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Timbales

Timbales are French dishes, so named from timbale, a metal cup, because they are generally made in plain moulds, either round or oval. They are excellent and pretty, but difficult to make, as they require both care and practice to make them properly. They rather resemble our raised pies. The outer case may be constructed of short paste, macaroni, rice, or other substances, and they may be filled with any nicely-flavoured fricassee of fowl or game, or with fruit and sweetmeats. Two or three simple recipes are given here, which may be varied according to taste.