That Rum Thing In the quest for new and different desserts the adventurous gourmet so often overlooks ice cream. Good quality American ice cream ranks among the best of American foods, whether homemade or store-bought, and, for eas of availability and consistency of quality, puts all other store-bought desserts to shame. Still, when you’re planning […]
Appetizers & Party Foods
1 box frozen raspberries (10 ounces)Juice of 1 large lemon1 tablespoon gelatine4 tablespoons milk4 tablespoons sugar (optional)2 egg yolks1 cup heavy cream1 cup crushed iceRaspberriesKirsch Defrost raspberries in a bowl with lemon juice. Drain ⅔ cup of the raspberry juices into a saucepan (or if dry pack raspberries have been used, add 4 tablespoons to […]
BEEF BOULETTE BURGERS 2 pounds ground beef1 cup dairy sour cream½ cup dry bread crumbs1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 tablespoons snipped parsley1½ teaspoons salt¼ teaspoon pepper Mix all ingredients. Shape mixture into 8 patties, each about ¾ inch thick. Broil or grill 4 inches from […]
IRISH MEATBALLS 1 pound ground beef½ cup instant mashed potatoes¼ cup Irish whiskey1 medium onion, finely chopped1 teaspoon thyme1 teaspoon oregano½ cup milk1 egg1 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper¼ cup finely chopped parsley1 package (3-oz size) chive-flavored cream cheese Mix all ingredients except cream cheese together; refrigerate, covered, 1 hour; preheat oven to […]
Ingredients:4 large, firm tomatoessalt, pepper2 large shallots, minced4 sprigs parsley, minced3½ Tablespoons butter7 or 8 medium-size fresh sardines Instructions: If fresh sardines are not available, fresh herring may be substituted.
Preparation time: 20 mins. This makes a nice change from the regular shrimp cocktail version, and is a great first course for an elegant dinner. For 4 servings you will need:1 lb. cooked shrimp; shelled and deveined. Sauce:½ cup sour cream4 Tbsp. mayonnaise½ Tbsp. lemon juice2 Tbsp. chili sauceDash sugar and paprikaSalt and black pepper […]
Cooking time: 2 hoursPreparation time: 25 mins.Main cooking utensils: saucepans, 9- by 5- in loaf panOven temperature: 350-375°FOven position: center For 8 people you need:3-4 lb. fresh pork picnic shoulderbouquet garniseasoning1 cup sausage meat4 slices bread2 eggs3 tablespoons chopped parsley¼ teaspoon garlic salt¼ teaspoon celery salt¼ teaspoon pepper Coating for pan:little shortening½ cup crushed cornflakes1 […]
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, […]
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. […]
REMOULADE SAUCE 2 cups mayonnaise or cooked salad dressing1 tablespoon prepared mustard⅛ teaspoon pepper½ cup finely chopped dill pickle1 hard-cooked egg, chopped1 clove garlic, pressed2 tablespoons drained capers1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil or 1 teaspoon dried chervil leaves1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley2 lb cooked shrimp, […]