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Cold dishes for hot weather

1896

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Presented as published in 1896. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation, not the original instructions.
Bone 12 oil-preserved anchovies, and cut into strips about an inch long. Make into a paste with 1 ounce of capers and a sprig of parsley, adding a dash of paprika, half a teaspoonf ul of mixed mustard, 1 tablespoon- f ul of tarragon vinegar, 1 tablespoonf ul of oil, the yolks of 2 hard-boiled eggs, and salt. Mix smooth; chop the whites of the eggs. Butter thin slices of bread, spread with the paste and sprinkle over them the chopped whites. Trim and tie with narrow colored ribbons✪ Spanish Sandwiches. SALMON SANDWICHES One can of salmon, half a pint of mayon- naise dressing, 1 tablespoonf ul of capers, and a little chives. Chop the salmon, chives, and capers together very fine. Mix in the dress- ing, and spread on thin slices of bread. SARDINE SANDWICHES Chop together boned sardines, 2 hard- 124 COLD DISHES FOR HOT WEATHER boiled eggs, 5 olives. Mix well, adding some of the oil of the sardines, lemon-juice, French mustard, and salt. Spread on thin slices of bread, and roll. PARISIAN SANDWICHES A quarter of a pound of cooked beef tongue, a quarter of a pound of lean ham, 2 ounces of butter, 3 truffles, seasoning, and water-cress✪ Parisian Sandwiches. Pound the ham and tongue in a mortar; when quite smooth add the season- ing, nutmeg, and butter; mix well together. Chop the truffles very fine, and add them to the mixture. Spread on thin slices of bread, sprinkle a few cresses over the paste, and pair. TONGUE SANDWICHES Half a pound of butter, 3 tablespoonfuls of mixed mustard, 3 tablespoonfuls of oil, a little paprika, salt, the yolk of 1 egg. Mix together very smooth and set on the ice. Chop some ham and tongue in equal propor- tions, and blend all well together. Cut the bread very thin, spread with the mixture, and roll. SANDWICHES AND SAVORY MORSELS 126 TOOTHSOME SANDWICHES One pound cooked chicken, 4 ounces of butter, salt and pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon- ful of ground mace, half a nutmeg, and a slice of ham. Chop the chicken and the ham with the butter, add the spices, and pound to a paste. Spread on thin slices of bread, pile on a dish, and garnish with parsley✪ Toothsome Sandwiches. VEAL SANDWICHES To 1 cup of chopped veal and 1 hard- boiled egg add 2 ounces of butter, 2 table- spoonfuls of catsup, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, and spread on thin slices of bread. VALENTINE SANDWICHES Chop together 1 cup of chicken meat, 6 button mushrooms, add salt and pepper, and half a pint of mayonnaise dressing. Spread on thin slices of bread, cut into the shape of hearts, and garnish with parsley✪ Valentine Sandwiches. ZEPHYRETTE SANDWICHES Eub to a paste 1 small Neuf chdtel cheese, 1 ounce of butter, the yolks of 2 hard-boiled 126 COLD DISHES FOR HOT W£ATH£B eggs, and half a teaspoonful of paprika. Mix with the whites of the eggs, and spread on zephyrette biscuits or on thin slices of* bread. THE END REFERENCE-BOOKS FOR WOMEN THE EXPERT WAITRESS. By Amnb T. Spbikostkkd. lCmo» Cloth, $1 00. OUR HOME PETS: How to Keep Them Well and Happy. By Oliyb TiioiiMB MiLLKB. IllaBtratecL 16mo, doth, $1 25. THE TECHNIQUE OF REST. By Auna C. Bbaokktt. 16mo, Cloth,. 75 cents. WHAT TO EAT : HOW TO SERVE IT. By Cubibtink Tkbhunb Hkbbiok. 16mo, Cloth, $1 00. HOUSEKEEPING MADE EASY. By Cubistimb Tbbuunr Hkb- biok. 16mo, Cloth, $1 00. CRADLE AND NURSERY. By Cubibtinb Tbbuumk Hxbbiok. 16mo, Cloth, $1 00. FAMILY LIVING ON $500 A YEAR. By Juliet Cobbon. 16mo, Cloth, $1 25. THE HOUSE COMFORTABLE. By Aonrb Bailry Obmbkxb. 16IU0, Cloth, $1 00. CHOICE COOKERY. By Cathabinr Owxn. ICmo, Cloth, $1 00. MANNERS AND SOCIAL USAGES IN AMERICA. By Mrs. JouN Subbw^ood. 16nio, Cloth, $1 25. PRACTICAL COOKING AND DINNER-GIVING. By Maut F. Hbnvkkbon. lUastrated. 12nio, Water-proof Cov^r, $1 60. DIET FOR THE SICK. By Mabt F. Hkndbbson. Illastrated. 12mo, Cloth, $1 50. MOTHERS IN COUNCIL. 16mo, Cloth, 90 cents. MONEY-MAKING FOR LADIES. By Ella Ropman Chubou. 16mo, Cloth, 90 cents.