3½ cups sifted* all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt1 cup butter or regular margarine, softened2 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans FROSTING4 cups confectioners’ sugar½ cup butter or regular margarine, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 to 5 tablespoons milk2 squares (1-oz size) unsweetened chocolate, melted […]
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ingredients: ½ pound spinach8 leeks, white parts only2 onions½ cup mushroomscelery stalks10 ounces bamboo shoots1 pound 5 ounces slightly marbled beefsteak3 Tablespoons peanut oil4 eggsFor the sauce:½ cup beef bouillon½ cup soy sauce4 teaspoons sake (Japanese rice wine) instructions: All preliminary steps of preparing the vegetables and sauce are done in the kitchen. The final […]
Cooking time: 15 mins. frying, 25 mins. bakingPreparation time: 15 mins.Main cooking utensil: either skillet or roasting panOven temperature: 400-425°F.Oven position: above center For 8 people you need:1 lb. ground beef1 medium-sized potato2 medium-sized onionspinch mixed herbsseasoning1 egglittle fat8 sandwich buns Garnish:rings raw onionslices applelemon juiceoliveschopped scallionsyogurtcandied cherriesparsley TO SERVE: Hot with knives and forks […]
1 package (11 ounces) pie crust sticks¼ cup sugar½ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg4 medium baking apples, pared and coredMilkFluffy Swiss Sauce (below) Heat oven to 425°. Prepare pastry for Two-Crust Pie as directed on package except- Roll into 14-inch square. Cut into four 7-inch squares. Cover pastry to prevent drying. Mix sugar, cinnamon […]
ingredients: 1 cup chick-peas1 pound carrots½ pound turnips1 small celery root2 onions1-2 pound chicken2 pounds mutton neck, boned breast or shoulder, cut into pieces4 tomatoes1 sprig thyme, or ½ teaspoon dried1 bay leaf2 cloves1 pinch saffron2 cups semolina3 cups salt water2 cups zucchini1 Tablespoon oil1 handful raisins (optional)1 teaspoon harissa sauce instructions: A vegetable steamer […]
1½ pounds ground beef⅓ cup dry bread crumbs⅓ cup catsup2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chili powder1 egg1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)1 cup crushed corn chips½ cup chopped pitted ripe olives½ loaf (1-pound size) French breadHot taco sauce or prepared mustard Mix ground beef, bread […]
1½ cups frozen chopped spinach (10-ounce package), thawed2 medium tomatoes½ teaspoon salt1 cup water½ cup clam juice1 tablespoon parsley1 tablespoon wine vinegar1 pound shelled, deveined shrimp Cook spinach according to package directions; drain. Cut a then slice off the top of tomatoes. Gently remove pulp; reserve. Sprinkle cavities with salt. Mix tomato pulp with spinach. […]
ingredients: 1 2-pound, 10-ounce duckling1 Tablespoon butter8 lean bacon slices1 cup chicken broth1 teaspoon thyme½ a bay leafsalt and pepper½ cup green olives instructions: Mashed turnips will enhance this dish.
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)1 tablespoon butter or margarine1 can (10¾ ounces) condensed cream of shrimp soup2 cans (7½ ounces each) crabmeat, drained and flaked*½ cup dairy sour cream1 tablespoon grated lemon peelDash of aromatic bitters4 English muffins, split and toastedPaprika Cook and stir celery in butter in 10-inch skillet until celery […]
2 pounds ground veal2 cups fresh cranberries1 cup waterArtificial sweetener to equal ¼ cup sugar2 cups tomato purée1 cup canned, French-style green beans, mashed3 tablespoons, dehydrated onion flakes2 tablespoons diced celery1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste1 teaspoon prepared horseradish1 teaspoon lemon juice½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce½ teaspoon salt ADVANCED PREPARATION: Shape veal into 16 uniform […]