Ingredients:2 slices ham2 cloves garlic10 shallots1 Tablespoon lard½ cup crumbled stale bread1 cup dry white wine1 cup chicken bouillon1 bay leaf1 sprig, or ½ teaspoon dried thymesalt, pepper4 dozen canned snails (without shells) Instructions: Although live snails are used in France, they are not available in America. Canned snails are sold either in their shells, […]
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4 cups bite-size pieces lettuce, chilled1 pound cooked shrimp, chilled¾ cup sliced celery4 hard-cooked eggs, quartered8 asparagus spears4 marinated artichokes, cut in half Louis Dressing:¾ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing½ cup chili sauce1 tablespoon chopped chives½ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce¼ teaspoon salt Prepare dressing at 30 minutes ahead of serving time. Mix all ingredients and chill. […]
Cooking time: 30-35 mins.Preparation time: 6-7 mins.Main cooking utensil: Shallow casserole with lidOven temperature: 350-375°F.Oven position: above center For 2 servings you need:2 hake steaks3 tablespoons butter1 onion6-oz. can tomatoesseasoning2 teaspoons capers Garnish:lemonparsley TO SERVE: In the casserole with wedges of lemon and parsley. TO VARY: Lift the fish onto a serving dish. Sieve the […]
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin½ cup cold water1½ cups boiling water¼ cup lemon juice1 tablespoon vinegar2 teaspoons salt1 cup chopped celery½ medium cucumber, chopped½ medium cucumber, thinly sliced2 cans (15½ ounces each) red salmon, drained, flaked, and bonedLettuce leavesSauce (below) Sprinkle gelatin on cold water to soften. Stir boiling water gradually into gelatin; stir until gelatin […]
6 servings You will need5 oz. butter6 chicken breasts, boned (each 4 oz.)6 chicken fillets6 chicken legs without meat, boiled¾ cup flour2 egg, mixed with little milklittle bread crumbs6 white bread slices, crusts trimmedvegetable oil for fryingsaltpepper Garnish:8 tablespoons canned green peas2 medium carrots, sliced and glazed*6 small tomatoes6 lemon slicespickled cucumberlittle watercress *Carrots steamed […]
Preparation time: 5 minutesCooking time: about 12 minutesTo serve: 2 You will need 1 freshly cooked lobster, about 1 lb2 oz. butter2 oz. button mushrooms, sliced2 tablespoons brandy2 tablespoons dry Madeira or sherrysalt and cayenne pepper¼ pint (U.S. ⅝ cup) thick cream Twist off the claws and with a large sharp knife split the lobster […]
Preparation: approx. 10 min.Cooking time: approx. 10 min. Ingredients:5-6 hg fresh or frozen plaice fillets½ tbsp salt1 tbsp melted butter or margarine1 eggwhite pepper4 tbsp breadcrumbs4 tbsp grated cheese (preferably manorhouse cheese) Garnish:1 lemonanchovy filletsolives or herbs Preparation: Poorly translated from the original Swedish using Google Translate ©️Hemmets Journal AB S/K/2
1 package (10 ounces) frozen leaf spinach or chopped broccoli2 pounds ground beef2 eggs¾ cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 slice bread)¼ cup catsup¼ cup milk½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper¼ teaspoon dried oregano leaves1 teaspoon salt1 package (3 ounces) smoked sliced ham3 slices mozzarella cheese, each 3×3 inches, cut diagonally into halves (optional) Rinse frozen […]
1 tablespoon butter¼ pound dried beef, shredded1 can (10½ ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup¼ cup white wine½ cup shredded process American cheese2 tablespoons snipped parsley1 tablespoon chopped pimientoPopovers (below) Melt butter in saucepan; cook and stir meat in butter 3 minutes. Mix soup and wine; stir into saucepan. Cook , stirring constantly, until creamy. […]
Preparation time: 20 min.Baking time: 25 to 30 min.Oven temperature: 375°F Broccoli and ham cubes bake in a savory custard, making a hearty casserole for a family meal. It is also an excellent choice to serve on a brunch buffet table. For 4 servings you will need:2 lbs. fresh broccoli½ tsp. saltWater2 medium onions, minced1 […]