Royal Baking Powder Company

“ Wash and hull berries, sprinkle with sugar and let stand one hour; mash and rub through fine sieve; add gelatine which has been soaked in cold water and dissolved in boiling water. Set in pan of ice water and stir until it begins to thicken; fold in whipped cream. Put into mold, cover, pack in salt and ice, 1 part salt to 3 parts ice; let stand 4 hours. Raspberries, peaches, shredded pineapple, or other fruit can be substituted for strawberries.
SOUPS
The basis of all good soups is the stock or liquid in which bones, cooked or uncooked meat or vegetables have been boiled. ”

“ The advantages of this method are: the improvement in flavor occasioned by the slower cooking with little opportunity for evaporation, the improved appearance of food that is subject to shrinkage when cooked by ordinary methods; the saving in labor and time, as the cooking practically takes care of itself. Dinner may be prepared in the morning, placed in the cooker, and without further attention be ready to serve after 3 or 4 hours. While the time required for cooking is somewhat longer than in the usual methods, the actual time consumed in preparation of a meal is considerably reduced. ”

“ CHOCOLATE BLANC MANGE 4 tablespoons cornstarch 3⁄4 cup sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 quart milk 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate or 9 tablespoons cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt and cocoa if used together with a little of the cold milk. Put remainder of milk on to scald with chocolate which has been cut into small pieces. As soon as chocolate is dissolved, stir in the cornstarch mixture. Cook until thick and smooth—stirring constantly. Set over hot water and cook about twenty minutes longer. Add flavoring; pour into mold which has been wet in cold water. ”

“ If fruit is not entirely broken rub through coarse sieve. Pour into sterilized jelly bags of unbleached muslin or doubled cheesecloth and drain but do not squeeze. Take 7⁄8 cup sugar for each cup of juice. Boil juice 8 to 20 minutes (berries and currants require less time) ; add sugar which has been heated in oven; stir until sugar is dissolved and boil about 5 minutes. Pour into hot sterilized tumblers. Hard fruits like apples and quinces should be cut up, covered with cold water and cooked until tender before turning into jelly bags. ”

“ The rules for roasting meat apply to broiling, except that instead of cooking in the oven it is quickly browned, first on one side and then on other, over hot coals or directly under a gas flame, turning every minute until done. ”

“ All salad greens should be fresh, crisp, dry and cold before serving. Wash leaves carefully and put on ice either in lettuce dryer or in a cloth. Salads should be dressed at the table or just before serving.
CHICKEN SALAD 4 cups cold boiled chicken, cut into small pieces 2 cups finely cut celery 1 teaspoon salt 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper 2 hard boiled eggs 2 cups mayonnaise dressing 6 olives 1⁄3 cup French dressing
Mix chicken with celery, seasoning and one egg cut into small pieces; marinate with French dressing, and let stand in cold place about one hour. ”

“ The broth of boiled meat should always be saved to use in soups, stews and gravies. Salt meats should be put over the fire in cold water, which as soon as it boils should be replaced by fresh cold water, repeating until water is fresh enough to give meat a palatable flavor. Salted and smoked meats require about 30 minutes very slow boiling, to each pound. Vegetables and herbs may be boiled with them to flavor. When they are cooked the vessel containing them should be set where they will keep hot without boiling until required, if to be served hot ”

“ In preserving the old rule of equal weights of sugar and fruit may be followed.
OPEN-KETTLE METHOD
This method is generally used for preserves, jams, and marmalades. Food is completely cooked and then poured boiling hot into sterilized jars.
Prepare fruit, which may or may not be peeled, and cut into pieces depending on the variety. Blanch or scald peaches and similar fruits to loosen skin and chill by plunging into cold water. Cook slowly in as little water as possible or in fruit juice or fruit syrup until done. Fill sterilized jars, seal and invert. ”

“ Regulate the oven before putting materials together. When a cake is baked it shrinks from the sides of the pan. A light touch with the finger which leaves no mark is another indication that the cake is baked. ”

“ Wash and soak 2 cups kidney beans in cold water over night; drain, cover with boiling water, add 1⁄4 pound bacon, boil until beans are tender, and drain. Season beans with salt and pepper to taste. Brown thin slices of bacon in frying pan, and serve over beans.
TOMATOES AND EGGS
Grease muffin tins; put one thick slice of unpeeled tomato into each tin; season with salt and pepper; break 1 egg on top of each slice; again season with salt and pepper and put a small piece of butter on top of each egg. Bake in oven until egg is set and cooked through but not hard. ”

“ Mix 1 tablespoon flour with a little cold water, add to gravy and boil. Pour over meat and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Carrots cut in small pieces may be added with potatoes if desired.
LIVER AND BACON
Have liver cut in thin slices; wash, drain, dry and roll in flour. Put bacon thinly sliced into very hot frying pan; turn until brown and transfer to hot platter. Fry liver quickly in the hot bacon drippings, turning often. When done put on platter with bacon. Pour off all but 1 or 2 tablespoons fat, add 1 to 2 tablespoons flour, and stir until brown. ”