Cook and Be Cool

Twenty complete cold luncheons for hot weather — “efficiency is only another name for intelligent laziness.”

Menu VIII

The bill of fare exactly as it is printed in the book.

The Recipes

Stuffed Sardines

Split large boneless sardines, spread with pimento cream cheese and put the two halves…

Rye Clovers

Slice rye bread into thin slices, spread with a mixture of whipped cream, roquefort…

Bread and Butter Checkers

For the checkers use a loaf of brown bread and a loaf of white bread. First cut loaves…

Artichoke Salad

Remove the artichoke bottoms from the can, let cold water run over them, drain and chill…

Vanilla Ice Cream

Flavor one quart of cream with vanilla, and sugar to taste, remembering that a mixture to…

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