishpeppers
Disjointachickenandcutthelargerportionsinfairlysmallpieces.Brownintheoliveoiladdchoppedparsleyandgarlic.Nowadd3/4ofapoundofrice(raw)and,
afterithastakenonagoldencolor,add3cupsofwaterandcookslowly,keepingcoveredsoastopreservethearoma.Thericeshouldbecookedthroughbutnot
brokenopen.Addthesalt,capers,andolivescutup.GarnishwithSpanishpeppersandservehot.
FromPuertoRicanCookBook,byElizaB.K.Dooley,SanJuan,PuertoRico
Antoine'sChickenCreole
Servesfourtosix
ThisisacrisplyfriedchickeninCreolesauce.
1fryer(21/2to3lbs.)
1/4cupoliveoil
1No.2cantomatoes
2tablespoonsbutter
1teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspoonpepper
1sprigthyme
1bayleaf
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonflour
6choppedshallots,or1/2cupmincedonion
5tablespoonsgreenpepper,chopped
1/2cupwhitewine
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Cutupchickenasforfryingwipepieceswithdampcloth.Sautinoliveoil,turningtobrownbothsides.Combinetomatoesandbutter,andsimmer10minutes,
stirringoccasionally.Addsalt,pepper,andcayenne.Cook10minutes.Addthyme,parsley,bayleaf,andgarlic.Cook15minutes,oruntilsauceisthick.Melt1
tablespoonbutterblendinflourcookuntilbrown.Addshallotsoronion,andgreenpeppersbrownslightly.Addwine,stirringconstantly,untilslightlythickened.
Addchickencoverandsimmer45minutes,oruntilchickenistender.Ifdesired,placechickenonhotcookedrice,andgarnish.Forelegance,placechicken(each
portion)onhalvedavocadopouroverthesauce.
OldFashionedChickenPilaff
(Pilau)
Servesfour
PilafforPilauisaFrenchCreoledishofricewithfowlormeatsimilartotheSpanishPaella.
1youngchicken(fryerabout21/2lbs.)
1/2cupbutterorchickenfat
1cupdicedcelery
2cupsuncookedrice
1qt.chickenbroth,about
Salt,pepper,andnutmeg
Frydisjointedchickeninbutteruntilitbeginstobrownaddonionsandcelery,andletsimmeruntilonionisdone.Addrawricestirthoroughly.Coverwithchicken
brothtastewithseasoningletcometoaboil.Closesaucepanwithtightfittinglid,andletsimmerabout1820minutesinmediumhot(350degree)oven.Pilau
shouldbemoremoistthandry.Serveinsoupbowlwithcornsticksonside.
Alabama"CountryCaptain"
(ChickenCurry)
Servestentotwelve
Fry2chickensweighing21/2or3lbs.each.Makeasauceasfollows:
1tablespoonbutterorbacongrease
1mediumonion,slicedthin
2No.2canstomatoes
1bellpepper,sliced
1or2clovesgarlic
1/2cupchoppedcelery
Cooktheonion,pepper,garlic,andceleryinthebutteruntilbrown,about10minutes.Addtomatoesandcook10minuteslonger.Thenadd:
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1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonwhitepepper(orblack)
1teaspoonthyme
1teaspooncurrypowder
Currants
Almonds
Cookalltogether5minuteslonger.Putthechickeninpanwithsauce.Add2tablespoonsofthepanlardthatchickenwasfriedin.Cookslowly45minutes.Ladleout
chicken.Mixthesaucewithcookedrice.Sprinklewithcurrantsandalmonds.Servericeandsauceincenterofplatterwithchickenaroundit.Useonlythebestpieces
ofchicken.
AnnePatton,from100FavoriteRecipes,Huntsville,Ala.
IndianCurry
Servestentotwelve
Thisisanoldoriginalrecipe:
1boiledchicken(about5lbs.whendressedanddrawn)
2largeonions,chopped
1stalkcelery
1largecan(1cup)mushrooms,drained
1/2teaspoonginger
11/2tablespoonscurrypowder
1/2cupflour
2qts.chickenstock
16oz.cantomatopaste
Addsaltandpeppertotaste
Raisins,peanuts
Skimgreasefromchickenstockputinironpotandfrycelery,onion,mushrooms,andgingerforfiveminutesaddcurrypowderandflour,blendingwell.Gradually
stirinchickenstockaddtomatopasteandcookuntilthickened.Addchickenwhichhasbeenremovedfromboneandcutin1inchpieces.Serveonriceandgarnish
withraisinsandpeanuts.
Mrs.JohnWilliamMcElderry,fromRecipesfromSouthernKitchens,Augusta,Ga.
ChickenBlintz
Serveseight
ChickenBlintzisanoriginalrecipecreatedbyErnestCokerathisYeOldCollegeInn.Thisisanindividualchickenpiemadeliketheoldfashioned"CrabLantern"
fruitpieandfriedindeepfat.
PieFilling
1tablespoonchoppedgreenonions
4tablespoonschickenfatorbutter
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4tablespoonsflour
2cupschickenstock
Meatfrom1/2mediumsizecookedhen,choppedfine
1teaspoonchoppedpimiento
1teaspoonLeaandPerrinssauce
Salt,peppertotaste
1wineglassBurgundy
Piecrust(nottooshort)
Sautonioninthebutterorfatblendintheflourandmakeabrownroux.Addthechickenstock.Addremainingingredientsandstiralltogetheruntilitthickens.
Rollpiecrustthin,andcutincircles5inchesindiameter(cutbyoutlineofasaucer).Place1tablespoonchickenfillingincenterofpastrycirclefoldoverandcrimp
edgesasforoldfashionedfruitpies.Fryindeepfat.Servewitharichbrownsaucemadewiththechickenstockandmushrooms.Thismaybemadelikethesaucein
thepiefillingabove.AddmushroomsandwineglassofBurgundytobasicrecipe.
ErnestCoker,Proprietor,YeOldCollegeInn,Houston,Tex.
ChickenorTurkeyChowMein
Serveseighttoten
31/2cupscookedchickenorturkey,cutintobitesizepieces
Whiteturkeymeatforgarnish(cutchickenbreastintothinstrips)
21/2cupscelerystalks,cutindiagonalstrips,1/2inchinlength
1sweetgreenpepper,seeded,cutinto1/8inchstrips
2mediumsizeonions,cutdownlengthwiseinto12stripseach
1cupmushrooms,slicedthin(ordrainedcannedmushrooms)
4tablespoonsbutter
21/2cupschickenorturkeybroth
1teaspoonsalt
31/2tablespoonscornstarchmixedtopastewith3tablespoonscoldwater
31/2tablespoonssoysauce
1No.2canChinesemixedvegetables(orbeansprouts)
Chowmeinnoodles
Cookedriceifdesired
Extrasoysauce
First,preparethechickensetaside.
Inalargeskillet,sautthecelery,pepper,onion,andmushroomsinthebutterfor3minutes.Addthebroth,salt,pepper,andWorcestershiresauce.Bringmixturetoa
boilstirinthecornstarchmixture.Cookovermediumheat,stirringconstantly,untilthickened.Addthechickencubes,soysauce,and
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vegetables.Heatthoroughly.Serveoverchowmeinnoodleswithriceassidedish.Garnishwithstripsofwhitechickenmeat.
Mrs.VanMacNair,LaJolla,Calif.
ChickenTacos
Servestwelve
Atacoisarolledtortilla(Mexicanpancake)wrappedaroundorfilledwithvariousmixturessuchaschili,Mexicanbeanswithgratedcheeseandavocadosliceson
top,chickenorbeefmixtures,andsoon.
1onion,finelychopped
2tablespoonsbutter
1cuptomatojuice
2peeledgreenpeppers,cookedforshortwhile
1cupfinelychoppedchickenorbeef,cooked
Dashthyme
Salttotaste
12tortillas,cannedorfrozen
Sauttheonionsinbutteruntilgoldenbrownaddthetomatojuice,greenpeppers(cooked),chickenorbeef,thyme,andsalt.Simmerallforafewminutes,oruntil
mixtureisnotmoist.
Placeaspoonfulofmixtureinthecenterofeachtortillarolleach,andpinwithtoothpick.Fryindeephotcookingoiluntilcrispbrown.Stacktacosonhotplatter.
Removepicks.PourGuacamole(Avocado)Sauceoverall.Serveatonce.[ForSauce,seep.20.]
FromLadyJo'sSouthernRecipes,LadyJoKirbyBeals,Texarkana,Ark.,Tex.
ChickenTerrapin
Servestwelve
ChickenTerrapinisanoldSoutherndishsimilartocreamedchicken.
1chicken(hen)
1largecanmushrooms
2cupsmilk
2largetablespoonsbutter
1largetablespoonflour
3eggyolks,beaten
Salt,redpepper,nutmeg
Mincedonion
Sherry
Mincedparsleytotaste
Breadcrumbs
Butter
Preparechickenbyboilinguntiltendercutupasforchickensalad.Simmermushroomsfor1/2hourincoveredsaucepan(inownjuice)drain,andaddmushroomsto
chicken.Boilmilkandaddittothebutterandflourcreamedtogether.Dropinquicklytheyolksofeggs.Stirconstantlyoverlowflameuntilmixturethickens.Adddry
seasonings,mincedonion,andsherrywinetotaste.
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Addmincedparsley.Eitherusebakingdishorramekins.Filldishorramekinswithchickenmixturesprinklewithbreadcrumbsandbitsofbutter.Itcanthenbeset
asideuntil20minutesbeforeservingthenrunintotheoventoheatandbrown.Servesteaminghot.
Mrs.PhilipRoper,fromChristChurchCookBook,Petersburg,Va.
ChickenTetrazzini
Serveseight
ChickenTetrazziniisanexcellenttypeofchickenspaghetti.Itissometimesmadewithatomatosauce.ThisisfromanoldeasternNorthCarolinarecipeoriginatedas
abuffetdinnerentree.
16lb.hen,boiled(savestock)
Butter
1largeonion,minced
1smallgreenpepper,minced
11/2cupschoppedmushrooms,freshorB&Bcanned
3tablespoonsmincedpimiento
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
1teaspoonsalt,ormore
Blackpeppertotaste
11/2cupssweetmilk
1/4cupsherry
11/2boxes(ormore)longthinspaghetti
Boilchickenuntilmeatfallsfrombonessavethestock,andskimofffat.Whencool,cubechicken(whitemeatpreferred).Sautinbuttertheonion,peppers,and
mushrooms.Mixwiththecubedchickenandpimiento.Makeasauceasfollows:
Blendwiththe2tablespoonsheatedbutter,theflour,saltandpeppertotaste.Addmilkandsimmeruntilmediumthick.Addwinelast.Blendwiththechickenand
heat.Boilthespaghettiinthechickenstock,addingwaterifnecessary.Whentender,drainspaghettiandmixwiththechickenandsaucestirinthegratedcheese.
PlaceinalargegreasedcasserolesprinklegenerouslywithParmesancheesebakeina375degreeoven20to30minutes.
Mrs.RobertI.Powell,Payetteville,N.C.
ChickenPiewithCoachwheelCrust
Serveseight
4lb.chickencutfromboneafterstewinginsaltedwater
3tablespoonsflour
3tablespoonsbutter
11/2cupsmilk
11/2cupschickenbroth
2thinslicesonion
1teaspoonsalt
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Makeagravybyblendingtheflourintobutter,andaddingmilk,stock,onion,andseasonings,andcombinewhilehotwiththebonelesschicken.Pourallintoa
casserole.Topwithcoachwheelcrustsasfollows:
11/2cupsflour
3teaspoonsbakingpowder
1/2teaspoonsalt
3tablespoonsshortening
1/2cupmilk
3pimientos,chopped
3/4cupgratedcheese
Siftdryingredientstogethermixwithshorteningandmilkthenrolloutthin.Choppimientosandgratedcheese.Spreadcheeseandpimientosovercrust.Rollup
doughlikeajellyrollandcut3/4inchesthickintolittlewheels.Placewheelsontopofchickencasserole.Bakeat400degreesabout30minutes.
Mrs.LouisE.Kulcinski,fromTheColumbiaWoman'sClubCookBook,Columbia,S.C.
ChickenorTurkeyalaKing
Servessixtoeight
2tablespoonsbutter
1/2greenpepper,choppedfine
1cupslicedmushroomcaps
2tablespoonsflour
1/2teaspoonsalt
2cupslightcream
3cupscookedchickenorturkey,cubed
3eggyolks
1teaspooneachonionjuiceandlemonjuice
1/2teaspoonpaprika
Toastorpattyshells
Heatthebutterinthetopofalargedoubleboiler(orsomepanthatmaybeplacedoverhotwaterlater),heatingitonaslow,directheat.Addthegreenpepperand
mushroomsandcookforabout3minutes.Stirinflourandsaltandcookuntilmixtureisfrothy.Graduallystirinthecreamcook,stirringconstantly,untilsauce
thickens.Removefromdirectheatandsetoverhotwater.Addthechickenandstir.Coverthepanandletstanduntilmixturebecomeshot,butdonotboil.
Creamthebutterinamixingbowl,andbeatintheeggyolks,onionjuice,lemonjuice,andpaprika.Stirthismixtureintothehotchickenandcontinuestirringuntilthe
saucethickensalittle.Servehotovertoastorinpattyshells.
Mrs.WilliamAllison,Statesville,N.C.
Hardimont''CreemChicken"
Serveseighteen
ForyearsacookfortheBiggsfamilykeptalittlecopybookinwhichsherecordedherownoriginal"receipts."Inthisfaded,yellowedbookwefound
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manyricholddishes.AmongthemisthisrecipeforCreamChicken.AvariantofthisdishisChickenenCoquilles(seerecipe).
"7cupchicken,21/2quortcreem.Makecreemdressing1tablespoontoeachcup,3poundmushroomes,21/2cupcelery,1greenpepper,1tablespoonsaltin
creemdressing.1stickbutterincreemdressing,1stickinmushroomes."
AboutChickenShortcake
OldfashionedChickenShortcakeismadeinseveralways.Afavoritemethodistouserichcreamedchickenwithmushroomsandtoplacealayerof
chickenbetweenflakypiecrustsandpilemorechickenontop.Thisisslicedinwedgesandservedlikecake,oritmaybeservedinlittlepattyshells
coveredwithtinyroundsofcruststofitthetopsoftheshells.
Asecondshortcake,andperhapstheearliestmethod,istoserveeithercreamedchicken,orchicken(orturkey)hash,betweensquaresofcornbreadwhich
havebeencutthroughlikeahotbiscuit.Thechickenmixtureisservedbetweenandontopofthecornbread.Leftoverchickenandgravy,turkeyand
gravy,oranymeatcreamedmixtureorhashmakesatemptingshortcake.
CreamChickenSherryenCoquilles
Servestentotwelve
10to12largeoysterorclamshells
Choppedmeatfrom5lb.cookedhen
Sherry
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
11/4cupslightcream
1teaspoononionjuice
1cupfreshslicedmushrooms,orcanneddrainedsautedin1tablespoonbutter
2cupsbutteredbreadcrumbs
Rinseanddrytheshells.Pickthemeatfromcookedchickenandcutinsmalldice.Placethechickeninabowlandcoverwithsherry.Letset1hour,anddrainoffthe
wine.Meltthebutterinaskillet,andstirintheflourtomakeapaste.Slowlyaddthecream,stirringconstantly.Addparsley,redpepper,andonionjuice.Cook,
stirringuntilthesaucethickens.Addthesautedmushroomsanddicedchicken.Letmixturecoolchillit.Filltheshellswiththechilledmixtureandsprinklewithbread
crumbs.Bakeina350degreeovenuntilchickenishotandcrumbsbrowned.
Mrs.StuartPapperson,Vicksburg,Miss.
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GeorgiaBarbecueChicken
Servestwotofour
Havebroilingchickencutintwo(splitdownbackandthroughbreast).Placeinalargeroastingpanhavebarbecuesaucemadepour1/2sauceonnow,andbakein
aslowoven(300to325degrees)foratleast1hourlongerwillnothurt.Keepbastingandturningchickenduringcookingperiod.
Sauce
1/4cupvinegar
1/2cupwater
11/2teaspoonssalt
Juice1lemon
1largeonion,sliced
1/4cupbutter
1/2cupcatchup
11/2teaspoonsLiquidSmoke
Mixfirst10ingredientsbringtoaboilandboil20minutes,uncovered.Addcatchup,Worcestershire,andLiquidSmoke.Useasdirectedabove.[Thisisanexcellent
saucetobasteanyfowlormeattryitonhamburgers.M.B.]
ChickenandOysterCroquettes
Sixteenlargecroquettes
2largebroilersizechickens,about3lbs.each,cooked,choppedfine
1qt.oysters,cookedinownjuice,Choppedfine
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
1cupchickenbroth
1/8teaspoonmace
1teaspoononionjuice
1egg,slightlybeaten
Crackercrumbs
Fatforfrying
Cubeorchopthechickenfine.Boiltheoystersovermediumheatjustuntiltheedgescurldrainchopoystersfine.Meltthebutterinaskilletstirintheflouraddthe
brothandseasoningsstirandcookoverlowheatuntilthesauceisthick.Combinetheoystersandchickenstirthesauceintotheoystersandchicken.Chillthe
mixtureuntilstiff.Formintoconesoranyshapecroquettes,usingabout1cuptomake2croquettes(smalleronesmaybemadeforanhorsd'oeuvre).Dipintobeaten
eggandrollincrackercrumbs.Fryinthebasketofa
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deepfryingpanin375degreefatuntilgoldenbrownonallsidesdrainandservehot.
Ifdesired,servewithLemonSauceforNormandyFarmChickenBarbararecipe,p.204.Furnishtoothpicksifcroquettesareservedasanhorsd'oeuvre.
ByBridget,afamousSavannahcook,fromCoastalCookery,St.SimonsIsland,Ga.
ChickenCroquettes
1henboiled,meatputthroughgrinder
Drymustard,salt,andcayennetotaste
1heapingtablespoonbutter
Smallpieceonion
1tablespoonflour
1cupchickenstock
2eggyolks
Sherry
2eggwhites,unbeaten
Crackercrumbs
Putthetenderboiledchickenthroughmeatgrinderseasontotastewithdrymustard,salt,andcayennepepper.Putintosaucepanthebutter,onion,andflour.Mix
untilsmooth.Removeonionaddchickenstockandthechicken.Whenhot,addyolksof2eggscookuntilstiff.Chill.Whencold,addsherrytotaste.Makeinto
croquettesrollinunbeateneggwhitesandthenincrackercrumbs,andfryindeepfat.
Mrs.L.R.Watts,fromTheGuildCookBook,Portsmouth,Va.
VARIATION:Forchickencroquettes,themeatmaybechoppedfineratherthanground.TryservingwithLemonSaucefromNormandyFarmChickenBarbararecipe
(seep.204).
LongIslandDucklingwithOrangeSauce
Servesfour
41/2to5lb.duckling
Saltandpepper
Juiceof1lemon
2stalkscelerywithleaves,brokenintosections
1smallonion,cutintoquarters
1/2smallredapple
11/2cupswhitewineorvermouth
Orangesauce(seerecipe)
Chopoffthewingtipsofduckwashanddrywithtowels.Rubinsideandoutwithsalt,pepper,andlemonjuice.Placecelery,onion,andappleincavity.Placethe
duck,breastsideup,onarackinaroastingpan.Roastat325degreesfor35minutes.Pouroutexcessfatandpourthewineovertheduck.Continueroasting,
allowing20minutesperpound(fromtimeduckwasplacedinoven),
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oruntilthelegsmoveeasilyupanddown.Removeducktoaplatterandkeepinawarmoven.Makethesauceasfollows:
Sauce
1cupchickenstockorbouillon
Juiceof3largeorangesand1lemon
Sliveredrindof1orange
3tablespoonscognacorcuraao
1tablespoonwinevinegar
Orangesections,optional
Skimexcessfatfromroastingpansetoverdirectlowheat.Stirinchickenstockorbouillon,scrapingbrownbitsfromthepanintothesauce.Addthefruitjuicesand
rindandthecognacorcuraao.Inasmallsaucepan,meltthebrownsugarandstirinthewinevinegar.Addtothesauce.Stirwellandsimmerforabout12minutes.
Carvetheduckpourthehotsauceovereachserving.Garnishtheplatterwithorangesectionsifdesired.
Mrs.WalterWeese,fromCampusCookery,Memphis,Tenn.
BreastofGuineaHenwithBingCherrySauce
Servestwo
Separatethebreastmeatfromaguineahen,andsauteinbutterfor10minutes.Servewithsaucemadeasfollows:
Sauce
1cupreducedchickenstock
1heapingtablespooncurrantjelly
11/2ozs.portwine
Bingcherries
Pourthefirstthreeingredientsintopaninwhichguineameatwascookedandletsimmerfor5minutes.Addpittedblackbingcherries,andpouroverbreastofhen
beforeserving.Servewithwildrice.
CharlesF.Herman,Proprietor,TheGrayFoxRestaurant,Pinehurst,N.C.
BarbecueGuineaHen
Serveseighttoten
2youngguineahens
3tablespoonsbutter
1cupvinegar
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1teaspoonAccent
Salt,pepper,cayennetotaste
1garlicclove,optional
Hotwater
Disjointguineaasforfryingchickensautuntillightbrowninbutter.Pouroffpartoffat.Addthevinegarandallseasoningsthenpourinenoughhotwatertojust
coverguineasimmerontopofstoveinheavypanuntilliquidhasalmostevaporated.Placecoveronpanandletguineasteamuntilliquidisentirelygone.Servehot
withdesiredbarbecuesauce.Wildriceistheusualaccompaniment.
Mrs.CharlesMasonCrowson,Columbia,S.C.
PoultryStuffings
PecanTurkeyStuffing
Thisisafamousandfabulousturkeystuffing."In1672aHenryHughesandsomeotherssurrenderedlandsothatthetownofCharlestonmightbebuilt.Perhapsthere
issomeesotericconnectionbetweenthatandthefactthatMr.EdwardHugheshasthemostspaciousgardenandhouseinthecitylimitstoday.Distinguishedguests
gobacktoNewYorkandParisandLondonboastingtotheirfriendsaboutthepressedturkeyandpecanofwhichtheypartookinMr.Hughes'house.Forthisis
morethanamerefood:itisaconfection.Mr.Hughesallowedustocopytherecipefromhismother'soldnotebook.
"Totherecipewasappendedanotewhichread,'Themostdeliciousstuffingthathaseverbeenmade.AchoiceoldCharlestonrecipe.'Weseenoreasontodispute
thisproclamation.Thisstuffingisespeciallygoodforbonedturkey,andis,ofcourse,onlyforthegreatestofstateoccasions."
1turkeyliver
12slicestoastedbread
3tablespoonslard
1/4cupbutter
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonceleryseed,crushed
1teaspoondriedNabobthyme
1tablespoonparsley,choppedfine
1/2nutmeggrated
Boilingwater
6hardcookedeggs
1/4teaspoongroundmace
2cupssaltedpecans,chopped
1canmushrooms,choppedfine
1/2cupsherry
1largeonion
1tablespoonlard
"Boiltheliverthedaybeforethestuffingismade.Rollthetoastedbreadonabiscuitboard,thensiftthroughacolanderintoalargebowl,andaddthebutter,lard,salt,
blackpepper,celeryseed,thyme,parsley,andgratednutmeg.
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Pourinalittleboilingwaterandmixthoroughlybyhand.Addthewhitesofthehardcookedeggs,riced,andtheyolksrubbedsmoothwiththemace.Thenaddthe
saltedpecans,mushrooms,andsherry.Mixtogetherthoroughly.
"Puttheonion,grated,orfinelyminced,intoafryingpanwiththelard.Whenveryhot,addthepowderedliverandfryuntilbrown.Allowtocoolandthenmix
thoroughlywiththeotheringredients.Stufftheturkey,havingfirstrubbeditwithsaltandpepperbothinsideandout."Willstuffan18to20lb.turkey.
EdwardH.Hughes,from200YearsofCharlestonCooking,byBlancheS.Rhett,LettieGay,andHelenWoodward
OysterStuffing
6tablespoonsbutter
4mediumsizeonions
1cupfinelychoppedcelery
5cupstoastedbreadcrumbs,coarselycrumbled,orsmallcroutons
1/2cupturkeybroth,consommorbouillon
1/2teaspoonrubbedsageorpoultryseasoning
1/4cupchoppedparsley
1/4teaspoonthyme
1/2teaspooneachofsaltandpepper
1pt.stewingoysters,cutintoquarters
Heatthebutterinalargeskilletsauttheonionsandceleryinthebutteruntiltransparent.Stirinthecrumbs,broth,andalloftheseasonings.Stirintheoysters.Stuff
theturkeyandtrussthebird.Roastasdirected.
Thisoysterstuffingmaybebakedinabakingdishandservedasasidedish.Bakeina350degreeovenfor25to30minutes.Whiledressingiscookingpouroverit
1/2cupofturkeygravy,oranadditional1/2cupbroth.Thedressingshouldnotbetoodryifbaked.Willstuffa14to16lb.turkey.
NOTE:Ifturkeyistobekeptseveraldaysinrefrigerator,thestuffingshouldberemoved.Donotfreezedressinginturkey.
PotatoandPeanutStuffingforGoose
Threeandonehalfcaps
2cupshotmashedpotatoes
1cupbreadcrumbs
1/2teaspoonpepper
1/2teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsage
2tablespoonsonionjuice
1cupgroundpeanuts
Mixinordergiven.Stuffbird.
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SouthernOnionDressing
Aboutthreecups
Thisisdryandlight.
3tablespoonsmeltedbutter,orpartbutterpartbacondrippings
1largeonion,peeled,minced
1cupmincedcelery
2cupscrumbled,drycornbread
5sliceslightbread,toasted,grated
1pinchthyme
1pinchpowderedpoultryseasoning
2hardboiledeggs,chopped(optional)
1/2cupchickenorotherstock
Meltbutterinheavypanaddmincedonionandcelerysautuntiltender.AddalldryingredientsandWorcestershiresauceandstiruntilthoroughlyblended.Add
stock.Mixlightlyandstuffbird.
Ifamorehighlyseasoneddressingisdesired,addsage.Ifdressingistobemadeintocakes,add1beateneggtomixture.Formintolittlepatties,andbakelikebread
untilgoldenbrown.
Mrs.CramerR.Barksdale,Memphis,Tenn.
RaisinStuffingforTurkey
Takeonepoundoffreshlymincedbeef,asmallonion,alittleparsleyandthyme,onepoundofseededraisins,andatablespoonfulofbutter.Mixtheseandcookfor
abouttenminutes.Grateandaddsomestalebread,orpreferablycrackers,andwithabeateneggbindthemixture.Tokeepitmoist,addtwotablespoonfulsofany
goodtablesaucesaltandpeppertotaste.Willstuffa16to18lb.turkey.
FromTheGalvestonSouvenirCookBook,Galveston,Tex.
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9
Game
RoastMallard
Servessix
1mallardduckabout3lbs.
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
2tablespoonspoultryseasoning
1smallpeeledapple,quartered
1smallonion,peeled,quartered
1stalkcelery
1tablespoonbutter
1/2cuphotwater
1tablespoonvinegar
Mushrooms,optional
Sherry,optional
Prepareduckasanyfowl.Rubinsideandoutwithsalt,pepper,andpoultryseasoning.Placeapple,onion,andceleryinsideofduck.Putintoheavyroaster,breast
down.Meltbutterinhotwateraddvinegarandpouroverduck.Coverandplaceina425degreeovenfor20minutes.Reduceheatto300degreesandcookuntil
tender,about2hours.Seasongravyhighly.Mushroomsandsherrymaybeadded.
Mrs.TadA.Bowdoin,fromTheColumbiaWoman'sClubCookBook,Columbia,S.C.
RemingtonFarmsRoastedWildDuck
OntheEasternShoreofMaryland(Chestertown),theRemingtonArmsCompanyoperatesawildlifecenter.Herethechef,KelsorSmith,"maycookasmanywild
ducksayearasanyoneinthecountry,"saysClarkWebster,managerofthecenter.BelowisChefSmith'srecipeforwildduck.
Mr.Smithsays:"Theducksshouldbeproperlyandrapidlydressedinthefield.Delayedorimproperdressingcandefinitelyspoilapotentialfeast."Theducksmaybe
frozenandthawedjustbeforeserving.Allow1duckperserving.Foreachduck:
1tablespoonsherry
1/2teaspooneachcelerysalt,currypowder,andblackpepper1teaspoonsalt
1smallonion
1celerystalk
Water
Stuffing(optional)
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Placeducksbreastupinroastingpan.Sprinklewithsherryandseasonwithcelerysalt,currypowder,blackpepper,andsalt.Letduckssitinpantomarinatefor30
minutesto1hour.Choponionandcelerystalkandplaceinpan.Add1/4to1/2inchwater.Bakeabout20minutesina500degreeovenuntilbreastisbrown.Turn
andbakeuntilbackisbrown.Coverthepanandcook1hourlongerat300degrees.Totalcookingtimeisabout2hours.Ifducksaretobestuffed,useanyfavorite
poultrystuffingrecipe.
ContributedbyCharlieHarville,WGHPTV,HighPoint,N.C.
RoastedWildDucksinWineMarinade
Servesthree
3largewildducks(11/2lbs.each)
Saltandblackpepper
1/2cuplemonjuice
Redportwine
1bayleaf
8wholecloves
1carrot,diced
1stalkcelery,cutintosections
Baconslices
Washanddrytheducks.Sprinkletheminsideandoutwithsalt,pepper,andlemonjuice.Puttheducksinadeepbowl.Pouroverwinetocover.Addtheremaining
ingredientsexceptthebacon.Placebowlinrefrigeratorandmarinatetheducks24hours.
Removeducksfromthemarinade,reservingthemarinade.Trussthebirdsandplacethem,breastup,onarackinaroastingpan.Coverthebreastswithslicesof
bacon.Preheatovento450degrees.Roasttheducksforabout40minutesformediumdone,and60minutesforwelldone,bastingthemoftenwiththemarinade.
Splittheducksandservethemwithasaucemadefromthemarinade,oranyducksauce.
MarinadeSauce
11/2cupsofstrainedmarinade
3tablespoonsmincedcelery
2/3cuporangejuice
1cupchickenbouillon
Inaskilletsimmerthefirst5ingredientsuntilreducedtoabouthalforiginalvolume.Drain.Blendtheflourwiththebouillon.Stirtheflourmixtureintothesauceadd
saltandpeppertotaste.Simmeruntilsaucethickens.Makesabout11/2cups.Servesauceovertheducks.
R.D.Lea,ChesterfieldCount,Va.
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SevenMinuteCanvasbackDuck
Servesone
E.K.Jaquith,apioneerairmailpilot,oftenflewtheSoutherncoastalroute,huntingofftheNorthCarolinacoast,whenpossible,forduckandotherwildgame.Heis
anepicureandastaunchbelieverintherarecookedduck.His''stove"wasoftenabedofhotcoals,abeachfire,oracanofSterno.Hereishissimplerecipefor"7
MinuteDuck."
Pickduckdrysplitdownbackcleanandrinse.Rubinsideandoutwithdrycloth.Seasonwithsaltandpepperrubinbutter,bacongrease,orsaladoil.Placeover
hotflameandbroil7minutes,dividingcookingtimeforeachside.Whendone,thebirdshouldberareandtender.Serveatonce,pipinghot.
E.K.Jaquith,Greenville,Conn.
WildDuckinOrangeWine
Servestwo
Cutthebreastoffandcutupremainderofduckasyouwouldachickenforfrying.Salt,pepper,andthenrollinflour.FryinpartCriscoandpartbutteruntilbrown.
Pouroffgrease.Putduckinacoveredsaucepanandcoverwithorangewine.Cookoveraveryslowfireuntiltender.Morewinemustbeaddedfromtimetotimeas
itevaporatesquickly.
Mrs.NolanS.Dougherty,fromBonAppetit!,BatonRouge,La.
MarshHen
Marshhensareachoiceanddelectablegamebird,aboutthesizeofabroilingchicken.Theyarefoundinthemarshesalongthecoastandarehuntedinthefall.These
birdsarenotpickedbutareskinned.Cutthelegsoffatthefirstjointwherethefeathersbegin.Withfingerscarefullypulltheskinbacktothebody.Splitbetweenthe
legs,justcuttingthroughtheoutsideskin.Thenpeelalltheskinoff,cuttingoffatwingjointsandhead.Splitdownthebackandclean,savinggiblets.Washvery
thoroughlyandplaceinrefrigerator.
Opinionvariesaboutsoakingthesebirdsbeforecooking.Itisgenerallybelievedthattheyarebettersimplykeptiniceboxadayortwo,seasonedandcookedinyour
favoritemanner.Theyhaveadelicategameflavorwhichsoakinginsaltwaterdestroys.Allow1birdperperson.
FromCoastalCookery,St.SimonsIsland,Ga.
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Mrs.Dingle'sMarshHen
ThefriedmarshhenatTipTopInnhasadistinctiveflavorandisfrequentlydemandedbyMrs.Dingle'sguests.Redwineaddedtothemarinadeispartofthesecret.
Washthemarshhen,andcutinhalf(orservewholeifyouprefer).Soakinalittlesaltwatertowhich1/2cupofredwinehasbeenadded.Diptheheninflourandfry
inmediumhotfatuntilgoldenbrown.Servehot.
Mrs.R.S.Dingle,TipTopInn,PawleysIsland,S.C.
"Cash's"MarshHens
"Cash"isDr.A.J.Kilpatrick'scook.
Firstskinthemarshhens.Soakinsaltwaterwithredpepperforabout1or2hours.Drainandwashoff.Saltandpepperandflourlikechicken,andfryuntiltwo
thirdsdone.Makeabigpanofgravyandletsimmerwithbutterfor1houroruntiltender.
"Cash"Kilpatrick,fromRecipesfromSouthernKitchens,Augusta,Ga.
GoosewithAppleandRaisinStuffing
Preparea10poundgooseforcooking.Stuffandarrangeonrackwithoutanyaddedwater.Roastwithoutbasting,at500degreesfor15minutes,thenat350
degreesforremainderoftime,allowing20minutesperpoundbasedonweightbeforestuffing.
Stuffing
1cupfinelymincedonion
3cupsdicedapples
7cupssoftbreadcrumbs
1cupseededraisins
11/2teaspoonssalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
1/4cupgranulatedsugar
3/4cupmeltedbutterormargarine
Combinetheaboveingredientsstuffgoose,androast.
FromOrderoftheEasternStarCookBook,TallulahChapterNo.16,Spartanburg,S.C.
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StuffingsforQuailorGameBirds
WildRiceStuffing
1/2cuprawwildrice
1qt.boilingwater,saltandpepper
1/2lb.freshmushrooms,sautedinbutterormargarine
1/2teaspoonsage,pinchofthyme
1eggyolk,beaten
1tablespoonmeltedfat
Boilriceinboilingwateruntiltender,about25minutesdrainandrinseseasonandaddremainingingredients.Stuffbirdsandroastasforchicken.Willfillsixtoeight
quail.
BrownRiceStuffingforQuail
Quailgiblets
1cupbrownrice
1teaspoonsalt
4cupsboilingwater
3tablespoonscookingoil
2tablespoonschoppedonion
1tablespoonchoppedgreenpepper
Washgibletsrinserice.Cookgibletsinsaltedboilingwaterforabout25minutes.Removegibletssavethebroththeywerecookedin.Chopgibletsintosmallpieces.
Cookriceuntiltenderinthebrothdrain.Fryonionandpepperintheoil.Addriceandcookedgiblets.Tasteforseasoningaddsaltandpeppertotaste.Stuffbirds
andbakeuntiltender(about2hoursin350degreesoven).Willfill6to8quail.
S.G.Kimbrough,Miami,Fla.
RoastedRockCornishHenswithGibletSauce
Servestwogenerously
RockCornishhensusuallycomefrozenwithpackagedirectionsforplainroasting.Theymaybestuffedaspreferred.
2RockCornishhens,withgiblets
11/2cuproswine
2cupscooked,seasonedwildrice,orpoultrystuffing(optional)orceleryandonion
1teaspoonsalt
Blackpepper
1/4cupchickenstock
Gibletsauce(seerecipe)
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Thawthehensincoldwaterdrainremovethegiblets.Placeallinabowlandpourthewineover.Marinatefor2hours,turningthehensoften.Drain.Reservethe
winemarinade.Cookthewildriceaccordingtopackagedirectionsandseason,ormakepoultrydressing(seerecipe).Ifriceordressingisnotused,placeinsideeach
hen1stalkofcelery,brokenintosections,and1/2ofamediumsizeonion.Mixtheseasoningsandrubthehensinsideandout(beforestuffingthem).Placethehens
inaheavyroasterwithcoverpouroverthem1/3ofthebutteradd1/4cupchickenstockorwater.Coverthevesselandroastat350degreesfor1hour.Afterhens
havecookedfor30minutes,removethecoverbastethehensoftenwiththeremainingbutter.Continuecookinguncoveredforremainingtime.Meanwhile,makethe
gibletsauce:
GibletSauce
Gibletsfromhens
Water
1smallonion,chopped
1stalkcelerycutintosections
1/2teaspoondriedrosemary
Winemarinade,extrawinetomake2cups
3tablespoonspandrippings
3tablespoonsflour
Placethegibletsinasmallsaucepanadd3cupsofcoldwater,theonion,celery,andseasonings.Coverandboilslowlyuntilthemeatistender.Removethelivers
after10minutesandreserve.Ifpangetstoodry,addalittlemorewater.Whengibletsaretender,choptheliversandgizzards,andshredmeatfromneckbones
returntosaucepan.
Removeroastedhensfromroastingpanandkeepthemwarmonaheatedplatter.Reserve3tablespoonsofthepandrippingsintheroastingpan.Placetheroasting
panontopofthestoveandstirin3tablespoonsflour.Cookovermediumheatuntilflourmixturebubbles.Pourinthegibletsandbroth(ifany).Addenoughwineto
themarinadetomake2cups.Stirintotheroastingpan.Cookslowly,stirringconstantlyuntilthesauceismediumthick.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Serveinasauce
boatwiththehens.
DovesItalienne
Servesfour
4doves(1perperson),dressed
Garlicsalt,blackpepper,flour
14cupsaladoil,orbutter
18oz.cantomatosauce
1/2cupbeer
4mediumonions,sliced
1/4teaspooncrushedoregano
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Sprinklethedovesinsideandoutwithgarlicsalt,pepper,andflour.Heatthesaladoilinaskilletbrownthedovesonallsidesintheoil.Addallingredientsexcept
parsley.Bringtoaboil.Coverthepanandreduceheattosimmer.Simmerforabout45minutes,oruntilbirdsaretender.Justbeforeserving,stirintheparsley.Serve
withspaghettitossedwithParmesancheese,Italianbread,ale,orbeer.
CharlieHarville,WGHPTV,HigbPoint,N.C.
RoastPheasantwithMadeiraSauce
Servestwo
21/2to3lb.pheasant,dressed
Salt
Blackpepper
3thinsliceslemon
1stalkcelery,cutintothirds
4to5thinslicesfatsaltporkmeat
4tablespoonsmeltedbutter,extrabutterifnecessaryforbasting
Thincleancloth
MadeiraSauce,orCurrantJellySauce(see"Sauces,"p.447)
Rinseanddrythepheasantrubitinsideandoutwithsaltandpepper.Placethelemonslicesandceleryincavityofthebird.Trussthebirdbytyingitwithheavy
string.Coverthebreastwiththeporkmeatslices.Cutapieceofthincloth(cheeseclothorsomethingsimilar)largeenoughtocompletelycoverthebird.Dipthecloth
inthemeltedbutterandspreaditoverthepheasant.Placeonarackinashallowbakingpan.Preheatovento350degreesandbakethepheasantforaround30
minutesperpound,oruntilthelegsofbirdaretenderandsofttothetouch.Basteevery20minuteswithmeltedbutter.Removethepheasanttoawarmplatterand
makethesauceintheroastingpan.Servethesaucehotwiththecarvedbird.
Servewildriceasasidedish.
PheasantSouvaroff
(withWildRiceStuffing)
Servestwo
IfIhavestrayedacrosstheMasonDixonlinetobringyouthisfamous(muchcopied)recipe,itisbecausePheasantSouvaroffissuchawonderfultreat,andbecause
LouisPloneis,thechefatJackandCharlie's'TwentyOne"club,believesthatanyhousewifecanmakeit.Hisadviceforcookinganygamebirdis"plentyoffat,plenty
ofheat."
1pheasant
1slicethinbacon
Buttertofrypheasantin
Stuffing
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Makeastuffingof1cupcookedwildrice,gooselivers,and2headsofdicedtruffles,wellseasoned.Insertthisstuffinginthebird.
Putsomebutterorfatinapanandcookthebirdoverahotfireuntilitisgoldenbrown.Whenbrowned,placebirdinacasserole(withcover)addtobird:
1oz.goodport
1/2cupfinelychoppedtruffles
1/4clovejuniper
Putcoveroncasseroleandsealitwithabandofdough.Putintoa350to375degreeovenandcookfor40minutes.Covershouldnotberemoveduntilreadyto
serve.Peelofflikedough.
JackandCharlie's"TwentyOne,"NewYorkCity.SpecialpermissionbyH.J.Berns
PheasantwithWildRiceorYellowHominy
Serveseight
Dress2pheasants.Splitdownbackandquarter.Inaheavypanontopofstove,melt2tablespoonsofbutter.Sautquarteredpheasantsinbutteruntilgoldenbrown.
Seasontotastewithsaltandpepperadd1cupofsauternewine,coverpanandletpheasantslowlysimmerinwineuntiltender,turningoften.Serveeachquarteron
butteredtoastwithbutteredwildriceasaccompaniment,orserveforbreakfastwithyellowhominygrits.
Mrs.W.H.May,Jr.,Willeli,Burlington,N.C.
Mrs.StonewallJackson'sStuffedPartridges
AftertheCivilWar,Mrs.ThomasJ.(Stonewall)JacksoncametoliveinCharlotte,N.C.ThisrecipeiscontributedbyMrs.Jackson'sgranddaughter.
Partridges
Baconinstrips
Apinchofsalt
Apinchofpepper
Butter
Selectfirm,plumpbirds,allowing1partridgeperperson.Donotsplitanddrawthemdowntheback,butdrawthem,stuffthem,andbaketheminamoderateoven
asyouwouldahen.Layastripofbaconacrossthebreastofeach.Seasonwithsalt,pepper,andlumpsofbutter.Bastefrequently.Servewithsmalltrianglesoftoast
whichhavebeenbutteredoneachside.[Useanystuffingasforquail.M.B.]
Mrs.RandolphPreston,Washington,D.C.,fromOldNorthStateCookBook,Charlotte,N.C.
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RoastQuailwithBrazilNutStuffing
Servesfourtosix
4to6quail(1perperson)
Softenedbutterandsalt
2cupsbreadcubesorcrumbs
1smallonion,cutfine
1/2cupcelery,thinlysliced
1/2cupBrazilnuts,choppedorground
2tablespooonsbutterorothershortening
1/2teaspoondoubleactionbakingpowder
Boilingwatertomoisten
Rubinsideandoutofquailwithbuttersprinklewithsalt.Mixremainingingredients,usingjustenoughwatertomoisten.Fillbirdswithstuffingandbakefor2hoursin
350degreeoven,oruntiltender.(Coverpanuntilbirdsarealmostdone,thenremovecovertobrown.Alittlewatershouldbeaddedtopanwhenbirdsareplacedin
oven,andadditionalwateraddediftoodry.Servepandrippingsoverbirds.)
S.G.Kimbrough,Miami,Fla.
QuailswithGreenGrapes
Servesfour
4quails,dressedSalt,pepper,flour
1/3cupbutter
1/2cupwater
6smallmushrooms,sliced
1/2cupseedlessgreengrapes
2tablespoonschoppedhazelnuts,orpecans
4slicesbutteredtoast
Sprinklethequailsinsideandoutwithsaltandpepper.Heatthebutterinaskillet,andbrownthebirdsonallsidesinthebutter.Addthewaterandmushrooms.Cover
andcookoverlowheatuntilthebirdsareforktender15minutesorlonger.Ifnecessary,addextrahotwatertokeeppanfrombecomingdry.Addthegrapesand
cook3minuteslonger.Stirinthenutsandlemonjuice.Servethebirdsonthetoastwiththepansaucepouredoverthem.
Servewithwildrice,wholebakedtomatoes,etc.
CharlieHarville,WGHPTV,HighPoint,N.C.
BarbequeQuail
Servessixtoeight
6to8quail
Deepfat
2cupstomatojuice
1cupvinegar
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1/2lb.butter
1clovegarlicor1onion
Redpepper
Blackpepper
Salt
Worcestershiresauce
Splitbirdsdownback,andbrownindeepfat.Pouroffallfatandpourthefollowingsauceoverthem.Cookslowlyforabout2hours,bastingfrequentlywiththe
sauce:
Heattomatojuiceslowly,addingvinegarasitheats.Thenaddbutter.Chopacloveofgarlicintothisandstir.Addliberalamountsofredpepper,blackpepper,salt,
andWorcestershiresaucetotaste.Adddrymustard.[Pheasantmaybebarbecuedbythisrecipe.M.B.]
Mrs.CharlesHollis,Bennettsville,S.C.,fromThePeeDeePepperPot,Darlington,S.C.
PottedSquabChickenonWildRice,PlantationStyle
Servesfour
4freshlykilledsquabchickens,weighing3/4to1lb.each
1cupredwine
1cupsherry
2bayleaves
1smallbunchsoupgreens,cutinsmallpieces
Fewblackpeppercorns
Salt
Flour
1cuphotstockorwater
1/2lb.wildrice
Butter
Salt
1tablespooncranberryjelly
Splitsquabchickensinbackandremovebreastbonemarinateovernightinthenextsixingredients.Strainoffthemarinade(save),andletchickendry.
Dipdriedsquabchickeninflour,andsautuntilwellbrowned.Addsoupgreens(celerytops,parsley,etc.)fromstrainedmarinadeletbrown.Add1tablespoonflour
andblendtomakeroux.Scaldwithhotstockorwaterandletsimmerslowlyunderfittinglight(overslowheat).Whenchickenisalmostdone,addwinemarinadeto
itandfinishchicken.
Waterboilriceseasonwithfreshbutterandsalt,andplaceincasserolewithchickenontop.Beforestraininggravy,addcranberryjellyandletmeltthenstrainover
chickenandrice,andservepipinghot.
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RoyaleSquab
Servestwelve
12plumpsquabs
1/2teaspoonsaltpersquab
1/8teaspoonpepperpersquab
Mushroomstuffing
Softenedbutter
3/4cuphotbouillon
1cupvermouth
1/2cupbutter,melted
Parsleyandcarrotcurlsforgarnish
Seasonsquabs,insideandout,withsaltandpepperfillwithmushroomstuffing.Trussandrubwellwithsoftenedbutter.Placeinashallowpanandroastfor15
minutesina400degreeoven.Reduceheatto300degrees.Combinehotbouillon,vermouth,andbutter.Basteevery20minuteswiththismixture.Roastonehouror
untiltender.Garnishwithparsleyandcarrotcurls.
MushroomStuffing
1/2cupbutter
1/2lb.mushrooms,ground
10slicestoastedbread,cubed
1cupchoppedcelery
1teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
Sautonioninthebutteruntiljustgoldenaddmushroomsandcook(overmediumheat)5minutes.Tossremainingingredientswiththeonionsandmushrooms.Useas
stuffing.Donotpackthisdressinginthesquabstightlybecauseitswells.
NOTE:Thisrecipemaybecuttofewersquabsifdesired.
Mr.andMrs.TalmageScroggs,Managers,AlamanceCountryClub,Burlington,N.C.
StuffedSquabwithCurrantJelly
Servesfour
Select4youngtendersquabs,dressforbaking.Fillwiththefollowingstuffingandservewithcurrantjellysauce.
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Stuffing
3cupswildrice,cooked(seericerecipe)
Boiledmashedliversofsquabs
1teaspoonfinelymincedonionorchives
1tablespoonmincedcelery
1teaspoonmincedparsley
1tablespoonmincedcookedbacon
1/2cupfinelychoppedsautedmushrooms
Chickenstockorbrothtomoisten
Meltedbutterandhotwater
3tablespoonscurrantjelly
Mixalldryingredientsmoistenwithjustenoughstocktoformlightfluffymixture.Stuffbirdsandsewortruss.Placeinheavybakingdishandbakeat450degrees
untilbirdsarebrowned.Thenreduceheatto325degrees.Bastefrequentlywithmeltedbutterandhotwatertothinbutterslightly.Thenadd3tablespoonsofcurrant
jellytothepangravyandcontinuebastinguntilsquabsaretender.Servewiththecurrantsaucepangravy.Ifdesireduseanypoultrystuffinginbirds.(Cookingtime
35to45minutes.)
Mrs.FrederickS.Dixon,Fayetteville,N.C.
VARIANT:Dressingfor4squabs:
1cupchoppedalmondsorpecans
1cupbreadcrumbs
1/4cupfinelymincedcelery
1/4cupmilk
Salt,peppertotaste
1tablespoonchoppedchives
Moistenbreadcrumbsinmilkblendinotheringredientsstuffsquab.
Roast'PossumwithSweet'Taters
"Toroasta'possum,firstcatchthe'possum.Dressitandsoakinsaltwaterfor12hours,thenwashandparboilitinsaltwateruntiltender.Havereadysomesliced
sweetpotatoeswhichhavebeenboiled,untildone,inclearwater.Lay'possumoutflatinroastingpanputslicesofsweetpotatoesallarounditaddpepperand
sufficientstock.Bakeinaquickovenuntilanicebrown.Serveonaplatter,usingpotatoesandparsleyforgarnishing."
Mrs.W.H.Carroll,fromChoiceRecipes,Burlington,N.C.
NOTE:Todressopossum:to1gallonofboilingwateraddabout1/2cupoflimeandscaldopossumquickly.Pulloffhairatonce,scrapewellcutofffeet,tail,and
removeentrails.Ifheadislefton,removeeyesandears.Cleansethoroughlywithhotwater.Coveropossumwithcoldwater,add1/2cupsaltorless.Letstand12
hours.Removefromsaltedwaterandpouroverhotwateralmosttocover.Boiluntilskinistender.Letstandinbrothuntiltimetobake.Bakeasabove.
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ToFryVenisonSteak
Servesfourtosix
HuntingdeerinChesterfieldCounty,Virginia,isoneoftheearliestandmostthrillingformsofthehunt.R.D.Lea,whogenerallybagshislimitatthebeginningofthe
season,givesseveralofhischoicerecipesforcookingvenison.Onlytheyoungvenisonshouldbesteaked.Theageofthedeercanbetoldbythefinegrainofthe
meatandbythehoof.Thehoofofanolddeerwillstandwidelyaparttheyoungdeerhoofisonlyslightlyparted.Theyoungvenisonhasacoatingoffat,andthemeat
cooksrapidly.Hereishismethodoffryingvenisonsteaks:
Cutsteakin2poundpieceabout3/4inchto1inchthick.Soakinsaltedwaterforatleast1hour.Drainthoroughlyanddry.Inaheavyironfryingpan,put2
tablespoonsofshorteningandletheatuntilhot.Rollthesteakinflourseasonedwithsaltandpepper.Thenfryinthehotgreaseuntilbrownedonbothsides.Reduce
heatandcookslowly,covered,untilthemeatisthoroughlydone.Sliceonionsontopofsteakandsmotherforabout5minutesthenremovemeatfrompanandmake
browngravybyadding2tablespoonsofflourtothedrippings.Whenflourhasbrowned,add2cupsboilingwaterandcookuntilmixturethickens.Seasonandserve
oversteak.Servewithcurrantjelly.
RoastHaunchorSaddleofVenison
Serveseighttoten
Takeahaunchorsaddleofvenisonweighingabout5pounds.Soakseveralhoursinsaltedcoldwater.Removedry.Lardthemeatwithshorteningorsaladoilasitis
ratherdry.Putinaroasterintheovenandpourinseveralcupsofwater.Onionorgarlicmaybeaddedifdesired,orseveraltablespoonsofredwineorwinevinegar
givesagoodflavor.Bakeinoven,allowingabout15minutestoeachpound,ataround400degrees.Basteoftenwithmeltedbutterorpandrippingswithbutter
added.Turntheroastseveraltimessothatitwillbrownonallsides.Servewithcurrantjellyasforvenisonsteaks.
R.D.Lea,Petersburg,Va.
RemingtonFarmsMixedGamePie
Thispieismadefromamixed''bagofbirds."ItisfromtheFarm'schef,KelsorSmith.
1doz.smallbirds(iflargeronesareincluded,cutintopiecesofsimilarsize)
2qts.water
1smallonion,choppedfine
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1smallbunchparsley,minced
3wholecloves
1/2lb.saltpork,dicedandbrowned
Watertokeepbirdscovered
2tablespoonsbrownedflour
3tablespoonsbutter
1recipefordoublepiecrust
2cupscooked,dicedpotatoes
Gravyfromthebirds
Split1doz.smallbirdsiflargerbirdsareincluded,cutintopiecesofsimilarsize.Placeinasaucepanwith2qts.ofwaterandbringtoboil,skimmingresiduethat
comestothetop.Addsaltandpepper,onion,parsley,cloves,saltpork,watertocoverbirds,andflour.Allowmixturetoboilup.Stirinbutter.Removethepanfrom
thefireandallowtocool.
Linethesidesofabutteredbakingdishwithpiecrust.Fillthedishwiththebirdsaddpotatoes.Pourinenoughofthegravyfromthebirdstocover.Coverwithtop
crust.Bakeina375degreeovenuntilpiecrustisdone,about40minutes.
ContributedbyCharlieHarville,WGHPTV,HighPoint,N.C.
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10
Vegetables
ApplesStuffedwithHam
Servesfour
4largeredapples,unpeeled
1cupbakedham,diced(oranycookedham)
2tablespoonsbutter
1/4cupraisins
1/4cupchoppedpecans
Scoopouttheapples,leavingthickenoughshelltoholdstuffing.Mix1cupofthechoppedappleremovedfromshellwiththeremainingingredients.Filltheapple
cavitieswiththestuffing.Placeapplesinabakingdish,andbakeinapreheated350degreeovenfor45minutes.Whileapplesarebaking,bastethemoftenwiththe
followingglaze:
4tablespoonswater
1teaspoondrymustard
2tablespoonsvinegar
Inasaucepanmixallingredients.Bringtoboiling.Spoontheglazeoverthebakingapples.ServethebakedapplewithaneggomeletorQuicheLorraineyouhave
anamplelunch.
MissShirleyMiller,Norfolk,Va.
Artichokes
TherearetwokindsofartichokesservedintheSouth:theFrench,or"Burr,"whichisutilizedinmoreelegantdishes,andtheJerusalemtuber,generallymadeinto
pickleorrelish.Thelatterbelongstothesunflowerfamilyandinlatesummerhasasmallsunflowerbloomwhichmakesagayhouseflower.TheBurrartichokeis
deliciousboiledandservedhotwithdrawnbutterorcoldwithFrenchdressing(asasalad),orinotherways.
Toboil,firstsoakinsaltwaterforabout1hourtodrawoutinsects.Havewaterboilinganddropintheartichokes.Cookuntiltender,about30minutes.Remove,
drain.Accompanyeachservingwithasmallcontainerofsaucetodip
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theleavesin,forwithintherootoftheleavesisthesucculentpart.Theleavesarepulledfromthetoughstalk,andstalkdiscarded.Thebottom,or"choke"shouldbe
tenderandisalsoeaten.
TheJerusalemartichoke,ifcooked,isscrapedlikeapotatoandblanchedincoldwater,thenslicedandcookeduntilitcanbepiercedwithafork.Becareful,oritwill
cooktoolongandbecometoughandhard.Servewithanysauce.
ArtichokeHeartswithCrabMeatRavigote
Servessix
Trim6artichokesbyremovingafewouterleaves,thestem,andpricklyend.Toavoiddiscoloration,placetheminabowlofcoldwatertowhichhasbeenaddedthe
juiceof1lemonor2ouncesofvinegar.Cookinthesamewateruntilheartistender.Drainbyplacingupsidedown.Carefullyremovecenterleavesandthe"choke"
withyourfingers.Fillcenterswith1lb.crabmeat,freshorcanned,mixedwithSauceRavigote.
SauceRavigote
1cupmayonnaise,preparedorhomemade
Capers
Choppedparsley
Greenonions,chopped
Abitofgarlic
Tarragon,freshordried
Drymustard
Salt,paprika
Lemonjuice
Artichokes(1toeachperson)
Intothemayonnaisemixotheringredientstotasteblendwithcrabmeat.(Serveassaladorluncheondish.)
VARIATIONS:(1)ServetheheartshotwithHollandaiseorlemonsauce.(2)FillcookedheartswithcheesesaucechoppedcreamedmeatssuchascreamchickenCrab
NewburgorShrimpwithgreenpeasandmushroomsChickenlaKing,etc.
ArtichokesAuVinBlanc
Servessix
6smallartichokes
1tablespoonoliveoil
1clovegarlic
1smallonion,minced
1/8teaspoonpowderedsavory
2teaspoonssalt
1cupdrywhitewine(American)
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Trimthetopsfromtheartichokescutoffthestemsandremovethetoughouterleaves.Washanddrain.
Placetheoliveoil,garlic,onion,savory,andsaltinadeeppotorcasserolewithtop.Standtheartichokesuprightinthecasserole,andpouroverthem1cupof
Americanwhitewine.Covertightlyandsimmerslowly(ontopofstove)for45minutes,addingalittlemoreoilandwineifnecessarytokeepthevesselfrom
becomingdry.Cookuntiltheheartsaretender.(Removespreadleaves,andtakeoutthecenterspongychoke).Servewiththepansaucepouredoverthem.
FromWithaJugofWine,byMorrisonWood(Farrar,StrausandCompany,N.Y.)
Asparagus
AsparagusisoneoftheSouth'soldestvegetables,elegantyetsimpletoserve.Itisequallygoodhotorcoldanddoublesforasalad(seeSalads).Boiled,itis
servedwithavarietyofsauces,Butter,BreadSauce,Vinegarsauces,andthefamousHollandaise.Withacreamcheesesauceitbecomesadelightful
casserole,oritmaybeservedontoast.
Mrs.Broughton'sAsparagusSupreme
Servessix
ThisasparagusdishwasoftenservedbyMrs.BroughtonintheGovernor'sMansionatRaleigh.
1largecanwhiteasparagus,usegreen,ifmoretender
2hardboiledeggs
1/2cupgratedcheese
11/2cupscreamsauce
1/2cupblanchedalmonds
Sliceeggsaddgratedcheesetocreamsauce.Placealternatelayersofasparagus,sauce,eggs,andalmondsincasseroleandbake20minutesat350375degreesor
untilgoldenbrown.
Sauce
Fewgrainspepper
Salttotaste
11/2cuphotmilk
Meltbutteraddflourmixedwithseasoningandstiruntilwellblended.Addhotmilkgraduallywhilestirringconstantly.Bringtoboilingpointboil2minutes.(Add
cheesejustbeforepouringoverasparagus.)
Mrs.1.MelvilleBroughton,Raleigh,N.C.
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ToBoilFreshAsparagus
Servessixtoeight
1bunchasparagus,about2lbs.
Saltedboilingwater,1teaspoonsalttoeachqt.water
Deepsaucepan(orlargetincoffeepotwithdrainerremoved)
Untietheasparaguswashitwellcutoffthetoughends.Asarule,ifthebottomendisbentthestalkwillsnapwherethetenderpartofthestalkbegins.Becarefulnot
tobreakoffthetips.Retietheasparagusinto1or2bunches.Havethecookingvesselhalffilledwithboilingwater.Standtheasparagusuprightinthevessel.Allowit
tocookandsteamforabout15minutes.Draincarefullyremoveasparagusandserveasdesired.
AsparagusParmesan
Servesfour
1lb.freshasparagus,cooked(orfrozen,cooked)
3tablespoonbutter,melted
1/4cupwhitewine
GratedParmesancheese
Placetheasparagusinashallowbakingdish.Pouroverthemeltedbutterandwine.Sprinklewithpepper.HeavilycoatthetopwithgratedParmesancheese.Bakein
apreheated400degreeovenfor10to15minutes,oruntilcheesemelts.Servehot.
FrenchFriedAsparagus
Servesfour
1canasparagus
2eggs
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspoonpepper
Cracker(orbread)crumbs
Fat
Drainasparagus.Beattogethertheeggs,salt,andpepper.Dipeachasparagusstalkintoeggmixturethenrollintocrackercrumbs.Fryinhotfat,nottoodeep.Serve
atonce.
Mrs.Robert1.Powell,Fayetteville,N.C.
LouisianaAsparagusShortcake
Servesfourtosix
1bundlefresh,or1canasparagus,drainedsave11/2cupsliquor
Parsleyandpaprikatogarnish
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Boilfreshasparagusuntiltender,cuttingofftoughends.Save11/2cupsliquor.Ifcannedisused,drainsaveliquor.
The"Cake"
21/2cupssiftedflour
1teaspoonsalt
1/2cuplard
Sweetmilk,icecold
Butter
Siftflourwithsaltandbakingpowdercutinshortening(lard)andmixwithenoughicecoldmilktomakeasoftdoughthatyoucanjusthandle.Rollouttofit2layer
cakepans,orone,ifitisdeep.Ifthicklayerismade,splitthebakedlayerandspreadwellwithbutter,havingalreadymadethefollowingsauce.
Sauce
1/4cupflour
1teaspoonsalt
1/4cupbutter
11/2cupsasparagusjuice
1/4cupextrabutter
2hardboiledeggs
Parsley
Paprika
Makeadrawnbuttersauceoftheflour,salt,1/4cupbutterandasparagusliquor,beatinginthelast1/4cupofbutteraftersauceistakenfromfire.Addasparagus,
spreadbetweenandoncake.Garnishwithquarteredhardboiledeggs,parsley,andpaprika.Servehot.
BoiledButterBeansLimaBeans
Servesfourtosix
Butterbeansandlimabeansarecookedinthesamemanner.Thelimabeanislargerandmoremealy.Theymaybeseasonedwithbutter,ham,orsaltmeat.
2cupsfreshbutterbeans,orlimabeans
4cupswater
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsugar
2tablespoonsbutter,orpieceofboilingmeatabout2inchessquare,1inchthick
1/2cupmilkorcream,optional
Peppertotaste
Washandpickoverthebeanscoverwithwaterinasaucepanwithlid.Addsaltandsugar.Boilforabout10minutes,thenaddthebutterorifmeatistobeused,
addthemeat.Boilslowlyuntilbeansaretender,about45minutesto
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1hour.Ifpanbecomestoodry,addalittlewarmwater.Thereshouldbealittlebrothleftwiththebeans.Ifdesired,justbeforeservingaddthemilkorcreamand
seasontotastewithpepperreheat.
GlorifiedLimaBeans
Servesfourtosix
ThisrecipewasgiventoourcontributorbyMrs.CalvinDyerofPanAmericanAirwaysithasadefinite"PanAmerican"flavor.
2tablespoonschoppedonions
2tablespoonschoppedgreenpeppers
1tablespoonbutter
2cupscheesesauce
2cupscookedlimabeans
Breadcrumbs
Stripsofbacon
Sautonionsandpeppersinbutterandaddtocheesesauce.Pouroverlimasincasseroletopwithbutteredbreadcrumbs(oruseplainbreadcrumbswithstripsof
baconontop).Bake30minutesinmoderateoven(350degrees).Somepreferthiswithoutthebacondeliciouseitherway.
Mrs.OliverSmith,Raleigh,N.C.
NOTE:Tomakecheesesauce,add3/4cupcheese,gratedorcutinsmallpieces,tomediumwhitesauce(seep.431).
BarbecuedLimaBeans
Serveseighttoten
2cupsdriedlimabeans
1/4lb.saltpork,cutinto1/2inchcubes
Coldwatertocover
1smallonion,sliced
1clovegarlic,peeled,chopped
1/4cupfat
11/4tablespoonspreparedmustard
11/2teaspoonschilipowder
1teaspoonsalt
110oz.cancondensedtomatosoup
1/3cupvinegar
11/2cupsreservedbeanliquid
1/4lb.saltpork,sliced
Soaklimabeansovernight.Drainandaddcubedpork.Coverwithcoldwaterandcookslowlyforabout21/2hours,oruntiltender.Drain,reserving11/2cupsof
theliquid.Sautonionandgarlicinfatuntilgolden.Addmustard,Worcestershire,chilipowder,salt,tomatosoup,andvinegarandreservedliquid.Cook5minutes.
Alternatelimasandsauceingreasedcasserole.Topwithslicedpork.Bakeat400degreesfor30minutes.
Mrs.F.M.Talbot,Shreveport,La.,fromTheJuniorLeagueofDallasCookBook,Dallas,Tex.
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PintoBeans
(Frijoles)
Thepinto,orfrijol,istheMexicanstaffoflife,meaningtothemasseswhatricedoestotheChinese.Affectionatelycalled"elfrijolito,"thedriedbeanisboiledlikeany
otherdriedbean.Thenitmaybefried,madeintofritters,orcombinedwithtomatoesandonions.InareaswhereMexicanherbsareused,itishighlyseasonedwith
oregano,comoteseed,etc.InborderandotherSouthernstates,thepintoisadependablepartofthedailydiet.ItisafavoritedriedbeaninmanysectionsofNorth
Carolina.
Acommonwaytocooktheparboiledbeanistomashandfryinhotfatandservewithchoppedonionandcheese.Mincedonionandgarlicareoftenbrownedinthe
fat,thebeansadded,andthewholeservedwithgratedcheesesprinkledover.AMexicansayingis,"Thesixtimefriedfrijolisthebest."
PintoswithChilis
Servesfourtosix
1lb.frijoles(Mexicanbeans)
Coldwater
Salt
Soakbeansovernightdrain.Putonwithcoldwater(asmuchwaterasbeans)boiluntiltenderseasonwithsalt.Add:
2chili
1cantomatoes
1lumpofbrownsugar
1onionsliced
1/2teaspoondriedmustard
Buttonofgarlic
Boil2hours,orsimmerslowly5to6hours.
Mrs.E.H.Booth,fromHowWeCookinElPaso,ElPaso,Tex.
StringBeanswithAlmondsandMushrooms
Servesfourtosix
1lb.stringbeans,freshorcanned,Frenchstyle
1/2teaspoonsugar
Salt,peppertotaste
1extratablespoonbutter
1/2lb.freshmushrooms,or1cupB&Bcanned
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
Salt,whitepeppertotaste
2cupsthincreamorwholemilk
Juice1/2lemon
Cayennepepper
1/4lb.blanched,choppedalmonds
Cheeseorbreadcrumbs
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Iffreshbeansareused,wash,French,andboiluntiltender.Seasontotastewithsugar,salt,andpepperdrain.Ifcanned,drainheatuntiltender,seasonaddthe
extratablespoonofbuttertohotbeansmixthoroughly.
Inaseparatesaucepan,sautfreshmushrooms,cutintodesiredpieces,untiltender.Mixwithdrained,seasonedbeans.Ifcannedareused,heatforseveralminutes,in
butter,andstirintobeans.Nowmakeasauceasfollows:
Meltbutterinpanblendinflourseasonwithsaltandwhitepeppertotaste,blendinginsaltandpepperbeforeaddingmilkaddcreamormilkstiruntilthickened.
Removefromfireaddlemonjuiceanddashofcayennepepper.Justbeforeserving,combinebeansandmushroomswithsauce,and,lastly,stirinthealmonds,whole
orchopped.Reheattoboilingpoint,servehot.Thismayallbeputintoacasseroleandbakedinmoderateoven,25minutes.Topwithcrumbsorcheeseifdesired.
(Foraquickdish,blendbeansandalmondswith1cancondensedmushroomsoup.)
Mrs.LewisF.Schenck,Macon,Ga.
BarbecuedStringBeans
Servesfour
Thesebeansareknownalsoas"SweetandSourBeans."
1lb.greenbeansor1No.2canwaxbeans,cutFrenchstyleor"snapped"intosections
Watertocover
1teaspoonsalt
Pepper,cayennetotaste
4sliceswhitefatback
2onions,sliced
1wholepeeledapple,sliced
1tablespoonbutterifneeded
1tablespoonflour
Extrasaltandpeppertotaste
1cupbeanliquor
2tablespoonsgoodgarlicorapplevinegar
Boilthebeansinwatertocoveruntiltender.Seasonwithsalt,pepper,andalittlecayennedrain,saving1cupofbeanliquor.
Inaheavypan,fryoutthesaltfatbackremovemeat.Inthefat,frytheonionandappleslicesuntiltender,butnotbrownremoveappleslicesandoniontoseparate
dishkeephot.Inthefat(ifnecessaryadd1tablespoonbutter),addtheflourmixedwiththebrownsugar,mustard,andextrasaltandpeppertotasteblendquickly,
oritwillscorch.Addthecupofbeanliquorandvinegarstirconstantlyuntilslightlythickened.Addthedrainedbeansandreheat,stirringconstantly.
Serveonplattergarnishedwiththeonionandapplerings,withapplechutneyasanaccompaniment.[Frenchrollsandfreshhorseradisharesuggested
accompaniments.M.B.]
Mrs.TrevorBevan,St.Petersburg,Fla.
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BuckheadBeans
Servesfour
2cupscookedstringbeans(fresh,frozen,orcanned)
1mediumsizeonion,minced
1cupcannedtomatoes
1/4teaspoonpowderedcloves
2tablespoonssugar
1/4teaspoonsalt
Placethecookedbeansinasaucepan.Addremainingingredientsstir.Heattoboilingpoint.Serve.
Or,heatthesauceandpouroverthecookedbeans.
FromTheCottonBlossomCookBook,Atlanta,Ga.
CreoleGreenBeanCasserole
Servessix
1cupchoppedonion
2cupscannedtomatoes
1cupdicedcelery
1/2cupchoppedgreenpepper
1tablespoonsugar
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teasoonblackpepper
1bayleaf
1crushedcloveofgarlic
11/2lbs.freshstringbeans,cutFrenchstyle(or310oz.packagesfrozenFrenchcutbeans)
3/4cupgratedsharpcheese
1cupbutteredbreadcrumbs
Inalargeskillet,sauttheonioninthebacondrippingsuntilonionislightbrown.Addremainingingredients,exceptthebeans,cheese,andbreadcrumbs.Simmerthe
saucefor30minutes,stirringoften.Removethebayleafandgarlicclove.
Cookthebeansinwateruntiltenderdrain.Ina11/2to2qt.butteredcasserole,placealternatelayersofthebeans,sauce,andgratedcheese.Topwiththebread
crumbs.Bakeinapreheated325degreeovenfor25minutes.Servehotfromthecasserole.
SteamedOctoberBeans
Servesfourtosix
ThisrecipecamefromMissBailey'scousinwhowasachef.Foryearstherecipewaskeptasecret.Afterthechef'sdeath,ourcontributordecideditwas''toogood
nottogivetothosewhowantit."
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1lb.Octoberbeans(sometimescalled"Romanbeans,"or"shellouts.")
Water
1/8lb.countryhamorsmokedbacon
2cupsgreencorncutoffthecob(fresh)
1greenpepper,seeded,quartered
1/8teaspoonnutmeg
Salttotaste(nopepper)
Putthebeansinthetopofalargedoubleboilercoverthemwithcoldwater(justenoughtocover)addtheham.Coverandcookoverboilingwateruntilthebeans
aretender.Addthecorn,greenpepper,andseasoning.Coverandcookforabout10minutes,oruntilcornistender.
WaxBeansandMushrooms
Servesfourtosix
1/2whitewaxstringbeans,fresh
1/2lb.freshlimabeans
1/2lb.freshbuttonmushrooms
2tablespoonsbutter
Saltandpepper
Freshparsleysprigs
Inasaucepan,combinethestringbeansandlimabeansaddenoughwatertobarelycoverthebeans.Cookuntilbeansaretender.Addthemushrooms(addalittle
morewaterifnecessary),andcontinuetoboilabout5minutes.Drainofftheliquidaddthebutter,lemonjuice,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Garnishwithfreshparsley
sprigs.
Hicks'sBakedBeans
Servesabouttwenty
ThesearebakedeachyearforMr.Hicks'sChurchBazaar.
2lbs.smallnavybeans,dried
2largeonions,choppedfine
1lb.saltpork(streakoflean)
1/2of14oz.bottletomatocatchup
1cupGrandma'sbrandunsulphuredmolasses
2teaspoonsdrymustard
1/2cupbrownsugar
Soakthebeansovernightina1gallonearthenbeanpot.Nextmorningchoptheonionscuttheporkintobitesizepieces.Pourallingredientsintothebeanpotwith
thebeansfillthepotwithwater.Coverthepotwithlid.Bakein
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a275to300degreeoven"allday"(about8hours).Checkthewaterlevelandkeepwatertojustcoverthebeans."Willserveallthefamily,plusalltheneighbors
recentlytransferredfromBoston."
DickHicks,Greensboro,N.C.
NuWrayBakedBeans
ThisisthetrueSouthernbakedbean.Parboilyelloweyedbeanstowhichapieceofsaltporkhasbeenadded.Besuretopourofffirstwater,andcookinsecond
wateruntilsoft.Drainoffwaterandmixsmallamountoffreshlychoppedtomatoes,greenpepper,andonions.Addmolasses,salt,andpeppertotaste.Letsaltpork
remaininbakingdishandplaceinoven.Cookuntildone.
Beets
Servesfour
TheusualSouthernwayofpreparingfreshbeetsistoleaveenoughtoponwholebeetssothattheywillnot"bleed,"andboiluntiltenderinwatertocover.Plunge
themintocoldwaterandskin.Servewholeorsliced,withsalt,pepper,andbuttertotaste,orservecoldwithavinegarmarinademadebycombiningenoughgood
vinegartocover,withsalt,sugar,andpeppertotaste.Thisgivesapiquantsweetsourflavor.Orthewholebeetsaredelightfulifglazedinanorangeorlemonglaze.
Todothis:
4mediumlargebeets,boiled,wholeorslicedin1/8inchslices,slightlysalted
1/4stickbutter,moreifdesired
1/2cuporangejuice
Meltbutterinheavyfryingpan,addsugarandorangejuice,letsimmeruntilsugarisdissolved.Addbeetsandstiraroundinpanuntilcoated.Keepheatonlowandlet
beetscookuntilsaucebecomesathicksyrupandbeetstakeonaglazedappearanceservehot,pourpansauceoverbeets.
Theboiledbeetsmaybestuffedwithavarietyofmeatsandvegetables.
SpicedBeetsinSourCream
Servesfour
2cupscannedbeets,sliced(reserve1/2cupbeetjuice)
1/2cupredwinevinegar
1/2teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonmixedpicklingspices
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2tablespoonssugar
1tablespoonfreshhorseradish
Sourcream
Drainthebeetssetasideinabowlreserve1/2cupbeetjuice.Inasaucepanputthebeetjuice,vinegar,spices,salt,andsugar.Bringtoaboilandsimmerseveral
minutes.Pourthehotmixtureoverthebeets.Letbeetssetinrefrigeratorforatleast6hours.Drainoffthesyrup.Mixtogetherthehorseradishandenoughsourcream
towellcoatthebeets.Stirthesourcreammixtureintothebeets.Servewithbeef.Thebeetsmaybeservedinabowlasasidedish,oronlettuceleavesasasalad.
SpicedBeetsoverSpinach
Servesfourtosix
21/2tablespoonscornstarch
1/4cupbeetjuice(orwater)
1roundedtablespoonbutter
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonorangeextract
11/2cupsslicedcannedorfreshcookedbeets
1pkg.frozenspinach(leaforchopped)cookedaccordingtopkg.directions,orfreshcookedspinach
Sourcreamforgarnish,optional
Inasaucepancombinethesugar,cornstarch,vinegar,beetjuice,butter,cinnamon,salt,andorangeextract.Simmeroverlowheatuntilthemixtureisthickenedand
clear,stirringconstantly.Addthebeetsandheatthoroughly.Servethebeetsoverhotspinach.Servesourcreaminsauceboatspoonalittlecreamovereachserving.
Thisisagoodtwovegetablecoursetoservewithbeeforanymeat.
MissFlorenceAnderson,Jessup,Md.
Broccoli
"Brockala"wasservedinColonialVirginiaasearlyas1774and"dressed,"accordingtoMrs.HannahGlass(WilliamsburgArtOfCookery),withbutter"inalittle
cup.''Mrs.MaryRandolph,inTheVirginiaHousewife(1831),addedlittletotherecipeexcepttoenlargeonthemethodofchoosingbetweenthekindthatbears
flowersaroundthestalkandthekind"thatheadsatthetoplikecauliflowers."
Theusualwaytocookbroccoli(fresh)istotieitintobundles(afterithasbeenwashed)anddropintoboilingwatercookuncoveredforabout20minutes.Remove,
seasonwithsaltandpepper,servewithHollandaisesauce,
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Frenchdressing,cheesesauce,orothersauces.Itmaybebakedlikeasparagusinacasserolewithcheesesaucemakingitanaugratin.Lemonsaucebringsoutthe
flavor.Itisoftencombinedwithchicken,ham,orothermeatsandpoultryintofancydishes.
BroccoliandCheeseCasserole
Servesfourtosix
210oz.pkgs.frozenchoppedbroccoli,cookedaccordingtodirections,exceptcutdowncookingtimeby3minutes
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
1cupmilk
1/2teaspooneachofsaltandsugar
Blackpeppertotaste
13oz.pkg.creamcheese,brokenintosmallpieces
2tablespoonscrumbledbleucheese
Butteredbreadcrumbs(about1cupsoftcrumbsmixedwithmeltedbutter)Cookthebroccoliuntilitisjustbeginningtogettender.Drainandspreadina11/2quart
greasedcasserole.Inaskilletmeltthebutterblendintheflourtomakeasmoothpaste.Stirinthemilk,seasonings,sauce,andcatchup.Addthecheesescookuntil
smooth,stirringconstantly.Pourcheesesauceoverbroccolisprinklethetopwithcrumbs.Bakeat350degreesuntilsaucebubblesandtopisbrowned,about20
minutes.
Mrs.A.F.Soutar,St.PetersburgBeach,Fla.
SweetandSourRedCabbage
Servesfourtosix
Redcabbageisconsideredquiteadelicacy.Itmaybeboiledandservedplain,likeothercabbage,butitblendswellwithasweetandsourcombinationofseasonings.
Thisoldrecipeinstructsthatboilingwatershouldbepouredoverthecabbageseveraltimestotakeoutsomeoftheredcolor,butIlikethecolor.
1qt.redcabbageorwhite
Saltandpepper
2sourapples,sliced
2tablespoonsfat
Boilingwater
2tablespoonsflour
2tablespoonsvinegar
Shredcabbagefineandaddsaltandpeppertotasteaddapplescutinslices.Heatthefatinaspider(fryingpan)addcabbageandapples.Pourboiling
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wateroverandletcookuntiltendersprinkletheflourover,andaddsugarandvinegar.Cookalittlelongerandservehotwithpotatodumplings.
FromTheSettlementCookBook,compiledbyMrs.SimonKander
Caillette
(StuffedCabbageorSwissChard)
Serveseight
InandaroundValdese,NorthCarolina,theWaldensianshavefoundedacharmingsettlementbasedonthetraditionsoftheirItalianforefathers.Theoldworld
influenceisperhapsmorepronouncedinthecuisinethaninanyotherphaseofliving,unlessitisthemanufactureofsuperiortextiles.ThefamousWaldensianbreads,
wines,anddailydishesbearthesamenamesasinItalyandarepreparedjustastheyhavebeenforcenturies.Mrs.JohnD.Guigou(whocametoValdesefrom
northernItalywithherparents,theDavidGaydous,in1911),givesthefollowingfavoritevegetablerecipe:
LargecabbageorSwisschardleaves
Boilingwater
1cupwarmsweetmilk
3cups(oldstale)breadcrumbs
2eggs,slightlybeaten
1cupgatedcheese,anykind
Dashofnutmegmaybeused
Chickenorbeefbroth
Havereadythecabbageorchardleaves.(Toprepareleaves,sliceorshaveoffthickribsofleaves,carefully,soasnottobreakleaves.Pourboilingwaterover
leaves,orletstandinboilingwateruntilpliable.)
Pourthewarmmilkoverbreadcrumbsaddeggs,cheese,andseasoning.Mixwell.Place1heapingtablespoonofmixtureoneachleaf.Foldinsidesfirstthenroll
andfastenwithtoothpickortiestringaroundtheleaf.Dropinboilingchickenorbeefbroth.Boilgentlyfor1/2hour,oruntilleafiscookedtender.
Insteadofboiling,theleavesmaybebakedinaslowovenwiththebroth,ortomatosauce,inacovereddish.
Agoodsubstituteforthecupofcheesewouldbe:1cupsausage,1egg,only,andverylittleseasoning.Thisisbetterboiled.
Mrs.JohnD.Guigou,Valdese,N.C.
GlazedCarrots
Tryadding2tablespoonsorangeorlemonjuicetothefollowing"glaze"togiveapiquantfavor.
Boilwholescrapedcarrotsuntiltender.Drain.Meanwhile,meltalargelumpofbutterinaheavyfryingpan.Sprinklecarrotswithsugar.When
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butterishot,addcarrotsandrollinmixtureuntilevenlyglazed.Serveasmaindishorasagarnishformeats.
Mrs.RogerGant,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C
CreamedCarrotsandTurnips
Servesfourtosix
Servewithporkorgame.
2cupscarrots,diced
2cupsturnips,diced
1teaspoonsugar
1tablespoonbutter
1/2cuplightcream(orsourcream)
Paprika
Peelanddicethecarrotsandturnipsmeasure.Inasaucepanputthevegetablesandjustenoughwatertocover.Seasontotastewithsalt,pepper,andthesugar.
Coverthepanandcookvegetablesuntiltheyaretenderandthewaterhasevaporated.Addthebutterandcreamtohotvegetablesletremainonlowheatforafew
minutes,oruntilvegetablesarereheated.Sprinklewithpaprikaservehot.
MissFlorenceAnderson,Jessup,Md.
CarrotRingMold
Servessixtoeight
Thiscarrotringmaybefilledwithgreenpeasandmushroomsaucecreamedcelerywithchoppedhardboiledeggssautedchickenliversmixedwithgreenpeasor
othersauces.Substitutealmondsorpeanutsforpecansifdesired.
3eggs,beaten
4to6gratedrawcarrots,about2to21/2cups
1/2teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonmincedgreenpepperifdesired
1/2cupheavycreamorevaporatedmilk
1/2cupchoppedpecans,almondsorpeanuts
2tablespoonsbutter,extrabutterformold
Parsleyormint
HotWhiteCreamSauce,seep.341
Beattheeggs.Addcarrotsandseasonings,thenmilk,nuts.Meltthebutterandadd.Greasemoldwellwithbutter.Pourmixtureintothemoldandsetinoveninpanof
water.Bakeat325degreesforabout35minutes,oruntilfirm.
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Unmoldcarefully,garnishwithparsleyorsprigsoffreshmintleaves.Fillwithhotsauce.
Mrs.SidneyL.Paine,Durham,N.C.
VARIATION:Greencornoryellowsquashmaybesubstitutedforthecarrots,usingsamequantity.Squashshouldbeboiled,mashedtopulp,greencorncutoffcob,or
cannedcorn.
GarnishedCauliflowerSupreme
Servessixtoeight
Place1headofcauliflowerinacheeseclothbag(toholdtheshape)boilinsaltedwatertocoverandcookuntiltender20to30minutes.Boilafewwholecarrots
untiltender.Whencauliflowerisdone,placeonaplattercutcarrotslengthwiseandstandthestripsonendaroundthecauliflower.Pourcreamsaucearoundthis
(overifdesired),andgarnishwithsprigsofparsley.
Boil2eggshardcreamwithaforkandsprinkleovertheheadofthecauliflowerandalittleoverthesauce.Seasonwithwhitepepperandsalt.
MissAnnaWilson,York,S.C.
CauliflowerwithAlmonds
Servesfour
1mediumcauliflower,boiledinsaltedwater(1teaspoonsalt)
1/4cupbutter,melted
Whitepepperandpaprika
1/4cupblanchedalmonds,choppedandtoasted
Boilthecauliflowerinwatertocoveradd1teaspoonsalttothewater.Whencaulifloweristender,butnotmushy,drainthoroughlyandsetbackonlowheatfora
fewminutesuntilallliquidhasevaporated.Placecauliflowerinservingdishpouroverthehotbuttersprinklewithwhitepepperandpaprika.Sprinklewiththe
almonds.Servehot.
Ifdesired,acheesesaucemaybeservedinplaceofthebutter,using1cupofsauce.Sprinklepepper,paprika,andalmondsoverthesauce.
Mrs.F.M.Talbot,Shreveport,La
FriedCauliflower
Servessix
1mediumsizeheadcauliflower,washeddrained
Crackermeal
1egg,beaten
Deephotfat
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Breakthecauliflowerheadintoflowerlets.Rollincrackermeal,thendipintoegg.Rollagainincrackermeal.Fryindeephotfat(375degrees),andfryuntilgolden
brown.Drainonabsorbentpaper.Servewithanydesiredtartsauce.
CauliflowerauGratinwithAlmondsandCheese
Servesfour
Mrs.Farishservesthis"Arabian"(Southern)dishwithQuailonToast,acornsquashwithapplesandchutney,avocadoandgrapefruitsalad,andflamingplum
pudding.
1smallormediumheadofcauliflower
11/2cupsstandardcreamsauce
3/4cupgratedcheese
1/2cupblanched,toastedalmonds
Cayennepepperorpaprika
Boilcauliflowerinsaltedwateruntiltender,about20minutes.Drain.Makecreamsauceifdesired,addpartofcheesetosaucereserveothertosprinkleovertopof
cauliflower.Placewhole,orcauliflowerbrokenintoflowerettes,inbakingdish.Pouroverthesauce.Justbeforeserving,sprinklewithgratedcheese,almondsadd
cayennepepperorpaprika.Browninmoderateoven(350degrees)forabout10minutes.[Forcreamsauceseep.431.]
Mrs.John0.Farish,Franklinton,N.C.
CauliflowerCustard
Servessix
"Mrs.Hedgpeth's"isknownforitsexcellentcuisineandtheelegantmannerinwhichthemealsarepersonallysupervised.ThiscustardisoneofMrs.Hedgpeth's
originaldishes.
1cauliflower
1/2teaspoonsalt
1cupevaporatedmilk
Boilcauliflowerinsaltedwater10minutes.Drainandchopfine.
Mixtogethertheslightlybeateneggs,salt,pepper,butter,andmilk.Stirincauliflower.Pourintogreasedcustardcupsandsetinpanofhotwater.Bakeinmoderate
(350degree)ovenfor30minutes,oruntilfirm.Servehot.
Mrs.J.C.Hedgpeth,Owner,"Mrs.Hedgpeth's,"Greensboro,N.C.
TheChestnut
BlightandotherdiseaseshavevirtuallykilledtheAmericanchestnuttrees,butimportedchestnuts(Italian,etc.)aretobefoundinalmostanymarket.
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ThesearepreparedandservedinthesamemannerastheAmericanchestnut,whichoncewasthebasisformanydeliciousSoutherndishes.Whole,orchopped,the
chestnutisaflavorfuladditiontopoultrydressing,vegetables,fruits,andmeats.Thelight,fluffypureseasonssoupitisdelectablewhenserved(flavored)with
whippedcreamitmakesexquisitesouffls,custards,icecreams,andmanyotherdesserts.
Beforeuseinadish,thechestnutmustbeprecooked,byroastingorparboiling.Theroastedchestnuthasperhapsthemorenuttyflavorandthemeatisofdry,creamy
consistency.Butitistediousandtrickytoprepare.Ifnotwatchedcarefullythenutswillexplode.Ifroasted,theyshouldbeplacedinaslowovenandcookedabout
30minutes.Itisadvisabletotakeoneouteverynowandthentosplitandtest.Whenthemeatiscreamyanddry,theyaredone.
Thesimplerwayistoputthenutsonincoldwater,bringtoaboil,andboil30minutes.Dumpintocoldwaterthenshell.Theymaythenbericedorsieved.Often
theyareboiledagaininmilktogiveextraflavorandlightness.
Onepoundofchestnutsshouldmakefrom2to21/2cupsofpuree.
ChestnutSouffle
1cupcookedpureedchestnuts
1/2cupsugar
1teaspoonvanilla
1to2tablespoonswhiskeyorrumorkirsch,ormoretotaste
Fewgrainssalt
"Boilabout25largechestnutsforhalfanhour.Peel,skin,andputthroughthericerorfoodmill.Thereshouldbe1cupofpure.Tothisaddthewellbeatenegg
yolks,sugar,meltedbutter,vanilla,andliquor.Addeggwhitesbeatenstiff,fewgrainsofsalt,andpourintoagreasedbakingdish.Setinapan1/4fullofwaterand
putinamoderateoven(375degrees)untilmixturesets.Donotcookstiffthesoufflshouldbelight,theconsistencyofbakedcustard.Servehot,withHotFudge
Sauceandsweetenedwhippedcreamflavoredwithwhiskey,rum,kirsch,orvanilla,ifpreferred."
PurefoyChestnutswithBrusselsSprouts
Servessixtoeight
1/2lb.chestnuts
1qt.Brusselssprouts
Cheesecreamsuace
Breadcrumbs
Boilchestnutspeel,andcutinhalf.Boilsproutsinsaltedwater(20to25minutesafterhavingbeensoakedincoldwaterfor1hour)untildone.Placea
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layerofsprouts,layerofchestnutsinacasseroleuntilfilled.Coverwithcreamsaucetowhichcheesehasbeenaddedasdesired.Sprinklewithbreadcrumbsand
bake1/2hourinmoderateoven(350degrees).
FromThePurefoyHotelCookBook,byEvaPurefoy,Talladega,Ala.
SouthernCollardswithCornMealCakes
Servesfourtosix
1largebunchfreshcollards
2teaspoonssalt
1teaspoonsugar
1smallhamhock
1poddryredpepper
1cupcornmeal
1teaspoonsalt
Hotliquorfromcollards
Washandtrimthecollardschopincoarsepieces.Inasaucepanplacethecollardsandcoverthemwellwithwater.Addthesalt,sugar,bacondrippings,andham
hock.Coverandbringtoboil.Addtheredpeppersimmeruntilcollardsaretender.
Combinethecornmealand1teaspoonofsaltaddenoughhotbrothtomakeastiffbatter.Shapethebatterintothicklittlecakes(about1/2inchthick).Addenough
hotwatertoagaincoverthecollardsstirbringtoboil.Laythecorncakesontopofcollards,boiluntiltheyarecookedinside.Turnwithaspatulaonce.Servethe
collardsandcakestogether,withanypiecesofmeatthatshouldbeonthehamhock.
VARIATION:Thecollardsmaybecookedwithseasoningandthehamhockuntiltender.Draincollardsfrythemin3tablespoonsofbaconfat.Thecorncakesmaybe
friedinfattoservewiththecollards.
BoiledCornontheCob
InnosectionofthecountryistendergreencornmoreappreciatedthanintheSouth,wherethehousewifeservesitindozensofwaysrangingfromcornonthecobto
therichCreoleMaisRotilaCrme(CornPudding).
Tomany,boiledcornonthecobisthebestandonlywaytoservecorn.Boilonlytenderyoungcorn.Shuckandsilk,dropintoboilingwatertocoverandboil3to4
minutes,nolonger.Drainandservewithlotsofmeltedbutter,salt,andpepper.ADeepSouthmethodistoleaveathinlayerofshucksonthecorn,boilasabove,
serveintheshucks.Oneor2minutesmaybeaddedtoboilingtimetocounteractthecoveringbytheshucks.Orboilthecorncutoffthecobandseasontotaste.
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CornorShrimpPie
Servessixtoeight
6earscorn,grated
4eggs
1tablespoonsugar
Salt,peppertotaste
1qt.milk
Gratecornandscraperemainingpulpoffthecobwithaknife.Addeggsbeatenwithsugaraddsaltandpeppertotaste,butter,andmilk.Bakeat350degreesfor30
to40minutes,oruntilaknifeinsertedincentercomesoutclean.
Forshrimppieaddabout2cupsofcookedshrimp.
Mrs.E.S.Pegues,fromMt.Pleasant'sFamousRecipes,MountPleasant,S.C.
Succotash
(ButterBeansorLimaswithCorn)
Servessixtoeight
Succotashisanold,oldSoutherndish.FromamanuscriptofMrs.LabbeCole,WilliamsburgRecipe,ca.1837,isthis:
"ForachangeIcookthesebutterbeansorlimabeansandsweetcorntogether,cuttingthecornfromthecobandcookingwiththebeansuntiltenderandaboutdry.
Seasonwithbutter,creamandpepper,saltbeingaddedwhentheyareputontoboil"(Use:1pintbeans,1pintcorn,3tablespoonsbutter,1cupmilkorcream,
peppertotaste.Boilthebeansuntilalmosttenderbeforeaddingthecorn.Cookthecornabout10minutes.)
HardimontCorn"Flitters"
(Fritters)
Abouttwelve"flitters"
These"flitters"aresolighttheyliterallyflitterfromthedish.
About2cupsfreshcornpulp
1cupflour
Salt,peppertotaste
1/2cupmilk
Hotfat
Cutcornfromthecob.Mixflour,bakingpowder,andseasoningaddtocornandmix.Beateggyolksaddtomixturethenaddmilk.Beatthewhitesstifffoldin.
Dropbyspoonfulsintohotfat(deeporshallow)andfryuntilgoldenbrown.
FrommanuscriptcookbookownedbyMrs.J.CrawfordBiggs,Raleigh,N.C.
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CornOysters
Graterawcornfromcob,orusecannedcorn.To1cupofcornpulp,add1wellbeatenegg,1/4cupflour.Seasontotastewithsalt,pepperandsugar.Dropby
spoonintodeepfat.
Mrs.C.B.Pearce,fromMt.Pleasant'sFamousRecipes,Mt.Pleasant,S.C.
CornwithCheeseSouffle
Servessix
1/2cupchoppedgreenpeppers
1tablespoonbutter
1/4cupflour
2cupsmilk
1cupgratedcheese
3eggyolks,beaten
1cupcorn
1teaspoonsalt
Dashpaprika
Brownthechoppedpeppersinthebutteraddflour,thenmilk,gradually,stirringconstantly.Thenaddthecheese,beateneggyolks,corn,andseasoning.Foldin
stifflybeateneggwhites.Turnintobutteredbakingdishandbake30minutesinmoderateoven(350degrees).
Mrs.H.B.Hardy,fromTheGuildCookBook,Portsmouth,Va.
VirginiaGreenCornPudding
Servessix
2cupsfreshcorn
Salt,cayennepeppertotaste
1/4teaspoonmaceorlittlegratednutmeg
1tablespoonsugar
1tablespoonmincedgreenpepper(optional)
2largeeggsor3smallones,beaten
1cupthincoffeecream
Cutcornoffcob,beingsuretoscrapeallpulpoutwithknifeasthishelpsthickenpudding.Mixcornwithflour,seasonings,andgreenpepper(ifused).Beateggsvery
lightaddtocornmixtureaddcream.Meltbutterandadd,savingoutalittletogreasebakingdish.Pourmixtureintobakingdishsetinapanofwarmwater,bakein
moderate(350degreeoven)forabout30minutes,oruntilcustardisfirm.Servehot.
Mrs.J.P.Batt,McKenney,Va.
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Mrs.Allen'sStuffedEggplant
Serveseight
1largewellshapedeggplant
Blackpepper
3/4cupcrackercrumbs
1/2cupwhippingcream
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsgratedonion
4tablespoonsgratedcheese
Paprika
Cuteggplantinhalflengthwise.Scoopoutinsidebeingcarefulnottobreakshell.Cookpulpinsmallamountofsaltedwateruntildone.Mashandseasonwellwith
blackpeppertotaste.Addcrackercrumbs,creamandbutter,mixingwell.Pourintoshellsandsprinklewithgratedonion,thengratedcheeseandpaprika.Placeina
shallowpancontainingabout1/4inchwater.Bake30minutesat350degrees.
Toserve4,useonly1shellandhalveallingredientsexceptmeatofeggplant.
Mrs.L.B.Allen,Jr.,Macon,Ga.
BakedEggplant
Servessixtoeight
12lb.eggplant
Salt
Butter
Ripetomato,sliced
1/2lb.gratedCheddarcheese,oranysharpcheese
Paprika
Peeltheeggplantandslicecrosswiseinto1/4inchslices.Sprinklethesliceswithsaltandletsetforabout30minutesdrainofftheliquid.Greaseashallowbakingdish
withbutter.Laytheeggplantslicesinpanwithedgestouching,butdonotcrowdinthepan.Generouslydottheeggplantsliceswithbitsofbutter.Broilina400
degreeovenforaround12minutes,oruntiltheeggplantistender.SprinkletheWorcestershireovertheeggplant.Covertheeggplantsliceswithslicesofripe
tomatoes.Sprinklethecheeseoverthetomatoes.Bakeina325degreeovenfor20to25minutes,oruntilcheeseismelted.Sprinklewithpaprika.
Mrs.ColinDunn,MineralWells,Tex.
Hallie'sEscalloppedEggplant
Servessix
Toastedbreadcrumbs
Pulpfrom1mediumsizeeggplant
Saltedwater
1mediumsizeonion,grated
1/2cupheavycreamorevaporatedmilk
1egg,beaten
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3slicesbread,crumbledfine
1teaspoonsalt
1greenpepper,choppedfine
11/2cupsharpcheese,gratedextracheesefortopping
Linea11/2qt.greasedcasserolewithtoastedbreadcrumbs.Cutthepulpoutoftheeggplantandboilitinslightlysaltedwaterwiththeonionuntilvegetablesare
tender.Drain.Addthemilk,egg,slicesofcrumbledbread,butter,salt,greenpepper,andcheese.Mixwell.Pourthemixtureintocasseroleandcoverwithtoasted
breadcrumbs.Bakeina325degreeovenuntilthemixturebecomespuffyandisset.Justbeforeremovingfromtheovensprinkleoveralayerofgratedcheeseand
continuebakinguntilcheesehasmelted.
Thisrecipemaybedoubled.Alargerquantityofonionandgreenpeppermaybeused.
Mrs.HerbertLong,Graham,N.C.
EggplantBeefCasserole
Servesfourtosix
Thisisagoodsimplelunch.
1mediumsizeeggplant,peeled,sliced
Groundbeef(groundroundsteakorgoodcutmeat)
BasicTomatoSauce(seeIsabella'sChickenMarengosauce,p.202)
Parmesancheese
Peelandslicetheeggplant.Placeitinlayersinawellbutteredcasserole.Coverwithalayerofgroundbeef(makelayerthickasdesiredfrom1toabout2inches).
PouroverathicklayerofBasicTomatoSauce.Bakein350degreeovenfor1hour.ServewithgratedParmesancheese.
SpanishPisto
Servessixtoeight
SheilaKellyPardoisanativeNorthCaroliniannowlivinginNewYork.Thisisoneofherfavorite''company"casseroles,or"skillet"dishes.
1/4cupoliveoil
1cupdiced,cookedham
2largeSpanishonions,sliced(about3cups)
4to5pimientos,diced
2cupsdicedeggplant(unpared)
19oz.pkg.frozenartichokehearts,unthawed
1llb.cantomatoes,notdrained
21/2teaspoonssalt
1/8teaspoonpepper
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Slowlyheattheoilinalargeskillet.Sautthehamintheoiluntillightlybrowned.Addtheonions,garlic,pimientos,andeggplant.Cookovermediumheat,stirring
occasionally,untilonionandgarlicaretenderbutnotbrowned.Addfrozenartichokehearts,tomatoes,salt,andpepper.Cookcovereduntilartichokesaretenderand
tomatoeshavelosttheirshape(about15minutes).
Servehotasamaindishorasanaccompanimenttomeatorfish.Thismaybeplacedinacasseroleandkeptwarminoven,orservedfromtheskillet.
Mrs.JosephA.Pardo,NewYork,N.Y.
TurnipGreensandotherGreens
Servessix
TheSouthhasanabundanceofgreensforcooking:turnip,kale,mustard,chard,collard,spinach,watercress,beettops,poke,andothers.Themostpopularisthe
turnip.Thisisoftenmixedwithkaleand/ormustardgreens,andtheseareboiledinmorewaterandcookedlongerthantheothergreens.Themostusualmeatfor
seasoningisthestreakofleansaltpork.Hamand"hogjowl"arealsoconsideredfine.Oftenturnipsareboiledwithturnipgreensandservedwiththem.
PlainTurnipGreens
1/2pk.freshgreensturniporamixtureofmustardorkale
1/4lb.boilingmeatBoilingwater
1to2podsredpepper(optional)
1tablespoonvinegar(optional)
Pickoverthegreens,breakoffthestems,andwashseveraltimestoremovegrit.Placeinalargepanorcolanderandpourboilingwateroverthemdrain.Placethe
meatinlargekettleandaddjustenoughwatertocoverthemeat.Bringmeatandwatertoboil.Addthegreens,pepperpod.Bringthewholemixturetoarapidboil
reduceheattolowandboilslowlyuntilgreensaretenderabout11/2to2hoursandtheliquidhasbeenreducedtoabout1cup.Whendone,thegreensshould
haveaglazedbutnotgreasylook.Drainandservewiththemeat,sliced.Servetheliquidas"potlikker"tobepouredovercornbread,ifdesired.
Spinach,SwissChard
SpinachandSwisschardneednowaterforcooking,asthereisenoughnaturaljuiceintheleaves.Wash(1/2pk.)greensseveraltimes,liftingtheleavescarefullyor
theywillbruise.Placegreensindeepvesselovermediumheat.
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Whenjuicesbegintoseepfromleaves,boilmorebrisklyfor25to30minutesuntilliquidisreduced.Removedrain.Inaseparatepan,fryoutseveralstripsofbacon
orboilingmeat.Removemeataddspinachorchardsimmerforfewminuteschopandserve.Ifmeatisnotcookedout,seasonchoppedgreenswithbutter,salt,and
pepper.Ialwaysadd1tablespoonofvinegartogreens.
AboutWaterCress
("Cresses")
Ifeelthatwatercressistoopiquanttocookbutshouldbeservedasarawgreensaladhowever,ifitiscooked,soakforseveralhoursincoldwatertoremovebitter
tastecookasturnipgreens.
PokeweedGreens
Tocook,preparebystrippingleavesfromstalkrinseandcookquicklyinsamemannerasspinach.
TurnipGreenswithHogJowl
Servesfourtosix
1lb.mustardgreens
1/2lb.saltporkorfreshhogjowlorhamhock(lessifdesired)
Watertocover
1lb.ormoreyoungtenderturniptops
Springonions
Washanddrainmustardgreensputinpotwithmeatwithbarelyenoughwatertocover.Cookuntilmeatistender.Washanddrainturniptopsboilinseparatepot
untiltender.Addtomeatpotandsimmerafewminutes.Drain.Arrangemeatovergreens.Cutoverallseveralyoungspringonions.Servethepotlikkerincups.
Servewithcornpone.
Mrs.W.E.Diehl,EurekaSprings,Ark.
HominyGrits
(Corn)
FromcorntheSouthobtainsnourishingstapledishessuchasGrits,BigHominy,LittleHominy,LyeHominy,orSamp.
Themostservedisgrits,thedelicate,finelygroundwhitesmallhominymadefromtheinnerwhitecorn.Yellowgrits,whiletasty,isnotconsideredsoelegant,foritis
groundfromthehuskofthegrain.Largehominyisthewhole
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driedgrainwiththehuskremovedeitherbytheoldmethodofthreshing,orbybeingsoakedinlye.ThelatterprocessgivestothegrainthewellknowntitleofLye
Hominy,orSamp.Gritsisconsideredawinterdish,whilelargehominyismoreofthevegetablevarietyandservedassuch.
Grits,thefavoriteSouthernbreakfastdish,isalwaysfirstboiled.Then,ifleftover,itmaybebaked,friedincakeslikepotatoes,orturnedintootherappetizingdishes.
Hominyisoftenservedwithsugarandcream,orpoundedandmadeintobread.Hominy,initsdryform,differsfromlyehominy,whichisdriedandthenbroughtback
toapuffedstatebyboiling,thensoakingincoldwater.LyeHominyiscannedandshippedtomarket,whereitisservedinmanyways.
BakedGritsSherry
Servessix
1cupuncookedgrits
1/2lb.sharpcheese,gratedorgarliccheese
3eggs,beaten
3/4cupmilk
DashTabascosauce
2tablespoonssherry
Cookthegritsaccordingtopackagedirections.Keepheatedstirinthecheeseblendthoroughlyuntilcheesemelts.Removefromheatandaddtheeggmilkmixture.
Addthesaucesandwinestir.Pourintoagreased1qt.casserole.Bakeat350degreesforaround25minutes,oruntilmixtureissetandbrownedslightlyontop.
Servehot.
GarlicCheeseGrits
Servessixtoeight
1cupgrits(longcookinggrits)
3cupswater
11/2cupsmilk
1/4teaspoonsalt
16oz.rollgarliccheese
2eggs,beaten
Boilthegritsinthewater,milk,andsaltinaheavysaucepan,stirringoftenuntilgritsmixtureisstiff.Breakupthecheeseandstirintohotgrits.Allowgritstocool.Beat
theeggsandblendintothecheesegritsmixture.Addcayennepeppertotaste.Pourintobuttered1tol1/2qt.casseroleandbakeinapreheated450degreeoven
untilbubblyhot.
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ASetofGritsAlabama
Servesfive
41/2cupswater
1teaspoonsalt
3/4cupgrits
1tablespoonbutter
1/2cupcream
Pourwaterinthetopofadoubleboiler.Putinlevelteaspoonofsalt.Bringthistoaboiland,whenboiling,add(slowly)thegrits.Keepboilingandstirringuntilit
beginstothicken.Whenitthickenssothatthesteambubblespop,setthissaucepaninthedoubleboiler.Letcook15minutes,thenstir.Letcookforanother15
minutesthenputinbutterandcover.Donotstir.Inabout10minutesaddcreamstirvigorously.Letcookindoubleboilerforabout15or20minutes,oraslongas
youwantto.Whenreadytoserve,beatinsmallpatofbutter.Thiswillmakeabout5generousservings.
WalterGayle,fromOldNorthStateCookBook,Charlotte,N.C.
KaleLoaf
Servesfourtosix
1/2cupchoppedcelery(chopasprigor2ofceleryleavestomixwithcelerystalk)
3tablespoonsbutterormargarineorbaconfat
1tablespoonflour
1/4cupoftheliquidkalewascookedin
11/2cupscookedkale(turnipgreensorothergreens),freshorfrozen
1egg,beaten
2smallcarrots,cooked,diced
11/2cupscookedrice
1teaspoonsalt
3stripsbacon
Sauttheonionsandceleryinthebutter,margarine,orbaconfat.Stirintheflour.Addthekaleliquorstirwell.Addremainingingredientsexceptthebacon.Chill
mixture.Inagreasedbakingdish,formthemixtureintoloafshape.Laythebaconstripsacrossloaf.Bakeat400degreesfor30minutes.
VARIATION:Useequalquantitiesofkaleandbroccoliifdesired.Garnishwithringsofhardcookedegg,orwedgesoftomato.
Mrs.DouglasMoore,FortLauderdale,Fla.
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Mirliton(VegetablePear)StuffedwithShrimp
Servessix
3mirlitons,halved
1tablespoonbutter
1onion,choppedfine
1clovegarlic,minced
1tomato,chopped
1sprigparsley,minced
1sprigthyme,minced
1bayleaf,minced
3/4cupbreadcrumbs,soakedandsqueezedout
Butterforfrying
11/2doz.boiledorcannedshrimp,halved
Gratedcrumbs,butter
Cutmirlitons,orvegetablepears,inhalfandboilinsaltedwateruntiltender.Takeoutandcool.Scoopoutthetenderinsides,mash,andleavetheshellsinanice
conditiontostuff.
Meltbutterinafryingpansautonionsandgarlicuntiltender.Addtomato,parsley,thyme,andbayleaf.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper,makingalltaste
snappy.
Nexttakethemashedmirlitonpulpandmixwithsoakedandsqueezedbreadcrumbs.Seasonwellandfryinbutterfor5minutes.Addtheshrimptothepulp.Mix
mixturewiththetomatoonionmixtureandfillmirlitonshells.Sprinklegratedcrumbsovertopsdotwithbutter,andbakeina375degreeovenuntilbrowned.
BakedMushrooms
Thisquaintrecipehassurvivedfromthehearthcookingera."Placesomelarge,flatmushrooms,nicelycleanedandtrimmed,onthinslicesofwellbutteredtoast,
puttingalittlenudgelofbutterineach,andalsoasnuffofpepperandsaltlaythemonabakingtrayandcoverthemcarefullyheapthehotashesuponthem(onthe
coveroftray)andletthembakeonthehearthfor15to20minutes."
FromanearlynineteenthcenturyunidentifiedcookbookownedbyMrs.NormanRiddle,Burlington,N.C.
FreshMushroomsSousCloche
Servesfour
Thesearewineflavoredmushroomsservedunderaglassbelldome.
1lb.freshmushrooms,washed
1cupwater
1/2cupwhitewine
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3tablespoonsbutter
Mushroomstock
1tablespoonflour
Juice1/2lemon
1eggyolk,beaten
1/2cuplightcream
4butteredtoastrounds,cuttofitintobottomofbell
Washthemushroomsrinse.Combinethewater,wine,and1tablespoonofthebutterinasaucepan.Addthewholemushrooms.Bringtoboiling,reduceheat,andlet
simmerfor10minutes.Drainreservethestock.Meltthe2remainingtablespoonsofbutterstirintheflouraddthemushroomstockandcook,stirringconstantly,
untilthesaucethickens.Slicethemushroomsthinaddthemtothesaucewiththelemonjuice.Cookslowlyfor5minutes.Beattheeggyolkuntilthickaddthecream.
Graduallyaddtheeggcreammixturetothemushrooms,mixwell,cookuntilheatedthoroughly.Placeeachroundoftoastintoaheatedporcelainshirredeggdish(or
anyheateddish).Dividethemixtureandpouroverthetoast.Fitaheatedbellglassovereachserving.Serveimmediately.Thebellisremovedatthetable.Orserve
themushroomsontoast,omittingthebell.
FromAntoine'sRestaurant,NewOrleans,La.,specialpermission,RoyAlciatore,Proprietor
MushroomSouffle
Serveseighttoten
3/4lb.mushrooms
1tablespoonchoppedonion
6tablespoonsbutter
6tablespoonsflour
2cupsscaldedmilk
1/2cupgratedAmericancheese
DashTabasco
Saltandpepper
6eggsyolks,wellbeaten
Washmushroomswell.Chopbothbuttonsandstemsfineandcombinewithonion.Sautin3tablespoonsofthebutteruntillightlybrowned.Coverandsteamover
lowheatfor5minutes.
Pushmushroomsaside.Totheliquidandfatinthepan,addtheremaining3tablespoonsbutter.Blendintheflouraddhotmilkgradually,andcook,stirring
constantly,untilthick.Mixincheeseuntilmelted.AddTabascoandseasonhighlywithsaltandpepper.Cool.
Stireggyolksintomixturethenfoldineggwhites.Pourintoagreased2quartcasseroleandplaceinapanofwarmwater.Bakeat325degreesforabout1hour,or
untilfirm.Serveatonce.Ifyouwishtoholdbackthesouffl,reduceheatto275degreesor300,duringthelastportionofbaking.
Mrs.J.BarnettSmith,fromTheJuniorLeagueofDallasCookBook,Dallas,Tex.
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Okra
OkraissaidtohavebeenbroughtinslaveboatsfromtheCongoregionstotheWestIndiesandthencetotheUnitedStates.Oneofthemostsimpletoprepare,yet
amongthehighlyprizedSouthernvegetables,okraisusedinmanyways.Boiled,itisservedwithavarietyofsauces.Itisfamousasagumboingredientinsections
whereGumboFilisunobtainableitisdeliciousfriedorcombinedinstewsorwithothervegetables.(SeeSoups,Stews.)Okramaybefriedwholeorcutintopieces.
Annie,ourcookformanyyears,slicestheokraintosectionsabout1/2inchlong,dredgesthesectionsinflour,andfriestheminhotfat.Thisokratastessurprisingly
likeoysters.
Mymothermakesanokrafritterbychoppingfreshtenderlittlepodsintothinslices,mixesinenoughflourtobind,andseasonswithsaltandpepper.Themixtureis
pattedintolittlethincakesaboutthesizeofajellyglasstop,andthecakesarefriedinbutter.Theyareservedcrispandhot.
Mrs.W.E.Walker,ofBurlington,NorthCarolina,parboilsthepods,rollsthemincornmeal,andfriesthemineithershallowordeepfat.Or,shecutstherawokra
intosections(likeAnnie),dipsthemintoeggbatterandfriestheminshallowfat.Seasontotaste.
SteamedOkra
Washyoungokrapodsleavingthestemson.Placeincolanderoverboilingwater.Coverandsteamforabout15minutesoruntilokraistender.Servehot,allowing
eachpersontodipokrapodintoindividualcontainersofhotmeltedbutter.
Mrs.RobertW.Traynham,Burlington,N.C.
OnionSouffle
Servesfourtosix
5largeonions,boiled,mashedtopulp(about2cups)
1cupsaltedwater
1tablespoonbutter
Salttotaste
11/2tablespoonsextrabutter
3/4cuponionstock
1/3cupcream
3eggyolks,beaten
1/4lb.gratedcheese,ormore
Dashcayennepepper
Slicetheonionsputontocookinabout1cupofwater,slightlysalted.Addthe1tablespoonofbutter,andletonionssimmerslowlyuntilliquidis
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absorbed.Forceonionsthroughacolander,ormashfinelywithforkaddbrownsugar,season.
Meltbutterinsaucepan,stirinflourandonionstock,addingthestockgradually,andbeingcarefulthatthemixturedoesnotscorch.Addthecreamandstiraddonion
pulp.Beattheyolksandaddremovefromfireandfoldinthestifflybeateneggwhites.Pourintoaheavy(earthen)bakingdishwhichhasbeenthoroughlygreased
withbutter.Bakeinamoderateoven(350degrees)for25minutes.Justbeforeremoving,sprinkleoverthegratedcheeseandlightsprinklingofcayennepepper.
Allowcheesetocooktoformanicebrownedcrust.
Mrs.VanMacNair,BerkeleyPlantation,Westover,Va.
FrankHolt'sFrenchFriedOnionRings
Servestwo
2largeBermudaonions
Flour
2wellbeateneggs
1cupmilk
Crackermeal
Deepfat
Slicetheonions(about1/8inchthick)separateintorings.Rolleachringinflourthendipintoamixturemadeofthewellbeateneggsandmilkrollincrackercrumbs
andfryinwirebasketinfuriouslyboilingdeepfat.Removedrainandhidewhilethesteaksarebroiling.
FrankHolt,Burlington,N.C.
OnionsinSauterne
Servessix
11/2doz.smallwhiteonions,peeled(orcannedonions,drained)
Sauterne
1tablespoonbutter
Cayennepepper
Iffreshonionsareused,parboiltheminslightlysaltedwaterforabout10minutes,usingacoveredpan.Draintheonions.Putintoaskilletandbarelycoverwith
sauterne.Addthebutter.Simmeruntiltheonionsaretenderbutnotmushy.Drainandsprinklewithcayennepepper.Servewarmasasidedishorasanhors
d'oeuvre.
Thesearenicetogarnishameatplatter.
Mrs.MollieBoren,Greensboro,N.C.
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BlackEyedPeas
BlackeyedpeasareesteemedintheSouthasanappetizingbasicdish(traditionallyservedonNewYear'sDayforgoodluck).Whenpossibletheyareboiledfresh
withpork,butareverygoodinthedriedbean.
Fromblackeyedpeascombinedwithricecomesthefamous"HoppingJohn"(called"HoppingJack"insomesections),atypeofJambalaya,saidtobeofSpanish
origin.(Jambalayaconsistsofmanycombinationsofriceandmeatsorvegetables,orboth.)Cowpeasoftensubstitutefortheblackeyedpeas.Thiscombinationis
knowntotheCreolesasJambalayaauCongri.
"HoppingJohn"ismadeseveraldifferentways.Themostcommonistoboilthepeaswithporkuntiltender.Steamriceseparatelyuntildry,thenaddricetothepeas
andletsimmeruntiltheconsistencyisofflakymoistness.Manyaddtomatoes,greenpeppers,andonionstothepeasandserveasasauceoverdryrice.
Bollitos
(BlackEyedPeaFritters)
Serveseighttoten
ThestewardofthePassaGrilleYachtClubboaststhathecooksfromTheSouthernCookBook.WeareproudtoaddthisYachtClubrecipetoourcollection.
2cupsdriedblackeyedpeas,soakedovernightincoldwater
1smallclovegarlic
2birdpeppers(smallredhotpeppers)
Hotfat
Soaktheblackeyedpeasovernightincoldwater.Rubbetweenpalmstoloosenhusks,whilewaterisrunningintobowl,floatingoffasmanyhusksaspossible.
Putthroughameatgrinderwiththegarlicandpeppers,fromwhichtheseedshavebeenscraped,alongwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Savethedrippingsfromgrinding
mixture.Whenthoroughlygroundandmixed,putinelectricmixerbowlandbeatuntilfluffy,addingdrippingsifmixtureistoodry.Heatfatinadeepkettleto365
degrees.Dropblackeyedpeamixturebytablespoonsintothehotfatandfryuntilgoldenbrown.Drainonabsorbentpaper.Servehot.
BuddyBorrensen,ClubSteward,PassaGrilleYachtClub,St.PetersburgBeach,Fla.
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HoppingJohn
Servesfourtosix
1pt.(or1lb.)freshblackeyed,orcowpeas
1/4lb.goodsaltporkmeat,''streakoflean,streakoffat"
Coldwater,equaltobulkofpeas
Salt,pepper
1onion,optional
1cuprawrice,boiledseparately
Boiltogetherthemeat(slicedordiced)andthepeasinenoughwatertodoublethebulkindeepvessel,untilpeasaretender.Leavesomeoftheliquidfromthepeasin
thepan.(Anonionmaybecookedwiththepeas,wholeorchopped.)
Inaseparatevessel,boilthericeuntildryandflakyandeachgrainstandsapart(seericerecipes).Whenbotharedone,addricetothepeasandadd:
1tablespoonbutter
Additionalsaltandpeppertotaste
Letsimmeronstove,untilflavorsblend,about10minutes.Theliquidshouldallbeabsorbedbutnotdry.Servehot.PouroverCreoleSauce,optional.
Mrs.MargaretRolf,Columbia,S.C.
BlackEyedPeasinVinegarOilDressing
Serveseighttoten
AnewNewYear'sDaydish.
1lb.freshordriedblackeyedpeas,boiledinsaltedwater,orwaterseasonedwithlittlehamorfatback
2largepurpleSpanishonionsoranysweetonions
1cupsaladoil
1cupcidervinegar
1/4cupsugar
2clovesgarlic,mashedtopulp
1smallhotredpepper,seeded,minced
Blackpeppertotaste
Saladgarnishing:lettuce,tomato,olives,etc.
Boilpeasuntiltenderbutnotmushydrain.Arrangevegetablesinalternatelayersinadeepbowlorlargejar.Makeadressingoftheoil,vinegar,sugar,and
seasoningsbyblendingwell.Pourovervegetables.Letstandatleast24hoursbeforeserving.Serveasasaladinlettucecupswithwedgesoftomatoandolives,or
serveasvegetabledish.
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GreenPeas,Oriental
Servessix
1lb.(shelled)freshgreenpeas,boiled,drained,or110oz.pkg.frozenpeas,cooked,drained
11lb.canmixedChinesevegetables,drained
1tablespoonbutter
1cupsourcream
MixthepeasandChinesevegetablesinasaucepanaddbuttersaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandheatthevegetablesoverslowheat.Justbeforeserving,stirinthe
creamandsaltandpeppertotastereheat.Servehot.
GreenPeaTimbaleswithMushroomSauce
Servessix
2cupspuremadefromcookedgreenpeas
4eggs
4tablespoonsthickcream
11/2teaspoonssalt
Onionjuicefewdrops,ortotaste
Individualringmolds,buttered
MushroomSauce(seeMushroomsSousCloche,p.270)
Makeapureofcookedpeasbyforcingthemthroughasieveorfoodmill.Beattheeggsstirintothepureeaddcream,salt,pepper,butter,onionjuice,and
cayenne.Pourinto6individualringmolds.Setmoldsinashallowpanwithalittlewaterinit.Bakeat350degreesfor30minutes,oruntilmixtureisfirm.Fillthe
centersofmoldswithhotmushroomsauce.Servehot.
Mrs.NelsonCheney,fromTheMonticelloCookBook,Charlottesville,Va.
NOTE:Thegreenpeamoldcentersmaybefilledwithcreamedchicken,creamedseafood,creamedeggs,oranydesiredfilling.
"OldSouthern"StuffedBellPeppers
Servessix
FromTheOldSouthernTeaRoomatVicksburg,Mississippi,isthisdeliciousstuffedpepper.
8bellpeppers
2smallonions
2tablespoonsbutter
1No.1cantomatoes
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2cupscrackercrumbs
1/2cupchoppedham
Chop2peppersand2onions.Sautinbutteruntilwelldone.Addtomatoescookandaddcrackercrumbsandchoppedham.Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.
Stuffpepperswhichhavebeenpreviouslyscalded,andsprinklewithcrackercrumbs.Brushwithbutterandbake.
Mrs.W.I.McKay,Owner,TheOldSouthernTeaRoom,Vicksburg,Miss.
PeppersStuffedwithSausageandRice
Servessix
6mediumsizesweetgreenbellpeppers
Boilingwater
1teaspoonsalt
3tablespoonsfinelychoppedonions
11/4lbs.porksausage
2cupscookedrice
2tablespoonsfinelymincedparsley
1/4teaspoonpepper
3/4cupbeefconsomm
Pinchofsalt
1cupsoftbreadcrumbs
3tablespoonsmeltedbutterormargarine
3/4cupV8juice
1/2cupsanygoodhottomatosauce
Cutthestemendsoffpepperswashandseedthem.Placeinalargesaucepanandpouroverboilingwatertocover.Addthesalt.Parboilpeppersfor5minutes.
Removefrompaninvertanddrain.Inaskilletcombinetheonion,garlic,andsausage.Stirovermediumheatuntilsausagebrowns.Addtherice,parsley,pepper,and
consomm.Addapinchofsaltifdesired.Blendthemixtureandstuffthepeppers.Arrangepeppersinagreasedbakingdish.Mixthecrumbswiththebutterand
sprinkleovertopsofeachpepper.PourtheV8juiceinthepanaroundthepeppers.Bakeinapreheated350degreeovenforaround40minutes,oruntilcrumbs
arebrowned.Removepepperstoaservingdish.Pourthetomatosauceintothebakingdishandstirheat.Pourthehotsaucearoundthepeppers.
BakedPlantainPie
Servessixtoeight
Theplantainisavarietyofbananathatcannotbeeatenraw.
3plantainsmashedwith1cupmilk
1/2lb.beef,cutintosmallcubesorsliced
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1/3cupbutter
1/4cupmincedonion
1/4cupmincedgreenpepper
2hardboiledeggs,sliced
12olives
2tablespoonsraisins
Boilandmashtheplantainswiththemilk.Sautthechoppedmeatinthebutter.Addtheonions,pepper,slicedhardboiledeggs,olives,andraisins.Cook5minutes
more.Greaseapyrexmoldandputinhalfthemashedplantains.Thenputinthemeatmixtureandcoverwiththeotherhalfoftheplantains.Brownina350to375
degreeovenfor20minutes.Agoodluncheondish.
FromPuertoRicanCookBook,byElizaB.K.Dooley,SanJuan,PuertoRico
IrishPotato
TheIrish("Buckra,""white")potatoisnotsowidelyservedintheSouthasintheNorthandWest,perhapsbecauseofthepopularityofthepotato'sarchrivalrice.
Evenso,therearenumeroustemptingpotatodishesservedintheSouthwhicharegenerallysimpleandeconomicaltoprepare.Themostrespectedeverydaypotato
dishisthecreamedormashedpotato,fromwhichisevolvedthericherDuchessvarietyservedasadecorativeborderforplankedmeats,seafood,orvegetables.
Thentherearethe"FrenchFries,''booncompanionofbroiledsteak,anddozensofotherforms,familiartoall.
Bibba'sPotatoes"Anna"
Servesfour
4mediumsizepotatoes,peeled,slicedthin
4mediumsizeonions,peeled,slicedthin(optional)
Butteredovalshapedcasserole(earthen,pyrexorenameledware)
1teaspoonsalt
Freshgroundblackpepper
1/2cupbutter(1/4pound),melted
Peelandslicethepotatoesandonionsverythin.Butterthesidesandbottomofacasserole(orapyrexloafpan)well.Arrangetheslicesofpotatoesandonions
alternatelyuponedgesinthedish,packingthemclosetogethersothevegetableswillnottoppleover.Sprinklethesaltandpepperoverall.Inasaucepanmeltthe
butter.Dribblethebuttergenerouslyoverthevegetables.Ifmorebutterisneeded,additaspotatoesbake.Bakeinapreheated400to425degreeovenforaround
45minutes,oruntilpotatoesandonionsarebrownedandtender.Servehot.
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VARIATION:Thepotatoes(withorwithouttheonions)maybebakedasaboveinasquare8"8"2"pyrexbuttereddish.Placelayersofpotatoesonbottomand
aroundsidesofdish,standingthepotatoesaroundthesides.Fillthecenterwithlayersofpotatoes.Bakeasabove,turnoutonabakingsheet.Placeunderthebroiler
forafewminutesforbottompotatoestobrown.Servehot.
CheesemaybesprinkledoverPotatoesAnna.Usefinelygratedcheddar,Romano,orParmesan.Sprinklecheeseonjustbeforeremovingfromtheoven.
DuchessPotatoCroquettes
Twelvecroquettes
3cupsDuchessPotatoes(seerecipe)
2eggs,beatenwith2tablespoonswater
1cupfinedrybreadcrumbs
Deepfatforfrying
CooltheDuchesspotatomixture.Shapeequalportionsintoroundorcylindricalcroquettes(21/2incheslongand11/2inchesindiameterforthecylinders).Beatthe
eggswiththewater.Dipthecroquettesinthebeateneggsthenrolltheminthebreadcrumbs.Preheatfatto375degrees.Fryafewcroquettesatatimeuntilgolden
brown.Drainonabsorbenttowels.Servehottogarnishmeatplatters,and/orasanaccompanimentformeats,seafoodorpoultry.
CreamedorMashedPotatoes
Servesfour
Allow1mediumpotatoforeachserving:
4mediumsizedpotatoes,peeled,halvedorquartered,boiledinslightlysaltedwatertocover
2tablespoonsbutter
Purecreamortopmilk,1/2cupormore
Dashcayennepepper
Nutmegifdesired
Boilpotatoesinadeepheavypanwithtop,untiltenderbutnotmushy.Drainthoroughly.Setthepanwiththepotatoesbackonheatingunitturnedtolowaddthe
butter,andwithapotatomasherbeatthepotatoeswithsweepingstrokes,mashingatthesametime,untilmixtureissmoothandcreamy.Addthemilkandcayenne
pepperandmoresaltifnecessary,butIlikeafaintsaltytastetopotatoestobecounteractedbygravyorsauce.Trytopreparepotatoes10to15minutesbefore
servingturnheatdownto"warm"orsetvesselinpanof
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boilingwater.Closetightlywithtop,andallowtosteamuntilservingtime.Thepotatoeswillbeaslightasmeringue.Serveatoncewithsprinklingofnutmegor
cayenneovertogarnish.
DuchessPotatoRoses
Totheabovemixtureadd1eggbeatalltogether.Placeinapastrybagwithtubehavingastarshapedopening.Pressmixturethroughbagguideitaroundinsmall
circleswindingitarounduntilitcomestoapeakinthecenterofeachcircle.Thelittlemoundswillresembleroses.Brushlightlywithbrushdippedinbeatenegg,place
dotofbutteroneach"rose."Brownthemforseveralminutesintheoventheedgestouchedbybutterwillbrownfirstgivinga"natural"look.Tomakeaplainborder
aroundplankordish,guidemixtureinplainorscallopededging.Brownasforroses.
FromTheCenturyCookBook,byMaryRonald
Antoine'sPommesdeTerreSoufflees
Thisfamous"FrenchFriedPotato"isapuffedfingersizeddelicacy,hollowontheinsidewithgoldenbrownexterior.Thecomplicatedmethodofcookinginvolvestwo
kettlesofhotgreasewithinfinitecarebeinggiventotheboilingprocess.Theresultsareworththecare,asthedishwasfirstmadeforaking.
ThePommesSoufflesoriginatedinParisin1837whenachefnamedCollinetwaspreparingFrenchfriedpotatoesforKingLouisPhilippe.TheKingwaslateand
thepotatoeshadtoberefried.TheoutcomeoftheKing'stardinesswasadeliciouspuffypotato.CollinetgavethesecrettoAntoineAlciatore,whoin1840opened
hisfirstAmerican"Antoine's"inNewOrleans.Thisistheoriginalrecipe,withamodernpotatosubstituted.
PeelBurbank,California,potatoes.Cutinto1/8inchlengthwiseslices,placeinawirebasketandruncoldwaterovertoremoveextrastarch.Drythoroughly.
Have2fryingkettlesoffatreadyoneatmoderatetemperature(330degrees),theotherveryhot(380degrees).Placeseveralslicedpotatoesinfryingbasketin
moderatelyhotfatandcookuntiltheyrisetothesurfaceandtheedgesshowfaintsignsofpuffing.(Ifthepuffdoesnotdevelop,startover.)Ifthefaintpuffing
appears,thenimmediatelytransferpotatoesinbaskettotheveryhotkettleoffatcookuntilfullypuffedandbrowned.Drainonabsorbentpapersprinklewithsalt
andserveimmediately.Ifdesiredthepotatoesmaybesetasideafterthesecondcookingandgivenafinaldipintheveryhotfat,then
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rushedtothetable.Ifthisistobedone,donotfullybrownthepotatoesinthesecondfatpot.Finishtheminthethirdcooking.
PotatoCroquettes
Servessix
3cupshotmashedpotatoes
1teaspoonsalt
Fewgrainscayenne
1egg
Creamedchickenoranymeat
Breadcrumbs
Rawegg,beaten
Hotfat
Mixthefirstfiveingredientsaddonionjuicetotasteand1egg.Shapewellbeatenmixtureintoballs.Fillthecenterwithcreamedchickenoranymeat,shapingthe
ballintheformofapotato.Dipincrumbs,raweggbeaten,backintocrumbsandfryinhotfat.
IrishPotatoSouffle
Servesfourtosix
4largeIrishpotatoes
1cupsweetmilk
1/2cupbutter
Salt,whiteandredpeppertotaste
4eggyolks
4eggwhites
Boilthepotatoesandrubthemthroughasieve.Takethemilkandbutterandletcometoaboilinaseparatesaucepan.Addthepotatoesandseasoningsandbeattoa
cream.Thenputin,oneatatime,theeggyolks,beatingthemixturewellaftereachegg.Dropapinchofsaltintotheeggwhitesandbeattoastifffroth.Addthisto
thepotatomixture,stirringitlightly,andpourintoawellbutteredbakingdish.Bake20minutesat375degrees.Servewithmeatsthathavegravies.
Mrs.E.T.Pullen,WinstonSalem,N.C.
RawPotatoPancakes
Servestwelve
ThisisanoldSouthernwayofmakingpotatocakes.
2cupsraw,gratedIrishpotatoes
2eggs
11/2teaspoonsaltpepper,shakingof
2tablespoonsflour
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Beateggsaddsalt,pepper,andflour.Gratepotatoesquickly(becausetheywilldarken)intoabowlofwater.Drainandaddtobatter.Dropbyspoonfulsonahot
wellgreasedgriddleorspiderandbrownonbothsides.
"Katch"(Mrs.DeForestGoodell),fromKatch'sKitchen,WestPalmBeach,Fla.
SweetPotatoesMargherita
(CandiedPotatoes)
Servessixtoeight
Slice5boiledsweetpotatoesandarrangeinlayersinabutteredbakingdishalternatingwithbrownsugar,dotsofbutterandslicesoforangewiththepeellefton.Add
enoughwatertomakeathicksyrup.Becarefulnottoaddtoomuchwater,forthesyrupshouldbequiterich.Bakeinamoderate(350degree)ovenfor1hour,
bastingoccasionallywiththesyrupinthedish.
Thisisespeciallynicetoservewithduckorgame.Slicesoflemonmaybemixedwiththeorange,orlemononlymaybeusedifpreferred.
LeizeDawson,VillaMargherita,from200YearsofCharlestonCooking,byBlancheS.Rhett,LettieGay,andHelenWoodward
SweetPotatoSouffleinOrangeBaskets
Serveseight
6sweetpotatoes,mediumorsmall
1/2teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonsbutter
1egg
Raisins
Gratedrind2oranges
Orangebaskets
Marshmallows
Boilpotatoespeelandmashwithpotatomasherorricerseasonwithsaltandbutteraddbeatenegg,raisinstotaste,andthegratedorangerind.Makelittlebaskets
ofscoopedoutorangeshellsandfillwithpotatomixture.Topwithmarshmallowandbakeuntillightbrown.
Mrs.JohnS.Montgomery,fromFavoriteRecipes,TerraceTeaHouse,Thomasville,Ga.
SweetPotatoPuffsDemere
1smallsweetpotatoforeachperson
1/3stickbutter
Brownsugar
1/2teaspoonnutmeg
Allspice,clovestotaste
Raisinsasdesired
Fewcutpecans
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Marshmallows
Hotfat
Cornflakes
Cookandmashthesweetpotatoes(allowing1smallpotatoforeachperson),andaddalargelumpofbutter.Whilestillhot,seasonwithbrownsugar,spices,raisins
andafewcutpecans.Whenwellmixed,takemarshmallowsandmoldthepotatomixturearoundeachmarshmallowtoformballs.Rollincornflakesandfryindeep
fat.
Mrs.RaymondDemr,HarringtonHall,Savannah,Ga.
PineappleandLouisianaYamsFlambee,alaGermaine
Thislusciousdessertwhichwasquitepopularduringthe"Potato"or"Yam"Session,isoneoffiveofMrs.Wells'screations.
"Boilyams,thenslice.
"Rollslicedyamsandslicedpineappleinflour,theninmilk,thenrollbackinflouragain.
"Frypineappleandyamsinoilorshorteninguntilgoldenbrown.Placecherryinthecenterofpineapple.Thenputthepineappleandyamsinasilverplatter,andcover
freelywithsugar.
"Bakeinoven5minutes,pourcognacoverit,lightwithamatch,thenserve,andaddsherry."
Mrs.GermaineWells,Owner,Arnaud'sRestaurant,NewOrleans,La.
GlenwoodPlantationSweetPotatoPone
Serveseight
4largesweetpotatoes,raw
Gratedrind1lemon
Gratedrind1/2orange
2eggs
1/2cupbrownsugar
1/2teaspooncinnamon
1/2teaspoonnutmeg
1/2teaspoongroundcloves
1/2cupNewOrleansmolasses
1cupmilk
1/2cupbutter
Gratethepotatoes(raw)thenthelemonandorangepeel.Beateggs,sugaraddpotatoes,spices,molasses,milk,andbutter.Putmixtureintobutteredbakingdish
andbakeslowlyat325degrees1hour.Servehotwithmeatcourse,orcoldcutinslicesforsupper.
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FriedPumpkinBlossoms
Thisisanoldrecipetakenfromayellowedscrapbook,dated1832.
1pt.youngpumpkinblossoms,freshfromthevinesrinsed,dried
Saltandpepper
1egg,beaten
Flourorbreadcrumbs(finecrumbs)
Bacondrippings
"Takeyouryoungpumpkinblossoms,freshfromthegarden,withdewonthemisthebesttime.Rinsethemandshakethemdry.Putonyoursaltandpepperlightly.
Dipthemgentlyintoyourbeatenegg.Dredgethemtheninflourorbreadcrumbs.Havesomebacondrippingshotinaskillet.Frytheblossomsuntilbrownonboth
sides.Drainthemandservethemcrispandhotwithmorningeggsandbacon."
RedBeansandRicewithSmokedSausage
Servestentotwelve
ThisisfromtheWiseCafeteriaofNewOrleans,afamousestablishmentservingsince1930.
3lbs.redkidneybeans
1lb.dicedham(raw)
1/2lb.choppedonions
1teaspoongarlicpowder
1gal.water
Seasonings:saltandpepper,Accentusedinmeasureratioof5partssaltto1partpepperto5partsAccent(ortotaste)
3tablespoonsshortening(butterormargarine)
1/3cupfinelychoppedparsley
Cookedrice
Smokedsausage
Soakbeansovernightanddiscardsoakwater.Combinebeans,ham,onions,andgarlicpowderinthewater.Boilslowlyuntilbeansaretenderbutwhole.Add
seasoning,shortening,andparsleyblendin.Serveoversteamingriceandsmokedsausage.
SouthCarolinaDryRice
Servesfour
CharlesMasonCrowson,famedyoungSouthernportraitpainter,saysthesecretofthisriceislemonjuiceandbutteraddedtotheboilingrice.
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1cupwhiterice
11/2cupswater
Salttotaste
Juice1/4lemon
1largelumpbutter(about1/4stick)
Putalltogetherinaheavysaucepanandletcometoaboilthenstirjustoncewithalongprongedfork.Turndownflamelowandletcookuntilwaterhascooked
out,about20minutes.Dishoutofpanwithaforkandtosslightlyintoservingdish.Thericewillbelight,dry,andflaky.
CharlesMasonCrowson,Atlanta,Ga.
CharlestonRedRice
Serveseighttoten
6slicesbacon,orleftoverhamchunks
16oz.cantomatopaste
1No.2cantomatoes
21/2cupsrawlonggrainrice
1mediumlargeonion,chopped
6ormorestalkscelery,diced
Pinchsage
Pinchthyme
Ismallgreenpepper,choppedfine
Salt,peppertotaste
Frythebaconorhaminheavysaucepan.Addtomatopasteandallotheringredientsandletcookuntilvegetablesaretender.Thenputintoasteamerandcoverand
letsteamuntildry.Putinadoubleboiler,ifyouwant,withthetoponandletdry.Takesabout45minutestogetgoodanddry.Servehot.[Thisisaonedishmeal.
M.B.]
Mrs.DavidBattleVerner,Charleston,S.C.
WildRicewithMushroomsBakedinConsomme
Servesfourtosix
1cupwildrice,raw
10oz.cancondensedconsomm
1/2lb.mushrooms
1tablespoonbutter
Washricethoroughly,removinghusksandforeignparticles.Placeinwideshallow11/2qt.casseroleandcoverwiththeconsomm.Allowtosoak6hours.Bake,
covered,inmoderateoven(350degrees)for45minutes,addingalittlewaterifricebecomestoodry.
Meanwhile,sautthewashed,slicedmushroomsinbutteruntiltender.Stirlightlywithaforkintotherice.Leavericeuncoveredandallowtodryoutalittlebutnotto
crustontop,inslowoven.Riceshouldbemoist,butallliquidabsorbed.
ClaraBondAnderson,Burlington,N.C.,andNewYork,N.Y.
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WildRiceRingMoldwithMushrooms
Servesfourtosix
Tomakearingmold,followtheaboverecipepackriceandmushrooms,mixedwithlittlebutteriftoodry,intoagreasedringmold.Unmoldandfillcenterwith
mushroomsauce.
Sauce
Twocupsmedium(orasdesired)richcreamsauce(seeSauces,p.431),blendedwith11/2cupsfreshmushrooms,sautedin2tablespoonsbutter.Seasonwith
salt,pepper,apinchofcayenne.
OkraPilaff
(Pilau)
Servesfourtosix
4or5slicesbacon
4cupstomatoes,canned,eitherpureorstrained
4cupsokra,cutup
2cupswashedrice
Saltandpepper
Frybaconaddtomatoesandcutupokra.Bringtoboil,andaddrice,salt,andpepper.Putinsteamerandcookuntildry,about11/2hours.
Mrs.E.S.Pegues,fromMt.Pleasant'sFamousRecipes,Mt.Pleasant,N.C.
ShrimpPilaff
Servesfourtosix
Followtheaboverecipe,substituting1lb.cookedshrimpforokraandaddingalittleredpepperandchoppedbellpepper.
Mrs.E.S.Pegues,fromMt.Pleasant'sFamousRecipes,Mt.Pleasant,S.C.
SpinachSouffle
Servessix
1cupofcookedspinach,mashedfine,cookedfrozenorcanned,orfresh
1/2cupbutter
1/4cupflour
1/3cupliquidfromthecookedspinach
1/3cuplightcreamormilk
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2eggyolks,beatenwell
1/2cupgratedcheese,optional
Boilanddrainthespinachmashorchopfine.Heatthebutterinaskilletstirintheflourthenaddthespinachliquidandcream.Cookoverlowheat,stirring,until
mixturethickens.Addthespinachtothesauce.Stirinthebeateneggyolksfoldintheeggwhites.Pourintoagreased11/2qt.bakingdish.Setinapanwith2
inchesofwater.Bakeina350degreeovenfor35to40minutes.Ifdesired,sprinklethetopofsoufflwiththecheesebeforeputtingitintheoven.Serveimmediately
oritwillfall.
Mrs.RichardGwathmey,Wilmington,N.C.,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
SpinachandMushroomsinSourCream
Servesfourtosix
2lbs.freshspinach,boiled(or110oz.packagefrozencooked)
Water,salt
4tablespoonsbutter
2teaspoonslimeorlemonjuice
1/2teaspoonfreshgroundblackpepper
1/4lb.freshmushrooms,or1cupcanned,sliced
1/2cupsourcream(littlemoreifnecessary)
Iffreshspinachisused,washitwellintepidwater,thenseveraltimesincoldwaterpickoutanywiltedleaves.Placespinachinlargesaucepanpouroverabout1/2
cupwaterand1teaspoonsalt.Coverandsteamthespinachovermediumhighheatuntilspinachistenderabout10minutes.Drain.Putthespinachthrougharicer
orfoodmillpourspinachinasaucepan.Addtwotablespoonsbutter,theWorcestershiresauce,limejuice,andblackpepper.
Inasecondsmallsaucepan,sautthemushroomsintheremaining2tablespoonsbutteruntiltender.
Mixthemushroomswiththespinachandstir.Addthesourcreamandmixlightly.Thereshouldbeenoughcreamtowellcoatthevegetablesandbindthemtogether.
Ifmoreisneeded,add1to2tablespoons.Reheatthemixture,butdonotletboil.Servehot.
Mrs.JohnChester,Memphis,Tenn.
NOTE:Iffrozenspinachisused,cookuntiltenderproceedasforfreshspinach.
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FrenchFriedSpinachBalls
Servessix
2cupschoppedcookedspinach
2tablespoonsbutter
Salt,pepper
2eggs,1beaten(inspinach)1saved
1cupbreadcrumbs
2tablespoonsgratedonion
2tablespoonsgratedcheese
1/4teaspoonallspice
1/4cupwater
Breadcrumbs
Combinechoppedspinach,meltedbutter,salt,pepper,1wellbeatenegg,breadcrumbs,onion,cheese,andallspiceandmixwell.Allowtostand10minutesthen
makeintoballs.Combinetheothereggwiththe1/4cupwaterandbeatuntilwellblended.Rollthespinachballsinbreadcrumbsdipineggmixture(fromtheextra
egg)thenagaininbreadcrumbs.Fryinhotdeepfatuntilagoldenbrown.Drainonabsorbentpaper.Servehot.[Thesearedelightfulservedwithacheesecream
sauce,tomatocheesesauce,orplaingarnishdishwithparsleyandwedgesoflemon.M.B.]
FromCookingRoundtheWorldandatHome,EurekaSprings,Ark.
SpinachRoven
Servessix
4lbs.freshspinach
1/3lb.butter,melted
1cupheavycream
Washandboilthespinachinslightlysaltedwateruntilitistender.Chopitveryfineorputthroughafoodmilldrain.Pouroverthemeltedbutter.Pourintoa11/2
quartbakingdish.Bakeina400degreeovenfor20minutes,oruntilquitedry.Stirinthecream,salt,andpepper.Replaceintheovenandheat.
MarySams,fromTheCottonBlossomCookBook,Atlanta,Ga.
AcornSquash
Cutacornsquashinhalfscoopoutseed.Rinse,andsprinklewithsalt,1teaspoonbrownsugar,anddashofcinnamon.Putsmallpieceofbutterineachcenterand
placeonbutteralittlesausagecakewhichhasbeenlightlybrownedinitsownfat.Placeinopenbakingdishpourinsmallamountofwaterbakeat350degreesuntil
pulpistender,about1hour.Theselittlesquashmaybeservedwithoutthemeatifso,usemorebutter.
Mrs.DonHolt,Concord,N.C.
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AcornSquashStuffedwithAppleandChutney
Unusualanddeliciousisthissquashpreparedtogarnishaplatterofquailontoast.
Allow1squashand1appleforeachperson.Peel,quarter,core,andboilsquashinsaltedwateruntiltender.Removeseasoneachwith1/2teaspoonofbrownsugar
andsprinklingofpaprika.Bakeapplequartersinacoveredbakingdish,seasonedtotaste,in325degreeovenuntiltender.Placeaquarterofappleineachquarterof
squash.Pourovereach1teaspoonofchutney.Justbeforeservingheatin400degreeoven,orunderthebroiler.[SeeAppleTomatoChutney,p.419.]
Mrs.John0.Parish,Franklinton,N.C.
SquashandCornPudding
Servessix
1lb.yellowsquash(5or6mediumsquash)
1smallonion
1egg
1cupcreamedstylecorn
1cupbreadcrumbs
Salt,peppertotaste
Butter
Boilsquashandoniontogether.Mash.Addegg,corn,breadcrumbs(savesomecrumbsfortop),salt,andpepper.Dotwithbutter.Putrestofcrumbsontop.Putin
greasedcasseroleandbakein350degreeovenforabout1hour,oruntilbrown.[Gratedcheesemaybeaddedtothismixtureorusedasatoppingtosubstitutefor
breadcrumbs.M.B.]
Mrs.GastonRandman,fromWhat'sCookin'inBirmingham?,Birmingham,Ala.
Rip'sSquashCasserole
Servesfour
1lb.summersquash
2mediumsizeonions,cutintoquarters
1cupsourcream
Devonshirebreadcrumbs
4tablespoonsbutter
Inasaucepan,cookthesquashwithjustenoughwatertobarelycoveruntilsquashistenderdrainoutallfreeliquidmash.Boiltheonionsinasmallamountofwater
untiltenderdrainoffallliquidandmash.Combinesquashandonionsmixwiththesourcreamandcelerysalt.Pourintoashallow(9inchround)bakingdish
(ungreased).SprinklegenerouslywithDevon
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shirecrumbs.Dotthetopwithbitsofbutter.Bakeat325degreesuntilthecrumbtoppingbecomesbrownandpasty.Servehot.
RayCooperEuliss,Burlington,N.C.
SquashPeanutCasserole
Servessixtoeight
1cupdrybreadcrumbs
2lbs.yellowsquash,freshorcanned
1/2teaspoonsalt
1teaspooninstantchickenbouillon
2tablespoonsbutter
1smallonion,grated
1cupheavycreamorsourcream
Peppertotaste
1cupsalted,toastedpeanuts,crushed
5stripsbacon,cookedcrispandcrumbled
Parmesancheese
Buttera9inchbakingdishorcasserolegenerously,andsprinklethedishwiththebreadcrumbs(bottomandsides).
Trimthesquashandcutitintochunks(ifcannedsquashisused,drainitwellbutdonotcookit).Putthesquashinasaucepanwithatopaddjustenoughwaterto
coversquashstirintheinstantbouillon.Coverandboiluntilsquashistenderandallwaterevaporated.Mashthehotsquashinamixingbowlstirinthebutter,onion,
cream,andpeppertotaste.Pourmixtureintotheprepareddish.Bakeina350degreeovenfor40minutes.Sprinklethetopwiththepeanutsandbacon.Sprinkle
Parmesancheeseoverall.Continuebakinguntilcheesemelts.Servehot.
Mrs.JamesLea,Atlanta,Ga.
BakedZucchini,Italian
Serveseight
8zucchinisquash(5to6incheslong)
Water
1/4teaspoonsalt
Peppertotaste
1/4teaspooneachofbasilandoregano
1cupbreadcrumbs
1/2cupcannedmushrooms,chopped
16oz.cantomatopaste
1cupgratedsharpcheese
3/4cupevaporatedmilk
1teaspoonbrownsugar
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Cutthezucchini(unpeeled)intothickslices(about3incheslong).Simmerinasmallamountofwaterfor10minutes.Drainwellstirinthesalt,pepper,basil,oregano,
andcurrypowder.Place1/2ofthesquashinabutteredcasseroleaddalayerofbreadcrumbswhichhavebeenmixedwiththemeltedbutter.Addremainingsquash,
themushrooms,andremainingbreadcrumbs.Bakeat350degreesfor30minutes.Inasaucepanheatthetomatopasteaddcheeseandstiruntilcheeseismelted.
Addtheremainingingredients.Servethesaucehot,overthesquash.
Mrs.HenryF.Hurdle,Marysville,Calif.
ZucchiniPancakes
Servesfour
2largezucchinisquash,unpeeled,grated
2eggs,unbeaten
4tablespoonsflour
11/2teaspoonssugar
1teaspoonsalt
Groundblackpeppertotaste
Vegetableoilorbutterforfrying
Parmesancheese,optional
Mixallingredientstogetherexcepttheoil.Inaskilletheattobubblingenoughoiltowellcoverthebottomofthepan.Dropsquashmixturebytablespoonsintothehot
fatandfryasforpancakes,turningtobrownonbothsides.Whilecakesarehot,sprinklewithParmesancheese.Servehot.
CinnamonBakedTomatoes
Servesfour
1greasedloafpyrexbakingdish,11/2to2qt.size
3cupscannedtomatoesandjuice
11/2cupssugar
1/2teaspoonsalt
3thickslicescinnamonbread(bakeryboughtDollyMadisonpreferred)orplainwhitebread
3/4stickbutterormargarine
Groundcinnamon
Pourtomatoesinabowlandmixwithsugarshouldbeverysweet.Pourintobakingdish.Breakthebreadintofourthsandstickdowninthetomatoessonopartof
breadshows.Dotwiththebutterand,ifcinnamonbreadisused,sprinklelightlywithcinnamon.Ifwhitebreadisused,sprinklegenerouslywithcinnamon.Bakeina
300degreeovenfor11/2to2hours,punchingdownthebreadoftentokeepitfromscorching.Whendonethemixtureshouldbesetlikeathickpudding,andedges
shouldbecandiedandchewy.
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Mrs.Fallin'sCreoleTomatoes
Servestwelve
Mrs.Fallin,aformerCharlestonian,wasadescendantofGeneralFrancisMarion.Yearsagoshegaveherrecipefor''CreoleTomatoes"toMrs.EugeneE.Grayof
WinstonSalem,NorthCarolina.Thisisthefamousdish,givenmebyMrs.Gray'sdaughter,Mrs.DonE.Scott.
6slicesbacon
2onions
2doz.large,firmtomatoes
8hardboiledeggs,mashed
Breadcrumbs
3/4cupbutter
2tablespoonsparsley,minced
Cookbaconuntilcrispdrain,chop,andsetaside.Inthepan,leavejustenoughbacongreasetotenderizethechoppedonion.Addtothisthepulp,scoopedcarefully
withteaspoon,fromthetomatoes.Donotscrapeshellstoothin.Totheabovemixtureaddthemashedeggs,andenoughbreadcrumbstomakeafirmmixture.
Seasonwithbutter,salt,pepperandparsleyifnecessaryaddalittlecannedtomatojuice.Addbaconlastandstufftomatoes.Sprinkletopswithbutteredbread
crumbs.
Placestuffedtomatoesinapanandbakeinmoderateoven(350degrees)untilthoroughlyheatedandbutteredbreadcrumbsontoparebrowned.Donotcooklong
enoughfortomatoestoloseshape.Servehot.
ContributedbyMrs.DonE.Scott,Graham,N.C.
CornyTomatoes
Servessix
6firmripetomatoes
Saltandpepper
2tablespoonsonions,chopped
2tablespoonschoppedgreenpepper
3/4cupslicedmushrooms
1cupcookedcorn
1egg,slightlybeaten
1teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspoonpepper
Washtomatoescutslicesfromtopsofeach.Cutoutcenterpulpandreserve.Sprinkletomatoshellswithsaltandpepper.Sautonionandgreenpepperinbutteror
margarineaddtomatopulp,mushrooms,corn,beatenegg,salt,andpepperandmixwell.Filltomatoeswiththismixture.Placeingreasedbakingdishandcover
bottomofdishwithwater.Bakeinmoderatelyhotoven,375degrees,for20minutes.
Mrs.LesterS.Corrick,fromWhat'sDatCookin'?,PointPleasant,W.Va.
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TomatoesStuffedwithChickenLivers
Servessix
6large,firmtomatoes,ripe
Salt,peppertotaste
Cayenne
2tablespoonsbutter
1/2lb.chickenlivers,chopped,sauteed
1/2cupfreshcookedmushrooms,chopped
Butteredbreadcrumbs(about1/2cup)
Cheesesauce
Paprika
6stripscrispbacon
Wash,butdonotpeeltomatoes.Ifpossibleselectthemwithbitofstemleftontop.Cutofftopabout1/2inchthicksave.Scoopoutinsidesoftomatoessprinkle
eachwithalittlelemonjuice,saltandpepper,anddashofcayenne.
Inasaucepanbrownthemincedonioninthebutter.Addthechickenliversseasontotaste,andcookfor3to4minutes.Themushroomsmaybesautedwiththe
liversandonion,orcookedseparately,sothatmeasuringismoreaccurate.Blendlivers,mushrooms,andonionsaddthebreadcrumbs,sievedhardboiledeggs,the
scoopedoutinsideoftomatoesandchoppedparsleysimmerfor3minutes.Removemixtureandletcool.Thenstuffthetomatoshellsplacethetomatotopoverto
actasacover.Placetomatoesinabakingpanandadd2tablespoonsofcoldwater.Bakeinmoderateovenfor20minutes,oruntiltomatoesaretenderbutnot
soggy.Servehotwithacheesesauce,andsprinklewithpaprika.(Blendcheesewithacreamsauce,ifdesired.)Garnishwithparsleyandbaconstrips.
Mrs.EugeneClydeBrooks,Jr.,Durham,N.C.
TomatoParmesanSouffle
Serveseight
21/2cupsdrainedtomatopulp(freshorcanned)
1clovegarlic,minced
3tablespoonssaladoil,oroliveoil
1/2cupdryredwine
1tablespoonbutter
1cupmilk
2tablespoonsflour,mixedtopastewithalittleofthemilk
2tablespoonsbutter
5eggyolks,beaten
1/8teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspooncayenne
5eggwhites,beaten
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Drainthetomatoes.Inaskilletsauttheonionandgarlicintheoiladdthetomatopulp.Addsaltandpeppertotaste.Addthewineandsimmerthemixture,stirring
often,untilallfreeliquidhasevaporated.Addthebutterandstir.Setmixtureaside.
Inasaucepan,combinethemilk,flourpaste,andbutter.Bringthemixturetoaboil,stirringconstantly.Beattheeggyolksuntilthick.Stirseveraltablespoonsofthe
hotsauceintotheeggyolksthenstirtheeggyolksintothewhitesauce.Seasonthesaucewithsaltandcayenne.Addthegratedcheeseandallowmixturetocool
slightly.Beattheeggwhitesuntilstiffbutnotdryfoldthewhitesintothecheesesauce.
Pourthetomatosauceintoa11/2quartbutteredsouffldish.Pourinthecheesesaucemixture.Tieabutteredpapercollararoundoutsideofdish.Bakeina
preheated425degreeovenfor30minutes,oruntilsoufflispuffedupandbrowned.Serveatonce.
Mrs.JohnP.Schoonmaker,Freeport,GrandBahama
Mrs.Hill'sFriedGreenTomatoeswithCreamGravy
Slicefirmgreentomatoesintoslicesabout1/8inchthickrollinflourseasonedwithsaltandpepper.Fryoutinaheavyfryingpanstripsofbacon,allowing1stripof
baconandabout1tomatoforeachperson.Removecrispbaconinthegreasefrythetomatoesuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides.Removetoheatedplatter.Toeach
tablespoonoffatleftinpan,add1tablespoonofflourandstir,makingabrownroux.Seasonwithsaltadd1cupofsweetmilktoeachtablespoonofflourandfat.
Stiruntilthickenedpourovertomatoes,oraround.Garnishdishwithstripsofbacon.
FriedRipeTomatoes
Slicefirmripe(nottooripe)tomatoesinabout1/4inchslicesrollinflourseasonedwithsalt,pepper,and1teaspoonofsugar(optional)foreachcupofflour.Fryin
butterorbaconfatmakecreamgravyasabove.Servetomatoesonheateddishandgravyinseparatesauceboat.
Mrs.A.L.Hill,Burlington,N.C.
Turnips
Theturnip,whichisessentiallyacompanionofEnglishmutton,isnotsopopularintheSouth,but,if"fancied,"itisanappetizingvegetabletoaccompanylamborany
othermeat.Stuffed,itisdelicious.
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Toboil:theturnip(allow1largetoeachperson)ispeeled,boiledincoveredvesselwithsaltandpepperandalittlesugartoseason.Whentender,mashandseason
withbutterorsaltmeatdrippings,orfatfromfriedbacon.
BlanchedTurnips
Servesfour
8smallwhiteturnips
Saltwater
Chickenbroth,orcannedconsommtocover
1/2teaspoonsugar
1/4stickbutter
3eggyolks
Salt,pepper(whitepepper)
Dashcayenne
2tablespoonssherry
Peelturnipsandblanchbyparboilinginsaltwaterforabout10minutes.Rinseandreturntoasaucepanwithenoughrich,seasonedchickenbrothorconsommto
coveraddsugarandcookuntilturnipsaretender.Whentender,stirinbutter.Justbeforeserving,beattheeggyolksandblenduntilsmoothwith3tablespoonsofthe
chickenstock.Graduallypourtheeggmixtureintoturnips,addingalittleatatimeandstirringwithwoodenspoontopreventcurdling.Seasonwithsalt,pepper,
cayenne,andmincedonion.Bringtoaboil.Justbeforeserving,pourinthesherry.
Mrs.GarvinMay,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
TurnipCupswithGreenPeas
Serveseight
1lb.pkg.frozenpeas,orfreshshelled
8mediumsizedturnips
2tablespoonsbutter
3/4cupmilk
Breadcrumbs
1smallcanmushrooms,ifdesired(1/2cup)
Cookpeasinsaltedwateruntiltender.Paretheturnipsandcookinboilingsaltedwateruntiljusttender.Drainandcoolslightlythenscoopoutinsidestomakeacup.
Dropalittlebutterintoeachturnipcup.Inasaucepan,melt2tablespoonsbutterstirintheflouruntilwellblended.Addmilkandstiruntilsauceisthickandwell
cooked.Adddrainedhotpeasandmushrooms.Fillturnipcupswithmixturesprinklebutteredbreadcrumbsontop.Placeingreasedbakingdishbakeuntilbrown.
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ToCookFrozenVegetables
"Whencookingfrozenvegetables,Ihavefoundthatitisbetternottofollowthedirectionsonthepackage,butmerelytorinsethevegetablesincoldwater,andcook
theminthetopofadoubleboiler.Anyvegetablelosesflavorwhencookedinboilingwater,andfrozenonesmoreso.Thismethodtakesalittlelonger,butitis
especiallygoodwithvegetablessuchasfrozenpeas,etc."
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11
Breads,Biscuits,andWaffles
SouthernBreads
"Taketwoandbutterthemwhilethey'rehot,"isanexpressionlongassociatedwiththeSoutherner'sfondnessforhotbread.Althoughtheexigencyoftime
hassomewhatmodifiedhistasteandmaderadicalchangesinthefamilybreadbasket,therealSouthernerstillcherishessuchexcellentbreadsasSally
Lunn,HotPotatoRolls,Popovers,BeatenBiscuit,LightBreadSpoonBreads,BatterBreads,EggBreadsthemanydistinctivebreadspeculiartothe
Creoles:theBrioches,Babas,Calas,FrenchLoaves,FrenchRollsthefamousBaker'sBread(PaindeBoulanger),theSweetPotatoBreads,andothers.
Mrs.Branson'sHomemadeBread
Twoandahalfloaves
Mrs.Branson'sbreadisafamousSouthern"Baker'sBread."Therecipewasgivenmeforthisbookbyherdaughter,Mrs.GeorgeOsbornofMurfreesboro,
Tennessee.
2mediumsizedIrishpotatoes
1cuppotatowater
1/2cupmeltedshortening
3/4cupsugar
2teaspoonssalt
2yeastcakes
1/4cuplukewarmwater
2eggswithmilkenoughtomake1cupliquid
6cupsofsiftedenrichedflour
Boilthepotatoesuntilverytendermash.Measure1cupofthewaterinwhichthepotatoeswerecooked.Combinethepotatoesandwaterinabowlandaddthe
meltedshortening,sugar,salt,andmixwell.Dissolvetheyeastinthelukewarmwaterwhenready,addtothepotatomixtureblendwell.Whenthemixturehas
cooled,addtheeggsandmilk,whichhavebeenwellmixed.
Intoanotherbowlsifttheflouraddtheliquidalittleatatimeandblendtomakeasoftdough.Placethedoughonalightlyflouredboardandknead10minutes.Place
thedoughinalargelightlygreasedbowl,turningoncetogrease
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top,andcoverwithacleandrycloth.Placeinawarmdrycornerandallowtoriseuntildoubleinbulk.Putagainontheflouredboardandknead.Makeintoloaves
andplaceinwellgreasedloafpans.Putinawarmplacetorise.Whendoubledinbulk,bakeina400degreeovenfor20minutes.Nowturntheovenbackto300
degrees(donotopenthedoor)andbakeforanother25minutes.Removeandturnontowirerackstocool.Storeinwaxedpaperinabreadbox.Ifyouwishtokeep
thedoughovernight,placeitintherefrigeratorrightafterthesecondkneadingandthefirstrising.Whenreadytobake,makeintoloavesandallowtoriseonce.Bake
asdirected.
ContributedbyMrs.GeorgeOsborn,Murfreesboro,Tenn.
CornishSaffronBread
ThecustomofmakingSaffronBreadwasintroducedintoFrostburg,Maryland,bysettlersfromCornwall,England,aboutthemiddleofthe19thcentury.InCornwall,
SaffronBreadismadeonspecialoccasionsthroughouttheyear,butinwesternMarylanditisdistinctivelyassociatedwithChristmas.Hereistherecipe:
Setarisingconsistingof:
4cupssiftedflour
3cupswarmwater
2tablespoonssugar
3cakesyeast
Mixuntilsmoothandsetinwarmplacetoriseuntildoubleinbulk.Inalargebreadpanmeasurethefollowing:
18cupsunsiftedflour
1tablespoonsalt
2tablespoonsnutmeg
2cupssugar
2lbs.highgradeshortening
Blenddryingredientswiththeshortening.Addthefollowing:
1/2lb.choppedlemonpeel
1/2lb.choppedcitron
1/2lb.choppedpecanmeats
2lbs.currants
1lb.raisins
Hollowaspaceinthecenteroftheentiremixtureandadd:
10wellbeateneggs
Saffrontea
2cupswarmmilk
(Saffronteaismadefrom1/4ounceofSpanishsaffronand1cupofboilingwater,andthencooledtolukewarm.)
Addtherising[spongefirstmixture]andkneadtogethergentlyuntilthedoughworkscleanfromthehandsandthesidesofthepan.Setinaverywarm
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placeuntilitdoublesinbulkagain,beforebakingfor1hourinovenat350degrees.Thisrecipemakesfourlargeloavesandtwo'912"pansofbuns.Thebuns
shouldnotbebakedaslongastheloaves.Cuttherecipeinhalf,ifdesired.
ElizabethSpitznasforSarahGoldsworthySpitznas,Frostburg,Md.fromMarylandCooking,MarylandHomeEconomicsAssoc.
OrangeNutBread
Oneloaf
2cupsallpurposeflour
1teaspoonbakingsoda
3/4teaspoonsalt
2cupsugar
1egg,wellbeaten
3/4cupstrainedorangejuice
1teaspoongratedorangerind
1/4teaspoongratedlemonrind
1/4cupshortening,melted
3/4cupcoarselycutpecanmeats
Sift,thenmeasureflour.Siftagainwithsoda,salt,andsugar.Combinewellbeatenegg,orangejuice,lemonjuice,gratedrind,andmeltedshortening.Addthedry
ingredients,stirringonlyuntilwellmixed.Addcutnutmeats.Turnintoasmallsizedbreadtinlinedwithwaxedpaperwhichhasbeengreased.Coverandletstand20
minutes.Bakeinmoderateoven,350degrees,for1hour.
Mrs.E.L.Gore,Pensacola,Fla.
FineLoafBread
Fiveloaves
2envelopesactivedryyeast,or2cakescompressedyeast
1cuplukewarmwater
1cupCrisco
1cupsugar
1cupboilingwater
3eggs,beaten
8cupsflour
2teaspoonssalt
Butterforglazingbread
Dissolvetheyeastinthecupoflukewarmwaterinamixingbowl.Placetheshorteningandsugarinaseparatebowlpourtheboilingwaterover,andstirtodissolve.
Beattheeggsandmixwiththedissolvedyeast.Inalargemixingbowl,combinetheeggmixtureandshorteningmixture.Addtheflourandsalt.Stirtomixandknead
untilthedoughissmooth.Ifbreadwith"holes"isdesired,kneadjustlongenoughtoblendthedoughwell.Thelongerthedoughiskneaded,thefinerthetexture.
Coverandletriseuntildoubleinbulk(2to3hours).
Dividethedoughinto5equalparts.Placeeachpartinagreased
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73/8"35/8"21/4"loafpan.Covertheloavesandletrisefor2to3hours,oruntillight.Bakeina350degreeovenfor40minutes.Removetheloavesfrom
ovenandglazethetopsofthehotloaveswithbutter.Removetheloavesandcoolonracks.Wrapinplasticorfoil.Storeorfreeze.
Mrs.StaleyP.Gordon,Burlington,N.C.
BananaNutBread
Oneloaf
1cuplightbrownsugar
1/2cupvegetableshortening
2eggs,wellbeaten
4tablespoonsbuttermilk
3ripebananas,mashedtopuree
2cupsflour
1teaspoonsoda
3/4cupchoppedpecans
Honeyforglaze
Creamtogetherthesugarandshorteningbeatintheeggsstirintheremainingingredientsexceptthehoney.Pourinto1greasedloafpan(81/241/2"21/2").
Bakeat350degreesfor1hour.Tenminutesbeforeremovingfromoven,glazethetopwithstrainedhoney.Servehotorcold,sliced.
DillBread
Oneloaf
1pkg.dryyeast,or1cakecompressedyeast
1/4cupwarmwater
1cupcreamcottagecheese,or3/4cupbuttermilk
2tablespoonsugar
1tablespooninstantmincedonion
1tablespoonshortening
2teaspoonsdillseed
1unbeatenegg
21/4to21/2cupssiftedflour
1/4teaspoonsoda
1teaspoonsalt
Meltedbutterandsalt
Softentheyeastinthewarmwater.Inametalmixingbowlplacecottagecheese,sugar,onion,shortening,anddillseedheatoverlowheatuntilshorteningmelts.Cool
tolukewarmtemperature.Addtheyeastmixtureandegg.Addthedryingredientsallatonce,beatingwell.Thismakesastickybutfirmdough.Coverandletriseina
warmplaceuntillightanddoubleinsize(about30to40minutes).Stirdownandturnintoaverywellgreased11/2quartloafpan.Letriseuntillight(about30to40
minutes).Bakefor40to50minutesuntildarkbrowncrustforms.Brushthetopwithmeltedbutter,andsprinklelightlywithsalt.
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Thisbreadismuchbetterservedafterseveralhoursofcoolingsotheflavorswillbemingled.Italsomakesexcellenthamandcheesesandwiches.
Mrs.T.L.Tolbert,fromTheChapelHillCookBook,JuniorServiceLeague,ChapelHill,N.C.
Viola'sSteamedBrownBread
Eighttoninecans
1cupsugar
1/2cupraisins
3cups(Kellogg's)bran
3cupsflour
1teaspoonsalt
3teaspoonssoda
6tablespoonsdarkmolasses
3cupsbuttermilk(iflacticacidmilkisused,use2cupsbuttermilkand1cupwater)
1largesteamingvesselwithtop
Cans
Mixtogetherthesugar,raisins,bran,andflourinalargemixingbowl,mixinginordergiven.Addthebakingpowder,salt,sodaandmolasses.Stirinthebuttermilk.
Grease8to9soupcansoranycanofapproximatesize.Fillthecans3/4fullwithbatter.Setthecansinalargeflatbottomedkettleonarack(acanningkettleis
fine).Addwatertocomeupabouthalfwayonthecans.Tieacircleoffoiloverthetopofeachcan.Placecoveronkettleandsteamontopofthestoveovermedium
heatforabout31/2hours,oruntilthebatterisset.Donotletwaterboilrapidlyreduceheattolowafterwatercomestorollingboil.Whenbreadisdone,removethe
foiltops,andsetthecansinapreheated300degreeovenfor20minutes.Removebreadfromthecansandletcool.Wraptheminplasticandstore.Thesemaybe
keptintherefrigeratorforseveralweeks,orfrozen.Slicecrosswisetoserve.
BrownNutBreadwithHoneyGlaze
Oneloaf
3cupswholewheatflour
2tablespoonssugar
3teaspoonssoda
1teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonnutmeg
1/2cupmolasses
2cupsbuttermilk
1tablespoonhoney
1cupchoppedpecanmeats,ornutsdesired
Mixdryingredientswell.Blendmolasseswithmilkandmixintodryingredients.Grease1loafpanandpourinmixture.Bakein350degreeovenfor
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45minutesoruntildone.Justbeforetakingout,glazetopwith1tablespoonhoneymixedwith1tablespoonmeltedbutter.Sprinkleoverchoppedpecans.Returnto
ovenandletglazefor5minutes.
Mrs.StewartB.Cline,Tuscaloosa,Ala.
SouthernCornBreads
SouthernCornBreadissubdividedintoanumberofcategories:thecorncakeorpone,bakedorfriedthebreakfastfried''battercake"thebiscuitpan
typebakedcornbreadwhichiscutintoservings(themostcommonlyserved)andthenthemoreelegantdeepdish"spoonbreads,(souffl,batterbread,
oreggbread).Therealsoareanumberofmuffinsandgemsthecombinationsofmealhominy,mealflour,mealriceinbreadsandsoon.
Thefirstcornbreadissaidtohavebeenapone,bakedincampfireorhearthashesinJamestownasearlyas1608.Thiswasknownas"ashe"cake.
Similarwasthe"hoe"cake,bakedinfrontofthefireonaboardor,lateronthemetalpartofahoe.TheponesweremadebytheIndianmethodofmixing
Indianmealwithwater.
NorthCarolinaCornPone
Bakedtoservewithfish.
1cupwatergroundmeal
1tablespoonlard
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2cupmilk
Enoughwatertomakesoftbatter
Mixtheingredientswellbakeorfryinpones(smallcakes)untillightbrown.(Bakeat400degreesfor15minutes.)
W.T.Cheatham,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
CornDodgers
(ModernStyle)
Thirtysmallcakes
TheCornDodgerissaidtohavebeensonamedbecause,whenoriginallymadewithonlymealandwater,itwasbakedsohardthatifitwerethrown,theintended
victimdodgedtokeepfrombeinghit.Themoderncorndodgermaybebakedorfried.Ifbakedinponeform,theimprintoffourfingersaremadeacrossthemiddle
ofpone.
Thisisasmalldropcake,baked.Largercakesmaybemadeifdesired.
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1cupwhitewatergroundcornmeal
1cupboilingwater
11/4teaspoonsbutter
1/8teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonscream
Stirwatergraduallyintothecornmeal.Mixuntilsmoothaddthebutter.Letcoolfor10minutes.Blendincream,thentheeggwhites.Dropfromateaspoonontoa
greasedcookiesheet.Bakeina350degreepreheatedovenfor40minutes.Serveatonce.
Mrs.W.M.Lingo,Jr.,fromTheJuniorLeagueofDallasCookBook,Dallas,Tex.
TheHushPuppy
Talltaleshavebeentoldabouttheoriginofthe"hushpuppy"anditsname.Themostwidelyacceptedanecdoteisthatthelittlegoldenbrownpuffwas
createdbyagroupoffishermenholdinganalfrescofishfry.Hungry,yappingdogsannoyedthemen.Anunderstandingcookthrewafewspoonfulsof
preparedcornbreadbatterintothedeepfat,tossedthegoldenbrowncookedpuffstothedogswithanadmonishing,"Hush,puppies."InFloridathestory
isthatworkerswatchingthesugarcanesyrupvatsheldthefamousfishfryfromwhichevolvedthehushpuppy.InMaryland,theinventorswerewomen,
holdingacombinationquiltingpartyandfishfry.ManyregionsoftheSouthmakesimilarclaimstoitsinception.Thetruthseemstobethatthehushpuppy
hasbeenwithusalongtime,andthemannerinwhichitacquireditsintriguingnameisstillamatterforspeculation.
TheoldSoutherntypeof"puppy"wasalittlecornbreadfrittermadewithmeal,flour,bakingpowder,andsalt,orwithjustmealandtheotherusual
ingredients.Theyweremixedwithmilkorwater.Friedindeepfat,thedabofcornbreadbecameafritterbaked,itwasacorndab.
MoreheadCityHushPuppies
Fortytofifty
YearsagoTheSanitaryFishMarketownersstartedoutinbusinessbysellingthesuperiorfishcaughtoffthenearbyAtlanticcoast.Fortheirownuse,theyoftenfried
hushpuppiesonasmallstoveinthemarket.Sooncustomersbeganbeggingafewtotakehometoservewiththeirfish.Thehushpuppybusinesseventuallyoutgrew
itsrestrictedboundssotheobligingownersbranchedoutintoacombinedseafoodmarketandrestaurant.Here,theirfamouslittledabsoffriedcornbreadbring
visitorsfromnearandfar.
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5lbs.finecornmeal
4eggs
4tablespoonssalt
1tablespoonsugar
1levelteaspoonsoda
1qt.buttermilk
Watertomakethickbatter
Mixallingredients,addingwaterlasttomakebatterathickconsistency.Dropintodeepfat,preferablyWessonOil.Cookat375degreesuntilgoldenbrown.
FromTheSanitaryFishMarketandRestaurant,MoreheadCity,N.C.
CornSticks
Onedozen
1heavyiron"cornstick"pan,wellgreased
2cupswatergroundcornmeal
1wholeegg
1cupmilk
1teaspoonsugar
1/2teaspoonsalt
1roundedtablespoonlard,melted
Beatalltogether,addingmeltedlardlast.Preheatovento450degrees.Pourbatterintocornstickforms.Bakeforabout20minutes,oruntilbrownandflakywhen
pickedwithfork.
MissRosa'sCornCakes
1cupplaincornmeal
1tablespoonflour
1teaspoonsugar
1/2teaspoonsalt
3/4cupsweetmilk,orbuttermilk(Ifbuttermilkisused,add1/2teaspoonsodatomilk)
Shorteningforfrying
Mixthedryingredientsstirinthesweetmilk,orthebuttermilkwiththesodaadded.Heat1/2inchshorteninginaskillet.Dropbytablespoonsintothehotfat.Fry
untilgoldenbrownonbothsides.Drainonabsorbentpaperservehot.
TennesseeSkilletCornBread
Servessixtoeight
Thisisanoldfashionedskilletbakedcornbread.TherecipewasbroughtbyMrs.Hopkins'motherfromClarksville,Tennessee.
Melt3tablespoonsbacongreaseinaskillet.
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2handfulswhitecornmeal(about11/2to2cups)
1cupbuttermilk
1/2teaspoonsoda(level)
1teaspoonsalt(level)
1egg,beaten
Mixcornmealwiththebuttermilk,soda,salt,andaddbeatenegg.Haveskillethot.Pourmostofthehotgreasemeltedintheskilletintothebreadbatter.Pourmixture
intoskilletandbakein375degreeovenabout25minutes.Cutintowedgestoserve.
Mrs.CutlerHopkins,ChapelHill,N.C.
VirginiaGreenCornSpoonBread
Servessixtoeight
ThisisaVirginiarecipeforoneofthemostdeliciousdeepdishcornbreads.Thesoftbreadisdelicatelyflavoredwiththesweetgreencornwhichshouldalwaysbe
youngandtender.Itisacombinedbreadandvegetable.Servewithfriedcountryhamandhotredgravy.
4cupssweetmilk
2cupstenderyounggreencorn,cutfromcob
1cupwatergroundorwhitemeal
1teaspoonsalt
1/2cupbutter
11//2teaspoonssugar
3eggyolks,beaten
Dashcayennepepper
Useaheavysaucepanstandinginalargervesselofboilingwater.Pourintosaucepan2cupsofmilkandbringtoboilingpoint.Addthecornwhichhasbeencutdown
throughthemiddleofthegrain,thencut,andthepulpscrapedoutletcomebacktoaboiladdthecornmealmixedwithsaltandstirconstantlyuntilmixturebegins
tothickenabout5to7minutes.Removefromheataddthebutterandsugarstirintheother2cupsofmilk,andbeat.Beattheeggyolksandaddtomealcorn
mixturealongwithnutmegandcayenne,andmixwell.Nowfoldinthestifflybeateneggwhites.Greasealargecasseroleorearthenbakingdishandpourinmixture.
Bakeslowlyforabout1hour(325350degrees).Serveatonce.
Mrs.R.D.Lea,ChesterfieldCo.,Va.
MaryPace'sCornCrisps
Abouttwodozen
Scald1cupofcornmealwithboilingwater(about3/4cup).Whencold,beatinthestifflybeatenwhitesof4eggs.Salttotaste.Dropbyspoonfulsonbutteredtins.
Cookina325degreeoven30minutes.
MaryB.Pace,Louisville,Ky.
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CommonwealthClubCornCakes
ThesearemadetobeservedwiththeCommonwealthBroiledOystersandHam(seep.134).
2cupscornmeal,waterground
1/2teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonsugar
2eggs
3cupsmilk
Combinedryingredientsaddeggs,meltedbutter,andmilk.Fryonamediumhotgreasedgrill.Pourthebatterthin,about4inchesindiameter.Shouldhavelacey
edgeswhendone.Sixcakesareservedtoaportion.
"BattyCakes"withLacyEdges
Servessix
"Formanyyears,untilhisdeathin1929,AnthonyWoodson,brilliantKentuckywit,editorofthe'HomeFolksColumn,'washostatanannualcelebrationknownas
the'BattyCakeBrekfus.'Thisaffairwassponsoredbyhispaper,theLouisvilleCourierJournal,andwasusuallyheldontheopeningdayofthespringracingmeet
athistoricChurchillDowns.Manycelebritieswereinvitedtotalkandwhenthe'speechifying'wasovertheyandtheotherguestssatdowntoa'repast'of'sawsidges,
battycakeswithlaceyaidges,'lasses,sputterin'coffee,andfriedapples,toothsomestyle.'SincethismealhasbecomethemodelformanyaDerbyBreakfastand
Sundaymorning'brunch',"hereistherecipeforthe"battycakes."
1cupwhitecornmeal(watergroundifpossible)
1/2teaspoonsoda
1/2teaspoonsalt
1egg,wellbeaten
11/4cupsrichbuttermilk(fromwhichnobutterhasbeenremoved)
Siftdryingredients.Slowlyaddwellbeateneggmixedwithmilk,beatingbatteruntilverysmooth.Dropbytablespoonsonawellgreasedironskillet(allow1
teaspoonoflardorsubstituteforevery4cakes).Whenbrownononeside,turnwithapancaketurnerandbrownontheotherside.Ifbattergetstoothick(andithas
atendencytodothis),addabitmoremilk,atablespoonatatime.Servewithmolassesormaplesyrup.
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HotelRoanokeSpoonBread
Servessixtoeight
11/2cupscornmeal
1teaspoonsugar
11/3teaspoonssalt
11/2cupsboilingwater
5eggs
2cupsmilk
1tablespoonbakingpowder
Mixcornmeal,salt,andsugartogether.Scaldwithboilingwater.Addmeltedbutter.Beateggsandaddmilktoeggs.Putthetwomixturestogether.Addbaking
powder.Pourintobakingpanandbake30to40minutesinoven,at350degrees.
FredR.Brown,Chef,HotelRoanoke,Roanoke,Va.
Josephine'sBatterBread
Servesfourtosix
JosephinewasforyearsthecookfortheA.P.CucullufamilyofLynchburg,Virginia.Thisistherecipeforherdeliciousoldfashionedbatterbread.
1cupmeal,siftedonceifwatergroundmealisused,sifttwice
1teaspoonsugar
2cupssweetmilk
3eggs
Butterthesizeofanegg
Mixthedryingredientsaddmilkandeggsbeatentogether.Inadeepbakingdish,meltthebutterandswishfataroundinthedishsothatthesideswillbeevenly
coated.Pourtheabovemixtureintothebakingdish.Bakeforaround30minutesin350degreeoven,oruntilaknifecomesoutcleanfromcenterofbread.Donotlet
cookuntiltoodry.Servewithbutter.
FromtheCucullufamilyrecipes,Lynchburg,Va.
SouthernHominyBatterBread
Servesfour
1egg
1/2cupcoldcookedhominygritsputthroughpotatoricer
1/2cupmeal
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsugar
Milk
1tablespoonlard
Beateggandmixwithcoldhominy,meal,salt,bakingpowder,sugar,andmilk.Makebatterusingenoughmilktoformconsistencyofcustard.Putlardin
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deepbakingpanandheatuntilitsmokesthenpourinbatter.Bakeabout40minutesinmoderate350degreeoven.Doublerecipewillserveabout8.[Thisisalso
knownasAwdenaCornBread.M.B.1
Mrs.R.C.Harrison,Savannah,Ga.
Mrs.Diehl'sEggBread
(forMuffins,Etc.)
Onedozen
Thisiscombinedmealandflourmixedwithsourmilk.
2cupscornmeal
1/2cupflour
1teaspoonsoda
1teaspoonsalt
2cupssourmilk
2tablespoonsmeltedfat
1unbeatenegg
Mixallbutfatandegg.Justbeforepouringintosizzlinghotmuffintinsorpans(squarebiscuitpan),stirintheunbeateneggandmeltedfat.Bakeinaquickoven(400
degrees)untilbrownedanddone,about15minutes.
CracklingBread(1)
Twelve4"4"squares
Thisisanoldanddeliciousbread.Tomakethecracklingsmoretender,soakinhotwater,anddrain.
3cupsmeal
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsoda
1/4cupshortening
2cupscracklings
Buttermilk
Useenoughbuttermilktomakeastiffbatterwhichismadeintoflatcakeswiththehandandbakedintheovenorspreadinsquarebiscuitpanbakeat350degrees
for25to30minutes,andcutintosquares.
CracklingBread(2)
Servessix
1cupofcracklings
Hotwater
Salt
2cupsmeal
Soakcracklingsinasmallamountofhotwatermashcracklingsaddalittlesaltandcombinewiththemealmakeintoaponeputinhotovenneartopofunit,and
brown.Thenputonbottomrackandletbakeuntildone.
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Oraddcracklingstoreadypreparedcornbreadmixbakeinsquarebiscuitpanat400degreesfor25to30minutes.
Mrs.JamesArthurBrown,Mobile,Ala.
DavidHarman'sBuckwheatCakes
Twelvelargecakes
1cupplainflour
11/2cupspurebuckwheatflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
Buttermilk
1cakeyeastdissolvedinwatertocover
Pinchsodain1/4cupwater
Makeabatteroffirstthreeingredientswithenoughbuttermilktomix,nottoothick.Pourdissolvedyeastcakeintobatter.Letriseovernight.Inthemorningpunch
downlikeeverything!Stirinthesodamixedwithwater,stirhard.Pourontohotgreasedgriddle.Servewithlittlepigsausagesandmaplesyrup.
DavidHarman,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
ChristmasTeaRing
Tworings
4envelopesdryyeast
1cuplukewarmwater
11/2cupssugar
1teaspoonsalt
3largeeggs,beaten
1teaspooneachofvanillaandalmondextract
Gratedrindof1lemon
1cupmilkorlightcream,warmed
5cupsflour(moreifneeded)
Extrabutter
Choppedredandgreencandiedmixedfruitsandnuts
Dissolvetheyeastinthewarmwaterpourintoalargemixingbowl.Addthesugarandsaltstirtodissolve.Addthebeateneggs,vanillaandalmondextract,and
gratedlemonrind.Alternatelystirinenoughmilkandflourtomakeasoftspongedough.Usealittleextraflourifnecessary.Addthebutter.Placeonaflouredboard
andkneaduntilthedoughcrackles.Placeinabowlwhichhasbeendustedwithflour.Letremaininawarmplaceuntildoubleinbulk.Punchdownthedoughkneadit
andreplaceitinthebowl.Coverandrefrigerate.Punchdownthedoughseveraltimes.Itwillstoprisingwhenitiscold.Coverandleaveintherefrigeratorforatleast
3days.Takeoutpiecesofdoughanduseasdesiredforaloaf,rolls,ormakeatearingasfollows:
Takehalfofthespongedoughandrolloutonaflouredboardtomakean
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oblongformabout4by10inches.Brushwithsoftenedbuttersprinklewithcandiedfruitsandchoppednuts.Formintoarollandsealthedoughwithwetfingertips.
Onabakingsheet,formtherollintoacircle.Glazethetopwithbutterandsprinklewithcandiedfruitsandnuts.Cutthroughtheringatintervalsofabout3incheson
outsideofroll.Letrisefor1hourinwarmroom,oruntilithasdoubledinbulk.Bakeat350degreesfor30minutes,oruntilgoldenbrown.
Thesemaybewrappedwhilewarminplasticandfrozen.Thawandheat.
SourCreamCoffeeCake
1/2cupbutter
1/2cupsugar
2eggs
2cupsflour
1teaspoonbakingsoda
1/2teaspoonsalt
1cupsourcream
1teaspoonvanilla
Creambutteruntilsoftaddsugar.Creamthemixtureuntillightandfluffy.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Siftdryingredientstogetherand
addtothebuttermixture,alternatingwiththesourcream.Stirinthevanilla.Pourhalfofthebatterintoagreased9"13"bakingpan.Coverthebatterwithhalfofthe
followingfilling:
Mixtogether:
1/3cupbrownsugar
1teaspoongroundcinnamon
1/4cupfinelychoppedpecans
Pourtheremainingbatteroverthefillingandsprinkletheremainingfillingoverthebatter.Bakeat325degreesfor40minutes.
NOTE:Thisrecipecanbehalvedverysuccessfullyandbakedinan8"8"panfor30minutes.
Mrs.L.C.Neville,fromTheChapelHillCookBook,JuniorServiceLeague,ChapelHill,N.C.
IrishPotatoDoughnuts
Eighteendoughnuts
Thisrecipeisfromthe"OldWest."Thedoughnutsareexcellentwithanymeat,game,orpoultry.
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Shorteningforfrying
3tablespoonsshortening(Crisco)
3/4cupsugar
3eggs
1cupunseasonedmashedpotatoes(instantpotatomixesmaybeused)
3cupsenrichedflour
1teaspoonsoda
11/2teaspoonssalt
1teaspoongroundnutmeg
1/2cupsouredmilk(Put2teaspoonsvinegarorlemonjuiceinameasuringcupfillto1/2cuplevelwithsweetmilk.Letstand5minutesbeforeusing.)
Inaheavyskilletheatenoughshorteningorfattomeasureabout2inchesdeep.Heatshorteningtosmokingheator370degrees.
Creamtogetherthe3tablespoonsshorteningandsugar.Blendintheeggsthoroughly,beatingtoasmoothconsistency.Beatinthemashedpotatoes.Mixtogetherthe
remainingdryingredientsaddalternatelythesouredmilktopotatomixture.Rolloutthedoughonaflouredboardto3/4inchthickness.Cutintoringswitha3inch
floureddoughnutcutter.Fryinthehotfatuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides.Drainonpapertowels.Servehot.Ifdesiredsprinkledoughnutsinsugarorglazethem.
Mrs.RubyThompson,MountainHome,Idaho
AlamanceCountryClubRolls
Thirteentofifteendozen
3/4cupshortening
1cupboilingwater
2teaspoonssalt
1cupcoldwater
2eggs,beaten
1cupsugar
2envelopesdryyeast,or2yeastcakes
1/4cuplukewarmwater
1teaspoonsugar
8cupsflour(2lbs.)
1/2cupmeltedbutter
Melttheshorteningintheboilingwaterpourintoalargemixingbowl.Dissolvethesaltinthecupofcoldwater.Beattheeggsslowlybeatthesugarintothebeaten
eggs.Placetheyeast,lukewarmwater,andsugarinatallglassletsetuntilitfoamsup.
Addthedissolvedsaltandwatertotheshorteningmixturestirintheeggsandsugar,thenstirintheyeastmixture.Graduallystirintheflourandbeatwithawooden
spoonuntilflouriswellblendedandalllumpsdisappear.Thiswillmakeasoftbatter.Turnthebatterintoasecondlargegreasedbowlcoverwithaclothand
refrigerateovernight.Whenreadytobakerolls,dividethedoughintofourorfivesectionsmakeintoballs.Workingquickly,rollout1ballatatimeonaflouredbowl
toaboutVinchthickness.Cutoutwithasmallcutter
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(frozenorangejuicecanorfruitjuiceglass)withfingertipsglazeeachsideofrollwithmeltedbutter.Foldandplaceoncookiesheets:coverandletriseforabout3
hoursatroomtemperature,oruntildoubleinsize.Bakeina400degreeovenfor12minutes,oruntilbrownedasdesired.Ifrollsaretobefrozen,brownonlyslightly
packlightlywhilewarminplasticbagscoolfreeze.
Mr.andMrs.TalmageScroggs,Managers,AlamanceCountryClub,Burlington,N.C.
AlabamaButtermilkLightRolls
Seventoeightdozen
Thisisanold,oldrecipebroughtfromAlabamabyMrs.ClaryHolt,anativeofEufaula.Thewondercharacteristicsofthisdougharethatitispracticallyfoolproof,
improveswithage,andcanbemadeintorolls,buns,breakfastcake,orlittlecartwheels.
2tablespoonssugar
1yeastcakeor1pkg.dryyeast
Warmwater
2cupsbuttermilk
4to6cupsflour
1teaspoonsoda
1teaspoonsalt
Creamsugarandshortening.Dissolveyeastincupwiththesamequantityofwarmwaterasyeastfillrestofcupwithbuttermilk,andsetaside.Siftfourcupsofflour
withdryingredients.Alternateaddingflour,buttermilk,andyeastmixture,andthesecondcupofbuttermilkandshortening.Workinenoughflourtomakeasoft
doughthisshouldtakebetween4and6cups.Putdoughinbowlandplaceinrefrigerator.Thelongerthedoughiskepttherethebetter,andtheunusualfeatureofitis
thatitwillrisequickly(inabout1hour)onceithasbeenthoroughlychilled.Ifdesired,therisingcanbeforcedbyplacingthemadeoutdoughinaround80degrees
temperature.Bakeat400degreesfor15to20minutes.
Mrs.ClaryHolt,Burlington,N.C.
EasyPotatoIceBoxRolls
Fivedozen
3/4cupshortening
1cupmilk,scalded,or1cupboilingwater
1/2cupsugar
1teaspoonsalt
1cupcooked,mashedpotatoes(creampotatoeswell)
6to7cupsflour
2eggs,beaten
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Placetheshorteninginamixingbowl.Pourthescaldedmilkorboilingwateroverit.Stirinsugar,salt,andmashedpotatoes.Addenoughoftheflourtomakeastiff
sponge.Coverandletstandatroomtemperatureuntilspongehasdoubledinbulk.Whendoughhasrisen,addtheeggsandremainingflour.Mixandknead.
''Youmaystoreiniceboxuntilreadytomakerolls,onehourbeforecookingthem.Iprefertoallowthesecondrisingofdoughtodoubleinsize.Immediatelyrollout
onflouredboardandcutwithabiscuitcutter.Foldroundsoverandarrangeonacookiesheet.Brushwithmeltedbutterandallowrollstoriseagain(doubleinsize).
Bakeinpreheated425degreeoven12to15minutesuntilbrownedtodesiredstage.Placewhilewarminplasticbagsandfreezeifdesired."
NOTE:Ifrollsaretobefrozen,bakenomorethan12minutes.
Mrs.E.M.(Tom)Zackary,Graham,N.C.
SouthernIrishPotato"Box"Biscuit
Fourdozen
Thisquaintconcoctionisadoubledeckerraisedbiscuitoftenknownas"teabiscuit,""splitopens,"etc.
3mediumIrishpotatoescooked,mashed
2tablespoonslard,melted
1/2cupbutter
1/3cupsugar
11/2teaspoonssalt
11/4cupssweetmilk,scalded,cooledtotepid
1yeastcake,dissolvedinlittlewarmmilk
1eggplus1eggyolk,beaten
6to7cupsflour
CookandmashtheIrishpotatoesfine.Addmeltedlard,butter,sugar,andsalt.Addmilkwhichhasbeenscalded,anddissolvedyeast.Addthe1wholeeggbeaten
withthe1extrayolkfoldintheflour.Kneadandplaceinalargegreasedbowltorise.Whendoubleinbulk,removetoflouredboardandworkintosmoothdough.
Rolloutabout1/2inchthickcutwithbiscuitcutter.Brusheachbiscuitwithmeltedbutterplaceoneontopofanotherandputinbutteredpans.Bakeinquickoven
(450degrees)for20to30minutes.Thesearedelightfulpartybiscuits.Otherrollsmaybemadefromsamedough.
Mrs.FranklinP.Harrison,Greenville,S.C.
CheeseRolls
Fourdozen
1cuphotwater
1/4cupsugar
1teaspoonsalt
1yeastcake
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2tablespoonslukewarmwater
1teaspoonsugar
1wellbeatenegg
21/2cupsgratedcheese
31/2or4cupsflour
Combinehotwaterwith1/4cupsugarandthesaltletcool.Softentheyeastinthelukewarmwateradd1teaspoonsugarthenstirintofirstmixture.Nextaddwell
beateneggandcheeseandasmuchflourascanbestirredintodoughwithoutkneading.Kneaduntilitcanbeeasilyhandled.Makeoutintorollsandletthemrise
bakeinmoderatelyhotoven,350degreesfor12to15minutes.
Mrs.N.P.Dixon,fromTheBelmontBookofRecipes,Belmont,N.C.
PopoversThatPop
Eight
1cupsiftedallpurposeflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
3/4cupplus2tablespoonsmilk
2eggs
1/2teaspoonmeltedshortening
Siftflourandsalt.Addmilkgraduallytomakeasmoothbatter.Beateggsuntillightandaddeggstobattermixture.Addshortening.Beat2minuteswithbeater.Fill
greasedmuffinrings2/3full.Placeinveryhotoven(450degrees).Bake30minutes.Lowerheatto350degreesandbake10minuteslonger.
MissLauraReilley,Hostess,TheGovernor'sMansion,Raleigh,N.C.
Josephinas
(forSoups)
1cupbutter,softened
1cupgreenchilis,rinsedandchopped
1cupmayonnaise
1/2lb.Jackcheese(orCheddar),grated
Harddinnerrolls
Combinethefirstfiveingredients.Splittherollstoastlightlyonthehardside.Spreadthesplitsideswiththechilimixture.Broilafewinchesfrombroilerflameuntil
brownandpuffy.Servewithsoup.Storethismixtureinajarinrefrigerator,useasrequired.Makesabout13/4pints.
Mrs.PhillipH.Dougherty,Henderson,N.C.
OrangeCornMuffins
Tentotwelvemuffins
Thiscontributorhaswonnational,regional,andlocalhonorsforthe4Hclub.Thisisoneofherprizerecipes.
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1cupcornmeal
1cupsugar
2cupsflour
1/2teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsoda
1/2cupsaladoil
2eggs,beaten
2tablespoonsgratedorangerind
2/3cupbuttermilk
Preheatovento375degrees.Mixallingredientsinalargebowl.Pourintogreasedmuffintinsandbake12minutes.Whilemuffinsarestillhot,place1tablespoonof
thefollowingsauceoneach.
Sauce
Juiceof2oranges
1cupconfectionerssugar
Gratedrindof1orange
Mixalltogetherinasmallbowl.Garnishtopofeachhotmuffin.
MissLindaRumbley,Burlington,N.C.
CollegeInnBlueberryMuffins
Fifteenmuffins
3cupssiftedflour
1/2cupsugar
1/2teaspoonsalt
1cupblueberries,cannedorfrozen
2eggs,beaten
1/4cupmeltedshortening
1cupmilk
Siftdryingredientstogetherandmixinblueberries.Mixeggs,shortening,andmilktogether.Combinethe2mixtures.Stirgentlyjusttodampentheflour.Fillmuffin
pans2/3fullandbakein400degreeoven,20minutes.
FlourMuffins
Eightmuffins
1cupflour
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsugar
2eggs,wellbeaten
2/3cupmilk
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Siftflour,salt,sugar,andbakingpowdertogether.Addshorteningandblendthoroughlyaddwellbeateneggsthenaddmilk.Putingreasedmuffinringsandbake
untilbrownedin450degreeoven,about12to15minutes.
Mrs.LewisPowell,fromChristChurchCookBook,Petersburg,Va.
VirginiaHamorButtermilkBiscuits
Twodozensmall
Intheseyouhaveyour"meatandbread,"too.
2cupsflour
Pinchsalt(ashamissalty)
1/2cupgroundSmithfieldham
3/4cupmilkorbuttermilk
Siftflourandbakingpowdermixwithsaltandhamcutinshorteningwithknifeuntilallisconsistencyofmeal.Addmilkhandleaslittleaspossible.Patoutwith
handsorrollonflouredboard.Cutoutandbakeinhotoven(400425degrees)untilbrown,about12to15minutes.Ifbuttermilkisused,add1/2teaspoonsoda
andomitham.
FromDeVirginiaHambook,byF.MeredithDietz,Richmond,Va.
CreamBiscuits
Fourtofivedozen
Forstateoccasions.
2eggs,beaten
2cupscream
1/2yeastcake,dissolved
Flourenoughtomakestiffdough
Beateggsaddcreamandyeaststirinenoughflourtomakeastiffdough.Makeintobiscuitsandletrisefor5hours.You'llfeellikeascendingwhenyouhave
sampledoneofthesedelicacies.
FromTheSavannahCookBook,byHarrietRossColquitt,Savannah,Ga.
SouthernBakingPowderBiscuits
Eight
1cupflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonsugar
2roundedtablespoonsCrisco,orlard
Milk(about1/3cup)
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Sifttogetherthedryingredients.Workintheshortening,usinghands.Addenoughmilktomakeaworkablesoftdough,about1/3cup.Kneadthedoughuntilsmooth.
Rolloutonflouredsurfacetodesiredthicknessandcutwithbiscuitcutter.Preheatovento400degrees,andbakebiscuitsfor15minutes,oruntilgoldenbrownand
puffy.
Mrs.W.W.Brown,II,Burlington,N.C.
Bride'sBiscuits
Twelvetofourteen
Thisrecipehasbeenpasseddowntoanumberofbrides,finallycomingtoourcontributor.ItwasoriginatedbyafamilycookinGreenville,SouthCarolina.
13oz.pkg.creamcheese,softened
1cupflour
Blendtogetherthebutterandcheese.Mixintheflourandkneadmixturetomakeadough.Rolloutonaflouredboardandcutwithasmallbiscuitcutter.Bakeina
preheated350degreeovenuntilthebiscuitsarelightlybrownedandpuffy,about12to15minutes.Servehot.
Mrs.W.H.May,3rd,ChapelHill,N.C.
Mrs.Gray'sBeatenBiscuit
Pourdozen
4cupsbestflour
11/2teaspoonssalt
3/4cuplard
Icewater
Siftflourandsalttogethertwiceandmixthoroughlywiththelard.Moistenwithicedwateraddedslowlyuntilastiffdoughisformed.Kneaduntilthedoughblisters,or
beat.Thenrolltothethicknessofabout1/2inch.Cutwithasmallcutter(about1inchround)andbakeinasteady,strongoven(450degrees)about12to15
minutes.
RecipeofMrs.EugeneGray,WinstonSalem,N.C.,contributedbyherdaughter,Mrs.DonE.Scott,Graham,N.C.
AnnieLeighHarden'sCheeseBiscuits
(withVariations)
Fourdozen
1/2lb.butter
1/2lb.sharpcheese
2cupscakeflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
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Creambutterandgratedcheeseaddsaltandflourtomakesoftdough.Chillanduseasdesired.Thisdoughmayberolledthinandcutwithvarioussmallshaped
cutterstobeservedonteaplates.Someofthecuttersavailablearehearts,bells,leaves,stars,andcircles.
Tovary,sprinklewithpowderedsugarwhencold.Theyaregoodwhengarnishedwithnutswhichshouldbefirmlyindentedintothedoughbeforebaking.Marmalade
usedonaroundbiscuitandtoppedwithadoughnutshapedcirclemakesasplendidpartybiscuit.
Tomakecheesestraws,add1/4teaspoonofcayennepeppertotheoriginalmixture.Rollthincutintostrips3incheslongand1/4inchwidesprinklewithpaprika,
andbakeat400degreesfor10minutes.
Mrs.RobertHarden,Burlington,N.C.
SweetPotatoBiscuits
Twodozensmall
2cupsflour
2cupsboiled,mashedsweetpotatoes
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonsugar
1teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonsoda
Buttermilk
Mixflour,sweetpotatoes,butter,sugar,salt,andsoda.Mixwithgoodbuttermilk(todesiredconsistency).Rolloutcutbakeinquickoven400425degreesfor15
to20minutes.
Mrs.W.H.Carroll,fromChoiceRecipes,Burlington,N.C.
SallyLunn
TheCowanfamilyfiguredprominentlyinthehistoryofSalisbury,NorthCarolina.ThefollowingrecipeforSallyLunn,abreadthatwasofteneateninthepast,was
firstusedbyMrs.ThomasL.Cowan,andhasbeenhandeddownforfivegenerationsinthatfamily.OurcontributoristhegreatgreatgranddaughterofMrs.Cowan.
3largeeggs,or4small
3tablespoonssugar
2teaspoonssalt
4cupsflour
1cuplard,andbuttermixed
1cupmilk,tepid
1yeastcake,dissolvedin1/2cupLukewarmwater
Beateggsseparately.Addthesugarandsalttotheflour.Melttheshorteningandpourintothebeateneggyolks.Addthemilk,yeast,shorteningmixture,flour,and
stifflybeateneggwhites.Beatthoroughlyandsetasideinawarmplaceuntilrisentodoubleinsize(about3hours).Thenbeat,beat,beat.Pour
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intoagreasedcakepan(funnel),andletriseagain(11/2to2hours).Bakeinamoderateovenabout45minutesandservewithmeltedbutter.(Startovenat325
degreesand,whenhalfdone,increaseto375degrees.)
Mrs.CharlesLambeth,fromOldNorthStateCookBook,Charlotte,N.C.
SallyLunnMuffins
Threedozen
ArathersweetSallyLunn.
1/2cakeyeast,dissolvedinalittlewarmwater
3/4cupbutter
3/4cupsugar
2teaspoonssalt
4eggs,wellbeaten
4cupsflour
1cupsweetmilk
Dissolveyeastcakeinwarmwatertocoverwell.Creambutterandsugarwelladdsalt,wellbeateneggs,flour,milk,anddissolvedyeastcake.Havethebatter
smoothbyhardbeating.Pourintogreasedmuffintinsandletrisetotopoftins.Bakeinaquickhotoven(450475degrees)about12to15minutes.
Mrs.R.BrentwoodSanders,NewportNews,Va.
TurtleEggPancakes
Servethesewithseafood.
15wholeturtleeggs
3/4cupflour
1smallteaspoonsalt
2heapingteaspoonsbakingpowder
1tablespooncanesyrup
Beatturtleeggswithslottedspoon.Addtheflourandsalt.Justbeforecooking,addbakingpowderandbeatwell.Addthecanesyruptohelpbrownifdesired.The
bestresultswillbeobtainedfromcookingonsoapstonegriddle.
ClaudeReese,fromKatch'sKitchen,WestPalmBeach,Fla.
GeorgiaCornMealPancakes
Eighttotencakes
Aspecialtywithfish.
1cupwatergroundcornmeal(ifavailable)
1/2cupflour
1/2teaspoonsalt
11/2teaspoonssugar
1wholeegg
Sweetmilk
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21/2tablespoonsmeltedshortening
Sifttogetherthedryingredientsthenstirintheunbeatenegg.Slowlyaddsweetmilktomakeasmoothmediumsoftbatter.Addthemeltedbutterandstiragain.Add
theonionandmixwell.Heataheavyfryingpanandpourinenoughshorteningorfattocoverbottomofpanwell.Frycakesuntilwellbrownedonbothsides.Cakes
shouldbethin.
"SmackYourLips"Waffles
Passthesyrupand"smackyourlips!"saysBlancheManor,whowritesthewitty"Chatter"inSunday'sNewsAndObserver(Raleigh,NorthCarolina).
2cupssiftedcakeflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
21/2cupsmilk
2eggs,separated
Mixflour,salt,andbakingpowder.Addmilkandbeatuntilsmooththenaddbeateneggyolksandstir.Foldinstifflybeateneggwhites,and,last,themeltedbutter.
Baketoacrisp,goldenbrown.
BlancheManor,Raleigh,N.C.
ChouxPaste
(CreamPuffs)
Thirtysixsmallpuffs
1cupflour,siftedthenmeasured
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/2cupbutterormargarine
1cupboilingwater
4eggs
Addsalttothesiftedfloursiftagain.Combineshorteningandboilingwaterinasaucepankeeponlowheatuntilbutterismelted.Addtheflourallatonetimestir
vigorouslyoverlowheatuntilmixtureformsaballandleavesthesidesofthepan.Addtheunbeateneggs,oneatatime,beatingthoroughlyaftereachaddition.
Continuebeatinguntilathickdoughisformed.Dropbyteaspoonsontoagreasedbakingsheetabout2inchesapart.Bakeinahot(400degrees)ovenfor30to40
minutes,oruntilpuffedandgoldenbrown.
Coolandfillthepuffswithchickensalad,crabsalad,anycreamedmixturecustards,icecream,flavoredwhippedcream,etc.
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ChickenDumplings
2cupsflour
1/3cupshortening
1teaspoonsalt
Enoughsweetmilktomakesoftdough
Makeupandletstandforawhile.Rollasthinaspossibleandcutinsquares.Uselargecontainerforchickenbroth.Droplayersofdumplingsquaresinboilingbroth
andallowtoboilovereachlayerbeforeaddinganotherlayer.Coverandcook12minutes.Seasonwithmilkandbutterifdesired.
Mrs.H.W.Oldham,EurekaSprings,Ark.
GrumberPotatoDumplings
(forPoultry)
Servestwelve
8slicesbread,dippedinwater,squeezedout
Salt,peppertotaste
1smallonion,grated
Parsley
4cupscoldpotatoes,grated(cooked)
2eggs,wellbeaten
Flour
Boilingwater
Tothebreadandseasoning,addpotatoesandwellbeateneggs.Formintoballsandrollinflourdelicately.Dropinsaltedboilingwaterorontopofstewingchicken.
Coverwellandcookfor15minutes.Tryasanaccompanimenttostewedchickenonacold,frostyday.
Mrs.P.G.Hoddick,fromTheAlexandriaWoman'sClubCookBook,Alexandria,Va.
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12
Desserts
ThomasJefferson'sIceCream
Twoquarts
"GeorgeWashingtonissaidtohavepossessedthefirsticecreamfreezerintheUnitedStates,butThomasJeffersonlaterownedone,too.Hecalledita'cream
machineforice,'anditwaspurchasedinMay,1784.AlthoughwerememberJeffersonnowforothertalents,hewasknowninhisdayasoneoftheworld'sgreat
epicures,anditwashewhointroducedmacaroniandvanillaintotheUnitedStates."
6eggyolks
1qt.cream
1cupsugar
Pinchsalt
2teaspoonsvanilla
Beattheyolksoftheeggsuntilthickandlemoncolored.Addthesugarandthesaltgradually.Bringthecreamtoaboilandpouritovertheeggmixture.Putitintothe
topofadoubleboilerandcookituntilitthickens.Removeandstrainthroughafinesieve.Whenitiscold,addvanilla.Freezeasusual.
ThisrecipeisinThomasJefferson'sCookBook,lentbyLegetteBlythe.FromOldNorthStateCookBook,Charlotte,N.C.
FrenchVanillaIceCream
Onegallon
4eggs
3heapingcupssugar
2qts.milk
1qt.whippingcream
11/2tablespoonsvanilla
Beateggsinlargemixingbowladdsugarandmixwell.Heat1quartofthemilktoscaldingpointandpourovereggsandsugar,beatingconstantly.Pourintofreezer
andaddtheotherquartofsweetmilk.Beatthewhippingcreamandaddtomixtureinfreezeraddvanillalast.Freezeinhandturnedfreezer.[Thisisoftenservedin
meringueshells.M.B.]
ClaiborneYoung,Burlington,N.C.
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ChocolateMousse
(IceCreamSupreme)
Servestentotwelve
7eggyolks
11/4cupssugar
1cupsweetmilk
2to31oz.squaresbitterchocolate,melted
1teaspoongelatin,softenedin1/4cupcoldwater
Pinchsalt
1teaspoonvanilla
Beateggyolkswithsugaruntillemoncolored.Scaldmilk.Meltchocolateoverboilingwaterormixedwithseveraltablespoonsofhotwater.Pourthehotmilkslowly
intoeggsugarmixture.Returntodoubleboilerandcookoverboilingwateruntilcustardthickensaddmeltedchocolateandsoftenedgelatintomixture.Stiruntilwell
mixedremoveaddpinchofsalt.Chillinbowlofcrackediceoricewater,stirringconstantly.Whencold,foldinthewhippedcreamaddvanilla.Freezeinamoldor
inrefrigeratortray,orhandfreezer.
PeppermintIceCream
Servesfour
3/4teaspoongelatin
1cupmilk
1/4lb.peppermintstickcandy
1cupheavycream
Dissolvegelatininabout2tablespoonsofmilk.Scaldremainderofmilkindoubleboiler.Adddissolvedgelatintoscaldedmilkandstiruntildissolvedthenaddthe
candybrokenintosmallpieces.Removefromfireaddcream.Coolto50degreesandfreeze,using1partsaltto8partsice.
Mrs.J.C.Wilbourne,fromBonAppetit!,BatonRouge,La.
Mrs.Biggs'sCaramelIceCream
Threequarts
AnevertobeforgottenoccasionisoneofMrs.J.CrawfordBiggs's''Bride'sLuncheons"atraditionalpartygivenoftenfortheseason'sbridesatHardimont.On
theseoccasionsinthespaciousdiningroom,courseaftercourseofexquisitecreationsisserved.Eachdishismemorable.OneIshallalwaysthinkofhappilyisher
CaramelIceCreamservedasthedessertcourseataluncheongivenformydaughterinlawelect.Withlittlehotlemoncupcakesasanaccompaniment,thecream
wasservedbyWilliamlong,lankyandadroitfromahugesilverbowl.Hereistherecipefortheicecream.
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2cupssugar
6wholeeggs,slightlybeaten
1cupsugar
Pinchsalt
1qt.cream
1extraqt.cream,halfwhipped
Vanilla
Coarselychoppedtoastedalmonds
Caramelize2cupsgranulatedsugarinathickpanandletboiluntilagoodbrown.Inthetopofadoubleboilercombinethebeateneggs,1cupsugar,salt,andthefirst
quartofcream.Whenthecustardhasthickened,addthecaramelizedsugarwhileveryhot.Strainandcool.Addvanillatotastethenaddtheextraquartofcreamjust
halfwhipped.FreezeinhandfreezerImeanfreezebyagitation.Servewithcoarselychoppedtoastedalmondssprinkledover.[ThiscreamisalsoknownasBurnt
SugarCream.M.B.]
Mrs.J.CrawfordBiggs,Hardimont,Raleigh,N.C.
MacaroonIceCream
Oneandonehalfquarts
Awonderfuldessertandextremelyeasytomake.
2doz.freshmacaroons
3/4cupsugar
2cupsthincream
2cupsthickcream
2teaspoonsvanilla
Littlebrandy,optional
Dryfreshmacaroonsinovencrushwithrollingpintomake2cupscrumbs.Addthesugarthenstirinthecream,thinfirst,thicklast.Addthevanillaor,ifyouwishto
bringoutthemacaroonflavor,addaverylittlebrandy.Thereshouldbenorealbrandytasteatall.Freezeasusual.Someofthemacaroonsrisetotop(iffrozenin
iceboxtray)andmakeacrust.
Mrs.OliverSmith,Raleigh,N.C.
MangoIceCreaminMeringueCups
Oneandahalfgallons
1gal.canseededandsievedmangoes
Juiceof6lemons
Juiceof6oranges
13/4cupssugar
Milk
1qt.cream
Addfruitjuicesandsugartothe1galloncanofseededandsievedmangoesletstanduntilsugarmelts(1hour).Addallmilkpossible,savingroomforthequartof
cream.Stirmilkandfruitjuiceswell.Freezetoamushaddcream,andfreeze.Serveinmeringuecups.
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MeringueCups
4eggwhites
2cupssugar
1teaspoonvinegar
1teaspoonvanilla
Beateggwhiteswithsugarandvinegarfor20minutes.Addvanillaandbeat30minutesmore.Dropbytablespoonfulsoncookiesheetlinedwithwaxedpaperbake
inaveryslowovenfor40minutes(250300degrees).[Thesecupsmaybeservedfilledwithanycreamorfreshfruitstoppedwithwhippedcream.M.B.]
UnaChapmanDowd,fromWhat'sCookin'?,CorpusChristi,Tex.
King'sArmsTavernGreengageIceCream
Onegallon
GreengageIceCreamisservedattheKing'sArmsTaverninWilliamsburgjustasithasbeenforgenerations.Hereistherecipe:
Skin,seed,andmash1pintofpreservedgreengageplumsaddthejuiceof2lemons,2cupssugar,11/2quartsofmilk,1quartofcreamwithapinchofsalt.Freeze
inhandfreezer.
FromTheKing'sArmsTavern.Specialpermission,JohnD.Green,VicePresident,WilliamsburgRestoration,Inc.,Williamsburg,Va.
FreshCoconutIceCream
Threequarts
InKeyWest,Florida,theymakeawonderfulicecreamfromthefreshcoconutpickedatthe"jellystage."Thisisarecipeusingthejelliedcoconut.
1pt.coconutwater
1largecanunsweetenedevaporatedmilk
1tablespoonflour
1cupsugar
1pinchsalt
2eggs,beaten
1pt.sweetcream
5coconuts(jellyfrom)
Scaldcoconutwaterandevaporatedmilkindoubleboiler.Mixflourandsugarandaddbeateneggsandsalt.Stirthismixtureslowlyintohotmilkuntilitthickens.Set
asidetocool.Justbeforefreezing,addcoconutjellyandsweetcream.(Coconuthasa"jelly"texturebeforeitattainsthehard,firmconsistencycommonlyfoundin
commercialcoconuts.ItiscoconutinthisjelliedstagewhichisusedforthebestKeyWestcoconuticecream.)
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Mrs.Gray'sGingerPeachIceCream
ThisicecreamisfromanoldrecipeoriginatedbythelateMrs.EugeneE.Gray,WinstonSalem,NorthCarolina.Thisisthefirsttimethefamilyhasgivenitfor
publication.
1qt.ofsweetmilk
3qts.ofrichcream
1tablespoonsugartoeachcupofcreamandmilk
1qt.ofpeachpreserves,choppedintosmallpiecesandthejuicefrompreserves
1/2lb.crystallizedginger,choppedintosmallpieces
Juiceof1orange
11/2pts.ofbestsherry
Mixmilk,cream,andsugarfirst,thenotheringredients,addingthesherrylast.Addmoresugarifneeded.Freezeinan"oldfashioned"handturnedfreezer.Serve
"sticky"SpongeCakewiththiscream.
OldVirginiaFreshPeachIceCream
Onegallon
Pareandstone1quartofverysoftpeaches.Addtothem2cupsofsugar,andmashthemthoroughly.Whenreadytofreeze,add2quartsofrichcream.(Freezein
handturnedfreezer.)Whenfrozen,thiswillfilladishholding4quarts.
Mrs.J.E.Timberlake,Stevenson'sDepot,Va.
LemonOrangeIceCream
Threequarts
11/4cupslemonjuice
Juice1lime
1cupfreshorangejuice
3cupssugar
1qt.sweetmilk
1/2pt.whippingcream
Addsugartojuicesandletstanduntilwelldissolved.Pourmilkandcreamintofreezer(handturned),andaddjuicemixture.Stirandfreezeatonce.Thismakesa3
quartfreezeroficecream.
Mrs.PrankM.DeFriese,Knoxville,Tenn.
PineappleSherbet
Onequart
ThetrueSouthernsherbethasnomilkbutismadewithasweetenedwaterbasetowhichfruitjuicesareadded,andthenthewhippedwhiteofegg.
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20marshmallows
1cupunsweetenedpineapplejuice
1/2cupwater
2teaspoonssugar
Pinchsalt
Combinemarshmallows,pineapplejuice,andwaterindoubleboilerandheatuntilmarshmallowsmelt.Cooladdlemonjuiceand1teaspoonsugar.Freezetoamush.
Combineremainingsugar,salt,andbeateneggwhites.Stirintosherbet.Freeze.
Mrs.LyttletonHarris,fromBonAppetit!,BatonRouge,La.
LemonorOrangeSherbet
Onehalfgallon
Sugartotaste(2to3cups)
2qts.water
Juiceof10lemonsifforlemonsherbet,andjuiceof2orangesiffororangeice,juiceof10orangesand4lemons
Boilthesugarinpartofthewateruntilsugardissolves.Cooladdremainingwaterandfruitjuices,andpourintofreezer.Freezetomushthenaddbeateneggwhites.
Completefreezing.
Mrs.JacksonK.Stewart,Atlanta,Ga.
CoffeeMousse
Serveseighttoten
1/2cupmilk
6eggyolks,beaten
3/4cupsugar(sweetenaccordingtostrengthofcoffee)
1tablespoongelatin,soakedinlittlecoldwater,dissolvedoverboilingwater
2tablespoonspowderedcoffee(ortotaste)dissolvedin1/2cuphotwater
1teaspoonvanilla
2cupscream,whipped
Heatmilkpourslowlyoverbeateneggyolks,whippedwiththesugarcookoverboilingwateruntilthick.Addgelatintocoffeedissolveandchill.Addcoffeeto
custardstirwell.Addflavoringandfoldinwhippedcream.Pourintogreasedmoldandcongeal.Servewithwhippedcream.Addextrateaspoongelatinifstiff
mousseisdesired.Theabovemakesatendermixture.
Mrs.ChiltonGrandle,FortWorth,Tex.
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Zabaglione
(WineCustard)
Servessixtoeight
6eggyolks
1cupsugar
1tablespoonflour
3/4cupsherry
2tablespoonsrum
11/2to2tablespoonslemonjuice
Gratedrindof1lemon
3to4eggwhites
Pinchofsalt
3tablespoonssugar
Gratednutmeg
Beattheeggyolksuntillight.Addthecupofsugarmixedwiththeflour(useanelectricmixerorrotarybeater).Addsherry,rum,andlemonjuice.Beattoblendwell.
Addlemonrindandcookinthetopofadoubleboileroverboilingwater.Useawoodenspoontobeatthemixtureconstantlywhileitiscooking.Cookuntilthe
custardisthick.Removefromheatandallowtocoolslightly.Beattheeggwhiteswiththesaltuntilstiff.Addthe3tablespoonssugarandblend.Foldtheeggwhites
intothecustard.PiletheZabaglioneintosherbetorparfaitglasses.Sprinklewithalittlegratednutmeg.
VARIATION:Tomakeacongealeddessertoftheabove:
Addtothehotcustard,justbeforetakingitfromthestove:1tablespoonofgranulatedgelatinsoftenedwith2tablespoonscoldwater.Stiruntiltherearenolumps.
Pourintoindividualmoldslightlygreasedwithsaladoil,orintoaiquartmold.Chilluntilset.LoosentheedgesoftheZabaglionewithaknife,andturnoutontheplate
onwhichitistobeserved.Serveplainorwithasauce.
Flan
(CaramelCustard)
Servessixtoeight
TheSpaniardsareexcellentflanorcustardmakers.Ithaslongbeenconsideredtobeoneoftheirmostelegantdesserts.Thedishhasbeenadaptedbymanyother
countries.Madeinvariousways,theobjectistoobtainabakedcustardofafirm,creamyconsistency.Theflanisbakedeitherinitsownsauce,orservedwitha
sauceoverit.Itisflavoredwithvanillaand/oralmondextracts,rum,ororangeandlemonjuices,andgratedrinds.Sliveredalmondsorbrokenpistachionutsmaybe
addedtothecustardorthesauce.PuertoRicansusuallyflavorthesaucewithrumandusedarkbrownsugartomakethesauce.
13/4cupssugar
3eggwhites
8eggyolks
213oz.cansevaporatedmilk
2teaspoonsvanillaoralmondextract
6tablespoonsbrandyorrum,warmed
Slivered,toastedalmonds
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Useaheatproofbakingdish(orsquarebakingpan)thatmaybeplacedondirectheat.Put1cupofthesugarinthedishandsetoverhighheatforseveralseconds.
Reduceheatstirconstantlyuntilthesugarmeltsandturnsgolden.Tiltthepanbackandforthuntilitisentirelycoatedwiththesyrup.Setasidetocool.(Thesyrupwill
harden.)
Beattheeggwhitesandeggyolkstogetheruntilfoamyaddthemilk,remainingsugar,andflavoring.Beatuntilthesugardissolves.Strainthecustardintothecoated
vessel.Coverthevesselsetitinalargerpancontaining1inchofhotwater.Bakeinamoderate(350degrees)ovenfor1hour.Whilestillhot,turnoutonaserving
platter.Whenreadytoserve,pourwarmbrandyorrumoverthecustardandignite.Sendtothetableflaming.Sprinklealmondsoverandaroundthecustard.This
maybeservedwarmorcold.
ElGordoRestaurant,St.PetersburgBeach,Fla.
LemonIceboxPudding
Serveseight
ThisandthefollowingpuddingarefromaninvitingTennesseehotelwhereMissAllieRogersistheownerhostess.Theseareherfavoritepuddingdesserts.
3eggyolks
1/2cupsugar
1/8teaspoonsalt
1/4cuplemonjuice
1/2cupPetmilk,whipped(chillthoroughlybeforewhipping)
3eggwhites,beaten
3/4cupsvanillawafercrumbs
Cookyolks,sugar,salt,andlemonjuiceintopofdoubleboileruntilmixturebeginstothicken.Cooladdwhippedmilkandeggwhites.Lineapanwiththewafer
crumbspourincustardmixture,andsprinklecrumbsontop.Freeze,slice,andserve.
OrangeIceboxCake
Servesten
1cupsugar
1/2cupbutter
3eggyolks,beatenJuiceof1largeorange
Juice1lemon
1teaspoongratedlemonrind
11/2doz.ladyfingers
Creamsugarandbutterasforanycake.Beatyolksaddtocreamedsugarandbutterthenaddfruitjuicesandgratedrind.Beateggwhitesaddlast.
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Separateladyfingersplace6halvesindesiredplatteraddmixture,thenmorecakesalternatelyuntilthereare5layers.Placeinrefrigeratorovernight.Beforeserving,
whipthe1/2pintofcream,andicethecake.Garnishwithcherries.
Mrs.EdgarB.Fergerson,Paducah,Ky.
FreshStrawberryIceboxCake
Serveseighttoten
2cupsstrawberries,slicedfinebeforemeasuring
1cupsugar
2envelopesunflavoredgelatin
1/2cupcoldwater
1cuphotwater
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2cupsugar
Halvedladyfingers
"Mixberriesand1cupsugartogetherandletstandfivetotenminutes,stirringseveraltimes,todrawoutjuice.Softengelatinincoldwateranddissolveinhotwater.
Adddissolvedgelatin,lemonjuice,andsalttoberriesandstirwell.Cool,andwhenmixturebeginstothicken,foldinstifflybeateneggwhitestowhichremainingone
halfcupsugarhasbeenadded,andwhippedcream.Linesidesofglassbakingdishorlargemoldwithhalvedladyfingers.Pourinhalfthefillingcoverwithlayerof
halvedladyfingers.Chillfor24hours,oruntilthoroughlycongealed.Putontoplatterandgarnishwithwhippedcreamandfreshstrawberries.Piecesofstalecakemay
beusedinplaceofladyfingersifdesired."
Mrs.BenzieT.Rice,fromTheColumbiaWoman'sClubCookBook,Columbia,S.C.
Mrs.Barkley'sPineappleMacaroonIceboxCake
Servessixteen
ThisrichKentuckyrecipewasafavoriteofthefirstMrs.AlbenW.Barkley.Itiscontributedherebyherdaughterinlaw.
1cupbutter
1cupsugar
4eggs
1/2cupshreddedpineapple(canned)
1/2cupnutmeats,choppedfine
21/2doz.ladyfingers,split
1doz.macaroons,brokenintosmallpieces
Sweetcream
Creambutterandsugaradd1oftheeggsbeat5minutesrepeatuntilthe4eggsareused.Addthepineappleandnuts.Thencoverbottomofapan(squareisgood)
withladyfingers,flatsidedownspread1/2ofbuttermixture
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overladyfingersaddmacaroons,thenremainderofbuttermixture.Coverwiththerestoftheladyfingers.Letstandinrefrigeratorfor48hours.Servewithsweet
cream,sweetenedandflavoredtotaste.
Mrs.DavidM.Barkley,Washington,D.C.
KentuckyIceboxEggnogCake
Servessixtoeight
Atreatforthebeaumonde.
1cupbutter
1boxconfectionerssugar
6tablespoonsbondedwhiskey
1cupchoppednuts
2to3dozenladyfingers
Whippedcreamtoicethecake
Creamtogetherbutterandsugar.Addwhiskeytowellbeateneggyolks.Mixwellsothattheyolksarecooked.Addthistothebutterandsugar.Nextaddthestiffly
beateneggwhitesandnuts.
Lineamoldorsquarecakepanwithwaxedpaper,bottomandsides.Openladyfingersandcoverbottomofpanwiththem,topsideofcakedown.Coverwitha
layerofcakemixture.Dothisuntilthereare3layersofcakesand2ofmixture.Lastlayershouldbeladyfingerswithtopsideofcakesup.Placeinrefrigeratorfor12
hours.Serveicedwithwhippedcream,flavoredasdesired.
Mrs.HarrisW.Rankin,Paducah,Ky.
MacaroonStrawberryParfait
Mrs.AllsbrookisfromBirmingham,Alabama.
3doz.macaroons,crumbled,soakedfewminutesinwine
Strawberryorredraspberrypreserves
Boiledcustardorvanillaicecream
1/2cupsherrywine
1/2cupblanchedalmonds,chopped
Whippedcream
Arrangeinlayersinatransparentbowlorindividualparfaitglassestopwithwhippedcreamgarnishwithfreshstrawberries(orraspberries)orcrystallizedcherries.
Anynumberofparfaitsmaybemadefromthisrecipe.Usefreshpeachesorpeachpreserves,plumpreserves,pineappleconserve,orcrushedpineapple.Makea
rainbowparfaitbycombiningthemacaroonswithseveralflavorsandcolorsoficecream,etc.
Mrr.RaleighAUsbrook,NorthBergen,N.J.
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Mrs.McLlwain'sFrozenFudgeCake
Serveseighttoten
ThisFrozenFudgeCakeisajoy,notonlybecauseofitswonderfultaste,butbecauseitcanbekeptintheicetrayfordaysandslicedasneeded.
1cupvanillawafercrumbs
11/2boxesconfectionerssugar
1/2teaspoonsalt
1egg,beaten
1teaspoonvanilla
31oz.squaresBaker'schocolate,melted
Creamormilk
1cupbrokenpecans
Linerefrigeratortrayorloafpanwithvanillawafercrumbs.(Greasepanwithbutterfirstcrumbsstickbetter.)
Sift1boxofsugarandthesaltintolargemixingbowl.Stirinbeatenegg,vanilla,andmeltedchocolate.Addsmallamountofcreamormilkandsiftinextrapowdered
sugaruntilmixtureistheconsistencyofsoftdough.Addnutmeatsandspreadinpanontopofcrumbs.
Whipthecreamsweetenandflavortotaste(vanilla).Spreadcreamoverthechocolatemixturesprinklewafercrumbsontop.Placeinfreezingcompartmentuntil
creamisfrozenhard.Sliceandserveanddonotcountthecalories!
Ifpanislinedwithdoublethicknessofwaxedpaperextendingwellaboveendsofpan,thefrozenloafcanberemovedfrompanandslicedmoreeasily.
Mrs.GeneMcLlwain,Hartsville,Tenn.
Mrs.Killebrew'sEnglishPlumPudding
Mrs.Killebrew'sEnglishPlumPuddingisknownthroughoutTennesseeandbeyond.Theauthenticrecipegivenherehasbeeninherfamilyformorethan125years.
Shesaysthepuddingisnotsohardtomakeasitsounds!
11/2lbs.suet
2lbs.raisins(plain)
11/2lbs.Sultanaraisins
11/2lbs.currants
11/2lbs.mixedpeel,chopped(candidorange,lemon)
1/2cupcitron,cutup
2lbs.breadcrumbs(inslicesbeforedryingbreadandrolling)
Littleflour
16eggs
4cupssugar
1teaspoonsoda
1teaspoonsalt
11/2teaspoonsmixedspices
6lemons,rind(grated)andjuice
3glasseswhiskeyorwine
Meltedbutter
Almondstogarnish
"Chopthesuetveryfineandbesureandgetallthelittlefibersoutofit.Haveallthefruitcleanedandpickedover.Drythebreadslicesandrollthem
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intofinecrumbs.Siftasmallquantityofflouroverfruitandsuet.Beattheeggsverylightandaddsugar,soda,salt,spices,breadcrumbs,lemon,rindandfruitlastof
allthewhiskeyorwine.
'Takealargeclothofunbleacheddomesticwhichhasbeenwellsoakedinboilingwater,squeezedry.Havealittlemeltedbuttertoruballoverit(inside)thenshakea
littleflouroverit(thebutter).Puttheclothinabigbowlputinthepuddingthengatheritallupandleavealittleroomforthepuddingtoexpandafterthetying.Putin
alittlebitofflourandtieitagain(doubleknot).Ihavealargekettlewithanoldplateorflatpaninthebottomtokeepitfromsticking.Havewaterabouthalfwayup
puddingandpatitslowlysowaterwon'tstopboilingoverpudding.Boilforfiveorsixhoursthentakeitoutandhanguponastoutnailtillyouarereadytoserveit.
Youcankeepitalongtime,butittakesabout21/2hourstoreheat.Haveplentyofblanchedalmondstostickalloverintopuddingandaweebitofhollyinthetop.
Justasitisreadytobeputontable,pouralittlewhiskeyoveritandsetitonfireforafewminutestolookpretty.Ihopeyoucanunderstandallthis.''
Mrs.A.B.Killebrew,Clarksville,Tenn.
JeffDavisPudding,theBriers
1cupsuet,choppedfine
1cupmolasses
1cupsourmilkinwhich11/2teaspoonssodaaredissolved
3cupsflour(save1/3cuptodredgefruits)
1cupraisins
1/2cupcurrants
1teaspoonsalt
Takethesuetandpourtheotheringredientsoverit.Putintoapuddingbagwhichhasbeenmoistenedandrolledinflour.Placeinavesselofboilingwaterandboil4
hours3hoursisenoughifitboilsconstantly.Servewithhardsauceseasonedwithlemonjuiceandsherry,orwhiskeyifpreferred.[SeeHardBrandySauce,p.
455.]
OldSouthernGratedSweetPotatoPudding
Serveseight
1/2cupbutter
1/2cupsugar
1cupGeorgiacanesyrup,orsubstitute
1cupsweetrichmilk
4cupsgratedrawsweetpotatoes
1cupraisins
1/2teaspooncloves
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1tablespoonallspiceandcinnamon(mixed)
3eggs,beaten
Inaheavyironskilletmeltthebutter.Mixallingredients,addingthebeateneggslast.Pourintothehotpanwithbutterstiruntilheated.Putinmoderateoventobake
(inskillet)at375degrees.Asacrustformsaroundtheedgeandbottom,stir.Dothisseveraltimeswhilebaking.Bake40minutes.Servewithsweetflavoredcream
orlemonsauce.(Thisisthemostdeliciouspudding.Besuretofollowinstructionscarefullyinordertohavethecrunchycrust,whichgivesaflavorsimilartocandied
coconut.M.B.)
Mrs.GeorgeOsborn,Murfreesboro,Tenn.
TylerPudding
Fourpies
"ThisrecipeiscalledTylerPudding,althoughitsoundsmorelikeapie.ItwasPresidentTyler'sfavoritedessertandwasgiventomebyhisgranddaughterin
Richmond,Virginia.Sincehehadhadtwowives,andsevenchildrenbyeach,thereceiptmakesalotofdessert."
1/2cupbutter(melted)
6largeeggs,wellbeaten
1cupthickcream
1freshcoconut,grated
4unbakedpastryshells
Creambutterandsugar.Addeggs,wellbeatenthenaddthecreamandlastthecoconut.Pourintopiepanslinedwithuncookedpastry.Bakeat350degreesfor30
minutes.
Mrs.DanielA.Davis,fromRecipesfromSouthernKitchens,Augusta,Ga.
PersimmonPudding
Servestentotwelve
3tablespoonsbutter
2cupsrawpersimmonpulp
3eggs,beaten
11/2cupsmilk
2cupsflour
1/2teaspoonsoda
1teaspooneachofgroundcinnamonandnutmeg
1/2teaspoonsalt
13/4cupssugar
3/4cupgratedcoconut(optional)
Meltthebutterinashallowsquareoroblongbakingdishorbiscuitpan.Inamixingbowl,blendthepulpwiththebeateneggs.Alternatelyaddthemilkwiththedry
ingredients(mixdryingredientstogether)tothepersimmoneggmixture.Addthecoconutifdesired.Pourintothepaninwhichthebutterhas
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beenmelted.Bakeat300degreesfor1hour.Cutintosquaresandserveeitherwarmorcold.Topwithsweetenedandflavoredwhippedcream.
NOTE:Thepuddingshouldbepouredinthepanfromabout1to2inchesindepth,accordingtothedesiredthickness.
Mrs.DonE.Scott,Jr.,Burlington,N.C.
OrangeBreadPudding
Servesaboutsix
Thiswasthe"StateWinner"oftheFloridaCitrusRecipeContest.
11/2cupsdrybread(breakintosmallpieces)
2cupsmilk
3eggs(2maybeused)
1/2cupsugar
1cuporangejuice
Gratedorangerind
2tablespoonsmeltedbutterorothershortening
Pinchsalt
1cuppittedchoppeddates,ifdesired
Soakbreadinmilkfor15minutes.Beateggsuntilcreamyandaddsugargradually.Addorangejuice,gratedrind,meltedbutter,andsalt.Stirintothescaldedbread
mixtureandpourintobutteredbakingdish.Tomakearicherpuddingadd1cupofpittedchoppeddates.Bakeinmoderateoven(350degrees)for40to45minutes.
Servehotwithorangesauce.
OrangeSauce
3/4cupsugar
Pinchsalt
1cupboilingwater
1tablespoonbutter
1/2teaspoongratedorangerind
1/2cupstrainedorangejuice
Combinesugar,cornstarch,salt,andmixthoroughly.Addboilingwaterandletboilslowlyfor5minutes,stirringconstantly.Addbutter,orangejuice,andrind.
Mrs.E.P.St.John,FloralCity,Fla.(AFloridaCitrusRecipeContestWinner)
QueenofPuddings
Servessixtoeight
QueenofPuddingsisaSoutherndessert,madetodayinthesamemannerasitwasmanydecadesago.ThisisaCharlestonrecipefromanoldcookbookinmy
collection.
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1qt.sweetmilk
2cupsbreadcrumbs
4eggyolks,beaten
11/2cupssugar
Butterthesizeofawalnut(1heapingtablespoon),melted
Juiceandgratedrindof1lemon
Jellyorpreserves
4tablespoonssugar
Pourthemilkoverbreadcrumbsaddthebeateneggyolks,sugar,andmeltedbutter.Flavorwithpartoflemonjuiceandgratedrind.Pourintogreasedbakingdish
andbakeuntildone,butnotwateryabout40to45minutesoruntilaknifeinsertedincentercomesoutclean(inmoderate,350degreeoven).Shouldbelikea
thickcustard.Coolslightlyspreadoverthetopalayerofjellyorpreserves.Beattheeggwhitesstifflyaddthe4tablespoonfulssugarandremaininghalfoflemon
juice.Spreadeggwhitesoverpuddingsetintotheoventobrownslightly.
FromrecipebyMrs.L.P.W.Laurens,Charleston,S.C.
CathedralPudding
Servessixtoeight
ThisisafamouschocolatepuddingfromtheNationalCathedralSchoolForGirls(Mt.St.Albans,Washington,D.C.),givenmebyanalumna.
1/21oz.cakechocolate
1tablespoonbutter
1cupsugar
2eggs
1cupmilk
11/2cupsflour
1teaspoonvanilla
Meltchocolateandbuttermixinsugarandeggs.Addmilk,floursiftedwiththebakingpowder,andlast,thevanilla.Steam(indesiredmoldorcontainer)for2hours.
Servewiththefollowingsauce.
Sauce
4eggyolks
3cupspowderedsugar
1teaspoonvanilla
Beateggsseparately.Beattheyolksandsugartogether10minutesthenaddwhitesandbeat5minuteslonger.Addvanilla.Thismakesafluffyfoamysauce.
Mrs.W.M.Brown,Jr.,Burlington,N.C.
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Mrs.Orgill'sChocolatePudding
Serveseight
2tablespoonsgelatin
31oz.squareschocolate
1cupsugar
2teaspoonsvanilla
Pinchsalt
3tablespoonshotwater
Whippedcream
Soakgelatinincoldwater.Meltchocolateaddtosugarandwellbeateneggyolks,vanilla,andsalt.Addgelatinwatertohotwater.Dissolvethoroughly,andaddto
mixture.Foldinstifflybeateneggwhites.Pourintomoldandchill.Servewithwhippedcream.
Mrs.JosephOrgill,Jr.,Memphis,Tenn.
Louise'sMarmaladeSouffle
Serveseight
6eggwhites
6tablespoonsconfectionerssugar
41/2tablespoonsstiffmarmalade
Beateggwhitesstiff.Foldinsugarandmarmalade.Placeintopoflargedoubleboilerwhichhasbeenverythoroughlygreased.Putapieceofgreasedpaperontop
andplacelidofboilerontightly.Steamfor11/4hours.Turnoutonservingdishandbringtotableimmediately.Servewithfoamysauce.
FoamySauce
Stir1eggyolkinconfectionerssugartomakeastiffpaste.Thinoutwith1/2pintwhippedcream.Flavorslightlywithvanilla.Thisisagoodlightdesserttofollowa
heavymeal.
ContributedbyMrs.ElliottJ.Neal,Charlotte,N.C.
MintSouffleforLamb
Serveseight
This"epicure'sdelight"isnotadessert,butisa"sweetentremet"originated(inAsheville,NorthCarolina)asasidedishwithlamb,veal,orothermeats.Itispretty
andaddsacoolingnotealthoughitisservedhot.
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1No.2cangratedpineapple
1glass(jellyglass)mintjelly
3beateneggwhitesinsouffl
3scanttablespoonsflour
2beateneggwhitesastopping
2to3dropsgreenvegetablecoloring
Mixthegratedpineapplewithmintjelly.Beatthe3eggwhitesstiffanddry.Sprinkleinflourandfoldmintjellypineapplemixtureintoeggwhites.Pourintoagreased
casserole.Placecasseroleinapanofhotwaterandbakein350degreeovenfor30minutes.Justbeforetakingfromoven,spreadoverthetopthe2eggwhites
beatenstifflywhichhavebeentintedwithgreencoloring.Allowtoremaininovenseveralminutestobrownlightly.Servehotandimmediately.(Thiswillnotfallif
properlymadeandservedatonce.)
Mrs.KatherineRhea,RockHill,S.C.
FruitRicePuddingwithLemonSauce
Servessix
1egg,beaten
1/2cupsugar,oraccordingtotaste
2cupscookedrice,dryandflaky
2cupstopmilk
1/2lb.choppeddates
1/2cupchoppedfigs
1/2cupchoppedpecanmeats
1/4teaspoonnutmeg
1/2teaspoonvanilla
Beateggaddsugarandfoldinrice.Addsweetmilk,fruits,nuts,andspicesaddvanillalastpourinthemeltedbutter.Pourallintoagreasedbakingdishandbakein
moderate(350degree)ovenuntilcustardissetandslightlybrownedontop,about30minutes.Servewithlemonsauce(seep.454).[Otherfruitsmaybesubstituted.
Thisisdeliciouswithchocolateorvanillasauceaswellaslemon.M.B.]
Mrs.JohnThomasMcBride,Norfolk,Va.
CalasToutChaud
Abouttwodozen
CalasToutChaudisafluffysweetfrittermadeofrice.VirginiaM.Coopergivesabitofhistorywithherrecipeforthisdelicacy.Shesays,"Thisrecipeisoneofthe
oldestintheCityofNewOrleans.TheoldNegromammiesof1861andaftertheWarBetweentheStates,soldonthestreetsofNewOrleansCalasToutChaud
pipinghotfromtheirironsaucepansfilledwithhotlard.Ortheyenclosedtheminbrownpaperandfilledmarketbasketsthattheycarriedontheirheads.Themethod
iswrittenasitwasnearlyacenturyago":
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2eggyolks
1cupsugar
1cupboiledrice
2cupsflour
Powderedorgranulatedsugar
"Mixtheyolksoftheeggswiththesugar,rice,flour,andbakingpowder.Whentheyarethoroughlyassembled,addthewhitesoftheeggs,wellbeaten,andgiveitall
afinalstirring.
"Havesomedeepgreaseathand,sizzlinginyourfryingpan,anddropthemixturefromaspoonintothegrease.Theyemergegoldenbrown,lightandluscious.Drain
themonbutcher'spapersprinklethemwithpowderedorgranulatedsugarservehot."
FromTheCreoleKitchenCookBook,byVirginiaM.Cooper,NewOrleans,La.
ColdHeavenlyRicePuddingwithCardinalSauce
Servessix
2cupswhiterice,cookedandchilled
11/2cupsminiaturemarshmallows
2cupsfreshorcannedpineapplechunks,drained
1/4cupconfectionerssugar
1/4teaspoonalmondextract
1teaspoonvanilla
Mixtherice,marshmallows,andpineappleinabowlrefrigerate12hours.Makethesauce.
CardinalSauce
110oz.pkg.frozenraspberries,thaweddrained(reservejuice)
Water
1/4cupcurrantjelly
Inasmallsaucepan,combinethejuicewhichhasbeendrainedfromtheraspberries,addingenoughwatertomake1cup,withthecornstarch.Boilfor1minuteadd
thethawedberriesandjellystirwell.Removefromheatandrefrigerate1hour.
Justbeforeservingthepudding,addthewhippedcream,sugar,andextractstothericemixturefoldandblendlightly.Serveindessertdishespourthesauceoverthe
pudding.
Mrs.MarthaS.Bailey,NewYork,N.Y.
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BoiledBerryDumplings
Servessix
1qt.blackberries,ordewberries
1pt.water
1cupsugar
1teaspoonbutter
1tablespoonflavoring,vanilla,lemon,etc.Sherrygivesthisagoodflavoruse2tablespoonsjustbeforeserving
11/4cupsflour
1teaspoonsugar
1/2teaspoonsalt
1eggbeaten
Sweetmilk
11/2teaspoonsmeltedbutter
Boiltheberries,water,sugar,andbutteruntilberriesaretender.Addflavoring.Makedumplingsbysiftingtogetherotherdryingredients,stirringinegg,andadding
justenoughmilktomakeastiffbatter.Stirinmeltedbutter.Dropbyteaspoonsintheboilingberriesandboilforabout5minutes,oruntildumplingsarepuffyand
light.Servedumplingswiththeberriesandpoursyrupover.Theymaybeservedwithwhippedcreamoranysauceadded.
Mrs.FrankDandridge,Leesburg,Fla.
Mrs.Neal'sDateWhipSouffle
Servessix
Delightfulforindividualservings.
1cupdates,cutup
1/2cupwater
1/2cupsugar
1/2cupchoppednutmeats
Cookthedates,water,andsugartogetherslightly.Cool.Stirintothemixturethenutmeatsandlemonjuice.Beateggwhitesstifflyandgentlyfoldintothedatenut
mixture.Fill6small,wellbutteredcustardorbakingcupswithmixture.Placecupsinapanofwaterandbakeinslow(325degree)oven30minutes,oruntil
toothpickcomesoutclean.Shouldbrownslightlyontop.Servewithwhippedcream.
Mrs.Eliott].Neal,Charlotte,N.C.
Antoine'sFrenchPancakesalaGelee
Twelvetofifteencakes
FromthispancakeisalsomadethefamousCrepesSuzette.Theconsistencyissmoothandvelvetyandthebatterpourslikecream.
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1/2cupsiftedallpurposeflour
1egg
1eggyolk
1/8teaspoonsalt
5tablespoonsmilk(about)
3tablespoonscurrantorredraspberryjelly
Powderedsugar
Combineflour,egg,eggyolk,salt,andmilk.Beatwithrotarybeateruntilsmooth.Ifnecessary,addmoremilktomakebattertheconsistencyoflightcream.Cover
chill1/2hourinrefrigerator.Heatheavyironskilletwipeoutwithwaxedpaperwhichhasbeendippedinbutter.Pourinenoughbattertobarelycoverbottomof
skillet,tippingwhileaddingbatter.Brownpancakesonbothsides.Removefromskilletspreadwithjellyrollupjellyrollfashion.Sprinklewithalittlepowdered
sugar.Placeunderabroilertoglaze.Serveimmediately.
DessertCrepes
Eighteentotwenty
1/2teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonsugar
3largeeggs
1cupmilk
1cuplightcream
2tablespoonscognac
2tablespoonsbutter,melted,extrabutter
Confectionerssugar
Sifttheflour,salt,andsugartogetherintoamixingbowl.Beattheeggsandtothemaddthemilk,cream,andcognac.Stirinthemeltedbutter.Letthebatterstandat
roomtemperatureforabout2hours.Thebattershouldbethin.
Heatacrpepan(ora6inchskillet)untilhotbutnotsmoking.Brushthebottomlightlywithbutter,usingapastrybrushorwadofabsorbentpapertowel.For1
crpepourin2tablespoonsofthebatter.Quicklytiltandrotatethepantospreadthebattertoedgesofpan.Cookoverdirectmoderateheatuntiltheundersideis
brownandlittlebubbleshaveformedonthetopabout11/2minutes.Turnwithaspatulaandcooktheothersideabout1minuteoruntilbrowned.Repeatuntilall
batterhasbeenused.
Ascrpesarecooked,sprinklethetopofeachwithconfectionerssugar,andstackthemonaplatterwhichhasbeencoveredwithateatowel.Whenallaredone,
foldthetoweloverthem.Toreheat,placetheplatterofwrappedcrpesina350degreeovenandheatforafewminutes.
NOTE:ThesemaybeservedasCrpesSuzette,orrolledandfilledwithjelly,jam,marmaladeacombinationofcreamedcheeseandjellyflavoredwhippedcream,
etc.
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Ella'sDoboshTorte
(Frozen)
Servesthirtyfivetoforty
ThisisanoriginalinterpretationofthefamousSwissDoboshTorte.Freezeitforbestresults.Itisnottroublesometomakeafterthefirsttime!
1.Makethewhippedbutterfillingfirst.Donotmakeitifkitchenishot!
WhippedButterFilling
2cupsmilk,scalded
1/2cupflour
3/4cupsugar
1/2lb.butter
Angelflakedcoconutandfinelygroundalmonds(optional)
Scaldthemilkintopofdoubleboiler.Mixtheflourandsugartogetherslowlyaddtothemilk.Continuetocook,stirring,untilmixtureisthick.Thisshouldbecooked
untilitlosesitsflourytaste.Cool,verycool.Themixtureshouldbeverystiffandcoldtotouch.Pourintodeepbowlofelectricmixeraddthecoldbutterandbeat
veryhardfor20minutestomakeafluffyfilling.Placeinrefrigeratoruntiltimetofillthecake.Reservethecoconutandalmonds.
2.Makethefudgefrosting:
FudgeFrosting
2tablespoonsvegetableshortening
2tablespoonsmargarine
1tablespoonlightcornsyrup
7tablespoonsmilk
11/2cupssugar
1/8teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonvanilla
Inaheavysaucepan,combineallingredientsexceptvanilla.Placeondirectlowheatandcookuntilmixturecomestoarapidboil.Boiloneminuteonly.Coolbefore
addingvanilla.Cooltolukewarmbeatuntiltheconsistencyisstiffenoughforspreading.
3.Makethetorte:
Torte
211"15"cookiesheetswithsidesgreased,andlightlydustedwithflour
1teaspoonsoda
3/4teaspoonsalt
13/4cupssugar
3/4cupboilingwater
1/2cupbuttermilk(sourmilk)
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1/3cupCrisco(vegetableshortening)
2eggs,unbeaten
2teaspoonsvanilla
Preparethepans.Sifttogethertheflour,soda,salt,andsugarintoalargemixingbowl.Combinethechocolateandboilingwaterintopofadoubleboiler.Cook
slowlyoverhotwateruntilchocolateismeltedandmixtureisthickstirconstantly.Removefromtheheatandaddthemilkcool.Creamtheshorteninginamixing
bowladdthedryingredients,chocolatemixture,eggs,andvanilla.Stiruntilblended.Beatvigorously(byhand)for2minutes.Pourbatterintothe2cookiesheets.
Bakeonthemiddleshelfoftheovenforabout10minutes.Watchthisdonotbaketoolong.Allowcakestocoolinpans.Divideeachcookiesheetinto35''11"
layers(making6layersinall).
Removewhippedbutterfillingfromrefrigeratorquicklyspreadthefillingbetweenthelayers,sprinklingeachwithcoconutandalmondsifdesired.("Ifyoudon'tgivea
hootaboutcalories").Beatthelukewarmfudgefrosting.Spreadgentlyoverthetopandsides.Quicklyfreezethetorte.Wrapinairtightplasticpaperafteritisfrozen.
Cutwithserratedknifewhilecakeisfrozen.Sliceverythintoserve.Thisshouldmake35to40servings.Sliceasneededandreturnthecaketothefreezer.
Mrs.GeorgeR.Kerr,Burlington,N.C.
CustardAngelCake
Serveseighttoten
CutanAngelFoodcake(homemadecake)inhalf,horizontally.Placebetweenthetwoportionsthefollowingcustard:
3cupsscaldedmilk,hot
9wellbeateneggyolks,mixedwith2/3cupsiftedflour
17/8cupssugar
1/4teaspoonsalt
Grated(yellow)rindof2oranges(large)
1pt.heavycream,whipped
Pourhot,scaldedmilkovertheeggyolkswhichhavebeenbeatenandmixedwiththeflour,sugar,andsalt.Returntodoubleboilerandletcookuntilthereisnotaste
oftheflour.Whencooladdtheorangerind.
Ifitanorangejuiceglassintotheholeinthebottomlayerofthecake,thenaddthethickcustard,thenthetoplayer.Theglassholdsthetoplayeroffthecustardand
preventsitsspilling.
Aftercustardhasbeenpoured,whip1pt.ofcreamandspreadthicklyovertopandsidesofcake.
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FloatingIsland
Servessixtoeight
Oneoftheearliestdesserts,thisdishseemstohaveoriginatedinEngland.Itismadeinseveralwaysonemethodistoarrangecake(broken)inaglassbowl,pour
overacustard,topwithalayerofcurrantorothertartjelly,andfloatspoonfulsofmeringuewhichhavebeensteamedintheboiledcustard.Stillanotheristobakea
custardwith"Islands"ofmeringueontop.Thisrecipeisacolddessert.
Almondmacaroons,about1doz.
3eggwhites,stifflybeatenwith3teaspoonssugar,2dropsalmondextract
1qt.sweetmilk
1teaspoonflour
1/2cupsugar
Pinchsalt
4eggyolks,beaten
1/2teaspoonvanilla
Redjelly,suchascurrant,etc.
Inalargeglassbowl,breakupthemacaroonsandpressuparoundthesidesofbowl.Prepareeggwhites.Heatmilkwhenitreachesboilingpointdropontoitby
tablespoonfulsthewhipped,sweetened,flavoredeggwhites.Letsimmer4minutes.Liftthemoutandsetasidetocool.Mixflour,sugar,andsalt,andblendwith
beateneggyolks.Pourhotmilkslowlyintoeggyolkmixtureandcookintopofdoubleboileruntilitthickens.Removechillandaddflavoring.Pourintobowlwith
macaroons.Dropcookedmeringueislandsontopofcustard,anddropdabsofthejellybetweentheislands.Thismaybeservedinindividualcompotes,
Mrs.MaryS.PetersCucullu,Lynchburg,Va.
SabayondeNaranja
(SpanishOrangeCream)
Servessix
4eggyolks
1cuporangejuice
1/2cupsugar
1wholeegg
1cupwholemilk
Juiceof1lemon
1/2teaspoongratedlemonrind
Beattheeggyolksuntilfoamyaddtheorangejuicestirinthesugar.Beatthewholeeggwiththemilk.Combinethetwomixtures.Addthelemonjuiceandrind.
Placemixtureinthetopofadoubleboileroverboilingwaterandbeatitconstantlywhileitcooks.Whenithasturnedintoathick,frothycream,removefromheat.
Servewarmorcoldoverdessertsoufflsorpuddings,orinsherbetorparfaitglassesforalightdessert.
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CharlotteRusse
Serveseighteentotwenty
ThisclassicdessertismadebyMrs.GantasademanddishfortheBurlingtonEpiscopalChurchBazaar,andonmanyotheroccasions.Itdiffersfrommanyrecipes
becauseithasonlythesherryforflavor,andbeateneggwhitesgiveitextralightness.
3tablespoonscoldwater,pluslittleextrawater
1quartwhippingcream,whippedstiff
1cupsugar
Sherrytotaste(useenoughtogiveagoodsherryflavor)
5eggwhites,beatenstiffly
Ladyfingers,split
Extrawhippedcream,freshorcandiedfruitsandnutsforgarnish
Toastedsliveredalmondsifdesired
Pourthegelatinintoameasuringcupadd3tablespoonscoldwater.Allowthegelatintosoftenforabout5minutes.Addalittleextrawater.Placethecontainerover
hotwateruntilgelatindissolves.Inalargemixingbowlbeatthecreamstirinthesugar,cooledgelatin,andsherry.Foldinthebeateneggwhites.
LineCharlotteRussepans,molds,orindividualdessertglasseswithsplitladyfingers,turningthecrustsidetothesidesofthecontainers.FillmoldswiththeCharlotte
Russe.Chilluntilfirm.Turnoutonplattersandgarnish,orservefromcontainersandgarnisheachserving.TheRussemaybeservedplainwithtoastedalmonds
sprinkledover.AnyleftoverRussemaybefrozenhalfthawtoserve.Thisrecipemaybehalved.
Mrs.RogerGant,Burlington,N.C.
SourCreamBrulee
Servesfourtosix
11qt.shallowbakingdish
2cupssourcream
1teaspoonvanillaextract
Lightbrownsugar
Rinsebakingdishincoldwaterdrain.Mixsourcreamwithvanilla.Placeinrefrigeratoruntilcreamiscold.Sprinkletopofcreamwithaheavycoating(about1/4inch
thick)ofbrownsugar.Setbroilerat450degrees.Slidecreamunderbroilerunit,about4inchesfromheat.Broiluntilsugarformssmoothsurface.Donotletitscorch.
Chillthoroughly.Thesugarglazeshouldcrackleifnot,breakitwithaforkhandle.Servecold.
Mrs.HarrisRankin,Paducah,Ky.
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ChocolateSouffle
Servessix
11oz.squareunsweetenedchocolate,grated
2heapingtablespoonscocoa
1tablespoonflour
1cupsugar
11/2cupsmilk
2tablespoonsbutter
1tablespoonvanilla(right)
Whippedcream,sweetenedtotaste
Combinechocolate,cocoa,flour,andsugar.Inalargebowl,beattheeggyolks.Blendthechocolatemixtureintotheeggyolks.Mixinthemilkandbutter.Pourinto
topoflargedoubleboilercookoverboilingwateruntilcustardisthick,stirringconstantly.Addvanillaremovefromheatandbeatasmixturecools.
Whenmixtureisentirelycool,foldintheeggwhites.Pourintoagreased11/2to2quartsouffldishorcasseroleandsetinalargerpanofwarmwater.Bakeat325
degreesforonehour,oruntilaknifeinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean.Serveatoncewithwhippedcream,orplaincream.
NOTE:Soufflsmaystandabout30minuteswithoutfalling,iftheyarenotremovedfromtheoven.Turntheheatdownasfarasitwillgoandopenthedoorforafew
minutestoreducethetemperature,butkeepthesoufflwarm.Itmaydryoutalittle,butwillnotfall.
Mrs.JohnG.Pew,TheJuniorLeagueofDallasCookBook,Dallas,Tex.
PotdeCremeauChocolat
Servesfourtosix
1/2lb.sweetmilkchocolate
2cupsmilk,scalded
1teaspoonvanillaextractorsherrytotaste
Whippedcream,sweetenedandflavored
Shavethechocolate.Scaldthemilkinthetopofadoubleboileroverboilingwater(donotletmilkboil).Stirthechocolateshavingsintothemilkbringtoaboil.
Cookthemixtureuntilsmooth,stirringconstantly.Stirasmallamountofhotchocolatemixtureintothebeateneggyolks.Slowlyaddremaininghotmixture,stirring
constantly.Returnmixturetodoubleboilerandstiruntilcustardisthickened.Ifthecustardbecomeslumpy,beatitwitharotaryeggbeater.Addvanillaorsherry.
Pourthecrmeintolittle"crmepots"orcustardcups.Chillserveinthe
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pots.Garnishtopofpotwithwhippedcream,sweetenedtotasteandflavoredwithvanillaorsherry.
Mrs.MaryS.PetersCucullu,Lynchburg,Va.
AppleFritters
(withRumSauce)
Servessixtoeight
4firmripeapples,pared,cored,sliced
Cognac
1eggyolk,beaten
1/2cupmilk
1cupflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
1eggwhite,beatenstiff
Pareandcoretheapplescutthemcrosswiseincircles,about1/4inchthick.Placeinadeepbowlandpourcognacovertomakeamarinade.Covertheapplesand
letsetforseveralhours,turningthemoften.
Combinetheeggyolkwiththesugarandmilkaddthedryingredientsfoldinthebeateneggwhite.Draintheappleslices,anddipinthebatter.Fryindeepfat(360
to370degrees)for3to4minutes,oruntilgoldenbrown.Servewithrumsauce,orsprinklethemwithconfectionerssugar.
RumSauce
2eggs,beatenuntilthick
1cupconfectionerssugar
1cupheavycream,beatenstiff
11/2tablespoonsrum
Beattheeggsaddthesugar,andbeatagain.Whipthecreamandbeatintherum.Combinebothmixtures,andbeatagainthoroughly.Serveoverthehotorwarm
fritters.
Mrs.DanaT.Moore,Omar,WestVa.
WardBelmontBananaFritters
Afamousfritter,fromWardBelmont,Nashville,Tennessee.
11/3cupsflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
1egg
2/3cupmilk
Bananas
Powderedorgranulatedsugar
Siftflourtogetherwithsaltandbakingpowder.Beattheeggaddmilkandstirindryingredients.Addthebananas,cutupintodesiredpieces(asmuch
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bananaasbatterwillthoroughlycoat).Dropbyspoonfulsintodeephotfat.Fryadelicatebrown.Servewitheitherpowderedorgranulatedsugarsprinkledover.
Servewithavanillasauce(seep.453).
Nun'sSigh
Abouttwodozen
ThisisanoldCreolerecipeforasoufflfritterlightasa"nun'ssigh.""Mix1/2cupofmilkandwaterandputintoasaucepan.Add1tablespoonofbutter,2
tablespoonsofsugar,and,asitboils,stirin3/4cupofflour,intoasmoothpaste.
"Removefromfireandwhencold,addthegratedrindof1lemon,thebeatenyolksof3eggs,thenthebeatenwhites,andapinchofsoda.Haveapanhalffullof
boilinglard,anddropbatterinfromateaspoon.Whenbrownononeside,turnandbrowntheotherside.Removewithskimmer,drain,andserveatonce,with
powderedsugar."
SoftGingerbread
Servessixtoeight
3/4cupbutter
1cupsugar
1teaspoonsoda
3/4cupsourmilk
13/4cupslightmolasses(notsyrup)
3cupssiftedflour
1tablespoonallspice
1tablespoonpowderedginger
3eggs,wellbeaten
Creambutterandsugaruntillightandfluffy.Dividethesoda,puttinghalfintothesourmilkandtheotherhalfintothemolasses.Addtheflourtobuttermixture,then
thespicesandmolasses.Foldthebeateneggsintobatter.Pourintoadeep,greasedbakingdishordeepbiscuitpans.Bakeina350degreeovenfor25to35
minutes.Whendone,thetextureshouldbefoamy.ServewarmwithHardBrandySauce(p.455).
BakedCurriedFruit
Servessix
1No.303canclingpeachhalves(6halves)
1No.2canslicedpineapple(6rings)
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1No.303canpearhalves(6halves)
5maraschinocherrieswithstems
1/3cupbutter
3/4cuplightbrownsugar
Thedaybeforebakingthefruit,drainthefruitanddryitwellonabsorbentpapertowels.Arrangeinlayersinacasserole.Meltthebutterinasaucepan,andaddtoit
thesugarandcurrypowder.Stiruntilsugardissolves.Spoonthesyrupoverthefruit.Bakeuncoveredinapreheated325degreeovenfor1hour.Bastethefruitwell
withthesyrupasfruitbakes.Coolandrefrigerate.1hourbeforeserving,reheatthefruitina350degreeovenfor30minutes.Servewarm.
Mrs.GeorgeL.Carrington,Burlington,N.C.
FruitMacedoine
Servessixtoeight
Anyfreshfruitsinseasonmaybeusedinthisdessert.Thefollowingcombinationissuggested:
1cupeachof:
Freshpineapple,cutintochunks
Freshstrawberriesorraspberries
Melonballs
Banana,cutintoslicesorchunks
Ripemango,cutintoslices
1orange,peeledandcutintosections
1/2cupsugar
2jiggers(1oz.jigger)cognac
3ozs.MadeiraorCreamSherry
Vanillaicecream,orlemonororangesherbet
Inadeepbowl,combinethefruits,sugar,cognac,andwine.Chillthoroughly.Serveinsherbetglasseswithascoopoficecreamorsherbetontopofeachserving.
Serveladyfingerswiththefruit.
Mrs.JamesH.Viser,Hobcaw,Mt.Pleasant,S.C.
ToMakeaTrifle
ThisoldrecipeisfromCourtandCountryConfectioner,London,1770.ItwasusedintheTuckerHouse,Williamsburg,andprovedbyMarketSquareTavern
Kitchenin1937.
"CoverthebottomofyourdishwithNaplesBiscuits[ladyfingers]brokeninpieces,Mackaroons,andRatafiaCakes,justwetthemallwithSack[sherryl,pourona
goodboiledcustardwhencold,thenawhiptSyllabuboverthat."
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ATrifle
Servesfivetosix
ThisisanoldEnglishrecipewhichcametoMrs.Pattersonfromherancestors.Wearefortunatetohavethefirstpublicationoftherecipe.
1/2cupchoppedpecanmeats
1/2cupseedlessraisins
1/2cupblackberryorsherrywine
1cupofeggwhites,stifflybeaten
Pinchofsalt
11/2cupssugar
1teaspoonvanilla
Whippedcream
Sugar
Mixthepecansandraisinstogetherinasmalldeepbowl.Pourthewineoverandletsoakovernight.Whenreadytomakethetrifle,whiptheeggwhitesandsaltvery
stiffanddrygraduallyaddthesugar,whippingallthetime(useawhisk,ifpossible,tobeateggs).Addthevanilla.Drainthenutsandraisinswellreservethewine.
Foldthenutsandraisinsgentlyintotheeggwhites.Pourmixtureintoaspringform(torte)pan,spreadingitpartwayuparoundthesidesofthepan.Bakeina
preheated250degreeovenforaboutonehour.Turnofftheovenheatandallowthemeringuetocoolintheoven.Spreadthetopofmeringuewithathicklayerof
whippedcream,sweetenedtotastewithsugarandflavoredwiththewinewhichwasdrainedfromthenutsandraisins.Cutintopiewedgesandserveverycold.
Mrs.FredM.Patterson,Greensboro,N.C.
CremedeMentheDessert
Servesfour
Thisisarefreshingdesserttoservewithagameorpoultrydinner.
1pkg.lemonorlimejello(standardsizepkg.)
1cupboilingwater
1/3cupgreencremedementhe
1/2cupicewater
Sweetenedwhippedcreamtogarnish
Greenorredmaraschinocherriestogarnish
Inasaucepan,addthejellotothe1cupofboilingwater.Addthecrmedementheandicewater.Allowthejellotocoolandchilluntilitbeginstostiffen.Whipinthe
1/2cupwhippedcream.Pourthemixtureinto4largesherbetglasses.Chilluntilfirm.Garnishwithwhippedcreamandacherry.
Mrs.AllanUmstead,Goldsboro,N.C.
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CognacCoffeeDessert
Servessixtoeight
1/4cupcognac
31/2cupsstrongcoffee(brewedcoffee),boilinghot
1/3cupplus1tablespoonsugar
1stickcinnamon
Whippedcream,sweetenedandflavoredwithcognactotaste
Candiedfruit
Soakthegelatinincognacuntilsoft.Stirgelatinmixtureintohotcoffeestiruntilmelted.Addthesugarandstickofcinnamon.Allowmixturetocool.Removethe
cinnamonpourthemixtureintoa11/2quartmoldorindividualmolds.Chilluntilset.Servewithwhippedcream.Garnishwithcandiedfruits.
Mrs.WilliamG.Vetterlein,Tucson,Ariz.
WineGelatinDessert
Servessixtoeight
2tablespoonsplaingelatin
1/2cupcoldwater
11/4cupsboilingwater
2/3cupsugar
1/3cuplemonjuice
3/4cupsherry,oranywinedesired
Whippedcream,orvanillacustardforgarnish
Softenthegelatininthecoldwater.Heatthe11/4cupswatertoboiling.Addsoftenedgelatintoboilingwaterdissolvegelatin.Addthesugarandstiruntilitis
dissolved.Coolgelatinmixtureaddthelemonjuiceandwine.Pourintoa1quartmoldorintoindividualmolds.Chilluntilset.Servewithtoppingofwhippedcream
orvanillacustard(see"Sauces,"p.453).
PeachesenLiqueur
Serveseight
4largefreshpeaches(1/2peachforeachserving)
Brownsugar
Brandyoranyliqueur
Butter
Sourcream
Peelandcutthepeachesinhalves.Packthehollowofeachpeachwithbrownsugar.Pouroverthesugarenoughliqueurtowellsaturatethesugar.Placeapatof
butteroneachpeach.Placepeachesonabroilerpanandbroil3or4inchesbelowthebroilerflame.Broilforaround10minutes.Servehot.Topeachpeachwitha
blobofsourcream.Serveasadessertorwithpoultryormeats.
Mrs.CatherineRhea,RockHill,S.C.
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13
CakesandIcings
TherearemanycakeslongassociatedwiththeSouthernwayofliving,someinheritedfromtheOldWorld,othersindigenousoradoptedandnurturedasourown.
Amongthemaretheclassics:thePoundCake,FruitCake,SpongeCake,ButterCakeSweetBreadssuchasGingerbread,CoffeeCake,andothers.Fromthese
havedevelopedthebountifulcropoflesserfruitcakes,nutcakes,layercakes,cupcakes,andsoon.Thentherearethe"FamousName"cakes:GeneralRobertE.
Lee'sCake,theLaneCake,theScriptureCake,theJeffDavisCake,theGeorgeWashingtonCake,theDollyMadison,DollyVarden,andJennyLindcakes,the
OneTwoThreeFourCake,CoconutMountainCake,SilverandGoldCake,MarbleCake,WatermelonCake,TwelfthNightCake,JamesK.PolkCake,and
manyothers.
The"FamousName"cake,byitslongevity,hasbecomepublicpropertyandappearsinmostSoutherncookbooks.Iamthereforenotreprintingsomeofthem,so
thattheremaybespaceformoreoftherecipeswhichby"apinchofsalt,""alumpofbutterthesizeofawalnut,''or"adropofessence,"theSouthernhostesshas
madeherown.
TwelfthNight,orKing'sCake
(GateauDuRoi)
"ThisisaCreolecakewhosehistoryisthehistoryofthefamousNewOrleansCarnivalscelebratedinsongandstories.The'King'sCake,'or'GateauduRoi,'is
inseparablyconnectedwiththeoriginofournowworldfamousMardiGras.Infact,itowesitsorigintotheoldCreolecustomofchoosingakingandqueenonKings'
Day,orTwelfthNight.InoldCreoleNewOrleans,aftertheinaugurationoftheSpanishdominationandtheamalgamationoftheFrenchsettlersandtheSpanishinto
thatpeculiarlychivalrousandromanticrace,theLouisianaCreole,theFrenchprettilyadoptedmanyofthecustomsoftheirSpanishrelatives,andviceversa.Among
thesewasthetraditionalSpanishcelebrationofKings'Day,'LejourdesRois,astheCreolesalwaystermtheday.Kings'DayfallsonJanuary6,orthetwelfthday
afterChristmas,andcom
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memoratesthevisitofThreeWiseMenoftheEasttothelowlyBethlehemmanger.Thisdayis,eveninourtime,stilltheSpanishChristmas,whengiftsarepresented
incommemorationoftheKings'gifts.WiththeCreolesitbecame'LePetitNoel,'or'LittleChristmas,'and,adoptingtheSpanishcustom,therewerealwaysgrand
ballsonTwelfthNightakingandaqueenwerechosen,andtherewereconstantroundsoffestivities,nightafternight,tillthedawnofAshWednesday.FromJanuary
6,orKings'Day,toMardiGrasDaybecametheacceptedCarnivalseason.Eachweekanewkingandqueenwerechosenandnoroyalrulerseverreignedmore
happilythandidthesekingsandqueensforaweek."
ThisisthecelebratedcakeservedonTwelfthNight.ItisabasiccakebreadforwhichNewOrleansisfamous.
8cupssiftedflour
1/2oz.yeastdissolvedin
1/4cuplukewarmwater
Milkortepidwater
12eggs
1cupsugar
2cupsbutter,orshortening
1/2oz.salt(2teaspoons)
Candiestodecorate
Take6cupsofthesiftedflourputintoawoodenbreadtrough(bowl).Makeaholeinthecenteroftheflour,andputintheyeastdissolvedinwarmwater.Addmilk
ortepidwatertomakethedough,usingmilkifyouwantittobeveryrichanddelicate.Kneadandmixtheflourwithonehand,whileaddingthemilkorwaterwiththe
othertomakeaspongydoughthatisneithertoostiffnortoosoft,andwhenperfectlysmoothsetthedoughtoriseinamoderatelywarmplace,coveringwithacloth.
(Rememberthatifyouusemilk,itmustbescalded,thatis,itmustbeheatedtotheboilingpointandthenallowedtogrowtepid.)Letthedoughrise5or6hours,and,
whenincreasedtotwiceitsbulk,takeitandaddthereserved2cupsofflourintowhichyouwillhavesiftedthesalt.Add6oftheeggs,beatenverylightwiththesugar
andbutter(orshortening),andmixallwellwiththehands,andaddingmoreeggsifthedoughisalittlestiff.Thenkneadthedoughbyturningitoveronitself3times
andsettoriseagainforfromthreefourthsto1hour.Coverwithacloth.Attheendofthistimetakeitupandworkagainlightly,andthenformintoagreatring,
leavingaholeinthecenter.Patgentlyandflattenalittle.Havereadyabakingpanwithbutteredsheetofpaperinitandsetthecentralrollinthemiddle.Coverthepan
withaclean,stiffcloth,andsetthecaketoriseforanhourlonger.Whenwellrisen,setina350degreeovenletbakefor1hourandahalfifmediumsizedcake,1
hour,andifverysmall,1/2hour.GlactheBrioche(cake)lightlywithabeatenegg,spreadlightlyoverthetopbeforeplacingintheovendecoratewithdragees,
caramels,etc.
FromTheOriginalPicayuneCreoleCookBook,NewOrleans,La.
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Mrs.Merrill'sLaneCake
FourLayers
ManySouthernstatesclaimthefamousLaneCake,whichissimilartothe"RockyMountainCake."Thedifferenceisinthefilling.TheLaneCakehasaricheggyolk
fillingwithcoconut,raisins,andnuts,whilethefillingfortheRockyMountainCakeisgenerallywhite.
ItissaidthatthiscakeoriginatedinEufaula,Alabama.Ourcontributor,aresidentofEufaula,isn'tcertain.Hercook,whoreallyisthecakemakerforthefamily,has
beenmakingtheLaneCakeforyears.
Batter
31/2cupsflour
Pinchsalt
2teaspoonsbakingpowder,moreiflargeramountofflourisused
1cupbutter
2cupssugar
1cupsweetmilk
1teaspoonvanilla
Siftflour,salt,andbakingpowdertogether4or5timesthemoretheflourissifted,thelighterthecake.Creambutterandsugartogetheruntilfoamyifsugaris
sifted,thecakeisbetter.Addtobuttersugarmixturetheflourandmilkalternately,usingalittleofeach.Beginwithflourandendusingflour.Addvanillaand,last,fold
inthestifflybeateneggwhites.Bakein48inchlayercakepans,or3largerpanswhichhavegreasedbrownpaperfittedinthebottom.Afterpanshavebeengreased
andfloured,bakein375degreeovenfor30to35minutes,dependingonthicknessofthelayers.Allowcaketosetinpansforfewminutesturnout,andfillwiththe
following.
Filling
8eggyolks
1cupsugar
Pinchsalt
1/2cupbutter
1cupraisins,seeded,chopped
11/2cupsfreshlygratedcoconut
1cupchoppedpecansorothernuts
1cupbrandy
|1teaspoonvanilla
Beattheeggyolksuntillemoncoloredaddsugar,salt,andcontinuebeatinguntilmixtureislight.Meltbutterintopofdoubleboilerandaddeggsugarmixturestir
constantlyuntilitthickens.Removefromheatstirintheraisins,coconut,nuts,brandy,andvanilla.Letcoolspreadbetweenlayersthenicethewholecakewitha
boiledvanillaicing.[EitherofMrs.Smith'swhite
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icingsonp.378,ortheAngelFoodIcingonp.367,wouldbegoodonthiscake.M.B.]
Mrs.WilliamH.Merrill,Eufaula,Ala.
RobertE.LeeCake
ThisisoneofthemostfamousSouthernhistoricalcakes.Notwoauthoritiesseemtoagreeontheeggcontent(rangingfrom8to10eggs).Theicingvarieswitheach
recipe.Somevariantsusegratedorangerindorlemoninicingothersuseapurelemonfillingandwhiteicing.ThisisacombinationofthreeoldVirginiarecipes.
10eggyolks,beaten
2cupssugar
1teaspoonlemonjuice
1teaspoonorangejuice
Gratedrind1lemon
2cupsflour
1/2teaspoonsalt
Beattheeggyolksuntillemoncoloredaddthesugar,fruitjuices,andrind.Foldinthestifflybeateneggwhiteslast,addthefloursiftedwithsalt,bysprinklinginthe
flourgentlybythehandfuls.Bakeinroundungreasedpans,making3mediumlayersor4thinlayers.Icewithaboiledicing.(Oralemonicingwithcoconutand
orangeandlemonrindtoflavor.AnOldWilliamsburgrecipecallsforanuncookedlemonandorangejuicefillingmadebycombiningfruitjuiceswithsugarandgrated
rinds.Gratedcoconutisaddedandsprinkledovercake.)
BoiledIcing
3cupssugar
1cupwater
Gratedrind1orange
Gratedrind1lemon
1cupgratedcoconut
Boilsugarandwateruntilsyrupspinsathread.Pourintowhitesofeggs,stirringconstantly.Addlemonjuiceandgratedorangeandlemonrindtoicing.Spread
betweenlayersandontopandsidesofcake.Sprinklethegratedcoconutallovertopandsidesofcake.
Mrs.Laurens'LadyBaltimoreCake
OwenWisteroncesawattheCharlestonWoman'sExchangeanexquisitecakewhichheissaidtohavenamed"LadyBaltimore."Sincethatdayevery
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cakeofsimilaringredientsandformbearingthisnameissaidtobefromtheoriginalrecipe,andhundredsofthecakesgooutfromCharlestoneachChristmas.
3cupscakeflour
1/8teaspoonsalt
2/3cupbutter
13/4cupssugar
1cupmilk
1teaspoonalmondextract
5eggwhites
Siftflourmeasure,andaddbakingpowderandsaltsift3times.Creambutteraddsugargraduallycreamuntillight.Addflouralternatelywithmilkinsmallamounts,
beatingaftereachaddition.Addalmondextract.Beateggwhitesuntiltheystandinmoistpeaksfoldinwell.Bakein3deepgreasedandwaxedpaperbottomlined
9inchlayerpans.Bakein375degreeoven20to30minutes.Fillandiceasfollows:
FillingandIcing
3cupssugar
5/8cupwater
2eggwhites
1teaspoonvanilla
with
2cupsseededraisins,cutup
2cupsEnglishwalnuts,cutup
1cupsherry
Soakraisinsandnutsinwineovernight.Squeezeoutbeforeaddingtoicingorfilling.Boilsugarandwatertogetheruntilitformsaheavythreadpourontoeggwhites
beatenstiffwiththecreamoftartaraddflavoringsandbeatuntilverythick.Addnutsandraisinsandcoverlayers,top,andsidesofcake.
TheSallyWhiteCake
Theoriginofthiscakeisnotdefinitelyknown.OnetheoryisthatitwasnamedforabeautifulSouthernbellewhogracedanantebellumera.AnotheristhataSouthern
housewifebythatnameoriginatedthecake.ItseemstobemorewidelyknownalongthecoastalareasoftheCarolinasandVirginiathaninothersections.Ihave
threeorfourvariantsinmyfiles.
2cupsbutter
21/2cupssugar
12eggyolks,beaten
4cupsflour,sifted
1tablespoonnutmeg
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4tablespoonssherry
4tablespoonsbrandy
2large,or3smallcoconuts,grated
2lbs.citron,choppedfine
1lb.blanchedalmonds,chopped
12eggwhites,wellbeaten
Creambutterandsugaraddbeatenyolksofeggs.Blendwithsiftedflour,bakingpowder,andnutmeg.Addwineandbrandyslowly.Inlargebowl,mixcoconut,
citron,andalmonds.Blendthoroughlywithbattermixture.Foldinwellbeatenwhitesofeggs.Cookat275degreesfor3hours.Makes1large,or2smallcakes.
DoloresHoltCheatham,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
JennieBenedict'sRumCake
MissJennieBenedictwasforyearstheleadingcatererofLouisville,Kentucky.AmongthechoicerecipessheleftisthisoneofKentucky'smostfamouscakes.
1cupbutter
1cupmilk,nottoocold
31/2cupscakeflour,siftedoncebeforemeasuring
8eggwhites,beatenstiff,butnottoodry
1teaspoonvanilla
Pinchsalt
Creamthebutterandsugar,alittleatatime.Add1/3eachofthemilk,flour,andeggwhites,intheordernamed,beatingaftereachadditionandbeatingwellandlong
afterthelastaddition.Butmarkthiskeepout2tablespoonsofflour,intowhichmixthebakingpowderandaddthiswhenallthebeatingisover,thepansgreased
andlinedwithpaper,andthebatterisreadytogointothestove.Attheverylast,addthevanillaandthesalt.Bakeintwo9inch,greasedandpaperlinedcakepans
for20to30minutes,at350degrees.Turnoutonracks,andallowtocoolbeforeaddingthefilling.
Filling
Take21/2cupsofpowderedsugar,2/3cupofsoft,creamedbutterblendtogether,andbeatuntilsoftandsmooth.(Siftingthesugarmakestheblendinglighter
work.)Add1/2cupofrum.Mixwellagain.Putintotherefrigeratoruntilfirmenoughtospread.Thefillingshouldbe1/2to3/4inchthick.Afterfillingisspreadonthe
cake,putcakeandfillingintotherefrigeratoruntilsetandthetopfrostingisreadytocoverall.
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Frosting
Boiltogether2cupsgranulatedsugarwithenoughwatertomoistenthesugarwelluntilthesyrupwillspinathread.Pourslowlyinafinestreamover2wellbeaten
eggwhites.Whilethemixtureishot,add12marshmallows,afewatatime,and1or2teaspoonsofrum.Pilehighontopofcakeandspreadoverthesides.
ContributedbyCissyGregg,HomeConsultant,CourierJournal,Louisville,Ky.
TheWilliamsburgOrangeWineCake
ThisfamousWilliamsburgcakehasbeentheprototypeformanyothers.ItwasprovedbytheMarketSquareTavernKitchenin1937.
"Chopveryfineorgrind,onemediumsized,tenderorangerindandonecupofraisins.Add1/2cupofcoarselychoppedEnglishwalnuts.
"Creamonehalfcupofbutterwithonecupofsugar,addtwobeateneggs,oneteaspoonofvanillaandchoppedmixture.Sifttwocupsofflourwithoneteaspoonof
soda,onehalfteaspoonofsaltandaddalternatelywithonecupofsourmilk.Pourintowellgreasedsquarecakepanandbakeinmoderateovenaboutthirtyorforty
minutes.Whilehotthiscakemaybeglazedbyspreadingoveritonecupofsugarmixedwithonethirdofacupoforangejuiceandreturningittotheoven.Others
preferthiscakeservedwarmwithasyllabuboffrothedcreamandstillothersserveitwithWineIcing[seefollowing]."
WineIcing
"Mixwellonethirdofacupofbutterwithtwocupsofconfectionerssugar.AddSherrytothis,slowlybeatingwelladdsomefinelygratedorangepeel,andwhen
thickenough,spreadonthecake.Beatingthewhiteofaneggintothisicingmuchimprovesitstexture."
Dr.Reaves'sWhiteFruitCake
Batter
2cupsbutter
2cupssugar
12eggs
4cupsflour
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1cuporangejuice
1tablespoonvanilla
1teaspoonrosewaterextract
Creamwellthebutterandsugar.Breakin1eggatatime,beatingaftereachegg.Sifttogetherflourandbakingpowderandaddalternatelywithorangejuice.Addthe
flavoring.Thenaddthefollowingfruitswhichhavebeendredgedwith1extracupofflour:
1extracupofflour
1/4lb.candiedorangepeel
1lb.citron
1lb.shellednuts
1lb.candiedpineapple
1/4lb.candiedlemonpeel
1lb.seededdates
2lbs.whitecandiedcherries
2lbs.whiteraisins
Pourintopaperlinedpansandbake31/2hoursat275degrees.Thetemperaturemustbeevenandslowotherwise,thecakewillberuined.Ifadarkfruitcakeis
desired,insteadofwhite,substitutesyrupfororangejuice1teaspoonofbakingpowderforthe2asaboveandblackraisinstoreplacethewhite.
Dr.NellLeCompteReaves,Mobile,Ala.
Mrs.Brooks'sWhiteFruitCake
Fivepounds
11/2cupsbutter,softened
2cupssugar
4cupssiftedflour,extraflourfordredgingfruitsandnuts
1mediumsizecoconut,grated
1lb.blanchedalmonds,chopped
1lb.citron,chopped
1lb.crystallizedpineapple,chopped
1lb.crystallizedcherries(whiteifpossible),chopped
Creamthebuttergraduallycreaminthesugarworkintheflourwhichhasbeensiftedwiththebakingpowder.Lightlydredgethecoconut,nuts,andfruitswithflour.
Stirinthecoconutfirstthenaddthenutsandfruitstothebatter.Thiswillbestiffbatter,butworkallthenutsandfruitsinwellwiththehands.Last,foldintheegg
whites.Pourintoagreased,flouredtubecakepan(standardsize).Bakeinaslow,250degreeovenfor3hours.
Thiscakecontainsnoeggyolks,liquid,orflavoring.Ithasarichflavorfromthefruitsandnuts.
Mrs.EugeneClydeBrooks,Raleigh,N.C.
NOTE:Ifflavoringisdesired,add1teaspoonaniseextractand1teaspoonofalmondflavoring,oradd2tablespoonsbrandy.
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Mrs.Teague'sNorthCarolinaBlackFruitCake
Tenpoundcake
ThelateMrs.BanksE.Teagueforyearsmadethissteameddarkfruitcakeforaselectclientele.Itisanoldrecipeinheritedfromherauntaroundtheturnofthe
century.
Thecakeissteamedontopofthestoveandthenbakedalittlewhileintheoven.Tosteamthecakes,Mrs.Teagueusedalargedeepovaltinwashboilerfittedwitha
rackwithholespunchedinittoallowthesteamtoescapeupward.Thecakesweresetontherack,andtheboilerwascoveredwithalid.Asimilarsteamermaybe
madeoutofanylargevesselwhichhasacoverandwillextendovertwoheatingunits.
FruitsandSeasonings
5lbs.raisins
1/2lb.candiedpineapple
1/2lb.candiedcherries
1lb.citron
1/2lb.blanchedalmonds
1/2lb.pecanmeats
1tablespooncinnamon
1scanttablespoonallspice
1scanttablespoonnutmeg
1scanttablespooncloves
2tablespoonsgratedbitterchocolate
1jellyglassgrapejelly
1glassgrapejuice
Brandytotaste,optional
TheBatter
2cupsbutter
2cupssugar
12eggs
4cupsflour(1lb.)
Cutupfruitsandnutsintosmallpieces.Dredgewithpartofthefloursetoutforthecake,usingenoughtomakeathincoating.Mixbatterbycreamingtogetherthe
butterandsugaraddeggsoneatatime,beatingwellaftereachegg.Addflour.Addfruitsandnuts,spices,allseasonings,andflavoringsmixthoroughlywithhands.
Grease,flour,andlinewithwaxedpaper1large10lb.cakepanorsmallpansofdesiredsize.Pourmixtureintopansandputinsteamerovercoldwater.Close
steamerandbringwatertoboil.Whenwaterboils,lowertemperature,andsteam(ontopofstove)for4hours.Thenremovecakesandputintopreheated250
degreeoven.Letbakeatthistemperaturefor1hour.Steamlargecakeandbakeforsamelengthoftimeasforsmallercakes.
Mrs.Teague'sdaughters.Mrs.RubyGross,Mrs.B.M.Schoner,MissesKatieandFrancesTeague,Burlington,N.C.,andMrs.FosterHughes,Graham,
N.C.
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TennesseeJamCake
Threelargelayers
OldintraditionistheTennesseeJamcakewhichhasbeenservedformanyyearsasaThanksgivingorChristmascake.Jamandfigpreservesenrichthebatter.The
cakeisfrostedwithgenuinecaramelizedsugaricing.
1cupbutter1cupsugar
1cupblackberryjam
1cupstrawberrypreserves
1cupfigpreserves(oruse2cupsjam,1cupfigpreservesorraisins)
3cupsflour
1cupbuttermilk
1tablespoonsoda
1tablespooncinnamon
1tablespoonallspice
1cupgratednutmeats
Creambutterandsugaraddjamandpreserves.Addthewellbeateneggyolksandbeatuntilsmooth.Addtheflourandmilktowhichsodahasbeenadded
alternately,andmixwellaftereachaddition.Addthespicesandnutsandmixwell.Foldintheeggwhiteswhichhavebeenbeatenuntilstiff.Pourintowellgreased
layerpansandbakeina400degreeovenfor40to50minutes,oruntildone.Frostwithcaramelfrosting.
CaramelFrosting
Intoaheavyironskilletmeasure3cupsofwhitesugarandadd1cupofbuttercookoverhighheatuntillightlybrowned(donotallowtobrowntoodarkstir
constantlytokeepfromburning).Add11/2cupsmilktothemixtureslowly,andcookslowlyuntilslightlywarm.Beatuntilsmooth.Whilestillnotthickenoughto
holdshape,smooth1tablespoonoficingoneachlayer.Thiswillsoakinandmakethecakeholdmoistureandnotbecometoodry.Whentheremainderoftheicing
hasbeenbeatenenoughtoholdshape,smoothbetweenlayersandtop.(Frosttopandsides.)Thiscakewillbebetterseveraldaysaftermakingasitwillthenbe
mellowed.Veryrichandespeciallygood.
"NancyNash"(Mrs.B.FrankWomack),FoodsEditor,TheNashvilleTennesseeanMagazine,Nashville,Tenn.
JennieBenedict'sFruitCake
Twelvepoundcake
AprizedKentuckycake.
2cupsbutter
2cupssugar
1cupNewOrleanstypemolasses
12eggs,beatenseparately
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1lb.flour(about4cups)
1cuplightcreamortopmilk
1tablespooncinnamon
1tablespoonallspice
2nutmegsgrated,or2fullteaspoonsgroundnutmeg
1/2glasswine(tumbler)
1/2glassbrandy(tumbler)
1/2lb.citron
2lbs.raisins
1lb.currants
1/2lb.figs
1/2lb.candiedpineapple
1/2lb.candiedcherries
2lbs.blanchedalmonds
Creambutterandsugartogether.Addthemolassesthentheeggswhichhavebeenbeatenseparately.Nextaddtheflourwhichhasbeenbrowned.[Spreadflourin
shallowpan,placeinslowovenandbrownstirflourfrequently.M.B.]Thendissolvethebakingpowderin1cupoflightcreamortopmilkandaddtothemixture.
Addthespiceswhichhavebeendissolvedinthetumblerfullofliquors(wineandbrandy).Chopfruitsandnutsanddredgewithflour.Puttheseinthebatterlast.Bake
slowlyat250275degreesfor4hours.
PeggyGaines'sKentuckyPecanBourbonCake
Threepoundcake
1lb.shelledpecans
1/2lb.seededraisins
11/2cupsflour
1/2cupbutter
1cupplus2tablespoonssugar
3eggyolks
2teaspoonsfreshlygratednutmeg
1/2cupbottledinbondKentuckybourbonwhiskey
Jumbopecanhalvesandcandiedcherriesfordecoratingtopofcake
''Breakthepecansinpieceswiththefingersorchopverycoarselycutraisinsinhalfandsetaside.Measuretheflouraftersiftingoncethensifttwicemore.Take1/2
cupofthisflourandmixwithnutsandraisins.Totherestoftheflouraddthebakingpowderandsiftagain.Creambutterandsugar.Addyolksofeggsoneatatime,
beatinguntilmixtureissmoothandlemoncolored.
"Anelectricbeaterisexcellentforthis.Soakthenutmeginthewhiskeyforatleast10minutesthenaddtothebuttermixture,alternatingwiththeflour,andbeatingas
thebatterisbeingblended.Whenitisfinisheditlooksandtastesagreatdeallikeeggnog.Slowlyfoldtheraisinsandnutsintothebatter,usingaheavywoodenor
largemetalspoon.Lastofall,foldintheeggwhites,stifflybeatenwithafewgrainsofsalt.Greaseametaltubepanonelargeenoughtohold3poundsofbatter.
Lineitwithbrownpaperpreviouslygreasedonboth
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sides.Fillthepanwiththebatterandhere'sasecret:Letitstandfor10minutes,allowingthemixturetosettleinthepan.Meantime,decoratethetopofthecake
withthecandiedcherriesandJumbopecanhalves.Nowputthepanintoawarmnothotoven325isaboutright.Letthecakeremain11/4hours,butifthetop
seemstobrowntooquicklyputapieceofheavywrappingpaperoverthesurface.Testthecakebypressingthesurfaceofthedoughwiththefingers.Ifitseemsfirm
andtheindentationdoesnotshow,thecakeisreadytoremovefromthestove.Itshouldalwaysbeslightlymoistandwhenthestraworwiretestismade,afew
crumbsmayadhereeventhoughthecakeisreadytotakeoutoftheovenbutIletitremainthefull11/4hoursbeforetestingatall.Letthecakestandinthepanfor
30minutesbeforetryingtoremoveit.Thenplaceaplatealittlelargerthanthepanoverthesurfaceandquicklyturnthepanupsidedown.Thengingerlyturnthecake
rightsideuponanotherplate,beingcarefulnottodisturbthedecorationsontopofthecake.ItmakesabeautifulanddeliciousChristmasgift.Cutthesliceswitha
sawedgedknife,asitcrumbleseasily."
OldFashionedPoundCake
Theextracupofsugarmakesarichcake.
1lb.butter
3levelcupssugar
4levelcupsflour(1lb.)
2levelteaspoonsbakingpowder
Pinchsalt
10or12eggs
4tablespoonsorangejuice
Creambutterandsugarwelladdfloursiftedwithsaltandbakingpowder.Addeggsoneatatimeuntilwellblended.Addorangejuice.Beatonehour(ifelectric
mixerisused,lesstimeisrequired).Bakeintubepan1hourin325degreeoven.Tovarytheflavoring,tryusing2tablespoonsorangejuicewithoneteaspooneach
ofvanillaandaniseextracts.
Mrs.E.H.Morris,Sr.,Asheboro,N.C.
CrustyPoundCake
Whenbaked,arich,crustytopformsonthiscake.
13/4cupsbutter
4cupsflour
8eggs,beaten
2cupssugar
1/8teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonlemonextract
1tablespoonsherry
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Creambutterandworkinflouruntilmixtureisofafine,mealytexture.Beateggsuntillemoncoloredcombinewithsugar.Addtoflourmixture.Addsalt,baking
powder,extracts,andsherry.Beat15minuteswithrotarybeater,or5minuteswithelectricbeater.Bakeingreasedtubepaninslowoven(250degrees)40minutes,
theninmoderateoven(325degrees)40minutes.Crustwillform,makingfrostingunnecessary.
Mrs.RichardWatts,RockbridgeCo.,Va.,fromRecipesfromOldVirginia,Richmond,Va.
"Katch's"GingerPoundCake
Groundgingergivesthisanexcitingflavor.
2cupsbutter
2cupssugar
10eggyolks
Juiceandgratedrindof1lemon
4cupsflour
Creambutterandsugaruntilnograinscanbefelt.Addeggyolksandgratedrindandjuiceof1lemon.Beatandbeatandbeat.Addfloursifted3timesandthe
groundginger.Foldinstifflybeateneggwhites.Bakeat325degreesintubepanfor11/4hours.
"Katch"(Mrs.DeForestGoodell),fromKatch'sKitchen,WestPalmBeach,Fla.
TheBestPlainCake
(MockPoundCake)
Thisisaversatilecakewithpoundcakeconsistency.Itkeepsmoistforweeks.Itmaybeservedplain,iced,orglazed.
3cupssugar
1cupbutter,softened
1/2cupCrisco6eggs
3cupsflour
1cupmilk
2teaspoonslemonextract
Inamixingbowl,creamthesugarwiththebutterandshorteninguntilmixtureislight.Addtheeggsoneatatime,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Sifttheflourand
bakingpowdertogether.Addthedryingredientsalternatelywiththemilk.Beatintheflavoring.Bakeinagreasedandflouredstandardsizetubecakepanat325
degreesfor1hourand15minutes.Cool10minutesinpan,
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turnoutoncakerackandcool.Icewithfavoritecakeicing,orglazeasdesired.Thiscakefreezeswell.
VARIATIONS:ChocolateCake:
Add5tablespoonsofcocoatobatter.Bakeasabove.
AniseCake:
Insteadofthelemonextract,use1teaspoonaniseextractand1teaspoonvanillaextract.
AlmondCake:
Use1teaspoonalmondextractand1teaspoonvanilla.
CaramelCake:
Use2cupsoflightbrownsugarand1cupofwhitesugarinplaceof3cupswhitesugar.Addnutstobatterifdesired.
Mrs.E.F.Hart,Burlington,N.C.
TarboroTipsyCake
Serveseighttoten
TheTipsyCakeanditsvariantshavelonggracedtheSouthernfestivetable.OneofthemostfamousistheTarboroTipsyCake,favoriteEasternCarolinadessert.
Mrs.FinleyL.Williamson,anativeofTarboro,ingivingmehermother'smethod,addsabitofwhimsicalhistory:
"Somewhatakintothisis'TipsyParson,'possiblysocalledbecauseasthehouseholder'schoicestdessert,itwasintheoldtimespreparedespeciallyforthefeasts
spreadwhentheParsoncametodine.Alsoakintothisisadessertmydaughterinlaw'sfamilyservedintheWestIndiescalled'Trifle.'Tomytaste,mymother's
TipsyCakewasanythingbuta'trifle'ratherthechoicestofallherdesserts,whichinvariablyhadcream,milk,eggsandgelatin,asfundamentalcomponentsand
thisisthewayshepreparedit.
"Thedaybeforeneeded,alargespongecakewasbakedanevenyellow[seefollowingrecipe]inastempan.Flavoredwithgratedyellowrindandjuiceof1lemon.
Aquartofboiledcustardwasmade.About1/2poundofalmondswereshelledandblanchedbypouringboilingwateroverthem.Letnutsstanduntilcoolenoughto
handlethem.Justbeforemealtime,placethewholecakeinalargecutglassbowlordeepplatterthicklystudthecakewiththewholealmondsgraduallysaturate
cakewith2cupsofscuppernongorsherrywine.Filltheholeincenterofcakewithboiledcustardandpourcustardoverallthenheapoveritasyllabubmadeof
sweetwhippedcream(nottoostiff)flavoredwiththesameflavorofwineusedtomarinatecake,with1tablespoonofpowderedsugaradded."[SeeAngelFood
CakeCustard,p.343.]
Mrs.FinleyL.Williamson,Burlington,N.C.
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Yellow(Sponge)CakeforTipsyCake
Thiscakeismadeespeciallyfora"Tipsy"dessert.
12eggyolks
2cupssugar
2cupsflour,sifted3times
Pinchsalt
1cupmilk
(Flavoringifdesired)
Beateggyolksuntillemonyellow.Addsugargradually.Siftinflour,combinedwithbakingpowderandsalt,alternatelywithmilk,addingflourlast.Pourintoan
ungreasedangelfoodcakepanandbakeat400degreesfor1hour.
Mrs.C.A.Anderson,Burlington,N.C.
Mrs.Fergerson'sMacaroonSpongeCake
1cupsiftedsugar
3eggyolks
1teaspoonlemonjuice
7tablespoonswater
1cupfloursiftedbeforemeasuring
1roundedteaspoonbakingpowder
Creamsugarandyolksaddlemonjuice,thenwaterandflour(withbakingpowder)alternately.Foldinwellbeateneggwhites.Bakeinonepan,9"13",forabout
30to40minutesinmoderate(350degree)oven.Cutcakeinhalfandicewiththefollowingicing:
MacaroonIcing
1/2cupbutter
1cuppowderedsugar
2eggyolks,beaten
Almondextract
1cupcream,whipped
1doz.macaroons,rolledfinely(save1/2cupcrumbsfortopandsides)
Creambutterandsugaraddeggyolks,flavoring,cream,andmacarooncrumbs(except1/2cup)icecakeandsprinkletopandsideswithmacarooncrumbs.
Mrs.EdgarB.Fergerson,Paducah,Ky.
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AngelFoodCakewithIcing
1cupSwansdowncakeflour
1teaspooncreamoftartar
13/4cupeggwhites(about12)
11/2cupssugar
1teaspoonvanilla
Siftflourandcreamoftartartogetheratleast5times.Beateggwhitesuntilbubblyandfluffybutnotstiffanddry.Siftsugar,alittleatatime,intothebeatenegg
whites,foldingincarefully.
Next,siftflourintoeggwhitemixture,foldinginslowlyandcarefully.Donotbeat.Last,addflavoringandpourintoanungreasedangelfoodcakepan,droppingpan
onthetable3timestofreebatterofbubbles.
Putintoacoldovenandadjustheatto325degreesandbake45minutesnolonger.Takeoutofovenandturnupsidedownandleavecakeinpanuntilthoroughly
coldoritwillfall.Ifcakeistobeiced,itthencanbeiced.Ifcakeisnotbeingicedthesameday,itmaybeleftinpan,inverted.
AngelFoodIcing
2cupssugar
1/2cupwater
1teaspooncornsyrup
1/2teaspoonvanilla
1/2teaspoonlemonextract
Boiltogethersugar,water,andcornsyrupuntilsoftballformsincoldwater.Removeandaddflavorings.Pourmixtureintostifflybeateneggwhitesbeatuntilcreamy.
Mrs.GarvinMay,Burlington,N.C.
YellowAngelFoodCake
Thisisthe"chiffon"ofcakes.
11/2cupssugar
1cupcoldwater
1/2teaspoonsalt
6eggyolks,beaten
1cupcakeflour
1/2teaspoonvanilla
Boilsugarandwateruntilitspinsathread.Pourslowly,beatingallthetime,overthestifflybeateneggwhites.Beatin1teaspooncreamoftartaraddsalt.Beategg
yolksthoroughlyandaddtoeggwhitemixture.Foldinflour
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whichhasbeensiftedsixtimesaddflavoring.Bakein325degreeoveninloafpanfor45minutes.Coolandcoverwithdesiredicing.
Mrs.MarionB.Thompson,fromTheColumbiaWoman'sClubCookBook,Columbia,S.C.
ChocolateAngelFoodCake
Areallydeliciouscake.
12eggwhites
Dashofsalt
11/2cupssugar
3/4cupflour
1/4cupcocoa
1teaspoonvanilla
Beateggwhitesverystiffaddcreamoftartar,salt,sugar,floursiftedtogether,cocoa,andvanilla.Placeinacoldoven.Setheatat325degreesandbakefor45
minutes.
FromLadyJo'sSouthernRecipes,byLadyJoKirbyBeals,Texarkana,Ark.,Tex.
Mrs.Dingle'sBlueberryCakewithLemonSauce
1/2poundbutter,softened
2cupssugar
4eggs
3cupsflour
1/2teaspoongroundmaceorgroundspices,(moreifdesired)
1/2cupfreshblueberries,pickedoverandrinsedthoroughly
Blendtogetherthebutterandsugar.Addeggs,oneatatime,beatingaftereachaddition.Mixflourwithbakingpowderandspices.Alternateaddingportionsofflour
andmilktomixture.Beatuntilwellblended.Pourintogreasedandflouredbakingpan,9921/2inches.Bakeatpreheated350degreesovenforaround45
minutes,oruntilcenterspringsbackwhentouched.Donotovercook.Coolinpan.Cutinsquaresandservewithwarmlemonsauce.
LemonSauce
1cupsugar
1tablespoonbutter,softened
1/2cupwater
1teaspooncornstarch
Gratedrindandjuiceofonelemon
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Mixtogethersugarandbutterinasmallheavysaucepan.Addremainingingredients.Cook,stirringconstantlyovermoderatefireuntilsaucethickens.Servewarmor
cooloverblueberrycake.Makesabout11/2cups.
Mrs.R.S.Dingle,TipTopInn,Pawley'sIsland,S.C.
WhiteCake
1/2cupbutter
11/2cupssugar
3cupsplainflour
3/4cupcoldwater
6eggwhites,beatenstiffwith
Pinchsalt
1teaspoonvanilla,lemon,oralmondflavoring
Creambutterandsugaruntilfluffy.Siftflourthenmeasurethreecups.Siftagain.Foldgraduallyintobuttersugarmixture,addingwater,thenstifflybeateneggwhites
and,lastly,thefourteaspoonsofbakingpowderandflavoring.Foldeggsandbakingpowderindonotbeat.Pourintotwo9inchpanswhichhavebeenlinedwith
waxedpaper,butnotgreased.Bakeina325degreeovenfor25to30minutes.Foranicing,seeWhiteIcings,p.378.
Mrs.JamesW.Smith,Americus,Ga.
RoseCreamCake
(BirthdayorWeddingCake)
ThisisFrancesParkinsonKeyes's"BirthdayCake,"ofwhichshesays,"TheRoseCreamCakehasbeeninmyfamilyforseveralgenerations.ItsoriginisVirginia.I
alwaysusethisformybirthdaywithpinkcandles,anditisextremelyprettywhencut,withthecontrastbetweenwhitefrostingandpinkinside.Itisalsoveryattractive
madeinallwhiteforaweddingcake."
1cupbutter
3cupssugar
4cupsflour
2heapingteaspoonsbakingpowder
1cupmilk
Vanillaflavoringtotaste
Enoughvegetablecoloringtomakebatterdelicatepink
Mixallingredientsasforregularcake,excepteggwhites(foldinlast).Bakeinmilkpans[similartolayercakepans].Frostwithboiledicing.
FrancesParkinsonKeyes,fromBonAppetit!,BatonRouge,La.
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MossRoseCake
4eggs
2cupssugar
1cupmilk
2cupscakeflour
Breakeggsoversugarandbeat12minutesthismustbedone.Taketurnswithsomeoneelse,makethemenfolkshelp,orrejoiceifyouhaveanelectricbeater.
Heatthemilktoboilingpointaddtheextractandletmilksitonbackofstove.Sifttheflouroncethenmeasureandsiftagainwiththebakingpowder.Addtothe
eggsugarmixture.Addwarmmilkslowlytothebatterandbeatthreeminutes.Bakeintwolayersinmoderateoven(350degrees)for25minutes.
Frostwiththefollowing:
1/2cupwater
11/2cupssugar
1teaspoonvanilla
2cupsgratedcoconut
1orange
2tablespoonssugar
Addwatertosugarandboiluntilitspinsathread.Pourslowlyoverthestifflybeateneggwhitesandbeatuntilthickenoughtospread.Addvanillaandspreadon
cake,butdonotputlayerstogether.Mixthecoconut(cannedmaybeused)withthepulp,juice,andgratedrindofonelargeseedless,navelorange,andsweetento
taste(2tablespoonssugar).Whenthefrostingoncakehasbeguntoset,butisnothard,pattheorangecoconutmixtureintoitandputthelayerstogether.Thisgivesa
blendingoftexturesandflavorsthatisunique.
Mrs.W.H.Pugh,HighPoint,N.C.
HoneyUpsideDownCakewithHoneySauce
ThisinterestinglyflavoredcakeisservedoftenbyMrs.Loweatlunchorasabuffetdinnerdessert.
1/2cuphoney
1/4cupbutter
4or5unpeeledapples
Maraschinocherries
Nuthalves
Puthoneyandbutterinaheavymediumsizedironskilletandletslowlymeltontopofstove.Coretheunpeeledapples,andcutthemcrosswiseintoringslices3/4of
aninchthick,preparingenoughslicestocoverbottomofskilletwell.Addtheappleringstohoneyandbutterandsimmeruntilapplesarepartlycooked,turningonce.
Placeamaraschinocherryincenterofeachapplering,andnutmeathalves(pecans)inthespacesaroundtheapples.Pourthefollowingbatteroverthehotmixture:
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1/2cupbutter
3/4cuphoney(orpartsugar,parthoney)
1egg
1/2cupmilk
11/2cupsflour
1/4teaspoonsoda
1/4teaspooncinnamon
1/2teaspoonnutmeg
l/8teaspoonginger
Creamtogetherthebutterandhoneyaddeggandbeatuntilsmooth.Addmilkalternatelywithsifteddryingredients.Bakeinheavyskilletat350degrees30to35
minutes.Turnupsidedowncakeontoalargeplatter.Thismaybeservedhotorcoldwithsaucemadeof1cupofhoneycombinedwith1/2cupbutter,heated.I
frequentlyuse1/4cuplightbrownsugarand1/2cuphoneyinskilletinsteadofproportionsgivenabove.
Mrs.M.L.Lowe,Cookeville,Tenn.
MeringueSpiceCake
3/4cupshortening
2cupsbrownsugar
2beateneggyolks
21/3cupsflour
3/4teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsoda
1teaspooncinnamon
1teaspooncloves
11/4cupssourmilk
1teaspoonvanilla
Thoroughlycreamshorteningandsugaraddeggyolksandbeatuntilfluffy.Addsifteddryingredients,alternatingwithmilkandvanilla.Beatvigorouslyaftereach
addition.Pourintogreased9"13"pan.Coverwithbrownsugarmeringue.Bakeat325degreesabout50minutes.
BrownSugarMeringue
1cupbrownsugar
2stifflybeateneggwhites
1/2cupbrokennutmeats
Slowlyaddsugartoeggwhitesbeatuntilsmooth.Foldinnuts.Spreadoverbatterandbakeasdirected.
MargaretD.Tomlinson,fromWhat'sCookin'?,WinstonSalem,N.C.
PenthouseCheeseCakewithZwiebackCrust
Servestwelve
TheNeimanMarcusTeaRoominDallas,Texas,isfamousforjustsuchdishesasthis:
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1cupsugar
1tablespoonflour
1tablespoonvanilla
1/2lemonrind,grated
1cupheavycream
Creamsugar,flour,andcheese.Addeggyolks,wellbeatenaddvanilla,lemonjuice,andrind.Addthecreamandthenfoldinthestifflybeateneggwhites.Pour
mixtureintospringformcakepanlinedwithzwiebackcrust.Bakeonehourinamoderateoven,about350degrees.Turnovenoff.Openovendoorandletcoolfor
1hour.
ZwiebackCrust
Roll1boxofzwiebackintofinecrumbs.Mixwith1/2cupsugarand1/3lb.butter.Welineourpanswiththezwiebackcrustandputthemintherefrigeratorthenight
before.Thisinsuresasolidcrustthatdoesnotmixintothecake.
Timeandpatienceiswhatittakestomakeanyrecipeturnoutwell.Thisonetakesalotofbothandmuchcarefulhandling.EachFriday,15cakesfromthisrecipeare
bakedinourkitchensowespeakfromexperience.
FromtheNeimanMarcusTeaRoom,Dallas,Tex.
BananaCakewithCaramelIcing
1/2cupbutter
11/2cupssugar
3largebananas,mashed
2eggs
1/2teaspoonsoda
1/2cupbuttermilk
2cupsflour
1/2teaspoonbakingpowder
Creambutter,sugar,andbananastogetheraddeggsoneatatime.Addsodadissolvedinbuttermilkthenaddflourandbakingpowdersiftedtogether.Bakeina
350degreeoven,inlayersorloafpans,about30minutesforlayers,4550minutesforloafcake.Icewithcaramelicing:
3/4cupbrownsugar
1/2cupcream
1tablespoonbutter
Cooksugarandcreamtogetheruntilitformssoftballwhendroppedincoldwaterremovefromstove.Addbutterandbeatwellbeforespreadingoncake.Thiscake
keepsmoistforseveraldays.
Mrs.R.E.Donnell,fromHomeTriedRecipes,Americus,Ga.
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ChattanoogaChocolateCake
Twolayers
11/4cupssugar
2eggs
21oz.sqs.chocolate,meltedintopofdoubleboiler
13/4cupsflour
1teaspoonsoda
1teaspoonsalt
1cupsourmilk
Creambutterandsugar.Add1eggatatimeandbeataftereach.Addmeltedchocolate.Nextaddflourwhichhasbeensifted3timeswithsodaandsalt,alternating
withthesourmilk.(Startaddingwiththeflour,andendwithflour.)Bakeas2layers,orbakeinagreasedandflouredsquarepan,inapreheatedovenat350
degrees.Bake30minutesforthelayersand45minutesforadeeperpan.
FudgeIcing
2cupssugar
1/3cupcocoa
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/2cupmilk
1/2cupNucoa(margarine)
1teaspoonvanilla
Letall(exceptvanilla)cometoarollingboilandboil2minutes.Removefromstove,and,whencool,beatandaddthevanilla.
Mrs.AmbroseS.Ringwald,Chattanooga,Tenn.
ChocolateCustardDevil'sFoodCake
Twolayers
31oz.sqs.unsweetenedchocolate(melted)
1/2cupmilk
1beatenegg
2/3cupsugar
1/2cupshortening
1cupextrasugar
2beateneggyolks
2cupscakeflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonsoda
1cupmilk
1teaspoonvanilla
Combinechocolate,1/2cupmilk,wholeegg,and2/3cupsugar.Cookoverlowheatuntilthick.Cool.Creamshorteningandremainingcupsugar.Addeggyolksand
mixwell.Addsifteddryingredientsalternatelywith1cupmilkandvanilla.Stirinchocolatecustardmixture.Bakein2waxedpaperlined8inchlayercakepansin
350degreeovenfor25minutes.
Mrs.WilliamA.Hanger,fromTheCottonBlossomCookBook,Atlanta,Ga.
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Mrs.Bost'sDevil'sFoodCake
OneofthebestDevil'sFoods.
1teaspoonsoda
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/2cupbutter
2cupsbrownsugar
2eggsbeatenlight
1cupsourmilk
3or4squareschocolate,meltedoverhotwater,or1/2cupcocoa(3sqs.chocolatepreferred)
1teaspoonvanilla
Siftflourmeasureandaddbakingpowder,sodaandsalt.Sift3times.Creambutter,andadd1cupofthesugargradually.Addsecondcupofsugartothebeaten
eggsmixwell.Combineeggandcreamedmixtures.Addflouralongwiththemilkaddchocolateandvanilla.Pourinto29inchcakepansandbakeat325degrees
for30minutes.Ialwaysusesquarecakepans.Iceasdesired.
Mrs.R.W.Bost,ChapelHill,N.C.
FrostedAppleSauceCake
11/2cupsthick,unsweetenedapplesauce
1/2cupbutter,orothershortening
1cupbrownsugar
1cupraisins
1teaspooncloves
1teaspooncinnamon
1teaspoonnutmeg
1/2teaspoonsalt
2cupsflour
2teaspoonssoda
1/2cupnutmeats,chopped
Putshortening,sugar,andraisinsintohotapplesauce.Whencool,addspices,salt,flour,andsoda.Mixthenaddchoppednuts.Turnintogreasedbreadpan(loaf)
forloafcake,or9''9"cakepanandbake1hourat350degrees.Coverwiththefollowingfrosting:
2cupsconfectionerssugar
4tablespoonshotmilk
1/2teaspoonvanilla
Mixtogetherandspreadonwhilecakeiswarm.IoftenbakethiscakeasaChristmasgift.
Mrs.R.W.Bost,ChapelHill,N.C.
BabaauRhumorSavarinBatter
Serveseight
Thisbattermaybebakedinsmallringmoldsormuffintinsandservedwithasauce,filledwithfruit,icecream,orwhippedcream.Itmaybebakedinalargeringmold
andservedinthesamemannerorglazedwithfruitglazes.
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1envelopeofactivedryyeast
1/4cuplukewarmwater
4teaspoonssugar
1/4cuplukewarmmilk
2cupssiftedflour
2eggs,beaten
1/2teaspoonsalt
2/3cupbutter,melted
3tablespoonsraisins
3tablespoonscurrants
1/2cupsugar
3/4cupapricotnectar(juice)
2teaspoonslimeorlemonjuice
1/4cupdarkrum
Fillingsandgarnishings:fruits,icecream,whippedcream,orCremeChantilly
Dissolvetheyeastinthelukewarmwaterstirin1teaspoonsugar.Whenyeastfoams,addtheremainingsugar(3teaspoons)andthemilk.Stirintheflourandthe
eggsandbeatseveralminutes.Coverthebowlandletthedoughriseinawarmroomuntilithasdoubledinbulk.Punchdownthedoughandaddthesalt,butter,
raisins,andcurrants.Withthefingersworktheseingredientsintothedough.Divideandplacethedoughinto8individualbutteredringmoldsormuffintins(largemuffin
size),fillingthem3/4full.Orplaceallthedoughintoan81/2inchringmold(buttered).Coverandletthedoughriseuntilitfillsthemolds.Bakethesmallmoldsina
preheated400degreeovenforabout15minutes,oruntilwhentestedwithatoothpickthepickcomesoutclean.Bakethelargemoldforaround30minutes.Remove
fromovenandunmold.KeeptheBabahot.
Meanwhile,maketheRumSauce:
RumSauceforBabas
Mixthe1/2cupsugar,apricotnectar,andlimejuiceinasaucepan.Stirandcookuntilmixtureboils.Continuesimmeringwithoutstirringforabout5minutes.Remove
fromtheheatandaddtherum.
InvertthelargeBaba,orthesmallones,onservingdishespourtheRumSauceoverthem.
ThecenteroflargeBaba,orringmoldsmallones,maybefilledwithfruits(soakedinbrandyifdesired)icecreamorwhipped,sweetenedflavoredcream(Creme
Chantilly),oranydesiredfilling.
SavarinCake
MakethebatterasforBabaauRhum,exceptleaveoutthecurrantsandraisins.Pourintoan81/2inchringmold,wellbuttered.Letriseandbakeasforthelarge
Baba.Turnoutthecaketopsideupprickinafewplaceswithafork.PourovertheRumSauceletstand30minutes.Glazewithanapricotpur&e.Fillthecenteras
forthelargeBaba.IfindividualSavarinsaremade,garnishasforthelargeone.
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RumSauceforSavarin
Bringtoboilinasaucepan2cupsofwaterand1cupofsugar.Coolandadd1/2cupcognac,rumorkirsch.Pouroverthehotcake.
ApricotGlaze
Heata12ouncejarofapricotjamorpreservesinthetopofadoubleboiler.Strainitthroughasieve,ormashtomakeapure.Glazetheentiresurfaceofthecake
withthepure.
CrmeChantilly
Whip2cupsofheavycreamstirin2tablespoonsconfectionerssugar,and2teaspoonsofvanilla.Fillthecentersofringmoldcake.
MissLindaRumbley,Burlington,N.C.
ChocolateLog
Serveseight
4mediumeggs,or3largeones
1cupsugar
2teaspoonsvanillaextract
5tablespoonswater
1/4teaspoonsalt
1teaspoondoubleactingbakingpowder
Buttercreamfilling(seeElla'sDoboshTorteFilling)
Fudgeicing(seeElla'sDoboshTorteIcing)
Choppedtoastedalmonds
Lineagreasedjellyrollpan(151/2"101/2"1")withgreasedwaxedpaper.Beattheeggsuntilthickgraduallybeatinthesugar.Beatinthevanillaandwater.Sift
togetherthedryingredientsandaddtotheeggmixturebeatuntilbatterissmooth.Pourthebatterintothecakepan.Bakeinapreheated375degreeovenfor15
minutes.Turnoutthecakeonatoweltrimoffthecrust.Rollupcakeandtoweltogether.Cool.Unrollthecakeandspreadwithbuttercreamfilling.Rollupagain.
Icewithfudgeicing.Withafork,curlupafew"knots"intheicingandruntheforktinesdowntomakestreaks.Sprinklethelogwithalmondstomake''bark."
Thismaybefrozenandslicedwhilefrozen.Keepitrefrigeratedorfrozen.
Mrs.RayTaylor,Greensboro,N.C.
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ButterCreamFillingorFrosting
Twocups
2tablespoonswater
1/2cupsugar
2eggyolks,beaten
2teaspoonsvanillaorotherflavoring
Combinethewater,sugar,andcreamoftartarinasmallsaucepan.Placeovermediumheatandbringtoboilingpoint,stirringconstantlyuntilsugarisdissolved.Cook
rapidlywithoutstirringuntilsyrupspinsathread(244degreesoncandythermometer).Letsyrupcool1minute.Inthesmallbowlofanelectricmixer,beattheegg
yolksuntiltheyareverythick.Graduallypourinthesyrup,beatingwellaftereachaddition.Add1tablespoonofthebutteratatimeandbeataftereachadditionuntil
allbutterhasbeenused.Addthevanilla.BeatuntilfrostingiscoolChillinrefrigeratoruntilmixtureisthickandbeatagainwithaspoon.Chillagainuntilcreamisthick
enoughtospread.Usetofrostorfillcakes,pastries,etc.Anythingfrostedorfilledwiththiscreamshouldbekeptinacoolplacebecausethecreamwillmeltif
allowedtogettoowarm.Itmaybestoredinrefrigeratorandkeptuntilneeded.
NOTE:2ouncesofmeltedchocolatemaybeaddedtothecreamalongwiththevanillatomakeachocolatecream.Tomakeamintcream,add2tablespoonsofcrme
dementhealongwiththevanilla.Otherflavorsmaybeadded.
VanillaCreamIcingorGlaze
Threeandonefourthcups
Forhermits,loafcake,muffincake,dropcookies,etc.
11/2cupspowderedsugar
2tablespoonsbutter
1teaspoonvanilla
1/8teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonscream,orenoughtomakeasmoothpaste
Siftsugaraddallotheringredientsandbeatuntilsmoothandcreamy.Spreadoncakesorcookies.Whenthisicingisusedforaglaze,itmustbespreadverythinon
thehotcookies.Itwillformaglazewhencool
FluffyWhiteIcing
VerygoodforSpiceorChocolateCake.
11/2cupslightbrownsugar(packthesugarwellintocup)
1/3cupwater
1teaspoonvinegar
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2eggwhites,unbeaten
1teaspoonvanilla
Inasaucepancombinethesugar,water,andvinegar.Bringtoaboil.Whensyrupbeginstoboil,boil3minutes(noless,nolonger).
Inanelectricmixingbowl,havereadytheunbeateneggwhitesandcreamoftartar.Pourinthehotsyrupandbeatuntilfrostingisfluffyandholdstoaspoon.Add
vanillaandstir.Willfrostandfill12layercake.
Mrs.DarrellSpringer,Seminole,Fla.
Mrs.Smith'sIcingsforWhiteCake
Thesetwoicingsmaybeusedforanycake.Mrs.Smithcreatedthemforher"WhiteCake."(Seep.369.)
TenMinuteWhiteIcing
2eggwhites
11/2cupssugar
11/2teaspoonswhiteKarosyrup
Pinchsalt
Putallintotopofdoubleboilerstirwell.Cookoverhotwaterfor10minutes,beatingwithrotarybeater.Whendone,icingshouldstandupinpeaks.
AnotherWhiteIcing
2cupssugar
2tablespoonswhiteKarosyrup
2/3cupcoldwater
Pinchsalt
Cooksugar,water,andsyrupuntilitreachessoftballstage(incoldwater).Poursyrupgraduallyoverstifflybeatenwhites,beatingwithelectricmixeruntilreadyto
pouroncake.Thisicingpours,insteadofhavingtobespreadoncake.
LaneCakeFilling
(Variant)
For8eggcake.
8eggyolks,beaten
1cupsugar
1/2cupbutter
1cupchoppednuts
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1cupseededraisins,chopped
4tablespoonsgoodbrandy
1teaspoonvanilla
Poureggyolks,butter,andsugarintotopofdoubleboilerstirconstantlyuntilthick.Addremainingingredientsandremoveatoncefromfire.Coolandfillcake.Ice
withanyboiledicing.[SeeLaneCake,p.354.]
Mrs.Biggs'sCakeFillings
BitterChocolateFilling
1tablespoonbutter
2cupssugar
2squaresBaker'sbitterchocolate
1/2cupmilk
Fewgrainssalt
1teaspoonvanilla
Boilalltogetheruntilsyrupreachessoftballstageincoldwater.Removefromheatandbeatwell.Spreadoncake.
CaramelIcingforLayerCakewithToastedPecans
3cupsbrownsugar
3/4lb.maplesugar
11/2cupsmilk
Pinchofsodatopreventcurdling
1/2lb.butter
Vanillatotaste
Toastedpecans
Putbrownandmaplesugar,milk,andsodainsaucepan.Whensyrupbeginstoboiladdthebutter.Removefromheat.Beatalongtime,untilthickenoughtospread.
Flavorwithvanilla.Sprinkletoastedpecansovertopofeachlayer.
UncookedFillings,SummerTimeCakeIcings
ChocolateCakeFilling
Fillsandspreadstwolayers.
2tablespoonsbutter
2cupssiftedpowderedsugar
2wholeeggs,or4eggyolks
1/2cupmilk
1teaspoonvanilla
4squaresBaker'sunsweetenedchocolate,melted
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Creambutterthoroughly,graduallyaddsugar,andcreamtogetherwell.Addeggs,milk,vanilla,andchocolate.Placebowlinpanofcrackediceoricedwaterand
beatuntilofrightconsistencytospreadabout3minutes.Willfillandcover28inchcakelayers.
OrangeFilling
Fillsandspreadsthreelayers.
Gratedrind1lemon
Gratedrind1orange
3tablespoonsorangejuice
1/2cupbutter
2pkgs.powderedsugar
Placegratedrind,fruitjuice,andbutterintoasaucepanletheatlongenoughtomeltthebutterthenstirinenoughsugartomakeicingtheconsistencyofheavycream.
Cool10minutesspread.
Mrs.RodneyColeman,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
Mocha(Coffee)CakeIcing
Fortwolayers.
1cupbutter
2cupspowderedsugar,sifted
2eggyolks,unbeaten
2to3tablespoonsstrongcoffeemadefrompowderedcoffeeifpossible,orreducefreshlymadecoffee
1teaspoonvanilla
Creambutterandsugaruntilfoamyaddeggyolks,oneatatime,beatingvigorouslyaftereachaddition.Flavorwiththecoffeeandvanilla.Spreadonanyplainlayer
cake.Nutsmaybeaddedifdesired.[Tovaryaboveicing,add2tablespoonsofcocoatomixture.Creamthecocoawithbutterandsugar.M.B.]
Mrs.CharlesM.Garrett,Chattanooga,Tenn.
AlmondPasteforFruitCake
AsaruletheFruitCakeisnoticed,butinmanysectionsoftheSouththeicingplaysagreatpartinpreservingandenrichingthecake.Firstanalmondpasteisspread
on,especiallyifthecakeisaweddingcake,andthenaboiled
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whiteicingorjustanoldfashioned"rubbed"orhardwhiteicingisspreadover.
Thealmondpasteispreparedinthismanner:Toeachpoundofblanchedalmonds,groundthroughameatchopper,use1cupofsugar,1stifflybeateneggwhite,1/3
cupofwater,andflavoringasdesired,eitheralmondextract,vanilla,orrosewater.
Boilthesugarwithwateruntilitthreadsalongthread.Pourveryslowlyintotheeggwhitesandstirinthegroundalmonds.Addflavoringandspreadonthecake.Let
coolthencoverwithboiledwhiteicing.
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CookiesandSmallCakes
JennieBenedict'sLemonWaferstobeServedwithHerEggnog
Fivedozen
TheselittlewaferswereoriginatedbythelateMissJennieBenedict,Louisville,Kentucky,tobeservedwithhereggnog(seeEggnogrecipe,p.39).
1/2cupbutter
1/2cupsugar
2eggs,wellbeaten
1cupplus2tablespoonssiftedflour
1teaspoonlemonflavoring
Creamthebutterandsugartogetheruntillightandfluffy.Addwellbeateneggsandbeatuntilthecreamedbutter,sugar,andeggsarewellmixedandthemassisfluffy.
Addsiftedflourandbeatuntilsmooth.Addflavoring.Dropbatterfromateaspoonongreasedcookiesheet,keepingthecookiesatleast2inchesaparttoallowfor
spreading.Bakecookiesinamoderateoven,350degreesfor7minutes,oruntillightlybrownedaroundtheedgesanddoneinthemiddle.
Mrs.Patterson'sIceboxCookies
Aboutfourdozen
1cupbutter,melted
1cupbrownsugar
1cupwhitesugar
2eggs,unbeaten
1teaspooncinnamon
1/2teaspoonsoda
3cupsflour
1/4lb.nuts(pecans),chopped
Meltthebutteraddbrownsugar,whitesugar,andeggs.Siftcinnamonandsodawithflourandaddchoppednutmeats.Workintodough.Rollinwaxedpaperplace
iniceboxovernight.Sliceverythinandbakeat400degreesfor10to12minutes.
Mrs.StuartPatterson,Vicksburg,Miss.
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KentuckyMacaroons
Thirtysixdrops
3eggwhites,beatenstiffly
1/4lb.confectionerssugar
1/2lb.gratedcoconut,fresh
Mixdropbyteaspoonfulsonbutteredpansandbakeinslowoven(325degrees)untilslightlybrowned,about12to15minutes.
Mrs.CarrieBell,Eminence,Ky.
OriginalMoravianChristmasCookies
Aboutsevenpounds
FormanyyearsatWinstonSalem,NorthCarolina,alittlepaperthinspicedcookiehasbeenbakedandstoredintinstodelightthechildrenatChristmas.The
holidayswouldbeincompletewithoutthem.ThisrecipewasgivenourcontributorbyanexperiencedMoraviancakemakerwhousestheoriginalmethod.The
weightsandmeasuresaregivenintheoriginalformbecauseifyouaregoingtomakethiscookieitisbesttoweighingredientsassuggested.
3/4lb.butterandlardmixed
3/4lb.lightbrownsugar
33/4lbs.flour(4cupstolb.)
4cupsPortoRicomolasses
1tablespoonmace
2tablespoonsgroundcloves
2tablespoonsgroundcinnamon
1oz.gratedlemonpeel
1wineglassbrandy(4tablespoons)
1oz.sodainsmallamountofmilktodissolve
Creambutterandsugaraddflourandmolasseswithmixedspices(inmolasses).Mixalltogether,usingthehands.Addlemonpeelandbrandyandlastthesoda
dissolvedinmilk.Thisshouldmakeastiffdough.Ifmoreflourisneededtostiffendough,useit.Rollverythin,cutcakesinshapesofstars,crescents,animals,etc.
Bakeinmoderateoven,350degrees,for8to10minutesuntillightlybrowned.ThesewillkeepforweeksifplacedintinsandcanbemadewellbeforeChristmas.
RecipeofMrs.EugeneGray,WinstonSalem,N.C.ContributedbyMrs.DonE.Scott,Graham,N.C.
MoravianWhiteChristmasCakes
Aboutsixdozen
2cupsbutter(1lb.)
5eggs
1cupsweetcream
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1teaspoonsodadissolvedinhotwater
Flourtomakeastiffdough
Nutmeg,generously
1tablespoonvanilla
Creambutterwithsugaraddeggs,cream,soda,andflour.Addnutmegandvanilla.Makeintorollkeepiniceboxforseveraldaysandrollverythin.Cutinto
cookiesbakeat400degreesfor10minutes,oruntillightbrown.
Mrs.HowardE.Rondthaler,WinstonSalem,N.C.
FrostedButterscotchSquares
Twelve2"2"squares
ThisrichbutterscotchsquarewithcreamedicingandtheBourbonBall(below)arefromthesameexpertKentuckycookiemaker.
1/4cupbutter
1cupdarkbrownsugar(presseddownincup)
1egg
3/4cupflour
Pinchsalt
1teaspoonvanilla
Meltbutterstirinsugarandcookuntilmelted.Cool.Stirinunbeateneggandmixwell.Siftdryingredientstogetherandaddtosugarbuttereggmixturethenaddthe
vanillaandnuts.Bakeinagreasedpaperlinedsquarecakepan,in325degreeovenfor25minutes.Coolinpancutinsquaresandicewithfollowing:
Melt1tablespoonofbutter,add1cupconfectionerssugar,enoughthincreamtospreadandvanillatotaste.
KentuckyBourbonorRumBalls
Twodozensmallballs
30vanillawafers,ground
2tablespoonscocoa
1/3cupcrushedpecans
4tablespoonsbourbonwhiskeyorrum
Powderedsugar
GrindwaferstocrumbsaddcocoaandKaromix.Addpecansandbourbonformintoballs,anddunkintopowderedsugar.
Mrs.HarrisW.Rankin,Paducah,Ky.
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Marguerites
Pourdozen
TheMargueriteisoftensimplymadebymeltingamarshmallowonacrackerorsmallroundcake.Thisismoreelaborate.
1/4cupwater
1cupsugar
2eggwhites,beatenstiffwith
1/2teaspooncreamoftartar,orbakingpowder
1to2cupspecanmeats,brokenfine
Candiedcherries
Boilwaterandsugaruntilitspinsathread.Haveeggwhiteswellbeaten.Pourthesyrupslowlyoverwhites,beatingconstantly,toavoidlumping.Addnutmeats.
Spreadmixtureonlittleroundcakesorcrackers.Bakeveryslowlyina325degreeovenuntilagoldenbrown,keepingtheovendooropen.Garnisheachwith
cherry.Aprettycakeforachild'sparty.
PromTheLouisianaPlantationCookBook,byMrs.JamesE.Smitherman,Shreveport,La.
Catherine'sBrownies
Twodozen
21oz.squaresbitterchocolate
1/4lb.butter
11/4cupssugar
1/2cupsiftedflour
1/2teaspoonvanilla
1cupchoppednuts
Powderedsugarforgarnish
Meltthechocolateoverhotwaterstirintheremainingingredients,exceptthepowderedsugar,intheordergiven.Pourintoagreasedbakingpan(8"12"1"or
equivalent).Preheatovento350degreesbakeforonly20minutes.Thetrickofmakingthesebrowniesisnottoovercookthem.Takeoutofovenwhiletheyarestill
gooey.Coolslightlycutintosquares.Whencoldrollinpowderedsugar.Shouldmakearound24squares,ormoreifsmallsquaresarecut.
Mrs.W.S.Chandler,Burlington,N.C.
BenneSeedCookies
Twoandahalfdozen
Thebennseedswhichflavorthesecookiessodelightfullyarenotavailableinmanysections.TheyareassociatedparticularlywithCharlestonandthesurrounding
areas.ThesetworecipesarefromMt.Pleasant,SouthCarolina.
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3/4cupbutter
11/2cupsbrownsugar
2eggs
11/4cupsflour
1/2cupbenneseed,toasted
1teaspoonvanilla
Creambutterandsugartogetherandmixwithotheringredientsintheordergiven.Dropwithateaspoonintopan,farenoughaparttoallowforspreading.Bakein
moderateoven,350degrees,for12to15minutes.
Mrs.R.G.Porcher,fromMt.Pleasant'sFamousRecipes,Mt.Pleasant,S.C.
BenneIceboxCookies
Threedozen
1/2cupbutterormargarine
1cupsugar
1egg,wellbeaten
1/2teaspoonvanilla
1/4teaspoonsalt
2cupsflour
1/4cupmilk
3/4cupbennseed,toasted
Creamtogethershorteningandsugaraddwellbeatenegg,vanilla.Siftsaltandflourtogetherandaddalternatelywithmilktosugarmixture.Stirinthebenn
gradually.Rollintocylindricalshapeandplaceiniceboxuntilchilled,orforaslongasdesired.Slicethinandbakeongreasedcookiesheetina375degreeovenfor
12minutes.
Mrs.FerdinandGregorie,fromMt.Pleasant'sFamousRecipes,Mt.Pleasant,S.C.
EdentonTeaPartyCakes
Fivetosixdozen
EdentonTeaPartyCakesaresaidtohavefirstbeenservedonOctober25,1774,whenagroupofindignantEdenton,NorthCarolina,ladiesmetatthehouseof
ElizabethKing,undertheleadershipofPenelopeBarker,toexpressdisapprovaloftheBritishtaxonteabypledgingthemselvestoabstainfromusingtea.Thisrecipe,
giventoMrs.DonScott,isacopyoftheoriginalcakeasitisstillservedinEdenton.
3/4cupbutter
2largecupsbrownsugar
3eggs
1teaspoonsoda,dissolvedinlittlehotwater
1/2teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonvanilla
4cupsflour
Creambutter,sugar,andeggstogetheraddthesodawhichhasbeendissolvedinasmallamountofhotwater.Addsaltandvanilla,thenenoughof
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theflourtomakeastiffdough.Rolloutthincutintoshapes,andbakeinhotoven,400degrees,forabout12minutes.[Thisrecipe,whichiswidelyknown,is
sometimesvariedbyusing1/2butterwith1/2lard.Eitherwayisgood.M.B.]
IceboxCupCakes
Threedozen
1/2cupbutter,ormargarine
11/2squareschocolate(1oz.square)
1cupsugar
2/3cupflour
1teaspoonvanilla
2eggs,wellbeaten
1cupchoppedpecans
36smallpapercupcakeliners(about11/2inchesindiameter)
Icing(seerecipes)
Intopofadoubleboiler,meltthebutterandchocolate.Mixtogetherthesugar,flour,vanilla,eggs,andnutsaddtothechocolatemixture.Withateaspoonfillthelittle
papercupshalffullofbatter.Setthemonabakingsheetandbakefor12minutesat350degrees.Donotbakeanylonger.Icethecakes.Keeptheminthe
refrigeratoruntilreadytobeserved.Freezetheminplasticandservecold.
Frosting
2tablespoonsbutter,ormargarine
11oz.squarechocolate
3/4lb.boxofconfectionerssugar
3to4tablespoonsstrongcoldcoffee
Meltthebutterandchocolateintopofdoubleboileraddsugargraduallyandbeat.Stirinjustenoughcoffeetomakeastiffmixture.Icethecakeswhiletheyarestill
hot.Refrigerate.
LittleTwoEggMuffinLemonCakes
Sixteenmuffins
Thislittlecakeisservedhotorcold.
1cupsugar
1/2cupmilk
12/3cupsflour
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Beateggyolkswithsugaraddmilkandfloursiftedwithbakingpowderfoldineggwhitesbeatenstiffly,andflavoring.Bakequicklyinlittlemuffintinsat400degrees
forabout12minutes.
MexicanBridalCakes
Sixty
InMexiconoweddingreceptionisconsideredproperunlesstheselittlepecanrollsareincludedamongtherefreshments.OftencalledPecanFingers,PecanRolls,or
NuttyFingers,therecipeisbasicallythesame.Thishasunusualrichnessandflavor.
13/4sticksbutter
4tablespoonspowderedsugar
1teaspoonwater
2teaspoonsvanilla
21/2cupsflour
2cupspecanhalves
Extrapowderedsugar
Creambutteraddsugar,water,andvanilla.Creamwelladdflourandkneaduntildoughislightandfoamy.Placeasmallroundofthedoughinthepalmoflefthand
andpressoutflat.Place2halvesofpecanmeatstogetherandlayincenterofdough.Rolldougharoundnutsencasingtheminafingershapedcovering.Placeon
cookiesheetandbakein350degreeovenuntillightbrown,about20minutes.Removeandrollinpowderedsugar.Whencool,storeintinswillkeepindefinitely.
King'sArmsTavernPecanConfections
Twodozen
OneofthemostwidelyknownSoutherncookiesisthislittlenuteggwhiteconfection.
1eggwhite,beatenstiff
1cupbrownsugar
1pinchsalt
1leveltablespoonflour
1cupchoppedpecans
Beateggwhitetoastifffrothaddgraduallythesugar,salt,andflour.Stirinthenuts.Dropongreasedtinsbyspoonfulsfarapart.Bakeinaveryslowovenfor15
minutes.(300325degrees.)Removefromtinwhenpartlycooled.
FromTheKing'sArmsTavern,Williamsburg,Va.Specialpermission,JohnD.Green,VicePresident,WilliamsburgRestoration,Inc.
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Hermits
Thirtytothirtysix
2/3cupbutter
1cupbrownsugar
2eggs
1/4teaspoonsoda
2tablespoonssourcream
13/4cupsflour,sifted
1/4teaspoonnutmeg
2teaspoonscinnamon
1/4teaspooncloves
1cupnuts
1/2cupraisins,orchoppeddates
1/2cupcitron,chopped
Creambutterandsugar.Addeggs,sodadissolvedincream,flour,andspices.Lastlyaddnuts,raisinsordates,andthe1/2cupchoppedcitron.Dropfroma
tablespoonontoawellgreasedpan.Bakeinmoderate,375degreeovenuntilbrown15to18minutes.Whilestillhot,glazeeachcookiewithvanillaglaze.Thisis
anotherChristmasgiftboxfavorite.
Rocks
Threedozen
Thisisanold,oldfavoritecookie.Extranutsorfruitsaresometimesadded.Eachrecipevariesslightlythisoneseemstoincludetheessentials.
1cupbutter
13/4cupsbrownsugar
3eggs,beaten
1/2teaspooncinnamon
1teaspoonmace
1teaspoonnutmeg
1teaspoonallspice
11/4cupschoppedpecanmeats
1teaspoonvanilla
1/2teaspoonrosewaterextract
2tablespoonsstrongcoffee,cool
2cupsraisins,chopped,flouredwithlightcoating
23/4cupsflour
1teaspoonsoda
Creamthebutterandsugaraddthebeateneggs,thenspices,nuts,flavorings,andtheflouredraisinsaddfloursiftedwithsoda.Mixthedoughwhichshouldbevery
stiff.Placebyteaspoonfulsonabutteredtinandbakeinmoderate(350degrees)ovenuntilslightlybrowned,about12to15minutes.Ifthedoughisnotstiffenough,
addalittleflour.
Mrs.T.PerryChase,Richmond,Va.
Short'nin'Bread
Aboutthreedozen2''2"squares
4cupsflour
1cuplightbrownsugar
2cupsbutter
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Mixflourandsugar.Addbutter.Placeonflouredsurfaceandpatto1/2inchthickness.Cutintodesiredshapesandbakeinmoderateoven(325350degrees)for20
to25minutes.
PecanMacaroons
Fourdozen
4eggwhites
2cupssugar
1teaspoonvinegar
1teaspoonvanilla
2cupspecanmeats,chopped
Seteggwhitesandsugaronbackofstove(verylowheatorjustwarmsurface)tomelt,stirringoccasionallyuntilmeltedthenaddvinegarandvanilla.Whipuntilquite
stiffaddpecansthendropbyteaspoonsonwellgreasedtins.(Bakeinslowoven,325degrees,for15minutes.)
FromTheGalvestonSouvenirCookBook,Galveston,Tex.
AlmondMacaroons
Twodozen
1/2lb.sweetalmonds,powdered
2eggwhites
1levelcuppowderedsugar
Pourboilingwateroverthealmondstotakeoffthebrownskinthenputthemintheoventodrywhencold,poundthemtopaste.Beatuptheeggsandsugartoastiff
frothandaddthemtothealmondpaste,mixingthemthoroughlywiththebackofaspoon.Rollthepreparationinyourhandsinlittleballsthesizeofanutmeg,and
placethemonapieceofwhitepaperaninchapart.Baketheminacooloven(300325degrees)untilalightbrown,about12minutes.
Mrs.Reid'sSnowBalls
(AngelFoodCake)
Aboutfourdozen
1cupeggwhites
1/4teaspoonsalt
11/2cupssugar
1cupcakefloursifted5times
1/4teaspoonvanillaflavoring
1/4teaspoonalmondflavoring
Gratedcoconut
Addsalttotheeggwhites.Beatuntilfoamythenaddcreamoftartarandbeatuntilstiff.Addsugar,1heapingtablespoonatatime,beatingatleast20strokesafter
eachaddition.Foldinflour1tablespoonatatime.Addflavoring.PourintoanAngelCakepanwhichhasbeenrinsedbutnotgreased.Bake1hourthefirsthalfof
bakingtimeshouldbeat275degreesthesecondhalfat
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325degrees.Removefromoventurnpancontainingcakeupsidedownandletstand1hourbeforeremovingfrompan.Takecakefrompanandruboffthebrown
crust.Breakoffpiecesthesizeofawalnut.Coverlightlywithaboiledicingandrollinfreshlygratedcoconut.
Icing
1cupsugar
1/2cupboilingwater
1eggwhite
1tablespoonsugar
1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice
Tosugaraddboilingwaterandcreamoftartar.Boiluntilsyrupspinsathread.Thenpourthesyrupslowlyovertheeggwhitewhichhasbeenstifflybeatenwith1
tablespoonsugar.Addlemonjuice.
Mrs.R.M.Reid,Burlington,N.C.
Mrs.Murray'sRolledWafers,or"CallaLily"Wafers
Twentyeightwafers
Oneofthemostdelicateandtemperamentallittle"teaparty"confectionsisthisoldfashionedrolledwafer.Itshouldbemadeonlyondrycleardaysbecausethe
humidityaffectstherolling.Mrs.Murraysaysthatpatience,andcarefulfollowingofdirectionsarenecessaryforthesuccessofthesewafers.
1/4cupbutter
1/2cuppowderedsugar,siftedbeforemeasuring
1/4cupmilk
7/8cupRedBandbreadflour,siftedbeforemeasuring
1/2teaspoonvanilla
Creamthebutterwelladdthesugarverygraduallycreamingasyouadd.Whenmixtureisthoroughlysmooth,addthemilkdropbydropalternatingwiththeflour.
Addthevanilla.Whenmixtureisreadytobake,itshouldbeoftheconsistencyofathickpaste(notabatteritiscalledapasteormixture).Havereadyacool
slightlybutteredbakingsheet.Withaspatulaspreadthepastevery,verythinlyovertheentiresurfaceofthebakingsheet.Placeinamoderate(300degreesorslightly
hotter)ovenandbakeuntilonlydelicatelybrowned.Youmayhavetoturnthepanseveraltimestoseethatpasteisbrowningevenly.Whendone,takeoutandseton
backofstove.Withasharpknifecutinto33or44inchsquares,cuttingthrough,leavingcleancutedges.
Withthesharppointofaknife,liftouteachsquareandquicklyrollitintodesiredformsifacallalilyistobemade,rollinconeshape,overlappingthecornerstohold
form.Foralittlecylindricalroll,rollevenly,leavingcenterlargeenoughtoholdfilling.Ifthesquaresbecomehardandbrittle,returnbaking
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sheettoovenandthecakeswillsoftenenoughtoberolled.Whenbaked,storeinboxescoveredwithwaxedpaperandsetinacool,dryplace.Dampnesswillcause
themtobecomesoft.
ToFill
Powderedsugar
Cream
Vanilla,oranyflavoring
Littlebutter,ifdesired
Usesugarandotheringredientsaccordingtothenumberofcakesandamountyouwishforeach.Creamthesugarwithenoughcream(andbutterifused)tomakea
stiffpaste,addflavoring.Tomakethecenterforcallalily,tintadelicateyellow,orleavewhite.Rollintolittlecylindersandstickdownintothecenterofcake.Ionce
madetheselittlecakesforagraduationparty.Eachwasrolledtoresembleadiploma,filledwithfillingtosymbolizeclasscolorsandtiedwithmatchingribbon.You
mayvaryyouricingaccordingtotheseasonsgreenandredforChristmas,etc.
Mrs.H.V.Murray,Burlington,N.C.
DarkSecrets
Twodozen
AcookieoftheDeepSouth.
1cupsugar
3eggs
1cupchoppeddates
1cupchoppedpecans
Vanilla
5to51/2tablespoonsflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
Mixthesugarwiththeunbeateneggsaddmeltedbutteradddates,nuts,andvanilla.Sifttogethertheflour,bakingpowder,andsaltaddtoeggmixture.Greasea
shallowbakingpanspreadcakemixturein.Bakein325350degreeovenuntilset,about20minutes,butdonotbaketoodoneastheyshouldbechewy.Cutinto
squaresorstripsabout1inchwiderollinpowderedsugar.
Mrs.DavidBattleVerner,Charleston,S.C.
Bishop'sCakeDevereux
One91/2"51/2"23/4"loafpan
3eggs,wellbeaten
1cupgranulatedsugar
11/2cupssiftedallpurposeflour
11/2teaspoonsbakingsoda
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4lb.semisweetchocolate
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2cupscoarselychoppedwalnutsmeats
1cupcoarselycutupdates
1cuphalvedcandiedcherries
Combineeggsandsugarbeatwell.Siftdryingredientstogether.Cutchocolateintosizeoflimabeans.Addwithnutsandfruitstoflourmixture.Foldintoeggmixture.
Pourinto91/2"51/2"23/4"greasedloafpanwithbottomlinedwithwaxedpaper.Bake11/2hoursinmoderateoven(325degrees).Cutservelikefruitcake.
OatmealSpicedCookies
Twoandahalfdozen
1egg
1/2cupsugar
3tablespoonsmilk
1cupdryrolledoats
1cuppastryflour
1teaspooncinnamon
1/2teaspoonnutmeg
1/8teaspoonsoda
1/2cupbutter,melted
1/2cupnutmeats
1/2cupraisins
2tablespoonsgratedcoconut
1/4cupchoppeddates
Beategg,addsugarandmilk,mixwell,thenaddrolledoats.Mixspices,soda,andbakingpowderandsiftflourintofirstmixture.Meltthebutterandaddthenadd
theremainingingredients.Stiruntilwellmixed.Dropbyteaspoonfulsongreasedbakingsheet.Bakeat375degreesfor15minutes.
Mrs.ClaudeVaughan,fromThePeeDeePepperPot,Darlington,S.C.
RuthAldridge'sChocolateCupCakes
Twentyeight
Oneoftherichestandbestcupcakes.
1/2cupbutter
11/2cupssugar
2cupsflour
1teaspoonsoda
1/2cupsweetmilk
3eggs,beaten
1/2cupgratedchocolate
1/2cupsweetmilk,extra
1teaspoonvanilla
Creambutterandsugartogethersiftflourandsodaandaddalternatelywiththemilktobuttersugarmixture.Addbeateneggs.Meltthechocolatewiththe1cup
extrasweetmilkintopofdoubleboiler.Coolchocolatemixturethenaddtothebatter.Addflavoringslast.Pourintogreasedmuffinrings,using
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about1tablespoonplus1teaspoonofbattertoeachring.Bakein375degreeovenuntilstrawcomesoutdean.Icewiththefollowingrichfudgeicing:
2cupssugar
2squareschocolate
2tablespoonscornstarch
1tablespoonbutter
2/3cupevaporatedmilk
1teaspoonvanilla
Cookuntilmixturethickensandformssoftballincoldwater.Beatuntilcreamyandspreadtopandsidesofcakes.Willnottakealltheicingunlessverygenerously
used.
MissRuthAldridge,Burlington,N.C.
CandiedFruitCookies
One91/2"51/2"23/4"loafpan
Willkeepformonthslikefruitcake.
3eggs,wellbeaten
1cupgranulatedsugar
11/2cupssiftedallpurposeflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
2cupschoppedpecans
1cupcoarselychoppeddates
1cuphalvedcandiedcherries
Combineeggsandsugarbeatwell.Siftdryingredientstogether.Addnutsandfruitstoflourmixture.Foldintoeggmixture.Pourinto91/2"51/2"23/4"greased
loafpanwithbottomlinedwithheavybrownpaper.Bake11/2hoursinamoderate,325degreeoven.Letcoolandsliceasneededforcookies.
Mrs.FrankM.DeFriese,Knoxville,Tenn.
AlmondOatmealCookies
Aboutthreedozen
1/2cupbutter
1cupsugar
1egg,wellbeaten
13/4cupsrolledoats
1/2cupblanchedalmonds,chopped
1/2cupraisins,chopped
11/2cupsflour
1/2teaspooneachofsalt,powderedcloves,andallspice
3/4teaspoonpowderedcinnamon
1/3cupmilk
Halvedalmonds
Creamthebutteraddthesugarslowlyandcream.Addthewellbeatenegg,rolledoats,choppedalmonds,andraisins.
Mixtogetherthedryingredients.Addthedryingredientsalternatelywith
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themilktothebuttereggmixture.Dropbyteaspoonsonawellgreasedcookiesheet.Presshalfofanalmondintothetopofeachcookie.Bakeina350degree
ovenfor15to20minutes,oruntilbrownednicely.
Thesestorenicelyandmaybefrozeninplasticbags.
Mrs.PennGant,Danville,Va.
Napoleons
1rectanglepuffpastry,8"12"4"(seePuffPastry,p.410)
FrenchPastryCream(seerecipe)
Icingorconfectionerssugar
Prepareabakingsheetbyliningitwith3layersofbrownpaper.Preheatovento450degrees.
Rolloutthepuffpastryasdirectedinbasicrecipe.Cutthe1/4inchthickdoughintostrips11/2incheswideandthelengthofbakingsheet.Laythestripsonthepan
prickthetopsofthestripsgenerouslywithafork.Chillthedoughfor11/2hours.Bakefor8minutesat450degrees.Reduceheatto350andbakeabout9minutes.
Nowplaceacoldbakingsheetunderthehotbakingsheetandcontinuetobakeanother9minutes,oruntilpuffedandjustgoldenbrown.Coolthestripsonracks.
Whencool,cutthemwithaverysharpknifeinto3inchsections.TaketwoofthestripsandspreadFrenchPastryCreambetweenthem,sandwichfashion.Continue
untilallstripshavebeenused.Icethemwithanycakeicing,orsprinklethemwithconfectionerssugar.Allow1Napoleonperserving.
FrenchPastryCream
1/2cupsugar
1/8teaspoonsalt
2cupswholemilk
4largeeggyolks
2teaspoonsvanilla,almond,lemonororangeextract
Combinethesugar,cornstarch,salt,and1/4cupofthemilkinthetopofadoubleboiler.Mixwell.Heat11/2cupsofthemilk,andgraduallystiritintothefirst
mixturecook,stirringconstantly.Stirandcookoverboilingwateruntilthemixtureisverythick.Beattheeggyolksandblendwiththeremaining1/4cupofmilkadd
theeggstothecookedsauce.Continuecookingandstirringoverhotwateruntilthecreamisthicklikemayonnaise.Removefromheatandstirintheflavoring.Cool
thoroughlybeforespreadingontheNapoleons.Stirthecustardoccasionallytopreventtopfromcrusting.Makesabout2cups.
Mrs.NormanRiddle,Bluefield,W.Va.
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15
PiesandPastry
WilliamsburgInnSouthernPecanPie
Serveseight*
ThePecanPieistheSouth'smostpopularpie,widelyvariediningredients.Iamverygratefulforthisfamousrecipe.
PieCrust
1/4teaspoonsalt
11/2cupsflour
1/2cupCrisco
1/4cupicecoldwater
AddCriscotoflourandsalt,andmixthoroughlywithafork.Addtheicewaterandblendwell.Rollandplaceinpiepan.
PecanFilling
3eggs
1lb.lightbrownsugar
1/4cupbutter,melted
Pinchsalt
1teaspoonvanilla
1cuppecans,chopped
Stireggslightly.Beatinslowlythesugarandmeltedbutter.Addsaltandvanilla.Linepieplatewithpastryandsprinkle1/2ofthepecansoverthebottom.Pour
mixtureintotheunbakedpieshell.Sprinkleremainingpecansoverthetopofthemixture.Bakein350degreeovenfor40minutes,oruntilthepieisalmostset.
Reducetheheatto225degreesandcookfor15minutes,oruntilthepieisthoroughlyset.Makesonepie.
FromWilliamsburgInn.SpecialpermissionbyJohnD.Green,VicePresident,WilliamsburgRestoration,Inc.,Williamsburg,Va.
*
Unlessotherwisenoted,allpieswillserve6to8persons.
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Mrs.Moore'sChessPie
This"justaboutperfect"ChessPieappearedinthefirsteditionoftheBurlingtonEpiscopalChurch'sSouptoNutssomeyearsago,andbypopulardemandinthe
revised1947edition.
1cupbrownsugar
1/2cupwhitesugar
1teaspoonflour
2eggs,unbeaten
1/2eggshellmilk
1teaspoonvanilla
1/2cupmeltedbutter
Mixtogetherthewhiteandbrownsugarandflour.Breakthe2eggsintomixtureaddmilkandvanilla.Meltbutterandpourinlast.Bakeinslow(325degree)ovenin
uncookedpastryshell.Ifbakedaround30to35minutes,itisbetterthanifcookedfast.Whendoneitwilllookpuffedandyellowwhencooleditfallsintorichjelly
likeconsistency.[Thismixturemakesdeliciouslittletarts.Puttablespoonineachuncookedpastryshell,bakeasabove.Servewithwhippedcream.M.B.]
Mrs.S.I.Moore,Burlington,N.C.
ChocolateChessPie
Add11/2squaresofbakingchocolatetoMrs.Moore'schesspierecipe.Meltthechocolatewithbutterandaddasfinalingredient.
Mrs.MarvinUteg,SilverCity,N.C.
LemonChessPies
Substitutethe1/2eggshellofmilkinMrs.Moore'spiewithsameamountoffreshlemonjuice.Or:
UsefoureggsinsteadoftwoasusedinMrs.Moore'soriginalrecipe,andaddfourtablespoonsoflemonjuice.
Mrs.DoverMoore,Graham,N.C.
Mrs.Brooks'sChessPies
Aboutforty
EachChristmasMrs.BrooksmakesdozensofdelectablelittleChessPiesforthefamilyandherfriends.Theyarepaperthinandstackedoneintheotherlikesaucers.
Thisishercherishedfamilyrecipe.
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2cupsbutter
3cupssugar
2teaspoonsgratednutmeg
Richpastrymadewith1/2butter,1/2lard(seebelow)
Creambutterandsugartogetheraddwellbeateneggyolksandnutmeg.Linelittlemuffinorcakeringswithpastrybakeat400degreesuntilslightlybrown,about12
minutes.(Putabout1tablespoonoffillingineachshell.Whencookedthecustardseemslikerichcake.)
Pastry
2cupsflour
1/2cupCrisco
1/2cupbutter
1/8teaspoonsalt
Coldwatertomix
Wellgreasedandflouredpiepans(heavypansifavailable)
PourflourintoamixingbowlcutintheCriscoandbutter.Addthesaltandenoughcoldwatertomakeastiffdough.Rolloutthinonaflouredboard.Linelittle
(individual)piepanswiththepastrytrimtheedgesandprickwithforkinseveralplaces.Bakeinapreheated400degreeoven.
Mrs.E.C.Brooks,Raleigh,N.C.
GlenwoodPlantationSherryPie
GertrudeMunson'sdelectablepiesareamongthefavoriteGlenwoodPlantationHousedesserts.Thefollowingarefromherpersonalfiles.
Sherry
Macaroons
2/3cupsugar
1tablespoonflour
Pinchsalt
3/4cupsherry
4eggyolks
Whippedcream
Almonds
Linethebottomandsidesofapieplatewithmacaroonswhichhavebeensoakedinsherry.Inadoubleboiler,cookthesugar,flour,salt,3/4cupsherry,andegg
yolks.Removefromheat.Whenthemixturecools,foldinthestifflybeateneggwhites.Pouroverpieshell.Spreadwithwhippedcreamandgarnishwithalmonds.
Coolinrefrigeratorbeforeserving.
GlenwoodCoconutPie
Twopies
Anunusualfeatureofthispieisthatthecoconutisgratedwiththeinnerbrown"skin"lefton,givinganuttyflavorandtextureandthinkofthetimesaved!
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1largecoconut,gratedwithoutremovingouterdarkrind
1cupliquid(milkfromthecoconutwithenoughwateraddedtofillcup)
3cupssugar
Crust
3cupsflour
3tablespoonslard
3tablespoonsbutter
3/4cupmilk
Cookcoconut,liquid,andsugaroverslowfirefor30minutesmakeupthepiecrust,andline2openfacedpanswiththepastry.(Thedoughisverystiffandwhen
bakedmakesanuttycrust.)
Pourcookedcoconutmixtureintotheunbakedcrustsandbakeinmoderateoven(375degrees)untilbrown.
OrtonPlantationCoconutandOrangePies
CoconutPie
Twopies
1gratedfreshcoconut
6eggs
2cupssugar
Smalllumpbutter(optional)
Pastry
Beateggswelltogetherwithsugarandbutter(ifused).Addcoconut.Pourinuncookedpieshellsandbakeuntildone,about30minutesat350degrees.
OrangePie
1cupsugar
Juiceandgratedrindof1orange
3eggs,blendedbutnotbeaten
Pastry
Addallingredientstowellblendedeggs.Placeinuncookedpieshellandbakeat350degreesfor30minutes.
[InMrs.Sprunt'soriginalrecipetherewasnobutter,whichisanoldfashionedmethodofmakingcoconutpie.Weaddedbutterbecausesomethinkitaddsflavorto
thepie.TheOrangePieisoftenmadewithnobutter.Neitherpiehasextraflavoring.Theyneednone.M.B.]
Mrs.J.LaurenceSprunt,OrtonPlantation,Wilmington,N.C.
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LemonMeringuePie
4tablespoonsflour
11/2cupssugar
2cupsboilingwater
2teaspoonsbutter
4eggyolks
2gratedlemonrinds
4eggwhites
4to8tablespoonssugar
Mixcornstarch,flour,andsugar,andaddboilingwater,stirringconstantly.Cook10minutesslowly.Addbutter,eggyolks,rind,andjuiceoflemon.Cook2or3
minutes.Whencool,pourintobakedshell.Beateggwhitesdryandstiffaddsugartowhitesandspreadonpie.Bakeuntilmeringueisgoldenbrown,about15
minutesat350degrees.
Mrs.W.H.Crenshaw,fromTheBelmontBookofRecipes,Belmont,N.C.
OldFashionedLemonJellyPie
1cupsugar
Juiceof2lemons,gratedrindof1lemon,or1cupbottledlemonjuice
Beateggsslightly,enoughtoblendyolksandwhitesaddsugar,lemonjuice,andrindaddbutterlast.Pourintounbakedpieshellandbakein350degreeovenuntil
fillingsets(about30minutes)andcrustisdelicatelybrowned.Letcoolthefillingwill''congeal"likejelly.Serveeachslicetoppedwithascoopofvanillaicecreama
deliciouspiealamode.
MaryAllison'sLemonTarts
Onedozen
1/2cupbutter
1cupsugar
Pinchsalt
3lemons,juiceofall,gratedrindof2
12unbakedtartshells
Creambutter,sugar,andsalt.Addthejuiceofthe3lemonsandgratedrindof2(gratebeforesqueezing).Addtheeggyolksandfoldinthestifflybeateneggwhites.
Pourintounbakedpastrytartshellsandbakeuntilset.(Moderate350degreeoven.)
Mrs.WilliamAllison,Statesville,N.C.
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OldFashionedLemonCakePie
Inthisonehashiscakeandpie,becauseitlookslikeatwolayeredpie.
1cupsugar
1tablespoonbutter
3tablespoonsflour
1/8teaspoonsalt
2eggyolks,beaten
Juiceandgratedrindof2lemons
11/2cupsmilk
2eggwhites,beaten
1unbaked9inchpieshell(seeRichPastry)
Creamtogetherthesugar,butter,flour,andsaltinamixingbowl.Addthebeateneggyolks,lemonjuice,andgratedrindsstirandaddthemilkblend.Foldinthe
beateneggwhites.Pourthemixtureintoanunbakedpieshell.Bakefortyminutesat325degrees,oruntilaknifeinsertedinthecentercomesoutdean.
BertLaws,Pittsburgh,Pa.
"Mayflower"DeepDishApplePie
Serveseight
Thisrecipeissaidtohave"comeoverinthecelebratedshipintheyear1620."
Richpiecrustfordeepdish,withtopcrust
1cupsugar
Tartapplestofilldish,about3cups
1/2teaspoonnutmeg
Dashcinnamon
Handfulofchoppedcitron
1/4lb.butter
Collectandmeasureingredientspeelandsliceapplesverythin,removingcoresandseedsabout3cupsoftartapples.(Eatingapplesdonotmakeagoodpie.)Roll
outbottomcrustandlineinearthendishneatly.Spread1/2cupofthesugarevenlyoverthebottom.Arrangeslicedapplesinthedish,pilingthemashighaspossible
tomakeapierichinfilling.Sprinkleremaining1/2cupofsugarovertheapples,addingthenutmeg,adashofcinnamon,lemonjuice,andfinelychoppedcitronand
buttercutintobits.Rollouttopcrust,makingaslitinopeningtoallowsteamtoescape.Wetedgesofundercrusttogether.Pieisruinedifjuicesescape.Placeinahot
oven(400degrees)tobrownquicklycoverorturnpanoveritreducetheheatto300degreesandcookslowlyforanhour.Whenthepieisbaked,itsappleswillbe
tender,translucent,andjuicewillbelikejelly.Ashallowglassdishorearthencasserolewithacovercanbeusedifyouhaven'tanearthendish.
ThisrecipecamefromaMrs.Brown,whosegrandmotherwasfifthindescentfromWilliamBradford.
MissMiltieL.McCusker,fromSt.Anne'sParishRecipeBook,Annapolis,Md.
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CheeseCrustforDeepDishApplePie
Twonineinchcrusts
HereisagoodCheeseCrustfortheMayflowerpieoranyotherapplepie.
2cupsflour
1/2teaspoonsalt
Dashcayennepepper,optional
1/2cuplard,or1/4cuplardwith1/4cupbutter
1/4lb.gratedyellowcheese(about1cup)
7tablespoonsicewater
Vegetableoil
Eggwhite
Siftdryingredientsandcutinshorteninguntilmealy.Mixinthecheeselightly.Addthewatergradually,makingastiffdough.(Moreoralittlelesswatermaybe
added.)Rolloutonflouredboardplaceindeepdishorpiepans.Brushinsidecrustwithvegetableoil,verylightly,andtopcrustwithoiloreggwhite.Thismakes
crustcrisp,anditbrownsnicely.
Mrs.M.J.Lea,Jamestown,N.C.
KeyLimePie
"ThereoncewasalimefromKeyWest
Whowasusedtotakerustfromavest,
Thenheflavoredapie
Withmerinquesooohigh
Andadaiquirilaidhimtorest!"
4eggyolks
1/2cupsugar
1/2cuplimejuice
1/2teaspoonsalt
1tablespoongelatinsoftenedin1/2cupcoldwater
2tablespoonsAngosturabitters
1limerind,gratedfine
4eggwhites,stifflybeatenwith1/2cupsugar
Whippedcream
Beateggyolks.Add1/2ofthesugar,andthelimejuiceandsalt.Cookindoubleboileruntilcustardcoatsspoon.Removefromfireandaddgelatinwhichhasbeen
soakedin1/2cupcoldwater.Addbittersandrind.Mixwelluntilmixturebeginstothicken.Foldinbeateneggwhitestowhichtheremaining1/2cupsugarhasbeen
added.Pourintobakedpiecrust.Spreadwithwhippedcreamjustbeforeserving.
FreshPeachPie
8largepeaches,stewed(enoughpeachestomake3cupsstewed)
1/4cupcannedpeachjuice,orwater
3/4cupsugar(ortotaste)
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1teaspoonvanilla
2tablespoonscornstarchdissolvedin1/4cupwater
1baked9inchpieshell(seePastry,p.412)
Whippedcream,sweetenedandflavoredtotaste
Peelandcutupthepeachesplaceinasaucepanaddthepeachjuiceandsugar.Simmeruntilthepeachesaretransparent.Stirinthevanillaandcornstarchmixture.
Cookuntilpeachesarethickened.Cool.PourintoabakedpieshellChillthepie.Servewhippedcreamoverthepie.
FromthelateFrankBryantcontributedbyMissMarthaS.Bailey,NewYork,N.Y.
CantaloupePie
1bakedpiecrust
1mediumsizecantaloupe(ripe)
3/4cupsugar(moreifnecessary)
1/8teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonscornstarch,dissolvedin1/4cupwater
11/2teaspoonsvanillaextract
2tablespoonssugar
Pinchcreamoftartar
1teaspoongratedorangerind
Scoopoutthepulpofthecantaloupeputintothetopofadoubleboilerandcookoverboilingwateruntilpulpissoftstirandmashpulpasitcooks.Removefrom
heatandaddthesugar,usingmoreifthecantaloupeisnotsweet.Addthesalt,eggyolks,andthecornstarchmixture.Returntoheatandcookoverboilingwateruntil
custardisthick.Stirinthevanilla.Pourintothebakedpiecrust.Topwithameringuemadebybeatingtheeggwhitesstiffandgraduallybeatinginthesugarandcream
oftartar.Foldintheorangerind.Spreadthemeringueoverthepieandbakeinapreheated350degreeovenuntillightlybrowned.Servecold.
Mrs.C.E.W.Davis,Topeka,Kansas,fromHowWeCookinElPaso,ElPaso,Tex.
RumBittersweetPie
Thisisatwolayerpieofchocolateandrumflavoredlayers.
16gingersnaps,rolledfine
1cupsugar
11/4tablespoonscornstarch
2cupsmilk,scalded
11/21oz.squaresunsweetenedchocolate,melted
1teaspoonvanilla
1tablespoonunflavoredgelatin
1/4cupcoldwater
4eggwhites
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2tablespoonsrum
2tablespoonssugar
Gratedbitterchocolate,optional
Rollthegingersnapstofinecrumbsmeltthebutter.Linea9inchpiepanwiththemixtureandbakeat350degreesfor10minutes.Cool.
Mix1/2cupofsugarwiththecornstarchbeatintotheeggyolks.Graduallyaddthemilk,stirringconstantly.Pourmixtureintotopofadoubleboilerandcookover
boilingwaterfor20minutes,stirringconstantly.To1cupofthiscustard,addthechocolateandvanillacoolandpourintothepiecrustandchill.
Soakthegelatininwaterstiritintotheremaininghotcustardcool.Sprinkletheeggwhiteswiththecreamoftartarbeatuntilstiff.Graduallyaddtheremaining1/2
cupofsugarandbeatwell.Justbeforethegelatincustardmixturesets,foldinthebeateneggmixtureandrum.Spreaditcarefullyoverthechilledchocolatelayerin
piepan.Chillthepieuntilset.
Topwithwhippedcreamtowhich2tablespoonsofsugarhavebeenadded.Sprinklewithgratedbitterchocolate,ifdesired.
Mrs.AlexW.Terrell,TheJuniorLeagueofDallasCookBook,Dallas,Tex.
ChocolateCreamPie
(SimilartoJohnMarshallCreamPie)
TherecipeforthefamousJohnMarshallCreamPieisacloselyguardedsecretofthechefoftheJohnMarshallHotel.Thisrecipe,givenmebythemanager,issimilar
alusciouscongealedcreampiewithbitterchocolategratedontop.
1tablespoonunflavoredgelatin
1/4cupcoldwater
3slightlybeateneggyolks
1/2cupsugar
1/4tablespoonsalt
1cupmilk,scalded
1teaspoonvanilla
3stifflybeateneggwhites
Shreddedbitterchocolate
1bakedpieshell
Softengelatininwater.Combineeggyolks,sugar,andsaltslowlyaddmilk.Cookindoubleboileruntilmixturecoatsaspoon.Addsoftenedgelatinstiruntil
dissolved.Cooladdvanilla,andfoldineggwhitesandthewhippedcream.Pourintoadeepbakedpastrypieshell(21/2to3inchesdeep)sprinkletopthicklywith
gratedbitterchocolate.Setinrefrigeratoruntilcongealed.Serveasanyotherpie.[TomakeanAlmondPieofthis,add1/2cupofshreddedblanchedalmondsto
custardmixturesprinkletopwithshreddedalmondsorchocolate.M.B.]
WilliamW.Hitchens,Manager,TheJohnMarshallHotel,Richmond,Va
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CollegeInnPumpkinHolidayPie
Twopies
ThisCollegeInncreation,apiewithlayersofspicedpumpkincustardandmincemeat,combinesthetwotraditionalThanksgivingpies.
PumpkinCustard
Mixthoroughlyinthefollowingorder:
Thenadd:
4cupscustardpumpkin,canned
1teaspoonsalt
2teaspoonscinnamon
2teaspoonsallspice
3cupsmilk
MincemeatBaseFilling
Mix3/4lb.preparedmincemeatwith8ozs.choppedtartapples(about1to11/2cups).
Line29inchpiepanswithyourfavoritecrust.Buildsidesupashighaspossiblecrimparoundedges.Spread1/2ofthemincemeatfillingineachpieshell.Thenpour
pumpkincustardontop.Bakein350degreeovenforapproximately45minutes.Thisresultsina2layerpieofunusualtaste.
Mrs.FitzhughLee'sMincemeatforPies
Abouttwelvepounds
Fromanoldcookbookwhichbearsnoidentificationsastoauthor,title,ordate,isthisrecipebyMrs.FitzhughLee:
"ThewifeofGov.FitzhughLee,ofVirginia,isafamoushousekeeper,andthisishowshesaysshemakesthemincemeatforherThanksgivingPies:
2lbs.beef
2lbs.currants
2lbs.raisins
1lb.citron
2lbs.beefsuet
11/4lbs.candiedlemonpeel
4lbs.apples
2lbs.Sultanaraisins
2lbs.sugar
2nutmegs,grated
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1/4oz.cloves
1/2oz.cinnamon
1/4oz.mace
1teaspoonsalt
2lemons,juiceandrind(grated)
2oranges,juiceandrind(grated)
"Simmerthemeatgentlyuntiltender,andwhenperfectlycoldchopitfine.Stonetheraisins,shredthecitron,pare,coreandchoptheapples,chopthesuetfine.Mix
thedryingredients,thenaddthejuiceandrindsoforangesandlemons.Packinastonejar,coverclose,andkeepcool.Thismincemeatwillkeepallwinter.Therule
isanoldoneandsaidtohavecomefromtheCustisfamilyinthebeginning.AccordingtoVirginiatradition,theWidowCustiswhobecameMrs.Washington,made
famousmincepies."
BookownedbyMrs.NormanRiddle,Burlington,N.C.
Mrs.Holder'sAngelStrawberryPie
4eggwhites
1cupsugar
1/4teaspoonsalt
1qt.strawberries
11/2qts.whippingcream
Beateggwhitesuntilstiff,butnotdryaddsugar,bakingpowder,andsaltgradually,beatingaftereachaddition.Pileintobutteredpyrexpiepanandbakein250
degreeovenfor11/2hours.Whencool,placedrainedstrawberriesinpieshellcoverwithcreamwhichhasbeensweetenedandwhipped.Otherfillingsmightbe
coconut,lemon,orange,etc.
Mrs.RobertM.Holder,Atlanta,Ga.
GreengagePie
ThisisafamousoldpiewhichhasbeeninMrs.Boren'sfamilyforgenerations.
1unbaked(9inch)pieshell
Greengageplums(canned)tocoverbottomofpieshell
Finelychoppedpiecesofcitron
1cupbutter
1cupsugar
Yolksof8eggs,beaten
Whitesof4eggs,beaten
3dropsofbitteralmondextract
Preparethepieshellbyspreadingwithdrainedplumsandcitron.Creamthebutterandsugaraddthebeateneggyolks.Foldintheeggwhites.Addthebitteralmond
extract.Pourthesugareggmixtureoverthegreengagesandcitron.Bakeinapreheated350degreeovenuntilthecustardisset,around30to35minutes.Serve
cold.
Mrs.MollieM.Boren,Greensboro,N.C.
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Mother'sSweet'TaterCustardPiewithPecanTopping
1cupboiledricedsweetpotatoes
1cupsugar
2eggs,beaten
2tablespoonsmilk
1tablespoonsiftedflour
Dashofsalt
1/4teaspoongroundnutmeg,ormoreifdesired
1unbakedpieshell
1/2cupmeltedbutter
1cupbrokenpecanmeats
Mixthericedsweetpotatoes,sugar,andeggsaddthemilk,flour,salt,andnutmegblend.Pourintopieshell.Bakeina325degreeovenuntilthecustardisset
(about45to50minutes).Whenpiehasbakedabout25minutes,sprinklethetopwithamixturemadeofthebrownsugar,butter,andpecanscontinuebaking.This
makesarichtopping.
Thebasicrecipeforthisisanold"Chesspie"familyrecipe.TomaketheChesspie,leaveoutthesweetpotatoes,thebrownsugar,andmeltedbuttertopping.The
nutsmaybeaddedifdesired.Bake35minutes.
Mrs.John0.Farish,Franklinton,N.C.
StrawberryCheeseTarts
Aboutthirty
1cupgratedcheese
1stickbutter,softened
2cupsflour
1/8teaspoonsalt
Strawberrypreserves
Mixallingredientsexceptpreserves(noliquidisused).Rollandcutintosquaresabout2inchessquare.Placeincenterofeachsquare1teaspoonofstrawberry
preservesorjamandfoldoveratcorners.Bakeat375degreesuntilslightlybrownontop.Thesearedelightfulteaaccessoriesormaybefilledwithanchovies,caviar,
tunafish,meatpaste,andservedasappetizers.
Mrs.W.ClaryHolt,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
MuerbeTeig
(FruitPieCrust)
MuerbeTeigisaGermantypepiecrustwhichmakesaflakyandcrustypie.ItisverypopularinWestVirginiaandothersectionsoftheSouth.Thiscrustis
particularlyadaptedtofruitpiesasitdoesnotabsorbmoisture.
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TheCrust
1/4cupbutter
1tablespoonsugar
1eggyolk
Salt
1cupflour
Creambutterandsugaraddeggyolk,alittlesaltandflour.Patandpressthedough1/4inchintogreasedpan.Placeinrefrigeratorovernight.Thenfillwithany
desiredfruitmixtureandbake.
AppleFruitMixture
4or5apples,peeled,coredandsliced
Sugar
Cinnamon
1eggyolk
3tablespoonscream
Layapplesinrowsontopofthedoughandsprinklegenerouslywithsugarandcinnamon.Beattheeggyolkandaddtoitthecreamdripmixturearoundapples.Bake
20or30minutesinhotoven,oruntilcrustiswellbakedandapplesaresoft.
VARIATIONS:
Strawberries:1qt.,2eggs,1cupsugar
Blueberries:1qt.,2eggs,3tablespoonscream,1/2cupsugar
Plums:1qt.,3eggs,11/2cupssugar
Cherries:Largecan,unsweetened,2eggs,1cupsugar
Peaches:1qt.,pared,sliced,1eggyolk,1cupsugar
Mrs.WernerYunker,fromWhat'sDatCookin'?,PointPleasant,W.Va.
Mrs.Hardy'sTexasPuddingPie
(CustardPie)
Twopies
Thisisaveryoldrecipeforpies.
5eggs
3cupssugar
1cupbutter
1cupsweetmilk
2tablespoonslemonextract
Beateggstogetheruntillightaddsugar,flour,butter,sweetmilk,andlemonextract.
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Bakeonrichpastryin2pieplatesinmoderateoven(350degrees),untilcustardisset,about35minutes.
Mrs.C.H.Hardy,Blackstone,Va.
SourCreamPie
ThisoldfashionedSouthernpiehasbeenintheMcCuefamilyforgenerations.ItwasoriginatedinthemountainsofVirginiaasaharvesttimedessert.
1unbakedpieshell
1cupcommercialsourcream
1egg
1/2tablespoonvinegar
1/2tablespoongroundnutmeg
1/2teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonbutter
3/4cupraisins
Preparethepieshell.Inamixingbowl,mixremainingingredients.Pourintotheunbakedpieshell.Bakeinapreheated425degreeovenfor35minutes.
Mrs.AlbertMcCue,Christchurch,Va.
CottageCheesePie
PhillipsRussellsaysemphaticallythatthisisnothisrecipe.Heclippeditandsentittomeforthisbook.Strangeasitsounds,ithasadeliciousflavorsimilartocheese
cake.
1unbakedpieshell
3eggs
1/2cupsugar
1teaspoongratedlemonrind
1/8teaspoonsalt
1/2cuplightcream
2cupscottagecheese,mashedwithfork
2tablespoonsflour
Beateggslightlyaddsugargraduallyandbeatwell.Pourinrestofingredientsandmixthoroughly.Pourtheaboveintoanunbakedpiecrust.
Combine2tablespoonssugarwith1/2teaspoongroundcinnamonandpouroverthepiemixture.Bake40minutesin350degreeoven.
ContributedbyPhillipsRussell,ChapelHill,N.C.
"AuntHattie's"ButtermilkCustardPie
Twopies
"AuntHattie"ThomaslinwasanativeofArchdale,NorthCarolina.Shemadethisoldfashionedcustardyearsago,passingtherecipealongtolatergenerations.The
pietastesverymuchlikecoconutcustardpie.
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1/2cupbutter,scant
11/2cupssugar
3eggyolks
4tablespoonsflour
2cupsbuttermilk
Vanilla,optional
3eggwhites,wellbeaten
2unbakedpastryshells
Creambutter,sugar,andeggyolkswell.Addflourbeat.Addbuttermilkandstirwell.Addwellbeateneggwhitesstirenoughtomix.Bakeinunbakedpastryshells
at350degreesfor35minutes,oruntilset.
ContributedbyMrs.DavidMiltonPetty,Bethlehem,Pa.
PastryforTwoPieCrusts
11/2cupsflour
1teaspoonsalt
1/3cuplard
1/4cupcoldwater
Siftdryingredientstogethercutlardintodrymixtureaddwaterandhandlelightlyaspossible.Rollthin.Makes29inchcrusts.
Mrs.T.CurryDedman,Sr.,BeaumontInn,Harrodsburg,Ky.
PuffPastry
PuffPastry(PuffPaste)isusedformakingpattyshells,pastryhornsforcreamfillings,croissants,manydessertpieshells,etc.Itistedioustomake,butworththe
effort.
3sticksofbutter(3/4lb.)
3cupssiftedallpurposeflour,extraflour
3/4teaspoonsalt
2/3cupicewater
Cuteachstickofbutterintothreelengthwisesections.Flourasquareofwaxedpaperlightlylaythebutterstripsontheflour.Wrapandrefrigerate.
Mixthe3cupsofflourandsalttogetherinamixingbowl.Combinethelemonjuiceandwaterandstirintotheflour,usingacircularmotion.Mixthedoughwell,and
kneadituntilitbecomessmoothandsatiny.Coverthedough,andletitrestforabout25minutes.Rolloutthedoughonawellflouredboardtoabout1/4inchthick,
makingarectangleabout8''12".Ononehalfofthedoughplacechilledbutterstripssidebysidetowithin1/2inchoftheedges.Foldtheotherhalfofthedough
overthebutter.Sealtheedgeswithfingertips.Wrapinwaxedpaperandchill.
Bringthedoughoutofrefrigeratorandlayitonflouredboard.Quicklyroll
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outthedoughagaintoan8"12"rectangle,1/4inchthick.Foldbothendsofthedoughtothecenteroftherectangle,makingsureedgesandcornersareeven.Now
foldthedoughoverinhalftomakeit4layersthick.Againwrapinwaxedpaperandrefrigerate.Repeatthesameprocessofrollingto8"12"rectangle,chillingfor
30minutesbetweeneachrolling.Thelastpartoftheprocessshouldendwithafolded4layersectionofdough.Wrapandchillitforatleast3hours.
Finishthedoughbyusingitaccordingtodirectionsgiveninindividualrecipes.Thispastrykeepsrefrigeratedfordaysandmaybefrozen.
NuttyPieCrust
Onecrust
Usethisforanypiefilling.
1cupflour
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2cupnuts(pecans,walnuts,almonds,etc.),crushedfine
Icewater
Sifttogethertheflourandsaltmixinnuts.Cutintheshorteningandaddjustenoughicewatertomoistendough.Rolloutonaflouredboard.Fitintoa9inchpiepan.
Mrs.RaleighAllsbrook,NorthBergen,N.J.
ToMakeYourOwnPieCrustMix
TenNineInchCrusts
5lbs.flour
2tablespoonssalt
11/2lbs.shortening
Puttheflourintoalargemixingbowl.Stirinthesalt.Cutintheshorteningwithknivesuntilacrumblymixtureismade.Storeinacannisterandkeepinacoolplaceor
refrigerator.Whenreadytouse,takeout2cupsofmixandstirin4tablespoonsoficewatertomakeonepiecrust.Rolloutonflouredboard.
BettyAlbertson,fromTreasuredRecipes,byTheHelenFreemanGuild,MilesMemorialMethodistChurch,Norfolk,Va.
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RichPiePastry
Threenineinchshells
21/4cupsflour
1teaspoonsalt
1cupshortening
3tablespoonsicewater
Mixflour,salt,andshorteningblenduntilitresemblescoarsecornmeal.Sprinklewaterandlemonjuiceover,using1tablespoonatatimemix.Rollintoaballand
wrapinwaxedpaper.Refrigerateuntilreadytouse.Rolloutonflouredboard.
BertLaws,Pittsburgh,Pa.
CreamCheesePieCrust
Threenineinchcrusts
71/2ozs.creamcheese(21/2smallpackages)
1/2teaspoonsalt
2cupsplainflour
1teaspoonsugar
Allowthecreamcheeseandshorteningtosoftenmixthemtogetherwithaforkuntilfluffy.Blendinthesalt,flour,andsugar,usingafork.Whenmixtureisthoroughly
blended,rollitintoaballandrefrigerateitfor3to4hours.Pinchoffdesiredportionandrolloutonaflouredboard.Keepremainingdoughinrefrigeratoruntilready
foruse.
Thiscrustisespeciallygoodforfruitpies,suchasstrawberry,apple,peach,etc.Itshouldbebakedandthenfilledwithcookedfilling.Bakeat350degreesfor20
minutes,oruntilcrustyandbrowned.
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16
PicklesandPreserves
WatermelonRindPickle
Sixquarts
ThisisanoldVirginiarecipe,withgingerflavor.
Withasharpknifecutthethickrindofamelonintosquares1to2inchesthick.Removeoutsidegreenskin,leavingpiecesasthickaspossible.Cutoutripeinside
meat.Coverrindwithhotwaterandboiluntileasilypiercedwithastraw.Rindmustbefirm,notsoft.Drain.Boilsyrupofsugar,vinegar,andspicesuntilitthickens
addrindandletitboilonce.Leaveallinsaucepan3daysthenpouroffsyrupboiloncepourbackoverrindandletstand3days.Sealatendofthreedaysinjars.A
thickrindisnecessary.
Syrupfor10PoundsofRind
10lbs.sugar
1/2pt.vinegartoeverylb.rind(21/2qts.for10lbs.)
2ozs.gingerroot,broken
2ozs.stickcinnamon
1oz.wholecloves
MakethispickleinmelonseasonkeepuntilChristmasthenitisreadytoeat.
Mrs.R.C.Harrison,Savannah,Ga.
MammyJane'sFavoriteWatermelonRindPickle
Sevenpints
7lbs.watermelonrind
Water
111.5grambottleLily'sslakedlime
9cupssugar
3cupsvinegar
32inchstickscinnamon,brokenintosmallsections
1tablespoonwholecloves
1teaspoonwholeallspice
1teaspoonyellowmustardseed
Cutthegreenpeeloffrind,andtrimoffanyredmeatfromtheinsideofwatermelonrind.Cutintosquaresoranydesiredshape(notlargerthan2
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inchessquare,ifsquaresaremade)placeinanagateorporcelainvesselcoverwithwater.Stirinthebottleoflimewithyourhand,andkeepstirringuntillime
dissolves.Weightdowntherindwithaheavyplatter.Letstandovernight.Drainoffthewaterandletstand1hourinicewater.Dumpicecubesinwatertokeepit
cold.Drainthoroughlytoremovealllime.
Makeasyrupofthesugarandvinegar.Tiethespicesinasmallgarni(bag)anddropintothesyrup.Bringsyruptoaboilinalargeagatevessel(dishpan)dropinthe
rindandcookitoverlowheatuntiltherindistransparentandtenderwhenstuckwithatoothpick.Packinsterilizedjarspourthehotsyrupovertherindseal.Chill
beforeserving.
MissSadieE.Steele,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
ArtichokePickle
Fivequarts
Onceyouhavetriedthismarvelousmustardartichokepickle,youwillkeepajaronyourshelf.Itisespeciallygoodwithroastbeef.
1gal.artichokes(Jerusalem)
1doz.greenandredpeppers
1hotpepper
1doz.largeonions
2cupssalt
Vinegar
Coldwater
Vinegartocover
1largeboxdrymustard(2oz.)
2lbs.sugar
1oz.turmeric
1oz.celeryseed
1/2oz.whitemustardseed
Scrubandwashartichokes.Chopartichokes,peppers,andonionsfine.Sprinkleoverwiththesalt.Letstand12hourssqueeze.Coveroverwith1/2partvinegarand
1/2partcoldwater.Letstand24hours.Draindiscardliquid.
Makeasauceofvinegar(tocovermixture)inwhichyoudissolvethemustard,sugar,turmeric,celeryseed,andwhitemustardseed.Pourthisovervegetablesand
packinjarsseal.[Idissolvesugarandotherdryingredientsforthissaucebyheatingslightly,addthespices,andletcool,thenpourover.Thesugarwilldissolvein
coolvinegarifstirredlongenough.M.B.]
Mrs.KateT.Friedheim,RockHill,S.C.
DillOnionPickle
Onepint
1pt.Spanishonionrings(peelonions,slicethin,separateintorings)
1/2cupsugar
1/2teaspoondillseed
2teaspoonssalt
1/2cupwhitevinegar
1/4cupwater
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Filla1pintjarwithringsofSpanishonion.Combinetheremainingingredientsinasmallsaucepanheattoboilingandpourovertheonionrings.Besurethejaris
filledwithsyrup.Sealjar.Thesearereadyforuseintwodays.Chillbeforeserving.
Mrs.DavidLea,Memphis,Tenn.
DillPicklesGarlic
Twogallons
81qt.jarsor21gal.jars
6clovesgarlicperqt.jar
1twigdillperqt.jar
1teaspoonmixedpicklingspiceperqt.jar
Whole,firm,smalltomediumcucumbers
1gal.water
1cupsalt
1cupvinegar
Fillscrubbedjarswithspicesandcucumbers.Bringthewater,salt,andvinegartoaboil.Pourboilinghotbrineovercucumbersinjars.Seal,whilehot,withself
sealinglids.Letstand4or5daystopickleforhalfsourflavor,andaweekormoreforverysour.
HannahB.Berg,Chattanooga,Tenn.,fromWhat'sCookin'inBirmingham?,Birmingham,Ala.
BreadandButterPickles
Threequarts
Sixqts.cucumbers,washedandsliced(leavepeelon)1qt.slicedonions,optional4sweetgreenpeppers.Pourovertheabove9cupsofwaterand1cupsalt.Let
stand3hours,drain.Combine:
3pts.vinegar
3lbs.whitesugar
1tablespoonturmeric
1teaspoonwhitemustardseed
1teaspoonceleryseed
Heattoboiling.Addvegetables.Bringtoboilingpointagainbutdonotboil.Sealinsterilizedjars.Chillbeforeserving.Thesearecalledbreadandbutterpickles
becausetheyaredeliciouswhenservedwithjustbreadandbutter.IliketoservethemonroundslicesofbutteredbreadataCocaColaparty.
ConstanceSpaldingAnderson,fromTheCottonBlossomCookBook,Atlanta,Ga.
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GrandmaBills'sGoldDustPickles
Eightquarts
Thisrecipeiswellover100yearsold.Itoriginatedwiththecontributor'sgreatgrandmother,whosehusband,JohnHouston,wentfromNorthCarolinatoTennessee
about1823.
1/2pk.greentomatoes
1largeheadcabbage
15largeonions
2doz.smallonions
25cucumbers
Salt(11/2to2cups)
Equalpartsvinegarandwater
2cupsgratedhorseradish
1cupwhitemustardseed
1oz.celeryseed
1/2cupgroundcinnamon
1/2cupgroundturmeric
Syrup:
1/2gal.vinegar,boiledwith
21/2lbs.brownsugar
1lb.preparedmustard
1cupsaladoil
Cutthetomatoes,cabbage,onions,andcucumbersintosmallpiecessprinklegenerouslywithsaltmixwellallowtostandovernightinthesalt.Inthemorningdrain
offthebrine.Putthevegetablesinalargeenameledvesselandpouroverequalpartsofwaterandvinegartocover.Letsetincoolplacefor2daysdrainoffthe
liquiddiscardtheliquid.Mixinthehorseradishandspices.Boiltogetherthevinegarandbrownsugar.Pourthehotsyrupoverthevegetables.Repeatthisprocedure
for3days(eachdaydrainoffthesyrupreheatitandpourithotoverthevegetablesfor3days).Onthethirdday,stirinthemustardandsaladoil.Packthepicklein
hotsterilizedjarsseal.
PickledOkra
Fivepints
2lbs.tenderyoungokrapods
51pt.screwtopjars
Washtheokra,leavingshortstemon.Packokraintothe5jars.Addtoeachjarthefollowing:
1teaspoondillseed
1/2teaspoonalum
1peeledclovegarlic
1smallpodhotgreenpepper
Placethejarsinalargevesselofwaterandheatthewaterjusttoboilingpoint.
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Makethefollowingsyrup,andpouritovertheokraandseasoningswhilethejarsareinthehotwater.Sealjars.Theseshouldstandfrom6to8weeksbefore
serving.Chillbeforeserving.
SyrupforOkra
3cupswhitevinegar
1cupwater
6teaspoonssalt
Bringvinegar,water,andsalttoboilpourhotovertheokra.Besurejarsarefilledwithvinegarsyrup.Ifthisisnotenough,makeadditionalsyrupusingsame
proportions.
Mrs.Ingle'sFourteenDayPickle
Twogallons
ThisfascinatingoldfashionedSouthernsweetpicklegivesthepickleraninterestingtwoweeks.
Firstday:place2gallonscucumbersinastoneorenamelvesselcoverwithboilingwateradd3cupssalt.
Secondday:pouroffsaltwaterput3/4cuppowderedalumovercucumbersandcoveragainwithboilingwater.
Thirdday:pouroffalumwatercovercucumberswithplainboilingwater.
Fourthday:draincucumbers.Boiltogether1gallonvinegarand1boxofpicklingspicesfor20minutes.Pouroverthecucumbersandletstand9days,countingfrom
thedayaftervinegarispouredover.(Duringthistimethepicklermayjust"peep"eachdayatpickles.)
Fourteenthday:takecucumbersoutofvinegarsliceinrounds(about1/4to1/2inch)andpackintoglassjarsalternatingalayerofpickleswithanequallayerof
sugar,untiljarisfilled.Keepaddingsugaruntilliquid(madebythesugarandjuicesseepingfromcucumbers)completelycoverspickle.Puttopsonjars,butjarsare
notnecessarilysealed.
Mrs.RalphIngle,AlamanceCounty,N.C.
CinnamonBudPickles
Aboutsixpints
ThisrecipewascarriedfromtheSouthtoOhio,andnowithascomebacktous.
Select25to30,threetofourinchlongcucumbers.Soakwholefortwo
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weeksinwatercontainingenoughsalttofloatanegg.Removecucumbersandwashsliceinto1/2inchrings.Returntocrock.Soakovernightinasolutionofalum
water,usingalumpofalumthesizeofawalnuttoeachgallonofwater.Drainandwashpicklesagain.Returnthemtocrock.
Makeasyrupoftwoquartsofsugartoonequartofvinegar.Add2sticksofcinnamonandonetablespoonwholecloves.Heattoboilingandpouroverpickleslices,
beingsurethesyrupcompletelycoversthepickles.Letstandovernight.Nextdaypouroffsyrupandreheattoboilingpouragainoverpickles.Repeatthisprocessfor
fourdays.Onfifthdaypackpicklesinhotsterilizedjars.Heatsyruptoboilingpointfilljarswithsyrupandsealimmediately.
Mrs.JamesGigante,Worthington,Ohio
HollyHillPickles
Twogallons
Thesedeliciouspicklescallforsmall"picklingsize"cucumbersinbrine.Ourcontributoraddsthatthe"spoonfuls"are"rounded,''not"level."
Takesmallormediumcucumbersoutofbrineandfilla2gallonjaraboutfourfifthsfull.Sprinkleoverthem
2tablespoonssaladoil(olive)
2tablespoonswhitemustardseed
2tablespoonsblackmustardseed
2tablespoonswholeblackpepper
2tablespoonsceleryseed
1tablespoonallspice
1/2tablespooncloves
1crackedupnutmeg
2podsredpepper
1cuphorseradish
Boil5lbs.sugarin3qts.vinegarandpourscaldinghotovertheabove.Coverclosely.Willbereadytouseinonemonth.
Mrs.JamesN.Williamson,Jr.,Orlando,Fla.
CucumberOnionRelish
Aboutoneandonehalfquarts
18mediumcucumbers
6mediumonions
1cupsalt
2cupscidervinegar
1/2cupsugar
1/2cupwater
2tablespoonsmustardseed
1tablespoonceleryseed
3hotredpeppers,minced
4bayleaves
Peelcucumbersandonionsandsliceverythin.Addsaltandletstandinacoveredcrockovernight.Drainandpressdry.
Combinetheremainingingredientsandbringtoaboil.Boilfor3minutes.
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Addcucumbersandonionsandletcometoboilagain.Cookfor2minutes.Pourintosterilizedjarsandsealatonce.
Mrs.WilliamJ.Lang,fromTheJuniorLeagueofDallasCookBook,Dallas,Tex.
Mrs.Farley'sChiliSauce
Abouttwoquarts
Anunusuallygoodthickchili.
18ripetomatoes,ground,orchoppedfine
3largeonions,ground
4largegreenbellpeppers,ground
1largeredsweetpepper,ground
1podredpepper,ground
Dashcayennepepper
1/2smallclovegarlic,ground
2cupssugar
3teaspoonsceleryseed
3teaspoonswhitemustardseed
1/2teaspoonmixedgroundspices
3to4tablespoonssalt,accordingtotaste
11/2pts.goodvinegar
Grindvegetablesorchopfineinwoodenchoppingbowl.Mixwithotheringredientsbringtoslowboilandletsimmeruntilvegetablesareastenderasmushandjuice
hasbecomethick.Coverforfirsthourofsimmeringtotenderizethevegetables.Bottle.
Mrs.CharlesPrenticeFarley,Norfolk,Va.
DeliciousPepperRelish
Aboutsixpints
12greenpeppers
12redpeppers
12mild,mediumsizedonions
1hotpepper
Grindtheabovepouroverallboilingwaterletstand10minutes.Drainandbringtoaboilin:
6cupsvinegar
21/2tablespoonssalt
4cupssugar
Simmergentlyabout10minutes.Sealinsterilizedjars.
AppleTomatoChutney
Abouteightpints
13largeapples
13largeripetomatoes
1/4lb.mustardseed
3pts.vinegar
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1lb.brownsugar
1/4lb.salt(scant)
1/2lb.onions,mincedfine
1/2redpepper,choppedfine
1/2lb.raisins,chopped
1oz.turmeric
2ozs.ginger
2ozs.groundmustard
Boilapples,tomatoes,mustardseed,andvinegartogetheruntilcooked.Putthroughcolander.Addotheringredientsandboil2hoursormore.Putinto1pt.(or
smaller)jars.
Mrs.JamesC.Cresap,fromSt.Anne'sParishRecipeBook,Annapolis,Md.
PearChutney
Abouttenpints
Thisisadelightfulformofrelishorchutney.
4to5largeonions,ground
1doz.greenpeppers
3hotredpeppers
1/2cupsalt
Coldwater
2tablespoonsturmeric,powdered
2teaspoonsceleryseed
2teaspoonswhitemustardseed
8wholeallspice
6wholecloves
31/2cupssugar
2qts.whiteorgoodcidervinegar
1/2pk.pears,ground,notpeeled
Grindonionsandpepperstogethermixwellwiththesalt.Putintoalargeclothbagandletdrainfor12hours.Thenpourincoldwaterovermixtureandsqueezeout
asmuchliquidaspossible.Makeabouquetofthespicesbytyinginacloth.Mixsugarandvinegarandputontoboilwiththespicebouquet.Whenitcomestoaboil,
putingroundpear,onions,andpeppersletsimmerslowlyuntiltender,from30to45minutes.Pourintosterilized1pt.jarsandsealeitherwithtoporparaffin.
Mrs.GuntherReid,Chattanooga,Tenn.
MangoRelish
(PepperRelish)
Aboutthreepints
ThisisathickdifferentrelishfromtheusualPepperRelish.Mixitwithmayonnaiseforsandwiches.
4largeonions,peeled,ground
12peppers,redandgreen(belltypepeppers),washed,seeded
1cupsugar
1cupvinegar
2tablespoonsflour
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonspreparedmustard
1tablespoonsalt
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Grindtheonionsandpeppers,usingamediumblade.Inalargeenamelvessel,combinetheonionsandpepperswithremainingingredients.Bringtoaboilandcook
slowlyuntilmixturethickens.Sealinsterilizedjars.Mixwithmayonnaisetouseasarelishorforsandwichspread.
Mrs.L.D.Martin,ElonCollege,N.C.
OldSouthernBrandiedPeaches
Twoquarts
1lb.freshwholepeaches
3/4lb.sugar(sameamountofwaterassugar,cupforcup)
Brandy
Soda
Put1/4lb.sodatoapailofwaterboil.Whenboilingthrowin2or3peachesatatime,andletthemremainforabout5minutesthenthrowthemintocoldwaterfora
minuteandrubthefurzeandskinoffwithatowel,afterwhichthrowthemintoanotherpailofcoldwateruntilallpeacheshavebeenprepared.Makeasyrupwhilethe
peachesarepreparingusing3/4lb.ofsugartoeachoffruitwith1cupofwaterforeachcupofsugar.Whensyrupboils,addpeachesandboiluntiltheymaybeeasily
piercedwithafork.Packintojars,fillingwithhalfsyrupfrompeachesandhalfbrandy.
FromExcellentReceipts,Aiken,S.C.,1874,1929.
SweetPeachPickle
Sevenpints
7lbs.peaches,peeled
Cloves
31/2lbs.brownsugar
3cupsvinegar
1teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonseachofwholeallspice,cloves
22inchstickscinnamon
Peelthepeaches.Stick2wholeclovesineachpeach.Combinethesugar,vinegar,salt,andspicesinalargekettle.Bringtoaboil.Putinadozenpeachesatatime
andcookslowlyuntiltheyaretenderenoughtobepiercedwithastraw.Removethecookedpeachesandpackintosterilizedjars.Continueuntilallpeacheshave
beencooked.Boilthesyrupovermoderateheatuntilsyrupthickens,about15minutes.Pourthehotsyrupoverpeachesandseal.
VestaBlair,fromKatch'sKitchen,WestPalmBeach,Fla.
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SweetPickledFigs
Aboutsixpints
"AstoldbymysisterDaisy.Goodforgenerations!"
7lbs.ripefirmfigs
5lbs.sugar
1cupwater
1pt.goodsourvinegar
1/3cupwholecloves
1stickcinnamon
"Washfigs.Putspices,sugar,water,andvinegarinpot.Letboil.Dropfigsintoboilingsyrup.Bringtorollingboil.Cutheatoff.Coverandletstandovernight.Repeat
3times.Canlasttime.Useslottedspoontoremovefromsyrup.Reducesugaronepoundforlesssweetpickle.
"Figsmustbehandledwithcare."
MyrtieKeller,fromMarylandCooking,MarylandHomeEconomicsAssoc.
SpicedVinegarforPickles
Onegallon
1gal.vinegar
1lb.sugar
2tablespoonsallspice
2tablespoonsmustardseed
2tablespoonsceleryseed
2tablespoonssalt
1tablespoonturmericpowder
1tablespoonblackpepper
1tablespoonmace
2nutmegs,grated
3onions,sliced
3tablespoonshorseradish
Bringtoboiluseoveranysweetpickle.
Mrs.HowardR.McLlean,NewOrleans,La.
BarleDuc
Twelveglasses
Afamousgooseberryandcurrantjelly.
2qts.gooseberries,putthroughgrinder
1cupwater
8cupssugar
1qt.currants,pickedoffstems
Putgooseberriesinkettlewith1cupwaterandcook1/2hour.Addsugarandcontinuecookingfor1/2hour.Addcurrantsandcookuntilsyrupjells.Ifalittleless
waterisused,itwilljellmuchfaster.
MaryL.McDaniel,Easton,Md.,fromMarylandCooking,MarylandHomeEconomicsAssoc.
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AppleMintJelly
(orPlainAppleJelly)
Washandcutupdesiredamountofapples.Coverwellwithwaterandboiluntilapplesaretenderandjuiceextracted.(Donotpeel.)Pourallthroughclothstrainer
once(ortwiceforclearerjelly)andletdripuntiljuicehasdrainedoff.
Toeachcupofthejuice,add1cupofsugarandboiluntilmixturejells.Ifpectinisused,seedirectionswitheachbottle.Crushfreshmintleavesandaddtojelly5
minutesbeforetakingfromstove.Removeleavesbeforepouringjellyintosterilizedjars.Togiveaniceflavorofthemint,use1largesprigforeachcupofjelly.
TomakeatastyjellyIoftenusehalfpeachesandhalfapple.Theparingsfromfruitmakegoodjellyandmaybemadeinsmallamounts,whichisthebestwaytomake
jellyandpreserves.
Mrs.FrederickS.Cannon,Knoxville,Tenn.
JaponicaJelly
(Quince)
"Thisisaveryoldrecipeandtheproductisconsideredagreatdelicacy.CollectthequincesfromtheJaponicabushJapaneseQuinceverylateintheseason,just
beforefrost.
"Washcutupin1/4sectionsandcookwithseedsandskin,inenoughwatertocover,untilsoft.Allowtodripthrough3thicknessesofcheesecloth.Useequal
measuresofsugarandjuice.Boilrapidlyuntilitjellswhenadropiscooled.Pourintosmallglassesandcoverwithparaffin.Makesaclearamberjelly."
AnnaAllen,Baltimore,Md.,fromMarylandCooking,MarylandHomeEconomicsAssoc.
GuavaJelly
Selectripe,tartguavaswashandsliceorcutup,usingpeelandall.Placeinpreservingkettlecoverwithwater,andsimmeruntilfruitistenderandalljuicescooked
out.Strain.Totheliquidadd1cupofsugarforeachcupofjuice.Cookuntilitbeginstojell.Itisbesttoaddpectintothisaddaccordingtoamountprepared.
(Directionscomewithcommercialpectin.)Placeinjarsandseal.Delicious.
OrangeLemonMarmalade
Aboutonepint
6oranges
4lemons
Water
Sugar
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Sliceorangesandlemons(withrindon)paperthin.Removeallseeds.Add3timesasmuchwaterasfruitletstand12hoursthenboilabout1hour.Setasideandlet
standanother12hoursandboilagainfor1hour.Measurefruitandliquid.Toeachcupofmixture,add1cupofsugar.Boiluntilliquidjellsandtestinsaucerwhen
jellyslidesoffitisdone.Letstandtocoolthenpourintojarsandseal.Youmayaddgrapefruittothisifdesired.Thewholeorangesmaybeusedwithoutlemon,but
thelemongivesaddedflavor.
GoldJelly
Abouttwopints
2grapefruits
2oranges
2lemons
Water
Sugar
Shredorchopfruitfineafterhavingremovedallseedsandfiber.Measurecoverwiththreetimestheamountofwater.Letstanduntilnextdaythenboilthreeminutes
andletstanduntilnextday.Measureandaddanequalamountofsugarandboiluntilitjellies,beingcarefulnottoscorch.
Mrs.LynwoodP.Harden,Charleston,W.Va.
CarrotMarmalade
Twopints
AGovernorsIslanddelicacy,withSouthernaccent.
1qt.scraped,gratedrawcarrots
Gratedrindof2lemons
Juiceof4lemons
4cupssugar
Mixingredientsbringslowlytoboil.Reduceheat,andsimmeruntilthickandclear.Pourintohotsterilizedjarsandseal.
Mrs.IrvingHenry,NewHampshireandSt.PetersburgBeach,Fla.
RedRaspberryorDewberryJam
Washanddraintheberries.Puttheminacoarsestrainerorwirebasket.Dipthemupanddowninalargebowlofwater.Mashthemthoroughlyputtheminawide
bottomedenameloraluminumpanandbringquicklytoaboil.Rubabout1/2ofthemassatatimethroughastrainertoremoveseeds.Measurethepulpandthejuice,
taking3/4asmuchsugar.Bringthemixturetoaboilandthenallowittosimmerfor10minutes,stirringoccasionally.Pourintojellyglasses.Whencold,coverwith
paraffin.
Mrs.A.J.Sykes,fromVictualsandVitamins,Greensboro,N.C.
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SouthernFigPreserves
Choosefirmripefigs,butnottoosoft.Dropthemintoasodawaterbathmadebyadding1tablespoonsodatoeachquartofwater.Letstand15minutes.Remove
rubofffuzzandsloughskin.Putintowideopenkettle.
Toeachquartoffigs,add1cupofsugar,1cupofwater,1/2slicedlemon,and1or2piecesofgingerroot.Bringslowlytoboil.Cookslowlyuntilfruitistenderand
clearbutstillholdingoriginalform.Letsyrupcookdownthick.Iffigsbecometoodonebeforesyrupisthick,removefruitpackinjarsandletsyrupcontinuecooking
untilthick.Pouroverfruitandsealatonce.
Mrs.CharlesPrenticeParley,Norfolk,Va.
MarthaWashington'sPearPreserves
"HereisadishfromMountVernonwhichbringstomindGeorgeWashington'svisittoCharlottein1791.HeenteredthecityonNorthTryonStreet,ridingin'asnow
whitecoachwithgildedsprings,withhiscrestemblazoneduponthedoor.'Fourhorsesdrewthiselegantvehicle,andhisentourageincluded,besidesthecoachman
andpostilion,hisvaletdechambre,twofootmen,fourridinghorses,andabaggagewagon."
Pears
Boilinglye
Sugar(1/2lb.toeverylb.offruit)
Water
Brandy
Thepearsshouldbeveryfresh.Washthemandputthemintoboilinglyeforoneminute.Removeandputthemintocoldwater.Next,putthemintoapreparedsyrup
ofsugarandwater,usingenoughwatertodissolvesugar.Thencookthemforfifteenminutes.Removeandputonplatestocool.Boilthesyrupdowntoonehalfthe
originalquantity.Putthesyrupandthepearsinjarsandaddsomebrandy.Sealwhilehot.
Mrs.W.FrankSample,fromOldNorthStateCookBook,Charlotte,N.C.
Mrs.Riley'sBakedPearPreserves
Thisisanovenbakedpreserve.Pineapplemaybeaddedifdesired.Weighequalpartsofslicedpearsandsugar.Placepearsinbowlcoverwith3/4ofthesugar.Let
standovernight.Nextmorning,drain,andboiljuicedownabout1/2hour.Addtothistherestofthesugarmixwell,andaddpears.Bakeintheoven(inheavy
preservingvessel)untilrightconsistency.Justabout
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5minutesbeforetakingfromtheoven,add1cancrushedpineapple,ifdesired.Putinjars,seal.
Mrs.SamRiley,EurekaSprings,Ark.
PearChipswithGinger
Sixpints
Anearlyformofpreserves.
2lbs.pears
1/4lb.Cantonginger
4lbs.sugar
4lemons
Wipepearsstem,quarter,core,andpeelcutintosmallpieces.Addsugarandgingerletstandovernight.Inthemorning,addlemonscutinsmallpieces,seeds
removed.Cookslowly3hours.Pourintohotsterilizedjarscoverwithparaffin.Whencool,putonmetalcovers,labelandstore.
MangoChips
Fourpints
8lbs.mangochips
4lbs.sugar
4lemons
1/4lb.gingerroot
Cutlemonsinsmallpiecesmixallingredientsandcookdownslowly.
FromPuertoRicanCookBook,byElizaB.K.Dooley,SanJuan,PuertoRico.
PearHoney
Grindgoodcookingpearsfinewithfoodchopper.Useequalpartspearsandsugarcookuntilthickashoneythenflavorwithvanillaorpineapple.
Mrs.LydiaJordan,fromCommunityClubCookBook,Gibsonville,N.C.
CherryPreserves1947
In1947,Mrs.McConnellmadeacherrypreservewhichpleasedhersowellthatsheaffectionatelyaddedthedatetothename.Youwillmarkthedatewhenyou
makeyourfirstjarbythisrecipe.
"Afterpittingcherries(redsourcherries)liftthemfromthejuiceandmeasurethem.Placenotmorethan4cupsinawidekettle.Add1/2asmuch
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sugarascherriesandbringslowlytoaboil.Cookuntilthesyrupisthickeningand'slipping'fromthespoon,about20to25minutes,orto222degrees,ifcandyand
preservingthermometerisavailable.Pourintoglassesimmediatelyandwhencoolsealwithwaxorparaffin.
"Thejuicewhichwasdiscardedwhencherrieswerepittedmaybemadeintosyrupandusedindrinks,etc.
"Thesepreservesarerubyredthecherriestastefreshandthejuicesjell."
Mrs.D.E.McConnell,Gastonia,N.C.
Mrs.Holt'sStrawberryPreserves
Oneandonehalfpints
Thisisaperfectrecipeforstrawberrypreserves,workedoutaftermanyseasonsoftrialanderror.
4cupsfreshstrawberries
5cupssugar
3tablespoonslemonjuice,or1/4teaspooncreamoftartar
Placeinawidekettlealternatelayersofsugarandberries.Bringslowlytoaboil.Afterthewholemassisboiling,cook9minutes.Removefromheat.Addthelemon
juice,orthe1/4teaspooncreamoftartar.Letstandovernight.Thesecondday,boil9minutes.Allowtocoolandplaceinglasses.Sealwithwaxorparaffin.Cooked
thiswaythepreservesarebeautiful,andtenderjellysurroundstheplumpbrightredberries.
Mrs.DonS.Holt,Concord,N.C.
WatermelonPreserve
Oneandonehalfpints
8cupscubedwatermelon(cutinto1inchcubes)
21/2cupssugar
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4cupcidervinegar
1slicelemon,1/4inchthick
Spicestiedinclothbag:1/2stickofcinnamon,1/2teaspoonwholecloves
111/2pt.jar(sterilizejar,keepithot)
Pourthewatermeloncubesintoacolander.Withthepalmsofhandspressoutasmuchfreeliquidaspossiblewithoutmashingthefruitoutofshape.Letdrainuntilno
freeliquidseepsfromcolander.Pourthemelonandremainingingredientsintoalargesaucepan.Bringtoaboilandboilgentlyfor1hour.Withaslottedspoon,liftout
themelonandpackitintoa11/2pintsterilizedjar.Pouroverenoughsyruptoalmostfilljarleaveonlyheadspace.Sealthejar.Chillthepreservebeforeserving.
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OgeecheeLimePreserves
TheOgeecheelime,aSpanishtypeprobablyleftinthesectionofGeorgiaalongthebanksoftheOgeecheeRiver,isveryscarcenow,andconsideredagreatdelicacy
whenpreserved,tobeservedwithmeatorgame.ItisoftenfoundbytheNegroesofthatsectionandbroughtintothecitymarkets.HereisarecipebyHarrietRoss
Colquitt.
''Cutoffblossomendoflimesandsoakinalumsolution(1tablespoonalumto2gallonswater)for24hours.Takeoutofalumsolutionandboilinclearwater.Drain
andputinasyrupmadeof1cupofsugartoonecupofwater,1poundofsugarbeingallowedfor1poundoffruit.Cookslowlyuntiltransparent."
FromTheSavannahCookBook,byHarrietRossColquitt,Savannah,Ga.
WatermelonPreserves
("Sweetmeats")
Watermelonrind,peeled,cutintodesiredpieces
21/2cupssugartoeachlb.rind
Lemons,2toeach5lbs.rind
Alum
Salt
Peelandremoveallriperedpartfromrind.Cutintosmallsquaresordesiredshapes.Soak12hoursinsaltedwater,using1tablespoonsalttoeachquartofwater.
Drain.Coverwithfreshwaterandboilforabout20minutes,addingapinchofalum.Drain.Boilsugarwithwater,using1cupofsugartoeach3/4cupwateruntilthin
syrupismade.Addrindandslicedlemon,andletcookuntilrindistenderandtranslucent.Pourintosterilizedjarsandseal.
Mrs.J.W.Sloan,Vienna,Va.
PlumConserve
Aboutfourpints
EasternShorespecial.
3lbs.damsonsorplums,seeded
1lb.seededraisins
3oranges,slicedwithrind(quarterslices)
Juice2lemons
3lbs.sugar
2cupswalnutmeats
Bringtoboilslowly.Cookuntilthickandclear,stirringconstantlytopreventsticking.Pourinscaldedjellyglassessealwithmeltedparaffin.
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GrapeConserve
Sixpints
5lbs.Concordgrapes
4largeoranges
1lb.seedlessraisins
4lbs.sugar
Washgrapesseparatethepulpfromskins,savingtheskins.Boilpulpandrunthroughasievetoremoveseeds.Washorangespare,andremovemembrane.Run
orangesthroughfoodchopperwithraisins.Putgrapeskins,pulp,andorangeraisinmixturewithjuice,orangerind,andsugarinpreservingkettleandcookslowlyuntil
syrupforms.Cookwell,makingsuretheskinsarethoroughlycooked.Addchoppednutsifdesired,andpourintohotsterilizedglassesandseal.
Mrs.F.G.Hoddick,fromTheAlexandriaWoman'sClubCookBook,Alexandria,Va.
BeetPreserves
Threepints
FormanyyearsIhavebeentryingtofindarecipeforthesefinepreserves.Hereitis:
Peelrawbeetsandcutintothinstrips.To2lbs.ofbeets,add3lbs.ofsugar,1/2cupofwater,3lemons,slicedthin.Cookveryslowly,stirringoften.Whenpreserves
begintogetthick,add2cupschoppedpecansandgingertotaste.
Mrs.MaxA.Sarasohn,Ensley,Ala.,fromWhat'sCookin'inBirmingham?,Birmingham,Ala.
Mrs.Gant'sTomatoConserve
Twopints
2lemons,slicedthin
Watertocover
1qt.ripetomatoes,peeled
1pt.dicedtartapples
1cupshreddedpineapple
4cupssugar
Cutlemonsinthinslicescoverwithwater.Cookuntiltender.Addpeeledtomatoes,apples,pineapple,andsugar.Cookuntilthickandclear.Putintoglassesand
seal.
Mrs.RogerGant,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
CantaloupeConserve
Threepints
2mediumsizeripecantaloupes,peeled,cutintosmalldice
12ripepeaches,peeled,cutintosmalldice
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4oranges,peeled,seedsandpithremoved,cutintosmallchunks
Sugar
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/2cupchoppedpecans
Combinethefruitsinalargesaucepanadd1/4inchofwaterboilovermoderateheatforabouttenminutes.Measurethemixture,undrainedreturnfruittosaucepan.
Add1cupofsugarforeachcupoffruitmixture.Boilslowly,uncovered,forabout45minutestoanhour,oruntilmixtureisthickstirinthenuts.Pourwhilehotinto
sterilized1/2pintjars.
Mrs.E.F.Kennedy,Hickory,N.C.
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SaucesandDressings
ToMakeaRoux
"Makeabrownorwhiteroux,"appearsofteninthisandothercookbooks.Todoso,add1tablespoonofflourtoeachtablespoonoffat(usuallyinthe
paninwhichmeatorvegetablesweresauted).Tomakeabrownroux,browntheflourtoadeepbrown.Tomakeasmootherroux,sprinklesaltintothe
browningflourandfat.Whenwellbrowned,pourinliquidwater,milk,stock,orothersauce.Tomakeawhiteroux,smoothflourintounbrownedfatto
makewhitepastesprinklewithsalt,andaddliquidasforbrownroux.FromthewhiterouxcomemanycreamsaucessuchasBchamel,whichisbasically
awhitesauce.
FromthebrownrouxmostSoutherngraviesaremadeaddtomatotoflavorortomakeatomatosaucechickengravyandothersareusuallymadefrom
thisbase.
HowtoMakeWhiteSauce
(CreamSauce)
(1)ThinSauce
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
1cupmilkorcream
(2)MediumSauce
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
1cupmilkorcream
(3)ThickSauce
3tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoonsflour
1/4teaspoonsalt
1cupmilkorcream
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Meltbutterinsaucepan.Stirinflourandsaltandblendtosmoothpaste.Addcoldmilkandcookuntilitthickens,stirringconstantly.Seasonasdesired.
TinoCosta'sFrenchDressing
Onehalfcup
WhilecommissionedinKentuckytopaintportraits,TinoCostagavehisFrenchDressingrecipetoVirginiaFergersonRankin.Inpassingtherecipeontome,Mrs.
Rankinsaysthatthisistheonlyrecipeinherfileswhichshehasneverbeforepartedwith.Makeitandyouwillunderstandherreluctance.
Crush1cloveofgarlicwithwoodenpestleinawoodenbowl.Mixtogetherthefollowing:
1/2teaspoonsugar
1/2teaspoonsalt
Dashpepper
Put1/2cubeoficeinthefollowing:
6soupspoonsoliveoil
3soupspoonswinevinegar
2teaspoonsA1sauce
2soupspoonstomatocatchup
Stirbothmixturestogetherwithiceforafewminutes.Pouroversalad.
WhiteHouseDressing
(forGreenSalads)
Onequart
1cupwhitesugar
Icupwhitevinegar
1cupvegetableoil
Stirtheaboveuntilsugardissolves.
Grindtogetherthefollowing:
1greensweetpepper
1smallcanofpimiento(1/4cup)
1mediumsizedonion
Mixthefirstmixturewiththegroundsweetpepper,pimientoandonionthenstirin:
3teaspoonspreparedmustard
3teaspoonscoarsesalt
Stirallingredientstogetherwellletstand3hoursbeforeusing.Keepsindefinitelyifkeptcool.
Mrs.T.CurryDedman,Sr.,BeaumontInn,Harrodsburg,Ky.
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YeOldCollegeInnPoppySeedDressing
Onequart
ThisandthefollowingdressingarefromfamousYeOldCollegeInn.
2/3cuphoney
1teaspoonsalt
2/3cupvinegar
6tablespoonsFrench'spreparedmustard
5tablespoonspoppyseed
21/2cupsWessonoil
Optional1mediumsizedonion,finelygrated
Mixtogetherinorderlisted.BlendinaWaringblenderorelectricmixeruntiloildisappears.Addtheonionifdesired.
OrangeSaladDressing
Serveseight
Idealforfrozenormoldedfruitsalads.
1/3stickbutter
3/4cupsugar
1teaspoonflour
2eggs,wellbeaten
Gratedrindandjuiceof2oranges
Gratedrindandjuiceof1lemon
Pinchsalt
1cupwhippingcream,whipped
Meltbutterindoubleboileraddsugar,flour,eggs,juices,andsalt.Letcookuntilitthickens.Removefromfireandcool.Addwhippedcreamwhenreadytoserve.
Mrs.Chandler'sSaladDressing
Twocups
1smallonion,grated
2tablespoonssugar
1teaspoonsalt
Dashcayennepepper
1clovegarlic
Juice1lemon
1/2cupeachofvinegar,saladoil,andtomatocatchup
Beatwithrotarybeater.Servecoldoversalads.
Mrs.AlbertB.Chandler,Versailles,Ky.
ThickFrenchDressing
Serveseight
Thisshouldbemadejustbeforeserving.Thesecretistopourintheoildropbydrop.Itisespeciallygoodforfruits.
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1/2cupsugar
11/2teaspoonssalt
1teaspoonpepper(black)
1/4smallboxofpaprika(enoughtogiveagoodredcolor)
2teaspoonspreparedmustard
DasheachofWorcestershireandTabascosauces
1cupvegetableoil
1/2cupvinegar
Inanelectricmixingbowl,mixthedryingredients,mustard,Worcestershiresauce,andTabascosauce.Blendonslowspeed,addingtheoildropbydropasmixture
isblended.Addthevinegarlastandbeatuntilblended.Serveatoncewhiledressingisthick,sinceittendstobecomethinifallowedtosetlong.
Mrs.Hatcher'sFrenchDressing
Onequart
3/4cupsugar
1cupvinegar
2cupssaladoil
1bottlechilisauce
Juice2onions
Juice2lemons
4teaspoonssalt
1teaspoonpaprika
Mixingredientswitheggbeater.Ifdesiredaddgratedrindofhalfalemon,and1onionand1greenpepperchopped.Thisdressingcanbekeptinrefrigerator
indefinitely.
Mrs.M.FeltonHatcher,Macon,Ga.
Mrs.Lowe'sHoneyDressing
Onepint
Thishasatangytastewhichmakesitadelightfuldressingforfreshfruitsalads.
2/3cupsugar
1teaspoondrymustard
1teaspoonpaprika
1/4teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonceleryseed
1/3cupstrainedhoney
5tablespoonsvinegar
1teaspoongratedonion
1cupsaladoil
Mixdryingredientsaddhoney,vinegar,lemonjuice,gratedonion.Pouroilintomixtureveryslowly,beatingconstantlywithrotarybeater.Willkeepindefinitely.
Mrs.M.L.Lowe,Cookeville,Tenn.
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PineappleDressingforFruitandFruitSalads
Twocups
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
2cupspineapplejuice
1/3cupsugar
Inasaucepan,meltthebutterandstirintheflourtomakeasmoothroux(paste).Stirinthepineapplejuice,andslowlybringtoaboil,stirringconstantly.Remove
fromheat.
Inabowl,beattheeggyolksandgraduallyaddthesugarbeatuntilcreamy.Graduallystirthehotjuicemixtureintotheeggs.Coolthemixture.Stirintheorangerind.
Justbeforeservingfoldinthewhippedcream.Serveoveranycongealedfruitsaladorfruitsalads.
Mrs.DouglasMoore,PortLauderdale,Fla.
MarshmallowSourCreamDressing
Aboutthreecups
Forfruitsorfruitsalads.
2cupssourcream
Miniaturemarshmallows
1teaspoonlemonjuice
Paprika
Placethesourcreaminadeepbowl.Add1/2cupmarshmallows.Stirwell.Inaboutonehalfhouraddmoremarshmallows,about1/2cup.Stir.Continueadding
marshmallowsuntilthecreamwillnotabsorbmore.Themarshmallowswilldisintegratemakingasmooththickcreammixture.Whenallmarshmallowshavebeen
added,stirinthelemonjuice.Serveoverfruitsorfruitsalad.Sprinkledressingwithpaprika.
Mrs.AlfredG.Lea,St.Petersburg,Fla.
CountryClubRoquefortDressing
Fourcups
1/2lb.Roquefortcheese,crumbled
13/4cupshalfandhalfcream
2cupsmayonnaise(1pt.),homemadeorbought
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4cuplemonjuice
3dashesTabascosauce
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Placeallingredientsindeepbowlofelectricmixer.Mixatlowspeeduntilsmoothandwellblended.Pourintoajarandkeeprefrigerated.Serveoversalads,etc.
Thisisathindressing.Ifthickerdressingisdesired,cutdownoncreamandmayonnaise.
Mr.andMrs.TalmageScroggs,ManagersTheAlamanceCountryClub,Burlington,N.C
LowCalorieRoquefortDressing
Aboutthreecups
Makethisinablender.
1pkg.bleuorRoquefortcheesedressingmix
112oz.cartoncottagecheese
3/4cupmilk
1/2cupmayonnaise
1/4lb.Roquefortcheese,crumbledfine
CombineallingredientsexceptRoquefortcheeseintheblendercontainerblendatmediumspeeduntilmixtureissmooth.StirinthecrumbledRoquefortcheese.
BlendasecondortwotofurthercrumbletheRoquefort,orremovefromcontainerbeforeblendinginthecheese.Storeinaglassjarwithscrewtop.Refrigerate.Will
keepforseveralweeks.
HardBoiledEggDressing
Servesfour
3hardcookedeggs,yolksseparatedfromwhites
1tablespoonsugar
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2cupvegetableoil
Vinegar
Peeleggsandseparatewhitesfromyolks.Reservewhites.Inamixingbowl,mashtheeggyolksandmixthoroughlywiththesugar,salt,pepper,oil,andmustardto
makeathicksmoothpaste.Addenoughvinegartomakeacreamythickdressing.Blendthoroughly.Addthefinelychoppedeggwhitesblend.Serveovershredded
lettuceorchoppedsaladgreens.Goodforawintertimedressing.
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BoiledDressingforChickenorTurkeySalad
Aboutfourcups
9eggs,wellbeaten
1/2poundbutter,softened
1cupvinegar
2tablespoonssugar
Salttotaste
1/2cupextravinegar
Beattheeggsaddthebutter,vinegar,mustard,sugar,pepper,andsalt.Pourintotopofadoubleboileroverhotwater.Stirconstantlyoverboilingwateruntilthe
mixtureisasthickasmush.Chillthenstirintheextra1/2cupvinegar.Pouroverchickenorturkeysalad,oranydishcallingforboileddressing.Thiskeepswellin
refrigerator.
MissCarrieBell,Eminence,Ky.
SourCreamDressing
Aboutoneandonehalfcups
Forcucumbers,coleslaw,oronhotbakedpotato.
1cupsourcream
2tablespoonsvinegar
1teaspoonsugar
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoongroundpepper
1/2teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoondrymustard
1teaspoonceleryseed
1pimiento,choppedfine
Beatthecreamuntilitisstiffaddvinegar,lemonjuice,sugar,andsalt.Stirinremainingingredients.Placeinajarandkeeprefrigerated.
NOTE:Maybemadeinelectricmixerorblendedwithrotarybeater.
Mrs.E.F.Hart,Burlington,N.C.
Bert'sPepperMayonnaise
Oneandonefourthcups
1eggyolk
3/4teaspoonsalt
1teaspooncrackedblackpepper(orfreshgroundblackpeppercorns)
1cupsaladoil(cornoilifdesired)
1eggwhite
Inthesmalldeepbowlofanelectricmixer,placetheeggyolk,salt,andpepperblendonhighspeeduntiltheeggyolkisthick.Beginaddingtheoil,
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dropbydrop,untilthemixturethickensgraduallyaddtheoilinathinstream.Asmayonnaisethickens,graduallyaddtheeggwhitealternatelywiththelemonjuice.
Beatthemayonnaiseuntilitisverythick.Itisreadywhenitwillholditsownformwhentakenupbyspoonfuls.
SourCreamDressingforFruits
Onecup
1cupsourcream
1/4teaspoonsalt
1tablespoonconfectionerssugar
Whipcreamwitheggbeateraddremainingingredients.Storeinajarinrefrigeratortoserveoverfruits,fruitsalads,etc.
Mrs.EugeneClydeBrooks,Raleigh,N.C.
BoiledDressing
(Seepages82and437.)
PrizeMayonnaise
Twocups
Thisrecipewonatendollarprizein1932.
1egg
1/2teaspoonsalt
Juiceof1lemon
2cupssaladoil
Fewdropstarragonvinegar
Placethewholeegginabowladddryingredientsandatablespoonoflemonjuice.BeatafewsecondswithDovereggbeaterthenaddsmallamountofoil.Beat
untildressingbeginstothickenthenaddoilinlargeramountsuntilthetwocupsareused.Whenfinished,addremaininglemonjuicetotaste,alsotarragonvinegar.If
directionsarefollowed,thismayonnaisewillalwaysbedeliciousandasuccess.
Mrs.H.B.Hardy,fromTheGuildCookBook,Portsmouth,Va.
VARIATIONS:(1)Tomake''GarlicMayonnaise,"place1peeledcloveofgarlicinmayonnaiseclosethecontainer,andletstand12hours.(2)Horseradishaddedto
mayonnaiseisagoodaccompanimentforcoldmeats.(3)Addchoppedchivesorfreshchoppedmintleavestomayonnaiseanduseasaspreadorwithsalads.
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BreadSauce
Onecup
Agoodsauceforasparagusandothervegetables.
1/2cupbutter,melted
3/4cupfinebreadcrumbs
Salt,peppertotaste
Meltbutterletbrownslightly.Tossincrumbsandbrownquicklyseasonandaddsievedeggs.Pourwhilewhitehotovervegetables.Grandoverlobster.Minced
parsleyorshallotsgiveextraflavor.
Mrs.HowardR.McLean,NewOrleans,La.
GarlicBreadSauce
Onecup
1/2cupmeltedbutterormargarine,(orvegetableoilmaybeused)
1clovegarlic,mashed
Saltandpepper
Meltthebutterandstirinthebreadcrumbs,garlic,andlemonjuice.Beatuntilitthickensandreheat.Seasontotasteandpourovervegetables.
OrangeSauce
Onepint
Serveoverhotvegetablesasparagus,broccoli,greanpeas,stringbeans,etc.Makeeitherinablenderorelectricmixer.Thissauceisratherthinandfoamy.
4eggyolks
Juiceof1lemon
1cupbutter,heated
Juiceof1orange
1teaspoongratedorangeorlemonrind
Puttheeggyolks,peppers,andmustardinablendercontainer,orindeepbowlofelectricmixerblendforseveralseconds.Pourinthelemonjuiceandblendafew
seconds.Havethebutterheatedtobubblingpoint.Graduallydribbleinthebutterwhileblendingthemixtureatlowspeed.Whenallbutterhasbeenadded,pourinthe
orangejuiceandorangeorlemonrind.Blendjustlongenoughtomixthoroughly.Keepthesaucewarmoverhotwateruntiltimetoserve,andserveinsauceboat.
Thismayberefrigeratedfordaysreheatoverhotwaterbeforeserving.
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FoolproofHollandaiseSauce,CurryFlavor
Oneandonehalfcups
Mrs.Dickinsonwaslargelyresponsibleforassemblingthebookfromwhichthisrecipeistaken.
4eggyolks
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspooncurrypowder(Madrascurrysuggested)
Juiceof1largelemon
FewdropsofTabascosauce
1/3lb.butter(1/2cupplus31/2tablespoons)
Placeallingredients,exceptbutter,inasmalldeepmixingbowl.Beatuntilwellblended.Transferthebowltoawirestrainerthatfitsoverafewinchesofboilingwater
inasaucepan.Turnheattohigh.Dropinthebutter.Stirslowlyuntilthebutterhascompletelymeltedandblendedintosauce.Servehot.
NOTE:ThisHollandaisemaybekeptforweeksintherefrigeratorandbroughtbacktolifewithatablespoonortwoofboilingwaterandadashortwoofevaporated
milk.
Mrs.E.H.Dickinson,Toronto,CanadafromLightintheKitchen,inBraille,bytheCanadianNationalInstitutefortheBlind,Toronto
BlenderHollandaiseSauce
Twoandonehalfcups
1poundbutter,melted
4eggyolks
3tablespoonsboilingwater
2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice
1/4teaspooncayennepepper,orwhitepepper
Meltthebutterandskimoffanytopimpurities.Pouroffthetopfat,leavingthemilkysubstanceinthepan.Placeeggyolksintheblendercontainercoverandblend
onspeed1(low)foraboutoneminute,slowlyaddingthewaterthroughthecentercapopening.(Atinyfunnelisgoodforpouringthroughthecapopening.)Turn
speedto3andaddclarifiedbutterveryslowlythroughthecapopening.Addlemonjuiceandpepper.Blendjustlongenoughtomix.Serveatonce.
Antoine'sHollandaiseSauce
Servesfour
1cupclarifiedbutter
2tablespoonstarragonvinegar
1tablespoonwater
3peppercorns
4eggyolks
Juiceof1/4lemon
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Clarifybutterbymeltingitslowlyletstanduntilallsedimentsettlestobottomskimoffclearportion.Placeinasaucepanthevinegar,water,onion,andpeppercorns.
Cookoververylowheattoreduceliquidto1teaspoon.Removepeppercorns.Cool.Addeggyolksbeatslightly.Graduallyaddmeltedbutter,beatingconstantly.
Addlemonjuice.Serveimmediately.
OldSour
Onepint
AfamousKeyWestseafooddressing.
"OldSourisusedbyKeyWestersonallsortsofseafood.Itismadebystraining1pintoflimejuice,adding1roundedtablespoonofsalt,andstoringitinacorked
bottleuntilitisfermented.IsitanywonderourEnglishancestorswhosailedtheSevenSeaswereknownas'Limeys,'or'OldSours'?"
LimeSauce
Aboutthreefourthscup
Forlobsterorshrimp.
1/2cupbutter
4tablespoonslimejuice
Inasaucepan,heatthebuttertobubblingpoint.Addlimejuiceandbutter.Reheatstir.Pourintoheatedsauceboat.Servehotwithbroiledlobster,oruseasalobster
orshrimpdip.
TartarSauce
Abouttwocups
Forseafood.
21/2tablespoonsminceddillpickles
11/2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleytops
11/2teaspoonsmincedfreshthyme(or1/2teaspoondried)
11/2teaspoonsmincedfreshtarragon(or1/4teaspoondried)
1/2teaspoonsugar
1/4teaspoonpaprika
1/2teaspoongroundblackpepper
1cupmayonnaise
1/2cupsourcream
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Blendallingredientsinamixingbowl.Storeinajarinrefrigerator12hoursbeforeusing.Servecoldwithseafood.
NOTE:Ifacurryflavorisdesired,add1/4teaspooncurrypowder.
Mrs.BlackwellRobinson,Greensboro,N.C.
AnchovyCocktailSauce
Servesfour
Thisisabasicsauceforoysters,shrimp,lobster,etc.
1cupmayonnaise
1tablespoontarragonvinegar
1cupchilisauce
1/2tablespoonanchovypaste
Mixwell,chill.Thisisenoughfor2cupsshrimp.Use1/2portionforsmallcanofcrabmeat.
Mrs.RaymondD.York,fromTheMonticelloCookBook,Charlottesville,Va.
PalmBeachCocktailSauce
Oneandonefourthquarts
ForaveryspecialseafoodsauceIrecommendthis.
2cupsmayonnaise
2cupschilisauce
1/2cupIndiarelish
1hardboiledegg,chopped
1teaspoonchoppedchives
1/2choppedgreenpepper
1pimiento,chopped
2tablespoonscelery,chopped
1tablespoonA1sauce
Salt,pepper,paprika
Mixwell,serve.
GeorgeLaMaze,fromKatch'sKitchen,WestPalmBeach,Fla.
SauceforRawOysters
Oneserving
Mixwell.Allowforeachserving:
Juice1/2lemon
1/2teaspoonvinegar
1tablespoontomatocatsup
FewdropsTabasco
1/2teaspoongratedhorseradish
FromCoastalCookery,St.SimonsIsland,Ga.
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FrozenShrimpCocktailSauce
Serveseight
1cupmayonnaise
1cupcannedtomatojuice
Salt,pepper
Worcestershiresauce
Onionjuice
DashTabasco
Blendmayonnaisewithtomatojuiceseasontotastewithotheringredients.(Lemonjuiceortarragonvinegarmaybeadded.)Freezeinicetrayorindividualmolds.
Serveovershrimpcocktail.[V8juiceisagoodsubstitutefortomatojuiceintheaboverecipe.M.B.]
Mrs.CarletonBarnwell,fromFavoriteFoodsofVirginians,Lynchburg,Va.
LeeAdams'BrandySauceforLobster
Onecup
LeeAdams,knownonthewestcoastasDaveLane,isaformerSouthCarolinian(Florence)whoconcoctsstrangebutwonderfulseafoodsauces.Thisisafavorite
thathegavemeinHollywoodwhenhewasanentertaineronCBS.
1/2cupmayonnaise
1tablespoonchilisauce
1tablespoonmincedcelery
2tablespoonsbrandy
1teaspoonmincedparsley
1teaspoontarragonvinegar
Salt,pepper,cayenne
Blendallserveoverlobster,etc.
LeeAdams,StationKMOX,St.Louis,Mo.
HawaiianSauce
Fourcups
Forredsnapperorotherseafood.
4cupsdrainedcannedtomatoes,orfreshlystewedtomatoes1cupslicedalmonds
2tablespoonsbutter
1cupdicedpineapple
Pinchofsaltifneeded
1heapingtablespooncornstarch
1/4cupcoldwater
Inasaucepan,bringthetomatoestoaboil.Sautthealmondsinthebutterandaddtothetomatoes.Addthepineapple,lemonjuice,soysauce,andsaltifdesired.
Dissolvethecornstarchincoldwaterstirintothesauce.Cookovermediumheat,stirring,untilthesauceisslightlythickened.Serveoverbroiled
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redsnapper,orinacasseroleofshrimpwithrice.Itmakesanexcellentdipforfriedshrimp.
JudgeWilliamL.Sboffner,Burlington,N.C.
CrabLouisSauce
Abouttwocups
1cupmayonnaise
1tablespoonchoppedchivesoronionor1tablespoonofboth
1teaspoonchowchowpickle
1/2cupchilisauce
1/4teaspoonTabasco
Salt,peppertotaste
Mixallseasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Servewithcrabsalad.
LeeAdams,StationKMOX,St.Louis,Mo.
NeimanMarcusRemouladeSauce
Servessix
18oz.jarNewOrleansmustard
6hardboiledeggs,choppedfine
2stalkscelery,choppedfine
1clovegarlic,choppedfine
3or4sprigsparsley,choppedfine
1teaspoonpaprika
Salt,peppertotaste
2cupsoliveorWessonoil
Combineblendthoroughly.
FromTheNeimanMarcusTeaRoom,Dallas,Tex.
BearnaiseSauce
Threefourthscup
BarnaiseSauceisafamousclassicservedoftenintheSouth.
1/2cupvinegar
2tablespoonschoppedshallots,ormincedonion
2freshtarragonleaves
4eggyolks,beaten
4tablespoonsbutter
Salttotaste
Dashcayennepepper
Combinevinegar,shallots,andtarragoninasaucepanandreducebyboilingfor2minutes.Pourslowlyintobeateneggyolks,stirringconstantly.Placeintopof
doubleboilerandcookuntilitthickens,stirringconstantly.Slowlyaddbythespoonfulthe4tablespoonsbutter.Stirandletremainover
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heatuntilitismeltedandblended.Seasonwithsalttotaste.Addparsleyanddashofcayenne.Iffreshtarragonleavesarenotavailable,substitutetarragonvinegarfor
theothervinegar.Servehotovermeats.
HorseradishSauce
Oneandonethirdcups
1cupsourcream
1/4teaspoonsalt
Dashredpepper
1/4cuphorseradish
2tablespoonsmincedparsley
Blendandchill.Servewithcoldroastbeef.
Mrs.CharlesPlummer,fromChristChurchCookBook,Petersburg,Va.
GenghisKhanSauce
Aboutonecup
11inchpieceofgingerroot,crushed(or1pieceofcandiedgingerabout11/2inch,withsugarwashedoff)
1smallcarrot,scraped,cutindice
1smallonion,peeled,diced
1tablespoonlimejuice
1cupsoysauce
1/2cupsweetsaki(ricewine),or1/2cupsweetsherry
Inasmallsaucepan,combineallingredientsexceptthewine.Setonthebackofthegrillandletsimmerforanhour.Ifscumrisestotop,skimitoff.Tenminutes
beforeservingaddthewine.Strainthroughateastrainerandreturntosaucepan.Keeponawarmplaceonthegrill.Dipmeatinsaucebeforeserving.Servethis
saucewithgrilledchicken,pork,beef,oranymeats.
Alfred1.Brown,Lincolnton,N.C.
RoquefortSteakSauce
14oz.wedgeRoquefortcheese,creamed
2dropsTabascoorTexashot
2tablespoonscreamcheese
1teaspoonHeinz57sauce
1garlicclove,minced
Makepasteofallingredientsexceptgarlic.Coatthesteakwiththeabovesauceandbroilit.Letgarlicsautinpanwiththesteak.Pourdrippingsoverthesteak.
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PiquantMintSauce
Oneandonefourthcups
1cupgoodapplecidervinegar
3tablespoonssugar
1/2cupchoppedfreshmintleaves
1/4teaspoonsalt
Dashlimejuice
Boilsugarandvinegaruntilsugariswelldissolved.Pourovermintleavesandletstandtosteepuntilflavorisextracted.Whilestillhotaddsalt.Cooladdlimejuice.
Servewithlamb.
Mrs.TaylorC.Cabiness,Cbattanooga,Tenn.
ChateaubriandSauceforLamb
Onecup
1cupdrywhitewine
1smallonion,mincedor1shallotminced
1/3bayleaf
1/6teaspoongroundthyme
2tablespoonsmeatextract,or1/2teaspoonKitchenBouquet(meatextractormeatglaze)
2tablespoonsbutter
1/4teaspoondried,crushedtarragonleaves
2teaspoonschoppedparsley
DashTabascosauce
Inasmallsaucepan,combinethewine,mincedonion,bayleaf,andthyme.Bringtoaboilandsimmeruntilwineisslightlyreduced(about3/4originalamount).Add
theremainingingredientsblendwell.Servehotoverlamb.
CaperSauce
Onecup
2tablespoonsbutter
1tablespoonflour
1cupmuttonstock
Salt,pepper
1heapingtablespooncapers
Meltbutterinasaucepanaddtheflourandcookforafewminutes,butdonotbrown.Addthestockseasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Strainandaddcapers.
Serveoverlambchops.
FromTheCenturyCookBook,byMaryRonald
HoneyAngosturaGlazeforHam
1cupstrainedhoney
2tablespoonscurrantjelly
2tablespoonsangosturabitters
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Slowlyheatthehoneyoverlowheatinasmallsaucepan.Stirinremainingingredients.Bringtoaboilandremovefromheat.Setasideatroomtemperature.Useto
glazeanyhamraw,cooked,orprecooked.Bakehamaccordingtopackagedinstructions.Twentyminutesbeforehamisready,pourpartofglazeonfatsideof
ham.Increaseovenheatto425degrees.Every5minutesspreadadditionalglazeonhamuntilallhasbeenused.
Thismakesagoodglazeforaroastedlegoflamborporkloinroast.
Mrs.R.C.Moore,Graham,N.C.
OrangeSauceforDuck
(orAnyBirds)
Twocups
Juiceof1lemon
Juiceof2oranges
Rindof1orange,reserveorange(cutrindfromorangeintostrips)
1/4teaspoondriedrosemary
1/4teaspoondriedtarragon
2dashesTabascosauce
1/2cupdrywhitewine
Placeallingredientsexceptthereservedorangeinasmallsaucepan.Bringslowlytoboilingpoint,butdonotboil.Letstanduntilmixtureiscooledtowarmstage.
Strain.Cutthereservedorangeintothinslicesandfloatitontopofthesauce.Serveoverroastedduck.Thismayalsobeusedoverchickenorgamebirds.Itisa
goodbastingsauceforRockCornishhens.Ifusedasabastingsauce,add2tablespoonsofbuttertohotsauce,andstir.
CharlieHarville,WYPTTV,HighPoint,N.C.
MadeiraSauce
(forPheasantorOtherBirds)
Abouttwocups
Pandrippingsfromroastedpheasantorotherbirds
1cupchickenstock,or1cupbouillonmadefrom1teaspooninstantbouillonand1cupboilingwater
4tablespoonsMadeira
1boiledpheasantorchickenliver,chopped(optional)
Pourchickenstockintotheroastingpaninwhichapheasantwasroasted.Setovermediumheatandstirupallthebrownbits,scrapingfromthebottomandsidesof
thepan.Graduallystirinthemeltedbutter,stirringconstantlyuntilwellblended.AddtheMadeiraandstir.Stirinthechoppedliverseasontotastewithsaltand
pepper.Servehotinasauceboat.
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CurrantJellySauceforRockCornishHens
Oneandonehalfcups
110oz.jarcurrantjelly
1/2cupbeefbouillonorconsomm
1tablespoonflour,mixedwith2tablespoonsbouillonorconsomm(optional)
Meltthejellyoverlowheatinasmallsaucepan.Stirinremainingingredientsexceptflour.Bringmixturetoaboilreduceheatandsimmerfor15minutes,stirringoften.
UseasabastingsauceforroastingRockCornishhens.Thickenthepandrippingswith1tablespoonofflourmixtureifdesired.Thepangravymaybeservedasa
sauceovercookedhens.
Mrs.R.C.Moore,Graham,N.C.
ChiliSauceforChicken
(forBarbecueChicken)
Oneandonehalfcups
11/2cupschoppedfreshtomatoes,or11/2cupschoppedcannedtomatoes
4tablespoonsbutter
3greenchilis(cannedhottype),choppedfine
1tablespoonSamson'sSauce(ahotsaucesoldinsomefoodstores),or3dashesTabascosauce
Inasaucepan,placethechoppedtomatoesandbutterheatandstir.Addremainingingredientsandsimmeronthebackofagrillwhilecharcoalingchicken,orona
slowheatonstove.ServehotoverBarbecueChickenChili,oranypoultryormeat.
A.B.Lea,Jamestown,N.C.
HawaiianSauceforChickenorSteak
(CharcoalBroil)
Onecup
1/2cupsoysauce
1/2cupsugar
2clovesgarlic,mashedtopulp
1dashTabascosauce
Mixingredients.Useasamarinadeforchickenorsteak.Marinatemeatatleast2hoursbeforebroilingovercharcoalfire.Ifdesired,heatthemarinadeaftermeathas
beenremoved.Serveoverthecookedmeat.
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OrientalSauceforSpareribs,Pork,orBeefRibs
Onecup
3/4cupsoysauce
3tablespoonsmincedchives,or1smallgreenonion,minced
1clovegarlic,crushedtopulp
1/3cupdrywine(redforbeef,whiteforpork)
Mixallingredientsinasmallsaucepan.Bringtoboil.Removefromheatatonce.Usetomarinatemeatthenreserveitasabastingsauce.
MaryFarmer,Roanoke,Va.
BarbecueSaucewithCelery
Onequart
2onions,chopped
1tablespoonbutter
11/2cupscatchup
11/2cupswater
3tablespoonsvinegar
11/2tablespoonsWorcestershiresauce
21/4teaspoonsdrymustard
11/2teaspoonssalt
1cupmincedcelery
Sautonioninbutteruntiltenderandgolden.Mixintheremainingingredients.Bringtoaboil.Thensimmeruntilceleryistender.Brownsugarmaybeincreasedto
taste.Useittobarbecuechicken,spareribs,oranythingelsedesired.
Mrs.LelandF.Henderson,fromTheJuniorLeagueofDallasCookBook,Dallas,Tex.
TexasBarbecueChickenorMeatSauce
Forsixchickensorsixpoundsmeat
1tablespoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
1/4cupcatchup
3tablespoonspreparedmustard(brownmustard)
1cupwater
2tablespoonschilisauce
1/2cupvinegar
1cupmeltedbutterorcookingoil
Mixintheordergiven,usingrotaryeggbeaterasoilisadded.Simmerslowlyuntilslightlythickened.Thismakes3cupsofsauce.Keephot.
JaneErwingBarrow,fromDARCookBook,compiledbyAileenLewersLangston
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DillButter
1teaspoonlemonjuice
1/2teaspoondillseed
Blendthoroughlyandserveonhardbreadorwithanymeat.Goodtorubonporkchopsthatarewaitingtobebroiled.
MaitreD'hotelButterSauce
Afamoussauce.
1/2cupbutter
Salt,peppertotaste
Meltbutteraddsalt,pepper,andlemonjuice.Addparsleyandserveatonceoversteaks,hot.Ifacoldsauceisdesired,creamingredientswithbutterandspread
overbroiledsteakorfish.Ifathickenedsauceiswanted,addabovetoawhitecreamsauce,seasoningtotaste.
Mrs.EugeneP.Barker,Atlanta,Ga.
SauceDiable
Oneandonehalfcups
3tablespoonsfinelymincedonions
2tablespoonsbutter
2tablespoonsflour
1teaspoonsoysauce
21/2teaspoonshotpreparedmustard(Dijon,Mr.Mustard,etc.)
1cupboilingwater
1roundedteaspooninstantbeefbouillon(or2bouilloncubes)
2dashesTabascosauce
1choppedcannedhotgreenpepper(ToredoorSpanishpepper),optional
Inaskillet,sauttheonionsinthebutteruntiltheyaretransparentandsoft.Mixintheflourtomakeasmoothpaste.Addremainingingredientsexceptthehotgreen
pepper.Cookovermediumheat,stirringconstantly,untilsaucethickens.Ifdesired,addthehotgreenpepper,mincedfine.Thisisa''redhot"saucetobeusedwith
anymeatorseafood.Servehotorcold.
Mrs.W.G.Vetterlien,Tucson,Ariz.
Anne'sChiliSauce
(forMatambreorOtherMeats)
Twocups
4tablespoonsbutter
1onion,finelychopped
1greenpepper,finelychopped
1garlicclove,minced
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2tablespoonsflour
1tablespoonchilipowder
1teaspoonsalt
Freshlygroundblackpepper
1cuptomatojuice
1cupbeefbroth
Meltbutterinamediumsizeskillet.Addonion,greenpepper,andgarlicsautfor5minutesormore,stirringfrequentlyuntilthevegetablesaretransparentbutnot
browned.Blendintheflour,chilipowder,salt,andpepper.Stiroverlowheatfor2minutes.Stirinthetomatojuiceandbeefbroth.Cook,stirring,overmediumheat
untilslightlythickened.Servehot.
Mrs.O.RayMcKenzie,Burlington,N.C.
ItalianSauceforMeatBalls
Abouttwocups
1clovegarlic,minced
1/2cupchoppedonions
11/4cans(11oz.can)tomatosoup
11/2cupstomatopaste
1teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspoonpepper
1/2cupchoppedmushrooms(canned)
1/4teaspoonoregano
1/2cupwater
Heattheoilinalargeskilletaddthegarlicandonionandcookovermediumheatuntillightbrown.Slowlystirinthetomatosoupandpaste.Addthesaltandpepper.
Simmeroverlowheat,stirringoften,forabout30minutes,oruntilthickened.Addthemushroomsandoregano.Simmer5minutes.Ifsaucebecomestoothick,add
thewaterstirandreheat.Serveovermeatballsinachafingdish.
Mr.andMrs.TalmageScroggs,Managers,TheAlamanceCountryClub,Burlington,N.C.
ChiliColorado
(RedChiliSauce)
Twocups
"ThebaseforallredandallhotsaucesusedinMexicoandMexicancookeryismadeasfollows,andnosubstitute,suchaschilipowderortomatowilldo:
"Putapoundofdriedredchilipepperstosoakinhotwaterforaboutanhour.Drainandcleanouttheveinsandseeds.Putthroughthemeatgrinderwithonelarge
onionandacloveofgarlic.Strainandputinsaltandpepper.Placetheresultantpulpsandthewaterinwhichthepepperssoakedinaglassjarandkeepinthe
refrigeratorforfutureuse.Theflavorofthechilicanbevariedbythekindofpeppersused.Someredchiliishotandsomesweet.Mostcooks
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preferachilicoloradomadeofhalfhot(picoso)andhalfsweet(pasillo)peppers."
Mrs.ManuelRodarte,fromLaCocinaMexicana,by"SallyAnn,"FoodEditor,ElPasoHeraldPost,ElPaso,Tex.
ToMakeCoconutMilk
Sixcups
Usethistosubstituteforwaterinmakinganycurryaddittoredbeandishes(RedBeansandRiceWithSmokedSausage,p.284),orformakingchickengraviesand
sauces.
1largecoconut
Cheesecloth
6cupscoldwater
Puncturetheeyesofcoconutdrainoffthe"milk"reserveit.Crackthecoconutandprytheshellfromthemeat.Leavethedarkoutercoatingofcoconutonthewhite
meat.Gratethecoconut,orcutitintosmallpiecesandgrindinablender,usingpartofthemeatatatime.Placeasquareofcheeseclothinalargebowl.Putthe
groundnutmeatintheclothandpourover2cupsofwater.Squeezetheclothtoextractallliquid.Pouroveranother2cupsandsqueezeaddtheremaining2cups
andsqueezethebagagain.Addtothisthemilkfromthecoconut.Useasdirected.Keeprefrigerateduntilreadyforuse.Thismaybefrozeninplasticcontainers.
Mrs.AnnieLeeMcGhee,MountKisco,N.Y.
PembrokePlumPuddingSauce
Aboutthreecups
Thisisanoldfamilyrecipe.Mix1cupofbutter,2cupsofsugar,3eggsand1wineglassofwine.Stirwellandletallcometoaboil.Servehot.
Mrs.WilliamB.Rosevear,PembrokeHall,Edenton,N.C.
HardimontButterscotchSauceforVanillaIceCream
Aboutthreecups
11/4cupsbrownsugar
2/3cupKarosyrup
4tablespoonsbutter
3/4cupheavycream
Toasted,coarselybrokenalmonds
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Putsugar,syrup,andbutterintosaucepanandletboiluntilsoftballisformedincoldwater.Thenaddcream.Goodonvanillaicecreamwithtoasted,coarselybroken
almondssprinkledover.
HotChocolateSauce,Greenville
Threeandonehalfcups
Rich,andgoodoveranypudding,cake,oricecream.
61oz.sqs.chocolate
2cupssugar
1/2cupbutter
Dashsalt
1largecanCarnationmilk
1teaspoonvanilla
Meltchocolateaddsugarandbutterandsalt.Boilforfewminutesaddmilkbringbacktoboil.Addvanillaandblendthoroughly.Servehot.
Mrs.GastonJennings,Greenville,S.C.
FruitPuree
Twocups
2cupsripepeaches,apricots,mangoes,strawberries,etc.
1/2cupsugar
Sliceorcutfruit.Putthroughasieveorfoodmill.Addthesugarandlemonjuice.Placeincoveredcontainerandchill.Serveoverpuddingsorcongealeddesserts.
VanillaCognacSauce
7tablespoonsconfectionerssugar
4tablespoonscognac
5tablespoonsboilingwater(littleextraifneeded)
1tablespoonvanilla(right)
Creamthebutterwiththesugaruntilfluffygraduallyaddthecognac.Graduallyaddtheboilingwaterbeatmixtureveryhard.Setthemixingpaninapanofhotwater
stirfrequentlydonotallowittoboil.Cookfor5minutes.Removefromfireaddthevanillastir.Serveoverpuddings,icecream,cake,etc.
PageAylettRoyall,fromGayNinetiesCookBook(TheDietzPress,Inc.,Richmond,Va.)
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Viola'sRumSauce
Abouttwocups
1cupbrownsugar
2eggyolks,beaten
1/2cupmilk,orcream
1/8teaspoonsalt
3tablespoonsrum
Creambutterandsugartogetheraddbeateneggyolks,milk,andsalt.Cookovermediumheat,stirringconstantly,untilsauceiscreamy.Removefromheataddrum.
Goodoverplumpudding,gingerbread,orvanillaicecream.Storeinrefrigeratorandreheatforserving.
WhippedCreamChocolateSauce
Twoandonehalfcups
Thisisaneasywaytomakeacakefrostingorasauceforhotpuddings.Itmayalsobefrozenasamousse.
1cupheavycream
3/4cupsugar
4tablespoonscocoa
Sliveredtoastedalmondsorpistachionutsforgarnish
Inthetopofadoubleboiler,combinethecream,sugar,andcocoa.Cookoverboilingwater,stirringoften,for20minutes.Addthevanilla.Coolmixturechillit
thoroughly.Whipthechilledcreamwithawirewhiskuntilthemixtureholdsapeak.Useitasitis,orasafrostingorsauce.Sprinklenutsoverifdesired.Ifitisfrozen,
stirinthenuts.Aftermixturebeginstofreeze,stirtwice.Covertraywithwaxedpaper.Serveasamousse.
Mrs.NormanRiddle,Bluefield,W.Va.
LemonSauce
Oneandonehalfcups
1/2cupsugar
1cupwater
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoongratedlemonrind
Inasaucepan,mixthesugarandcornstarch.Graduallystirinthewater.Cookovermediumheat,stirringconstantlyuntilthemixturebeginstoboil.Stir
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andboilabout1minute.Removefromtheheatandstirinbutter,lemonjuice,andrind.Servewarmoverpuddings,gingerbread,cake,etc.
CrepesSuzetteSauce
Twocups(foreighttotencrapes)
1mediumsizeorange,washed,dried,(andjuiceoforange)
3blocksofsugar,brokeninhunks
4tablespoonbutter
1/4cupCointreau
1/4cupBenedictineorGrandMarnier
Washanddrytheorange.Takethelumpsofsugarandrubthemashardaspossibleovertheskinoftheorangesothesugarwillabsorbtheflavor.Crushthesugar,
usingaboardandrollingpin,orinamortarwithpestle.Pourthesugarintoaheatproofchafingdishinsetpan(orsimiliardish).Squeezetheorangeandpourthejuice
overthesugar.Addthebutterandlemonjuicetothepan.Stirwell.Cookuntilthesugarhasdissolvedthenaddtheliqueurs.Heattoboilingpointandservewith
crepesasfollows:
ToServeCrpesSuzette
Allow3crpesforeachserving.
HeattheCrpesSuzetteSauceinachafingdish.Placethecrepessidebysideinthesauceandspoonsauceoverthem.Whentheyarewellcovered,foldthecrpes
firstintohalves,thenintoquarters.Repeatuntilthedesirednumberhasbeenfolded.Inasmallheavysaucepan,heat2to3tablespoonsofcognacorGrandMarnier.
Ignitetheliqueurandpouritquicklyoverthecrpes.Bringthemflamingtothetable,orflamethematthetable.
NOTE:Thecrpesmaybemadewellaheadoftime,butmakethesaucejustbeforeserving.
HardBrandySauce
1cuppowderedsugar
11/2tablespoonssoftbutter
1teaspoonheavycream
Brandyorwinetotaste
Creambutterandsugarsoftenwithcream,usingitdropbydropsothatthesaucewillnotbecometoosoft.Addbrandyinthesamemanner,tastingtoreachdesired
flavor.Placeinrefrigeratortoharden.Serveontopofhot,orwarmgingerbread.
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BrandySauce
Twoandonehalfcups
2eggyolks
3or4tablespoonsbrandyorwhiskey
2cupspowderedsugar
Pinchsalt
1teaspoonvanilla
Gratednutmeg
Beateggyolksaddbrandyalittleatatimeandsugar.Thenaddbeateneggwhitesandwhippedcream,salt,andvanillasprinklenutmegonlast.
Mrs.C.H.Hardy,Blackstone,Va.
ChocolateFudgeSauce
Abouttwocups
2ozs.bitterchocolate
4tablespoonsbutter
1cupboilingwater
1cupsugar
1/16teaspoonsalt
11/2teaspoonsvanilla
Meltthechocolateoverboilingwaterinthetopofadoubleboiler,andstirinthebutter.Stiruntilbuttermelts.Slowlydribbleintheboilingwater,continuingtostir
constantly.Thenstirinthesugar.Removethetopoftheboilerandplaceitdirectlyovertopofthestoveheatingunit.Slowlybringmixturetoaboilandcookforabout
5minutes.Stirinthesaltandvanilla.Servethesaucewarmovercake,puddings,icecream,oranydesireddesserts.
Mrs.CharlesCardozo,Richmond,Va.
CaramelSauceforFlan
Aboutthreefourthscup
ThiscaramelizedsauceisoftencalledBurntSugarSauce.ItmaybeusedunderabakedcustardsuchasFlan,oroveranycustard,pudding,icecream,etc.
1cupgranulatedsugar
1/2cupwater
Pourthesugarintoaheavyskillet(ironisbest).Begincookingitoverhighheatandstirconstantlyuntilthemixturelumps.Whenitbeginstolump,immediatelyreduce
theheatandslowlypourinthewater,beingcarefulthatthehotmixturedoesnotsputterout.Themixturewillagainlump.Continuesimmeringitslowlyoververylow
heatuntilitagainsformsasyrup.Removefromtheheat.Serveasdirectedabove.
Mrs.AlfredG.Lea,St.Petersburg,Fla.
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SherrySauce
(orVanillaSauce)
Aboutonecup
1/2cupmilk
1cupsugar
4tablespoonsbutter
3tablespoonssherry,or11/2teaspoonsvanillaextract
Inasmallheavysaucepan,combinethemilk,sugar,andbutter.Bringtoboilandsimmerfor5minutes.Addthesherryorvanilla.Servewarmorcoldoverpuddings,
cake,icecream,etc.
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Lagniappe
ScatteredthroughoutthisbookarerecipestakenorrevisedfromTheLouisianaPlantationCookBook,compiledbythelateMrs.JamesE.Smitherman,
Shreveport,Louisiana.Thefinalchapterofherbookiscalled"Lagniappe,"meaning"extragift."ThewordcomesfromacharmingoldLouisianacustomstillprevailing
amongtheoldergenerationofmerchantsandshopkeepers.Ifyoumakeapurchase,invariablyyouwillbepresentedwithasmallextragiftaprizedpieceofcandy,a
handfulofcakes,orassortednuts.JustasIhaveborrowedMrs.Smitherman'srecipes,IthinkIshallchooseherwayofendingthisvolume,with"Lagniappe."
ThePralinehasbeenknowninNewOrleansformorethantwohundredyears,saysMaryMooreBremerinherNewOrleansRecipes."EventheFrenchexplorer,
LePageduPratz,intheearlydaysofFrenchoccupationofLouisiana,mentionsthatthey[pralines]weremadefrom'Wildpecankernels,andmosthighlypraised.'"
HerearerecipesfromthisbookforPralinesandPecanGlace.
PralinesAuxPecans
Twopounds
4tablespoonswater
2tablespoonsevaporatedmilk
1tablespoonbutter
1/2teaspoonsalt
4cupsbrownsugar
2cupsbrokenpecans
12dropsvanillaextract(optional)
Putwaterandevaporatedmilkintoasaucepanaddbutter,salt,andbrownsugar(measuretheseexactlydonotroundmeasurements).Meltoveraslowfireandboil,
stirringconstantly.Addbrokenpecans.
Whencandybeginstothicken,removefromfireandstirwhilecooling.Whileitisstillpourable,dropwithlargespoonontooiledpaper,makingcakes3or4inchesin
diameter.Addvanillaextracttothisrecipeifpralinesaretobekeptformorethanafewdays.
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PecanGlace
Twopounds
3cupssugar
1/2teaspooncreamtartar
1cupwater
Pecanhalves
Putsugar,creamoftartar,andwaterintosaucepanstirasmixtureheatsuntilsugarisdissolved.Wipeawayanysugarcrystalsthatmayformonthesidesofpan,and
cooksyrupwithoutstirringuntilitthreadscrisplywhendroppedfromaspoonandimmediatelydipperfecthalvesofpecans,oneatatime,usingalongsharppin,and
placeonbuttereddish.Workfastfortheglachardensrapidly.
Thisisoneofthemostdelightfulwaysofusingpecans.Dates,almonds,Brazilnuts,Malagagrapes,orangesections,andevenvioletsmaybetreatedthesameway.
CoconutPralines
Onehalfpound
1cupsugar
1cupfreshcoconut,grated
1/2cupwater
1/2teaspoonvanilla
Mixsugarwithwaterandletstanduntilsugarispartlydissolved.Placeinsaucepanoverlowflameletgraduallysimmerandboiluntilsyrupisslightlythickened.Add
coconutletboiluntilallformssoftballincoldwater.Remove,anddropbyspoonfulsonbutteredsurface.Letharden.
MissJonseyAnnBrittle,Charleston,S.C.
Panocha
Onehalfpound
Panocha,knownalsoas"Pinoce,"orMexicanCandy,isarichfudge,popularinmanySouthernregions.ThisisatrueMexicanrecipe.
1cupwhitesugar
1cupbrownsugar
1/2cupcreamorevaporatedmilk
2tablespoonsdarkcornsyrup
1tablespoonbutter
2tablespoonswater
Cookallingredientstogetherfor5minutes,bytheclock,afterboilingpointisreached.Beatthoroughlyandadd:
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Pourintobutteredplatterandmarkintosquaresbeforecandycools.
Mrs.E.D.Raynolds,fromLaCocinaMexicana,by''SallyAnn,"FoodEditor,ElPasoHeraldPost,ElPaso,Tex.
"SnapDragon"
AnoldNewOrleanscustom,andafascinatingpartysurprise.
Coveraheavyplatter(earthenwareorheavy,platedsilver)withgiantraisins.Pouroverenoughbrandytosoakintoraisins.Letsetforfewminutes.Thenlightbrandy.
Guestsaresupposedtosnapatraisinswhileflameglows.
PartyMintswithRoyalIcing
2cupssugar
Pinchsalt
3/4cupcoldwater
Oilofpeppermint
Putsugar,syrup,salt,andwaterintopofdoubleboiler.Whenitstartstoboil,add1/4teaspoonofcreamoftartar.Letboiluntilsoftballstageisreached.Takeup
placevesselincoldpanofwaterandstartbeatingwithelectricmixeruntilcreamy.Thenadd3or4dropsofpeppermint.Returnvesseltohotwaterandletmelt.
Dropmixturebyteaspoonfulsonwaxedpaper.Thismakesaprettyflatminttobedecoratedwiththefollowing:
RoyalIcing
1eggwhite
Confectionerssugar
Vegetablecoloring
Beateggwhitelightlyaddenoughpowderedsugartomakemixturestiffenoughtoputintopastrytube.Tintputintopastrytube,anddecoratemakingdesired
flowersandcolors.
ThelmaMadry'sCreamMints
Onepound
ThelmaMadry'sCreamMintsaresoindemandthatonemustspeakweeksaheadinordertoprocureafew.Thisisthefirstpublicationofherrecipe,which
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shemodestlysaysisanopensecret.Thesecretisinlearningfromexperiencehowtotimethecooking,howtopullthe"taffy"totheperfectstageandknowing
enoughaboutmeteorologytobeabletojudgegoodmintmakingweather.Yes,oncertaindaysthetemperamentalmintsarelikelytobecomecontraryandgobackto
sugar.
1/2cupwater
2cupssugar
4tablespoonsbutter
5dropsoilofpeppermint
Vegetablecoloring,ifdesired
Putwater,sugar,andbutterontocookbringtoboilingpointreduceheatslightlyandboiluntilsyrupformsahardlumpwhendroppedintoicewater.Donotstirat
allduringentireprocess.Pouronmarbleslabaddoilofpeppermintandvegetablecoloring.
Butterthefingersandbegintopullalmostbeforethecandyhashadtimetocoolatall,usingthetipsofthethumbandtwofingers.Pulluntilaslightcrustbeginstoform
ontheoutsideofthecandypractisewilldeterminethelengthoftimerequired.Twistintoaropeandcutwithscissorsintosmallpieces.Allowtocoolthoroughlyon
theslab.Packinairtighttinboxforadayortwountiltheycream.Amarbleslabisabsolutelynecessary.[Decorateifdesired,usingpastrytube.TryusingMrs.Smiths
RoyalIcing(above)todecoratethismint.M.B.)
Mrs.W.D.Madry,Burlington,N.C.
PeachLeather
Oncethisstrangesounding,butdelicious,oldformofcandywasmadeprofessionallybyanoldergenerationof"Deep"Southernladies.Butithasbeennoexception
tothefactthatmostsecrets(likemurders)willeventuallyout.Itiscookedinthesunlike"suncookedpreserves."Thisisawordofmouthrecipe,althoughthe
facsimileisinmanycookbooks.
Selectripesoftpeachespeelandmashtoapuree.Toeverycupofpeachesadd1/4cupofgranulatedsugar(orbrownsugarmaybeused).Mixsugarwithpeaches
letsimmeroverlowheatuntilmixturecomestoagoodboilboilonly1or2minutes.Remove.Pourintoshallowpansorplattersinathincoating.Coverwith
mosquitonettingletsitinthesunforseveraldays,bringingineachnight,untilmixturehascookeddowntoagoodtough"leather."Cutinsquaressprinklewith
powderedsugar.Roll,ifdesired,andresprinklewithpowderedsugar.Someoneshouldsitandwatchleather,toseethatnoinsectscrawlundernetting.(Apricotsmay
beused.)4lbs.peachesto1cupsugarshouldyield1lb.candy.
Mrs.WilliamDeR.Scott,Graham,N.C.
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AppleLeather
3cupsapplesauce
1/2cupsugar
1/4teaspoonnutmeg
Nuts,optional
Spread1/2inchinshallowpan.Bakeinslowoven1/2day.Takeoutandrollinpowderedsugarlikeajellyroll.Nutsmaybeaddedbeforemixtureisbaked.Slice
thin.Useasaconfection.
Mrs.C.M.Buxton,LoudownCo.,Va.,fromRecipesfromOldVirginia,Richmond,Va.
LibHarman'sFrostedGrapes
Mrs.Harmanusestheseasacenterpiece,togarnishsaladsorteaplatters,ortoencirclemoldsofanysalad.
Washandthoroughlydryclustersofanyvarietyofgrape.Dipintounbeateneggwhite,beingcarefulthateachgrapeiswellcoated.Nowrollingranulatedsugar.
Placeiniceboxandallowtochilluntilthesugarhardens.Whenready,thegrapeshaveanexquisitefrosting.[Tryfrostingsprigsofmintleavesbysamemethod
prettyandgood,too.M.B.]
Mrs.DavidHarman,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
WineDates,Stuffed
Tomakeanunusualandtemptingconfection,uselargeprocesseddatespitandcoverinanygoodwine(sherrypreferred)forabout1hour.Cutmarshmallowsinto
quarters.Drainthedatesdipmarshmallowsquicklyintothewine,andinsertineachpieceofmarshmallowawholepecanmeat.Stuffdateswithmarshmallowand
pecanpressopeningtogether,androllingranulatedsugar.Figsmaybestuffedinsamemanner.Almondsmaybesubstitutedforpecans.
PreservedVioletsRoses
AnostalgicreminderofOldWorldinfluenceinthisrecipewhichhaditsinceptionmanyyearsago,presumablyinNewOrleanswheresomanyquaintandcharming
customshaveoriginated.
Maketheselittle"preserves,"storetheminfancyglassjars,andgivethemforChristmasgifts,justasourcontributordoes.
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1cuphotwater
About4cupsfreshstemmedviolets,washedanddrained,butdonotbruisepetals.Ifrosesareused,measure2cupsfreshsmallbuds,washed,
drained,stemmed
Dissolvethesugarthoroughlyinthehotwater.Addtheflowerssetonamediumflameandletsyrupsimmeruntilitreachesthesoftballstageincoldwater.Stir
flowersgentlywithwoodenspoon.Removefromflameandcontinuetostiruntilthesyrupbeginstogranulateandreachestheconsistencyofcoarsemeal.Emptyover
awirerackorcolanderandshakeofftheextrasugar.Coolandpackintojars,andseal.Theywillkeepindefinitely.Usethemtodecoratecakes,togarnishfruit
salads,teaplates,ortoserveinlittlecutglasscompotes.
CondensedfromrecipebyMrs.WilliamWooton,Baltimore,Md.,fromSouptoNuts,Burlington,N.C.
SpicedNuts
Aboutthreefourthspound
1cupsugar
1teaspooncinnamon
1/4cuphotwater
11/2cupnuts(pecans,Englishwalnuts,etc.)
1/2teaspoonvanilla
Mixsugar,cinnamon,creamoftartar,andwater.Boiluntilalittleofthemixtureformsafirmballincoldwater.Addnutsandvanillaandstiruntilmixturesugars.Turn
outonaflatsurfaceandseparatethenuts.
Mrs.AddisonWhite,from100FavoriteRecipes,Huntsville,Ala.
EauSucreeforDyspepsia
AftereachmealtheCreoleheadofthehousemixesaglassofwaterwith1tablespoonofsugar.Thishepassestoeachmemberofthefamilytotakeasip.Itissaidto
bethereasonthereisnosuchthingasdyspepsiainNewOrleans.(Mothersevengiveittotheirbabies.)JustincaseyouhavefoundourSouthernrecipestoorich,we
passyouasipofEauSucre.
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Index
A
Almond(s)
withcauliflower,258
cookies,oatmeal,394
macaroons,390
paste,forfruitcake,380
withstringbeansandmushrooms,249
Anchovycocktailsauce,442
Angelfoodcakes,343,367,368
Appetizers,seeHorsd'oeuvres
Apple(s)
chutney,tomato,419
fritters,347
jelly,mint,423
leather,462
pie
cheesecrustfor,402
deepdish,"Mayflower,"401
andraisinstuffing,withgoose,232
stuffedwithham,243
Applesaucecake,frosted,374
Apricotglaze,376
Arrozconpolio,215
Artichoke(s)
tocook,243
hearts
withcrabmeatravigote,244
withshrimp,incheesesauce,139
auvinblanc,244
Asparagus
Frenchfried,246
fresh,toboil,246
mousse,100
Parmesan,246
shortcake,Louisiana,246
supreme,Mrs.Broughton's,245
Aspic
gazpacho,73
withvegetables,74
Avocado
beetringwithcrabin,95
andcheesecanap,13
creamcrabsoup,Salvatore's,47
guacamole,20
Madeira,13
mousse,75
salad,75
B
Babaaurhum,374
Bacon
datesin,3
deviled,183
Banana
cake,withcaramelicing,372
fritters,WardBelmont,347
nutbread,300
Barbecue(d)
beans
lima,248
string,250
beefribs,153
chicken,Georgia,223
guineahen,225
oysters,4
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Barbecue(d)
pig
greenshoulder,Hoskins',172
Griffin's,170
ScotlandNeckstyle,171
SpareribsHavoc,173
quail,237
sauce
withcelery,440
chickenormeat,Texas,449
BarleDuc,422
Bean(s)
baked
Hicks's,252
NuWray,253
buckhead,251
butter,boiled,247
green,creolecasserole,251
lima
barbecued,248
boiled,247
glorified,248
pinto
tocook,249
withchilis,249
red,andricewithsmokedsausage,284
salad,"Libmor's"Spanish,73
soup
BucksCounty,51
pinto,withtortillas,54
Spanish,withchorizo,52
steamedOctober,251
string
withalmondsandmushrooms,249
barbecued,250
wax,andmushrooms,252
Barnaisesauce,146,444
Beef
laMode,orpotroast,145
burgundy,153
chiliconcame,162
cornedbeef
hash,161
kosher,161
daubglac,164
eggplantcasserole,265
fondueBourguignon,154
GenghisKhan,155
hamburger(s)
casserole,160
WalterTrohan,157
hash,oriental,157
Italianspaghetti,BettyEllis',159
LasagneMaryLouise,158
Londonbroil,plaincharcoal,150
meatloaf,walnut,163
Muscatrolli,158
ribroastof,prime,146
ribs
barbecue,153
orientalsaucefor,449
roast,Yorkshirepuddingfor,145
skilletmedley,155
soup,hearty,52
spicedround,Virginia,162
steak
broiled,withstockadedip,152
filetmignon,marinadefor,148
filletsalteado,149
flankwithmarinade,151
flank,stuffed(Matambre),151
withpeppercornsauce,149
planked,Maryland,150
porterhouse,withsauce,148
Stroganoff,154
sukiyaki,southern,156
tamalepie,163
tenderloin,withBarnaisesauce,146
tongue,Larrapin,163
Wellington,filletof,147
Beercheese,20
Beet(s)
toprepare,253
preserves,429
ringwithcrabinavocado,95
spiced
insourcream,253
overspinach,254
Beverages
CafBrulotDiabolique,Antoine's,41
chocolate,French,41
coffee,Lovefeast,41
"CreoleSpecial,"34
eggnog,JessieBenedict's,39
ginfizz,HotelRoosevelt'sRamos,35
"Grasshopper,"39
Margarita,34
mintjulep,seeMintjulep
oldfashionedcocktail,Pendennis,35
punch,seePunch
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Beverages
SackPosset,SirWalterRaleigh's,38
Sazerac,34
shrub
frostedfruit,King'sArmsTavern,42
Williamsburg,42
"SouthernmostSwill,"BenThielen's,36
syllabub,38
tea
"cupoftea,"Dr.Middleton's,39
mintteadrink,GlenwoodPlantation,40
Russian,ExecutiveMansion,40
Twentyfourhourcocktail,35
wine,pinkrosepetal,33
Biscuits
bakingpowder,southern,316
beaten,Mrs.Gray's,317
bride's,317
cheese,AnnieLeighHarden's,317
cream,316
Irishpotato"box,"southern,313
sweetpotato,318
Virginiahamorbuttermilk,316
Blackberry
dumplings,boiled,340
sauce,163
Borsch,quick,51
Bouillabaisse,62
Bouillon,Louisiana,43
BrainsTerrapin,167
Brandysauce,456
hard,455
forlobster,LeeAdams',443
Bread
banananut,300
biscuits,seeBiscuits
brown
nut,withhoneyglaze,301
steamed,Viola's,301
corn
batter,Josephine's,307
southernhominy,307
cakes
"batty,"306
CommonwealthClub,306
MissRosa's,304
crackling(1and2),308
crisps,MaryPace's,305
dodgers,302
egg,Mrs.Diehl's,308
hushpuppies
historyof,303
MoreheadCity,303
pone,NorthCarolina,302
skillet,Tennessee,304
southern,historyof,302
spoon
HotelRoanoke,307
Virginiagreencorn,305
sticks,304
Lost(Frenchtoast),105
muffins,seeMuffins
orangenut,299
popoversthatpop,314
rolls
AlamanceCountryClub,311
buttermilklight,Alabama,312
cheese,313
potatoicebox,easy,312
yeast
buckwheatcakes,DavidHarman's,309
Christmastearing,309
dill,300
homemade,Mrs.Branson's,297
loaf,fine,299
saffron,Cornish,298
SallyLunn,318
Broccoli
andcheesecasserole,255
toprepare,254
salad,congealed,84
Brownies,Catherine's,385
Brunswickstew
Mrs.Durant's,66
forsix,67
Brusselsprouts,withchestnuts,Purefoy,260
Buckwheatcakes,DavidHarman's,309
Burgoo(stew),65
Butter
dill,450
sauce,Matred'Htel,450
Buttermilkcustardpie,"AuntHattie's,"409
Butterscotchsauce,forvanillaicecream,452
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C
Cabbage
red,sweetandsour,255
shrimpsalad,92
stuffed(caillette),256
Cake
angelfood
chocolate,368
custard,343
withicing,367
yellow,367
applesauce,frosted,374
BabaauRhumorSavarinbatter,374
banana,withcaramelicing,372
blueberry,withlemonsauce,368
cheese,withzwiebackcrust,371
chocolate
Chattanooga,373
log,376
coffee,sourcream,310
cream,rose(birthdayorwedding),369
creampuffs,320
devil'sfood
chocolatecustard,373
Mrs.Bost's,374
eggnogicebox,Kentucky,331
fruit
almondpastefor,380
JessieBenedict's,361
black,Mrs.Teague'sNorthCarolina,360
white,Mrs.Brooks's,359
white,Dr.Reaves's,358
fudge,frozen,Mrs.McLlwain's,332
honeyupsidedown,withhoneysauce,370
icebox
orange,329
pineapplemacaroon,Mrs.Barkley's,330
strawberry,330
jam,Tennessee,361
LadyBaltimore,Mrs.Laurens',355
Lane,Mrs.Merrill's,354
mossrose,370
orangewine,Williamsburg,358
pecanbourbon,PeggyGaines'sKentucky,362
pound
crusty,363
ginger,"Katch's,"364
(mock),bestplain,364
oldfashioned,363
RobertE.Lee,355
rum,JessieBenedict's,357
SallyWhite,356
Savarin,375
spice,meringue,371
sponge
macaroon,Mrs.Fergerson's,366
yellow,forTipsyCake,366
Tipsy,Tarboro,365
torte,Ella'sDobosh,342
trifle,350
tomakea,349
TwelfthNight,orKing's,352
white,369
SeealsoCookiesandSmallCakes
CakeFillings
buttercream,377
butter,whipped,342
chocolate,bitter,Mrs.Biggs's,379
Lane,354,378
uncooked
chocolate,forsummercakes,379
orange,forsummercakes,380
wafer,rolled,Mrs.Murray's,392
CakeIcings
almondpaste,380
angelfood,367
forMrs.Reid'ssnowballs,391
apricotglaze,376
boiled,355
brownsugarmeringue,371
buttercream,377
caramel,361,372
withtoastedpecans,Mrs.Biggs's,379
CrmeChantilly,376
frostingforiceboxcupcakes,387
fudge,342,373
macaroon,366
marshmallow,368
mocha,380
vanillacream,orglaze,377
white,378
fluffy,377
tenminute,378
wine,358
Canapes,seeHorsd'oeuvres
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CandiesandConfections
dates,wine,stuffed,462
fudge(Panocha),459
grapes,frosted,LibHarman's,462
leather
apple,462
peach,461
mints
cream,ThelmaMadry's,460
party,withroyalicing,460
nuts,spiced,463
Panocha,459
pecanglac,459
pralines
coconut,459
auxpecans,458
"SnapDragon,"460
violetsorroses,preserved,462
Cantaloupe
conserve,429
meloncocktail,27
pie,403
Capersauce,446
Caramel
cakeicing
withtoastedpecans,Mrs.Biggs's,379
sauceforflan,456
Carrot(s)
creamed,withturnips,257
glazed,256
marmalade,424
ringmold,257
Casserole
broccoliandcheese,255
chickenandoyster,223
eggplantbeef,265
greenbeancreole,251
ham,andsweetpotatoes,182
shrimp,139
deviledegg,137
Spanishpisto,265
squash
peanut,290
Rip's,289
Cauliflower
withalmonds,258
custard,259
fried,258
garnished,supreme,258
augratin,withalmondsandcheese,259
Caviar
canap,15
andeggsalad,molded,37
inMushroomsCarberean,15
Chard,Swiss
tocook,266
stuffed(caillette),256
CharlotteRusse,345
Cheese
balls
gorditasdetortilla,15
Mrs.Patterson's,90
sausage,21
beercheese,20
biscuits,AnnieLeighHarden's,317
brandiedGorgonzola,22
cake,withzwiebackcrust,371
canap,andavocado,13
casserole,andbroccoli,255
caulifloweraugratin,259
crustfordeepdishapplepie,402
fondue,andrice,110
garlic,Mrs.Messer's,21
macaroniloaf,110
pie,cottagecheese,409
piecrust,creamcheese,
pinwheels,ginger,14
puffs,olive,22
QuicheLorraine,Catherine's,108
rolls,313
ham,17
salad
cucumber,molded,72
Roquefort,molded,71
sauce,shrimpwithartichokeheartsin,139
souffl,seeSouffls
tarts,strawberry,
Cherrypreserves,1947,426
Chesspies
Mrs.Brooks's,397
chocolate,397
lemon,397
Mrs.Moore's,397
Chestnut(s)
withbrusselsprouts,260
tocook,259
souffl,260
soup,creamof,57
stuffing,lambchops,191
Chickpeasalad,84
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Chicken
laKing,221
baked,andcorn,Mrs.Stoney's,211
bakedhen,inscuppernongwine,205
laBarbara,AdalynLindley's,204
Barbara,203
barbecue,Georgia,223
blintz,217
breastof,withwildrice,204
breasts,inorangewinesauce,208
casserole,andoyster,Bert's,212
chili,charcoal,214
chowmein,218
coqauvin,205
cream,sherryencoquilles,222
"creem,"Hardimont,221
creole,Antoine's,215
croquettes,224
andoyster,223
curry
Alabama"CountryCaptain,"216
Indian,217
Divan,210
dumplings,321
anddumplings,Mother's,206
witheggplant,211
fried
withbrowncrumbgravy,coastal,200
tofry,198
OldDominion,200
galantineof,196
"gogo,"213
greenpepper,207
jambalayah,baked,160
legs,bakedstuffed,209
Marengo,Isabella's,202
andorangemold,99
ptamandine,NeimanMarcus,23
pie,withcoachwheelcrust,220
pilaff,oldfashioned,216
pressed,cocktail,23
withrice(arrozconpolio),215
roastingchartfor,194
salad
basic,96
boileddressingfor,437
oldfashioned,Mrs.Durant's,97
supreme,97
sauce
chili,for,448
Hawaiian,for,448
ormeat,Texasbarbecue,449
shortcake,222
smothered,"OldSouthern,"201
stewDunbar,67
tacos,219
tarragon,208
terrapin,219
Tetrazzini,220
inwine,Grinalds,206
Chickenlivers
eggsstuffedwith,25
tomatoesstuffedwith,293
inwinesaucewithsaffronrice,201
Chili(s)
chicken,charcoal,214
concame,162
Josephinas,314
withpintobeans,249
rellenos(deepfriedchilis),18
sauce
Anne's,450
forchicken,448
Colorado,451
Mrs.Farley's,419
Chitterlings,185
Chocolate
cake
angelfood,368
Chattanooga,373
devil'sfood,custard,373
log,376
cakefilling
Mrs.Bigg'sbitter,379
uncooked,379
cupcakes,RuthAldridge's,393
French,41
mousse,323
pie
chess,397
cream,404
potdecrmeau,346
pudding,Mrs.Orgill's,337
sauce
fudge,456
hot,Greenville,453
whippedcream,454
souffl,346
Chouxpaste,320
puffs,crabmeatin,AnnieLeigh's,7
Chowmein,chickenorturkey,218
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Chutney
appletomato,419
pear,420
Clam(s)
chowder,CaptainRasmussen's,61
deviled,Commonwealth,125
Forestire,123
fritters,Mrs.Powell's,6
Coconut
icecream,fresh,325
milk,tomake,452
pie
Glenwood,398
OrtonPlantation,399
pralines,459
Coffee
cognacdessert,351
Lovefeast,41
mousse,327
Coleslaw,boileddressingfor,82
Collards,southern,withcornmealcakes,261
Conchsoup,46
Conserves
cantaloupe,429
grape,429
plum,428
tomato,Mrs.Gant's,429
SeealsoPreserves
CookiesandSmallCakes
almondoatmealcookies,394
bennseedcookies,385
bridalcakes,Mexican,388
brownies,Catherine's,385
bourbonorrumballs,384
butterscotchsquares,frosted,384
CakeDevereux,Bishop's,392
chesspies,397
cupcakes,chocolate,393
DarkSecrets,392
fruitcookies,candied,394
Hermits,389
icebox
benncookies,386
cookies,Mrs.Patterson's,382
cupcakes,387
macaroons
almond,390
Kentucky,383
pecan,390
Marguerites,385
Moravian
Christmascookies,383
whiteChristmascakes,383
muffincakes,littletwoegglemon,387
Napoleons,395
oatmealspicedcookies,393
pecanconfections,King'sArmsTavern,388
rocks,389
short'ninbread,389
snowballs,Mrs.Reid's,390
TeaPartycakes,Edenton,386
wafers
lemon,JessieBenedict's,382
rolled,Mrs.Murray's,391
Coqauvin,205
Corn
baked,withchicken,211
cakes
CommonwealthClub,306
MissRosa's,304
withcheesesouffl,263
onthecob,boiled,261
''flitters,"Hardimont,262
hominygrits,267
meal
cakes,withsoutherncollards,261
pancakes,Georgia,319
muffins,orange,314
oysters,263
pie,orshrimp,262
pone,NorthCarolina,302
pudding
greencorn,Virginia,263
andsquash,289
soup,creamof,56
SeealsoBread,corn
Cornedbeef
hash,161
kosher,161
Cornytomatoes,292
Crab(s)
cakes,129
little,6
deviled
imperial,inshells,128
Savannah,125
YborCity,127
Louis,94
sauce,444
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(continued)
Crab(s)
meat
inavocado,inbeetring,95
baked,Mrs.Barkley's,124
inchouxpastepuffs,AnnieLeigh's,7
creole,andshrimp,quick,141
inCucumberBellevue,91
Mornay,126
ravigote,withartichokehearts,244
salad
grapefruitororange,92
hot,126
stuffedeggs,orshrimp,26
ravigote,94
softshell,sauteed,126
soup
avocadocream,Salvatore's,47
shecrab,incup,FortSumter,47
Mrs.Laurens',47
Crackers,cocktail,28
Cranberry
salad,Leroy'sholiday,86
wine,85
Crawfish
curried,131
stuffed,131
Cream,whipped,chocolatesauce,454
Creamcheesepiecrust,412
Creampuffs,320
CrmeChantilly,376
Crmedementhedessert,350
Creole
chicken,Antoine's,215
eggsGrinalds,102
greenbeancasserole,251
meatballs,17
shrimp
andcrabmeat,quick,141
Empire,140
fricassee,Homestead,137
tomatoes,Mrs.Fallin's,
Crpes,dessert,341
CrpesSuzette,saucefor,455
Croquettes
chicken,224
andoyster,223
potato,281
Duchess,279
Cucumber
Bellevue,withcrabmeatorshrimp,91
cheesesalad,molded,72
consomm,"Annabel's,"45
onionrelish,418
Cupcakes
chocolate,RuthAldridge's,393
icebox,387
Curry(ied)
chicken(Alabama"CountryCaptain"),216
Indian,217
lamb,13boy,189
oysters,136
shrimp,140
soup
blender,53
creamof,54
stuffing,withlegoflamb,187
Custard
cake
angel,343
devil'sfoodchocolate,373
flan,328
pie
buttermilk,"AuntHattie's,"409
pudding,Mrs.Hardy'sTexas,408
D
Date(s)
inbacon,3
salad,andorange,87
souffl,whip,Mrs.Neal's,340
stuffed,wine,462
Desserts
brule,sourcream,345
CharlotteRusse,343
cognaccoffee,351
crmedementhe,350
crpes,341
dumplings,berry,boiled,340
fan,328
FloatingIsland,344
fruit
bakedcurried,348
Macedoine,349
gingerbread,soft,348
"Grasshopper,"39
mousse
chocolate,323
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Desserts
coffee,327
orangecream,344
pancakes,French,lagele,Antoine's,340
parfait,macaroonstrawberry,331
peachesenliqueur,351
potdecrmeauchocolat,346
sherbet
lemonororange,327
pineapple,326
syllabub,38
torte,Dobosh,Ella's,342
trifle,350
tomakea,349
winegelatin,351
Zabaglione,328
SeealsoCakesFrittersIceCreamPuddingsSouffls
Dewberryjam,424
Dill
butter,450
onionpickle,414
picklesgarlic,415
Dips
avocado(guacamole),20
clam,hot,20
PrairieFire,19
Stockade,152
SeealsoHorsd'oeuvres
Doughnuts,Irishpotato,310
Doves,Italienne,234
Dressings,seeSaladdressingsorStuffings
Duck
canvasback,sevenminute,231
mallard,roast,229
orangesaucefor,447
wild
inorangewine,231
roasted,RemingtonFarms,229
roasted,inwinemarinade,230
Duckling,LongIsland,withorangesauce,224
Dumplings
boiledberry,340
chicken,321
andchicken,Mother's,206
potato,Grumber,321
E
Egg(s)
Benedictine,103
toboil,101
creole,Grinalds,102
croquettes,105
deviled,103
shrimpcasserole,137
dressing,hardboiled,436
gelatin,72
omelets,seeOmelets
pickled,111
pie,Beppie's,102
ranch,106
salad,andcaviar,molded,96
shirredSwiss,104
souffls,seeSouffls
stuffed
withchickenlivers,25
withcraborshrimp,26
innest,102
SeealsoRarebits
Eggnog
iceboxcake,Kentucky,331
JessieBenedict's,39
Eggplant
baked,264
beefcasserole,265
withchicken,211
escallopped,Hallie's,264
stuffed,Mrs.Allen's,264
Englishplumpudding,Mrs.Killebrew's,332
F
Figs
pickled,sweet,422
preserves,southern,425
Fillings,seeCakeFillings
Fish
IslandDinner,121
pan,tofry,122
pepper,GradyCrisco's,122
Seealsonamesoffishandshellfish
Flan(caramelcustard),328
FloatingIsland,344
Flounder(l'Orly),120
Page476
Foiegras
mockfoiegraspure,25
mousse,molded,24
Fondue
beefBourguignon,154
cheeseandrice,110
Franksinbourbonsauce,18
French
chocolate,41
dressing
TinoCosta's,432
Mrs.Hatcher's,434
thick,433
onionsoup,withcheese,53
pancakes,lagele,Antoine's,340
toast,105
Fritters
apple,347
banana,WardBelmont,347
CalasToutChaud,338
clam,Mrs.Powell's,6
ham,16
Nun'sSigh,348
Frogs'legs
pulette,142
saut,143
supreme,143
Frostings,seeCakeIcings
Fruitcakes,35861
Fruit
bakedcurried,348
Macedoine,349
pure,453
salad
citrus,85
frozen,ScotlandNeck,88
insourcream,Daurice's,89
Fudge
cake,frozen,Mrs.McLlwain's,332
icing,342,373
G
Gamepie,mixed,RemingtonFarms,241
Seealsoindividualgamebirdsandanimals
Garbanzosensalada,84
Garlic,suggestionsforuseof,7
Gazpacho,54
aspic,73
GenghisKhan,155
sauce,445
Gingercheesepinwheels,14
Gingerbread,soft,348
Glazes,seeCakeIcings
Goose
withappleandraisinstuffing,232
potatoandpeanutstuffingfor,227
Grape(s)
conserve,429
frosted,LibHarman's,462
Grapefruit
salad,85
ororangecrab,92
Gravy
crumb,brown,201
giblet,199
red(withcountryham),183
Greeksalad,LouisPappasfamous,80
Greenpepperchicken,207
Grits
baked,sherry,268
garliccheese,268
hominy(corn),267
setofAlabama,269
Guacamole,20
Guavajelly,423
Guineahen
barbecue,225
breastof,withbingcherrysauce,225
Guineastew,68
Gumbosoups,seeSoups,gumbo
Guspachasalad,73
H
Ham
applesstuffedwith,243
tobake,Texasway,177
baked,inmilk,180
casserole,andsweetpotatoes,182
country
baked
Bea's,178
withpickledpeaches,177
Carolina,GertrudeCarraway's,179
fried
Kentucky,183
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Ham
withraisinchampagnesauce,182
fritters,16
glac,179
honeyangosturaglazefor,446
loaf,withmustardsauce,181
mousse,181
rolls,17
cheese,17
insauce,bingcherrycognac,178
Smithfield,Mrs.Sykes's,176
stuffed
brownsugar,181
Texas,180
sugarcured,glazed,withchampagnesauce,180
Virginia
orbuttermilkbiscuits,316
historyof,176
Hamburger(s)
casserole,160
WalterTrohan,157
Hash
cornedbeef,161
oriental,157
turkey,Mrs.Williamson's,69
Hawaiian
sauce,443
forchickenorsteak,448
Hentails,27
Hermits,389
Hogjowl,withturnipgreens,267
Hollandaisesauce
Antoine's,440
blender,440
curryflavor,foolproof,440
Hominygrits,267.SeealsoGrits
Honey
angosturaglaze,forham,446
cake,upsidedown,withhoneysauce,370
Horsd'oeuvres
avocado
andcheesecanap,13
Madeira,13
Benedictinesandwich,13
cantaloupemeloncocktail,27
caviarcanap,15
cheese
brandiedGorgonzola,22
cheeseballs,Mrs.Patterson's,90
sausageballs,21
garlic,Mrs.Messer's,21
gorditasdetortilla,15
olivepuffs,22
chicken
cocktailpressed,23
pat,Amandine,NeimanMarcus,23
chilisrellenos,18
clamfritters,Mrs.Powell's,6
crabcakes,little,6
crabmeatinchouxpastepuffs,7
crackers,cocktail,28
datesinbacon,3
eggs
stuffedwithchickenlivers,25
stuffedwithcraborshrimp,26
foiegras
mockfoiegraspure,25
mousse,molded,24
franksinbourbonsauce,18
gingercheesepinwheels,14
ham
fritters,16
rolls,17
cheese,17
hentails,27
liverpat,Memphis,24
lobstercelery,RosemaryBolles's,6
meatballs,creole,17
mushroomsandwich,Mrs.Reid's,14
MushroomsCarberean,15
NochesTorrido,16
oysters
barbecue,4
broiled,CollegeInn,5
pickled,5
pawpawcocktail,26
prunerellenas,4
seafoodcocktail,ThelmaThompson's,26
shrimp
Arnaud,10
inbeer,10
boiled,Curly's,8
BowllaTexas,10
bowls,9
canaplaIrma,12
Ernie,7
fritters,cocktail,12
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Horsd'oeuvres
garlic,Muzzie's,9
Louisiana,IsabelTorrey's,11
mold,11
paste,26
pickups,8
stuffedeggs,26
Horseradishsauce,445
Hushpuppies
historyof,303
MoreheadCity,303
I
Iceboxcakes,seeCakes,iceboxCookiesandSmallCakes,icebox
Icecream
caramel,Mrs.Briggs's,323
coconut,fresh,325
greengage,King'sArmsTavern,325
lemonorange,326
macaroon,324
mango,inmeringuecups,324
peach
fresh,OldVirginia,326
ginger,Mrs.Gray's,326
peppermint,323
ThomasJefferson's,322
vanilla,French,322
Indian
chickencurry,217
seafoodsoup,48
Italian
beefspaghetti,BettyEllis',159
rice,170
sauce,formeatballs,451
J
Jam,redraspberryordewberry,424
SeealsoJelliesPreserves
JambalayaLafitte,61
Jambalayah,baked,160
Jamcake,Tennessee,361
Jellies
applemint,423
BarleDuc,422
gold,424
guava,423
quince,423
Jellysauce,forRockCornishhens,448
Josephinas,314
K
Kaleloaf,269
Keylimepie,402
Kipperomelets,E.Z.'s,106
L
Lamb
chops
chestnutstuffing,191
orCutletsCyrano,190
tocook,186
curry,13boy,189
leg
barbecue,186
withcurrystuffing,187
minted,187
mintsoufflfor,337
saddleof,189
sauce,Chateaubriand,for,446
shishkebab,191
shoulder,rolled,withpineapplemintsauce,188
stew,withmushroomdumplings,68
terrapin,188
LasagneMaryLouise,158
Leeksoup,51
Lemon
marmalade,orange,423
pie
cake,oldfashioned,401
chess,397
jelly,oldfashioned,400
meringue,400
pudding,icebox,329
sauce,454
sherbet,orange,327
tarts,MaryAllison's,400
wafers,JessieBenedict's,382
Page479
Lettuce
salad,stuffed,83
smothered,NuWray,82
Lime
pie,Key,402
preserves,Ogeechee,428
sauce,441
Liver
calves'
laJohnnieMay,166
baked,166
chicken,seeChickenlivers
pat,Memphis,24
Lobster
laNewburg,GrayFox,130
celery,RosemaryBolles',6
salad,orshrimp,basic,93
sauce,brandy,LeeAdams',for,443
souffl,129
Thermidor,Arnaud's,129
M
Macaronicheeseloaf,110
Macaroon(s)
almond,390
cake
pineappleicebox,Mrs.Barkley's,330
sponge,Mrs.Fergerson's,366
icecream,324
Kentucky,383
parfait,strawberry,331
pecan,390
Madrilne,44
Mango
chips,426
icecream,inmeringuecups,324
Marguerites,385
Marinadesauce,230
Marmalade
carrot,424
orangelemon,423
souffl,Louise's,337
Marchhens
"Cash's,"232
Mrs.Dingle's,232
Marshmallowsourcreamdressing,435
Mayonnaise
pepper,Bert's,437
prize,438
ring,fruitsofthesea,94
Meat
balls,creole,17
"BlindHare,"168
loaf,walnut,163
Seealsonamesofmeats
Melonmold,frosted,90
Meringue
brownsugar,371
cake,spice,371
cups,mangoicecreamin,325
pietopping,400
Mincemeat
filling,forpumpkinpie,CollegeInnholiday,405
forpies,Mrs.FitzhughLee's,405
Mint(s)
cream,ThelmaMadry's,460
jelly,apple,423
party,withroyalicing,460
sauce,piquant,446
souffl,forlamb,337
Mintjulep
aboutthe,36
Alabama,37
HenryClay's,36
HenryWatterson's,37
IrvinCobb'srecipefor,37
Mirliton(vegetablepear),stuffedwithshrimp,270
Mochacakeicing,380
Moravian
cakes,whiteChristmas,383
cookies,Christmas,383
Mousse
asparagus,100
avocado,75
chickenalmond,99
chocolate,323
coffee,327
foiegras,molded,24
ham,181
MuerbeTeig,407
Muffins
blueberry,CollegeInn,315
flour,315
orangecorn,314
SallyLunn,319
Page480
Mushroom(s)
baked,270
withwildriceinconsomm,285
Carberean(withcaviar),15
fresh,souscloche,270
withriceringmold,286
sandwich,14
souffl,271
soup,Mrs.Smith's,55
andspinachinsourcream,287
withstringbeansandalmonds,249
stuffing,239
andwaxbeans,252
N
Napoleons,395
Nuts,spiced,463
O
Oatmealcookies
almond,394
spiced,393
Okra
tocook,272
pickled,416
pilaff,286
steamed,272
OldSour,441
Olivecheesepuffs,22
Omelet(s)
Espagnole,Antoine's,104
kipper,E.Z.'s,106
rum,105
turtleeggs,yellow,144
Onion(s)
cucumberrelish,418
dillpickle,414
dressing(stuffing),southern,228
rings,Frenchfried,FrankHolt's,273
insauterne,273
souffl,272
soup,French,withcheese,53
Orange(s)
baskets,sweetpotatosoufflin,282
cake
icebox,329
wine,Williamsburg,358
cakefilling,uncooked,380
andchickenmold,99
cream,Spanish,344
marmalade,lemon,423
pie,OrtonPlantation,399
salad
anddate,87
dressing,433
orgrapefruitcrab,92
sauce,439
forduck,447
withLongIslandduckling,225
wine,chickenbreastsin,208
Oyster(s)
laCasino,132
laDriscoll,135
laRockefeller,132
barbecue,4
bisque,46
broiled
CollegeInn,5
underglassbell,Commonwealth,133
andchickencasserole,223
andchickencroquettes,223
encoquilles,creamchickensherry,222
curried,136
escalloped,Mrs.Hardee's,136
farcis,Glenwood,134
"JohnnyReb,"135
loaf,133
pickled,5
salad,91
sauceforraw,442
soup,Virginia,45
southernfried,136
stuffing,227
P
Paella"Valenciana,"214
Pancakes
cornmeal,Georgia,319
French,lagele,Antoine's,340
potato,raw,281
turtleegg,319
Page481
Panocha,459
Parfait,macaroonstrawberry,331
Partridges,stuffed,Mrs.StonewallJackson's,236
Pastry,seePiesandPastryCookiesandSmallCakes
Pastrycream,French,395
Pawpawcocktail,26
Peach(es)
brandied,OldSouthern,421
icecream
fresh,OldVirginia,326
ginger,Mrs.Gray's,326
leather,461
enliqueur,351
pickle,sweet,421
pie,fresh,402
Peanut
andpotatostuffingforgoose,227
soup,Virginia,56
squashcasserole,290
Pear
chips,withginger,426
chutney,420
honey,426
preserves
baked,Mrs.Riley's,425
MarthaWashington's,425
Peas
blackeyed
tocook,274
fritters(bollitos),274
HoppingJohn,275
invinegaroildressing,275
green
oriental,276
timbales,withmushroomsauce,276
withturnipcups,295
Pecan(s)
cake,bourbon,PeggyGaines'sKentucky,362
confections,King'sArmsTavern,388
glac,459
pralinesaux,458
Peppers,bell,stuffed,"OldSouthern,"276
Peppers,chili,seeChilipeppers
Peppers,green
relish,delicious,419
stuffedwithsausageandrice,277
Persimmonpudding,334
Pheasant
withrice,wild,oryellowhominy,236
roast,withMadeirasauce,235
Souvaroff,withwildricestuffing,235
Pickle(s)
artichoke,414
breadandbutter,415
cinnamonbud,417
dillonion,414
eggs,111
fourteenday,Mrs.Ingle's,417
garlic,dill,415
golddust,GrandmaBills's,416
HollyHill,418
vinegar,spiced,for,422
watermelonrind,413
MammyJane'sfavorite,413
PiesandPastry
applepie
deepdish,"Mayflower,"401
cheesecrustfor,402
buttermilkcustardpie,"AuntHattie's,"409
cantaloupepie,403
chesspies
chocolate,397
lemon,397
Mrs.Brooks's,397
Mrs.Moore's,397
chickenpie,withcoachwheelcrust,220
chocolatecreampie,404
coconutpie
Glenwood,398
OrtonPlantation,399
cornorshrimppie,262
cottagecheesepie,409
crust,410
creamcheese,412
mix,tomakeyourown,411
nutty,411
piepastry,rich,412
zwieback,372
eggpie,102
greengagepie,406
Keylimepie,402
lemon
cakepie,oldfashioned,401
jellypie,oldfashioned,400
meringuepie,400
mincemeatforpies,Mrs.FitzhughLee's,405
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PiesandPastry
orangepie,OrtonPlantation,399
pastry
MuerbeTeig,407
Napoleons,395
pastrycream,French,395
puffpastry,410
peachpie,fresh,402
pecanpie,southern,WilliamsburgInn,396
puddingpie,Mrs.Hardy'sTexas,408
pumpkinpie,CollegeInnHoliday,405
rumbittersweetpie,403
sherrypie,GlenwoodPlantation,398
shrimppie,141
sourcreampie,409
strawberrypie,angel,Mrs.Holder's,406
sweet'tatercustardpie,withpecantopping,Mother's,407
tarts
lemon,MaryAllison's,400
strawberrycheese,407
Pig,roastsuckling,withredappleballsauce,174
Pig'sfeet,185
SeealsoPork
Pilaff
okra,286
sausage,184
shrimp,286
Pineapple
cake,macaroon,Mrs.Barkley's,330
dressingforfruitsalads,435
andLouisianayamsflambee,283
sauce,mint,withlamb,188
sherbet,326
Pinebarkstew,64
Plantainpie,baked,277
Plum
conserves,428
greengagepie,406
pudding
English,Mrs.Killebrew's,332
saucefor,Pembroke,452
Pokeweedgreens,tocook,267
Pompano
laGheradi,bakedstuffed,114
enpapillote,Antoine's,113
Popoversthatpop,314
Poppyseeddressing,YeOldCollegeInn,433
Pork
backbonewithdumplings,174
barbecue
greenshoulder,Hoskins',172
Griffin's,170
pig,ScotlandNeckstyle,171
chops
baked,withsourcherries,169
curriedstuffed,169
withItalianrice,170
KrautZorina,withveal,166
roast
Brownlea,175
stuffed,Kelly's,175
sucklingpig,174
sauce,oriental,for449
sausage,
inale,184
pilaff,184
SpareribsHavoc,EliotElisofon's,173
'Possumroast,withsweet'taters,240
Potato(es)
"Anna,"Bibba's,278
"box"biscuit,southernIrish,313
creamedormashed,279
croquettes,281
Duchess,279
doughnuts,Irish,310
dumplings,Grumber,321
Irish,278
pancakes,raw,281
rolls,icebox,easy,312
roses,Duchess,280
salad
different,76
oldfashionedcream,76
shrimp,93
sourcream,75
souffls
Irishpotato,281
PommesdeTerre,Antoine's,280
stuffing,andpeanut,forgoose,227
sweet,seeSweetpotatoes
Potdecrmeauchocolat,346
Potroast,145
Poundcakes,36364
Page483
Pralines
coconut,459
auxpecans,458
Preserves
beet,429
cherry,1947,426
fig,southern,425
lime,Ogeechee,428
mangochips,426
pear
baked,Mrs.Riley's,425
chips,withginger,426
honey,426
MarthaWashington's,425
strawberry,Mrs.Holt's,427
watermelon,427
''sweetmeats,"428
Prunerellenas,4
Pudding(s)
bread,orange,335
Cathedral,336
chocolate,Mrs.Orgill's,337
corn,Virginiagreen,263
icebox,lemon,329
JeffDavis,theBriers,333
persimmon,334
plum,English,Mrs.Killebrew's,332
queenof,335
rice
coldheavenly,339
fruit,withlemonsauce,338
sweetpotato,grated,OldSouthern,333
Tyler,334
Yorkshire,145
Puffpastry,410
Pumpkin
friedblossoms,284
pie,CollegeInn,holiday,405
Punch
artillery,Chatham,32
CapeFear,original,30
champagne,PendennisClub,31
JeffDavis,29
LightDragoon's,Charleston,32
milk,E.Smith'sfine,38
planter's,SamuelStoney's,33
St.Cecilia,30
SeventhRegimentNationalGuard,32
Soufrire,lime,33
sugarsyrupfor,29
whiskey,Raleigh,31
Q
Quail
barbecue,237
withgreengrapes,237
roast,withbrazilnutstuffing,237
Quincejelly(Japonica),423
R
Raisin(s)
"SnapDragon,"460
stuffing
andapple,withgoose,232
forturkey,228
Rarebits(rabbits)
English,tomake,107
RinctumDiddyorRedDevil,107
TexasWelsh,107
Raspberry,red,jam,424
Redsnapper
baked,laLida,112
broiled,112
Relishes
appletomatochutney,419
chilisauce,Mrs.Parley's,419
cucumberonion,418
figs,sweetpickled,422
peach
brandied,OldSouthern,421
sweetpeachpickle,421
pearchutney,420
peppers
delicious,419
mango,420
Remouladesauce,NeimanMarcus,444
Rice
withchicken(arrozconpolio),215
dry,SouthCarolina,284
fondue,andcheese,110
fritters(CalasToutChaud),338
Italian,170
pudding
coldheavenly,339
fruit,withlemonsauce,338
red,Charleston,285
andredbeanswithsmokedsausage,284
saffron,withchickenliversinwinesauce,201
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Rice
salad,turkey,98
sauce,99
andsausageinstuffedpeppers,277
wild
baked,withmushroomsinconsomm,285
withpheasant,236
ringmoldwithmushrooms,286
RockCornishhens
currantjellysaucefor,448
withgibletsauce,233
Rockfish,baked,120
Rocks,389
Rolls,seeBread,rolls
Roquefort
dressing
CountryClub,435
lowcalorie,436
steaksauce,445
Rum
balls,orKentuckybourbon,384
cake,JessieBenedict's,357
omelet,105
pie,bittersweet,403
sauce
forBabas,375
forSavarin,376
Viola's,454
Russiantea,ExecutiveMansion,40
S
Saladdressings
boiled
forchickenorturkey,437
forcoleslaw,82
egg,hardboiled,436
French
Mrs.Hatcher's,434
thick,433
TinoCosta's,432
honey,Mrs.Lowe's,434
lemonhoney,86
marshmallowsourcream,435
mayonnaise
pepper,Bert's,437
prize,438
Mrs.Chandler's,433
orange,433
pineapple,forfruit,435
poppyseed,YeOldCollegeInn,433
Roquefort
CountryClub,435
lowcalorie,436
Sourcream,437,438
WhiteHouse,432
Salads
asparagusmousse,100
aspicwithvegetables,74
avocado,75
mousse,75
bean,"Libmor's"Spanish,73
beetring,withcrab,inavocado,95
bride's,ViolaIreland's,87
broccoli,congealed,84
chef'sbowl,HotelIrvinCobb,78
chicken
almondmousse,99
basic,96
hot,98
oldfashioned,Mrs.Durant's,97
andorangemold,99
supreme,97
chickpea(garbanzosensalada),84
CrabLouis,94
ravigote,94
cranberry,Leroy'sholiday,86
cucumber
Bellevue,91
cheese,molded,72
Drunkard'sDream,78
eggandcaviar,molded,96
eggs,gelatin,72
fruit
citrus,withlemonhoneydressing,85
ScotlandNeckfrozen,88
insourcream,Daurice's,89
garnishesfor,70
gazpachoaspic,73
grapefruit,85
ororangecrab,92
Greek,LouisPappasfamous,80
GreenGoddess,78
guspacha,73
Harvester,WarmSprings,87
lettuce
smothered,NuWray,82
stuffed,83
lobster,orshrimp,basic,93
melonmold,frosted,90
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Salads
Milliondollar,89
Mary's,foraluncheon,88
mayonnaisering,fruitsofthesea,94
orangeanddate,87
oyster,91
perfection,Mrs.Broughton's,72
poke,83
potato
creamed,oldfashioned,76
different,76
sourcream,75
Roquefortcheese,molded,71
shrimp
cabbage,92
orlobster,basic,93
potato,93
remoulade,92
summer,Pat's,77
Tabbouleh(crackedwheat),81
tomato
frapp,95
stuffed,ThelmaHazard's,71
turkey
basic,96
rice,98
watercress,RobertPorterfield's,77
"Western"bowl,LilPhillips',79
winecranberry,85
SallyLunn,318
muffins,319
Salmon
molded,123
scramble,122
Sandwich,Benedictine(canap),13
Sauces
anchovycocktail,442
barbecue
withcelery,449
chickenormeat,Texas,449
Barnaise,146,444
bingcherry
cognac,hamin,178
withbreastofguineahen,225
blackberry,163
bourbon,18
brandy,456
hard,455
forlobster,LeeAdams',443
bread,439
garlic,439
butter
dill,450
Matred'Htel,450
butterscotch,forvanillaicecream,Hardimont,452
caper,446
caramel,forflan,456
Cardinal,339
champagne,withham,180
Chateaubriand,forlamb,446
cheese,shrimpwithartichokehearts,in,139
chili
Anne's,450
forchicken,448
Colorado,451
chocolate
fudge,456
hot,Greenville,453
whippedcream,454
cocktail,PalmBeach,442
CrabLouis,444
CrpesSuzette,455
currantjelly,forRockCornishhens,448
Diable,450
fruitpure,453
GenghisKhan,445
giblet,withRockCornishhens,234
guacamole,20
Hawaiian,443
forchickenorsteak,448
Hollandaise
Antoine's,440
blender,440
curryflavor,440
honey,370
angosturaglaze,forham,446
horseradish,445
Italian,formeatballs,451
lemon,454
lime,441
Madeira,447
mint,piquant,446
mustard,withhamloaf,181
OldSour(forseafood),441
orange,439
forduck,447
withLongIslandduckling,225
wine,chickenbreastsin,208
oriental,449
oysters,forraw,442
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Sauces
pineapplemint,withlamb,188
plumpudding,Pembroke,452
raisinchampagne,withfriedham,182
raspberry(Cardinal),339
ravigote,244
remoulade,NeimanMarcus,444
rice,99
Roquefortsteak,445
rum,347
forBabas,375
forSavarin,376
Viola's,454
sherry,457
shrimp,frozencocktail,443
tartar,441
vanilla,457
cognac,453
white,tomake,431
wine,chickenliversin,201
Sausage(s)
inale,184
cheeseballs,21
pilaff,184
pork,toprepare,183
andriceinstuffed,peppers,277
smoked,withredbeansandrice,284
Savarincake,375
Scallopsinshells,142
Seafood
cocktail,ThelmaThompson's,26
Newburg,WilliamsburgInn,130
soup,Indian,48
Seealsonamesoffishandshellfish
Shad
baked
witheggsauce,117
roe,117
boneless
Charleston,118
Luzette's,120
fried,116
planked,117
withroestuffing,119
Sherbet
lemonororange,327
pineapple,326
Sherrysauce,457
Shishkebab,lamb,191
Shrimp
withartichokehearts,incheesesauce,139
casserole,139
deviledegg,137
creole
andcrabmeat,quick,141
Empire,140
fricassee,Homestead,137
inCucumberBellevue,
curry,140
marinire,Antoine's,138
mullBlytheIsland,60
pie,141
orcorn,262
pilaff,286
remoulade,92
salad
cabbage,92
orlobster,basic,93
potato,93
sauce,frozencocktail,443
soup,Mrs.Groves's,48
steamed,WrightsvilleBeach,138
withstuffedmirliton,270
SeealsoHorsd'oeuvres,shrimp
Solel'Orly,filletde,120
Souffls
BeaumontInn,110
cheese
basic,108
Gruyre,109
chestnut,260
chocolate,346
cornwithcheese,263
datewhip,Mrs.Neal's,340
lobster,129
marmalade,Louise's,337
mint,forlamb,337
mushroom,271
onion,272
potato
Irish,281
PommesdeTerre,Antoine's,280
sweet,inorangebaskets,282
spinach,286
tomatoParmesan,293
Soup
bean
BucksCounty,51
pinto,withtortillas,54
Spanish,withchorizo,52
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Soup
beef,hearty,52
borsch,quick,51
bouillabaisse,62
bouillon,Louisiana,43
butterballsfor,49
chestnut,creamof,57
clamchowder,CaptainRasmussen's,61
conch,46
consomm
"Annabel's"cucumber,45
withpoachedeggs,44
corn,creamof,56
crab
avocadocream,Salvatore's,47
Mrs.Laurens',47
shecrabincup,FortSumter,47
curry
blender,53
creamof,54
gazpacho,54
gumbo
basic,57
fil,58
gouter,60
GlenwoodPlantation,58
Louisiana,Mrs.Hudson's,59
leek,51
Madrilne,44
mushroom,Mrs.Smith's,55
onion,French,withcheese,53
oyster
bisque,46
Virginia,45
peanut,Virginia,56
LaPoulePrincess,49
seafood,Indian,48
shrimp
Mrs.Groves's,48
mullBlytheIsland,60
tomato,OldSalem,spiced,50
turtle,green,45
vegetable,MarionFlexner'ssummer,49
Vichyssoise,creme,55
Sourcream
beets,spiced,in,253
brule,345
coffeecake,310
dressing,437
forfruits,438
marshmallow,435
pie,409
potatosalad,75
spinachandmushroomsin,287
Spaghetti,beef,BettyEllis'Italian,159
SpareribsHavoc,EliotElisofon's,173
Spinach
balls,Frenchfried,288
overbeets,spiced,254
tocook,266
andmushroomsinsourcream,287
Roven,288
souffl,286
Spongecakes,366
Spoonbread,seeBread,corn
Squab
Royale,239
stuffed,withcurrantjelly,239
Squabchicken,potted,onwildrice,plantationstyle,238
Squash
acorn
tocook,288
stuffedwithapplesandchutney,289
casserole
peanut,290
Rip's,289
andcornpudding,289
SeealsoZucchini
Spreads,seeHorsd'oeuvres
Steak
beef,withpeppercornsauce,149
broiled,withstockadedip,152
filetmignon,marinadefor,148
salteado,149
flank
withmarinade,151
stuffed(Matambre),151
Hawaiiansaucefor,448
planked,Maryland,withstuffedtomatoes,150
porterhouse,withsauce,148
Stew
Brunswick
Mrs.Durant's,66
forsix,67
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Stew
Burgoo,UncleJimLooney'sKentucky,65
ChickenDunbar,withdumplings,67
guinea,68
JambalayaLafitte,61
lamb,withmushroomdumplings,68
pinebark,64
DarlingtonCounty's,64
Strawberry
cake,icebox,330
parfait,macaroon,331
pie,angel,Mrs.Holder's,406
preserves,Mrs.Holt's,427
tarts,cheese,407
Stuffings
appleandraisin,withgoose,232
brazilnut,withquailroast,237
chestnut,lambchops,191
currantjelly,240
curry,withlegoflamb,187
mushroom,239
oniondressing,southern,228
oyster,227
pecanturkey,226
potatoandpeanut,forgoose,227
raisin,forturkey,228
rice
brown,forquail,233
wild,withPheasantSouvaroff,236
wild,forquailorgamebirds,233
sagedressing,193
Succotash,262
Sukiyaki,southern,156
Sweetbreads
toprepare,167
andmushroomssherry,168
Sweetpotato(es)
biscuits,318
candied(Margherita),282
casserole,andham,182
pie,custard,withpecantopping,Mother's,407
pone,GlenwoodPlantation,283
pudding,grated,OldSouthern,333
puffs,Demr,282
souffl,inorangebaskets,282
Syllabub,38
T
Tacos,chicken,219
Tamalepie,163
Tartarsauce,441
Tarts
lemon,MaryAllison's,400
strawberrycheese,407
Tea
Dr.Middleton's,39
Russian,ExecutiveMansion,40
Tomato(es)
baked,cinnamon,291
chutney,apple,419
conserve,Mrs.Grant's,429
corny,292
creole,Mrs.Fallin's,292
frapp,95
friedripe,294
green,friedwithcreamgravy,Mrs.Hill's,294
Parmesansouffl,293
soup,OldSalem,spiced,50
stuffed
withchickenlivers,293
ThelmaHazard's,71
Tongue,Larrapin,withblackberrysauce,163
Torte,Dobosh,Ella's,342
Tortillas
gorditasde(cheeseballs),15
NochesTorrido,16
Trifle,350
tomakea,349
Tripe,185
Trout
Marguery,easy,114
Sarapico,filletof,115
inwhitewinesauce,115
Turkey
laKing,221
chowmein,218
galantineof,196
hash,Mrs.Williamson's,69
inthebag,195
mole,198
pts,197
roastingchartfor,194
withsagedressing,PresidentRoosevelt'sThanksgiving,193
salad
basic,96
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Turkey
boileddressingfor,437
rice,98
smoked,Albert's,195
supreme,breastof,WilliamsburgInn,197
Turnip(s)
blanched,295
andcreamedcarrots,257
cups,withgreenpeas,295
greens
tocook,266
withhogjowl,267
Turtle
eggs
pancakes,319
yellow,144
pink(TortugaRubia),144
soup,green,45
V
Vanillasauce,457
cognac,453
Veal
breastorshoulder,stuffed,165
daubglac,164
KrautZorina,withpork,166
Vegetable(s)
frozen,tocook,296
soup,MarionFlexner'ssummer,49
Seealsonamesofvegetables
Venison
roasthaunchorsaddleof,241
steak,tofry,241
Vichyssoise,crme,55
Vinegar,spiced,forpickles,422
Violets,preserved,462
W
Waffles,"Smackyourlips,"320
Walnutmeatloaf,163
Watercress
tocook,267
salad,RobertPorterfield's,77
Watermelon
preserves,427
rindpickle,413
MammyJane'sfavorite,413
Weddingcake,rosecream,369
Welshrarebit,Texas,107
Wine
cranberrysalad,85
gelatindessert,351
pinkrosepetal,33
Y
Yamsflambe,Louisiana,283
Yeastbreads,seeBreads,yeast
Yorkshirepudding,145
Z
Zabaglione,328
Zucchini
baked,Italian,290
pancakes,291
Zwiebackcrust,372

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