Cooking time: 1 hr. 40 mins.Preparation time: 25 mins.Main cooking utensils: saucepan, covered large casserole (see stage 1)Oven temperature: 325-350°F; then 425-450°F.Oven position: just above center For 6-8 servings you need:¼ cup drippings or shortening2 onions, ¼ cup flourscant 2 cups tomato juice2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)seasoning, pinch mixed herbs1½ lb. ground raw beef Cobbler:2 […]
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Cooking time: 45 mins.Preparation time: 15 mins.Main cooking utensil: shallow casserole, pan for waterOven temperature: 350-375°F.Oven position: center for 4-5 people you need:6 tablespoons margarine6 tablespoons sugar3 eggs¾ cup all-purpose flour sifted with 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powdergenerous 1¼ cups milk Decoration:little sugar TO SERVE: Hot or cold with cream or […]
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 […]
Cooking time: 40-50 mins.Preparation time: 15 mins.Main cooking utensils: skilled, 8-to9-in. plain ring mold, shallow pan or dish for water, 2 saucepansOven temperature: 325-350°F.Oven position: center For 4-6 people you need:1 red sweet pepper1½ cups cooked rice½ cup butter or margarine2 medium onions½ green sweet pepper1 small clove garlic1 cup ground beef6-oz. can concentrated tomato […]
Cooking time: 25-30 mins.Preparation time: 25 minsMain cooking utensils: ovenproof dish, saucepanOven temperature: 375°F.Oven position: center For 4 people you need:4 fillets sole1 tablespoon white wineseasoning Normandy sauce:2 tablespoons butter¼ cup all-purpose flour1¼ cups fish stock*1 egg yokjuice of 1 lemonseasoning1 tablespoon butter8 cooked mussels8 cooked button mushrooms Garnish: watercress TO SERVE: Hot with mixed […]
MARINADE¾ cup red wine vinegar½ cup catsup¼ cup salad oil1½ tablespoons salt¾ teaspoon pepper¾ teaspoon dry mustard¾ teaspoon celery salt¼ teaspoon garlic salt¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves¼ teaspoon cloves 5-or-6-lb sirloin steak, 2 inches thick MADEIRA SAUCE¼ cup unsifted all-purpose flour1 can (10½ oz) condensed beef broth, undiluted½ cup Madeira
1 cup chopped parsley, packed1 tablespoon dried basil leaves1 teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon white pepper2 cloves garlic, crushed½ cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter or margarine2 tablespoons boiling water¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese¼ cup finely chopped walnuts, or whole pine nuts1 pkg (8 oz) thin spaghetti or noodles, cooked as package label directs Makes 4 servings. Note: […]
Cooking time: few mins. to soften gelatin.Preparation time: few mins.Main cooking utensils: bowl, saucepan For 4 servings you will need:1 envelope unflavored gelatin1½ cups strong hot black coffeeSugar substitute to taste½ cup milk TO SERVE: Turn out and serve with yogurt if wished. TO VARY: An even lower calorie sweet can be made by using […]
Cooking time: 30-35 mins.Preparation time: 30 mins.Main cooking utensil: saucepan For 4-8 people you need:⅔ cup shredded coconut1¼ cups boiling water1 onion1 medium apple¼ cup butter¼ cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon curry powder3 tablespoons tomato pasteJuice of 1 lemon3 tablespoons molasses1 teaspoon salt2½ cups shrimp6-8 hard cooked eggs Accompaniments:Boiled rice, yogurt, cucumber, diced potato, green sweet […]
Cooking time: 6-8 hoursPreparation time: 45 mins.Main cooking utensils: 1 or 2 ovenproof bowls, foil or wax paper For 12-16 servings:1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup fresh soft bread crumbs1 teaspoon each mixed spice, cinnamon, and nutmegScant cup shredded suet½ cup brown sugar1 dessert apple, grated1 small carrot, grated¾ cup chopped candied peel2 eggsScant cup currants1⅓ […]