vintage recipe cards

1 envelope unflavored gelatin1½ cups tomato juice, divided3 tablespoons cider vinegarArtificial sweetener to equal 4 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon hot sauce2 cups cut-up, cooked asparagus2 tablespoons minced celery¼ cup diced pimentoLettuce leaves In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup tomato juice to soften. Stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves. Stir in remaining […]

4 eggs, separated4 ounces sugar4 ounces plain flour, siftedPinch of saltStrega liqueur (or a mixture of cognac and rum)½ pint double cream, whipped¾ pint vanilla pastry cream (see below)1 pint chocolate pastry cream (see below)2 ounces chopped nutsCoarsely grated orange peelChopped glacé cherries Combine eggs and sugar in the top of a double saucepan and […]

2 cups tomato puree2 tablespoons dehydrated onion flakes2 tablespoons wine vinegar2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon barbecue spice⅛ teaspoon peppercorns⅛ teaspoon thyme leaves⅛ teaspoon basil leaves⅔ cup fresh mushrooms, slicedDash artificial sweetener, or to taste Combine all ingredients, except mushrooms and sweetener. Cook over low heat, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add mushrooms. Cook 5 minutes longer. Stir […]