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1912

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Presented as published in 1912. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation, not the original instructions.
Process III: Saute the nuts in 2 T butter until golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and turn out onto brown paper to dry. French Dressing One-half t salt, }i t mustard, }i t pepper, dash cayenne, 6 T olive oil, 6 T lemon juice or vinegarFrench Dressing. Add the lemon juice or vinegar very slowly to the oil and seasoning, mixed together. Have all material and dishes very cold. Preparing the Luncheon Make the timbale cases the first thing in the morning. Have the sweetbreads cooking while the timbales are being made. Soak the gelatine in cold water. Cut and dice the cucumbers and cover with boiling salted water ; let stand i m; drain, and cover with salt ice water. Let stand until ready for use. Dissolve the gelatine and finish the salad. Blanch and salt the almonds. Prepare the cake crumbs, fruit and nuts for the dessert. If dry cake is not on hand vanilla wafers or macaroons may be used. Dry thoroughly and roll. Make the salad dressing. Prepare the lettuce, wrap in a damp cloth and keep in a cool place. Whip the cream for the dessert and prepare the table. Wash the oysters, measure the ingredients for the cream sauce. Make the sandwiches, put in a bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Measure the cofifee, letting it stand in cold water. Sweeten the cream, add the fruit, and let stand in a cool place. When everything is ready, 10 m before time for serving prepare the oysters and heat the coffee. JANUARY MENUS— COST AND FOOD VALUE— FOUR PERSONS. Supplies — Cost 6 lbs. Flour $0.18 % lb. Cornmeal 0:^72 4 lbs. Bread 20 1 lb. Brown Bread 10 1 lb. Crackers 12 % pkg. Oatmeal 02 Va % pkg. Pettijohn 01% % pkg. Cream of Wheat. . .02 % pkg. Grape-Nuts 0£i^ % pkg. Farina 02 Va lb. Rice . .04 Ys lb. Pearl Barley 01 % lb. Spaghetti 02 5 lbs. Sugar 30 1 pt. Syrup 06 Va pt. Currant Jelly 12 % pt. Green Grape Jelly.. .15 % pt. Plum Preserves... .15 2 Calves' Hearts 20 1 lb. Lamb Chops 16 1 lb. Ham 15 1 can Salmon 18 4 Quails 80 4 lbs Corned Beef 40 4 lbs. Veal Roast 60 2 lbs. Pork Chops 36 3 lbs. Chicken 51 1 qt. Oysters 40 3% doz. Eggs 1.10 6 qts. Milk 48 1 qt. Cream 40 Va lb. Cheese 10 3 lbs. Butter 96 % pt. Olive Oil 49 1 pk. Potatoes 40 2 cans Tomatoes 20 i/a pk. Parsnips 16 1 qt. Onions 08 1 Cabbage 04% 4 Turnips 05 1 can Spinach 15 1 bunch Celery 10 Head of Lettuce 10 1 can Pears 15 % pk. Apples 20 % doz. Bananas 09 1 Lemon 02% 3 Oranges 09 1 can Cherries 20 % can Peaches 14 % can Pineapple 08 % pt. Cranberries 04 % lb. Raisins 08 Va lb. Dates 05 % lb. Figs 05 % lb. Nutmeats 12 % pkg. Gelatine 05 2 oz. Chocolate 05 % oz. Cocoa 02 % lb. Coffee 22' 1 oz. Tea 04 Total 9,840 1,086 4,820 1,147 1,600 852 426 354 213 354 816 62 400 9,300 2,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,600 800 1,600 1,072 800 4,440 1,920 1,600 1,200 1,250 3,490 3,900 1,820 1,028 10,815 3,169 2,247 420 1,600 400 217 100 300 50 100 400 880 450 36 255 400 200 100 100 600 725 300 484 100 300 72 -FOOD UNITS- Pkotein 1,180 98 626 181 , 144 154 77 53 38 53 72 6 60 752 192 304 320 632 2,398 806 288 948 123 1,118 741 91 258 54 *247 88 160 48 43 13 45 12 25 12 26 21 3 15 20 8 4 3 18 14 15 96 19 24 12 Fat 294 119 290 38 320 60 30 18 15 18