Cook and Be Cool

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

Menu XX

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

Caviar in Lemon Cups
Sliced Tongue
Sliced Apple Salad
Raisin Bread
Chocolate Whipped Cream
Fig Sandwiches

The Recipes

Caviar in Lemon Cups

Cut lemons in half, scoop out the pulp, cut a little piece off the end so that the half…

Sliced Apple Salad

Take large red apples, core them but do not peel, cut into slices a third of an inch…

Chocolate Whipped Cream

Whip a pint of flavored heavy cream until stiff, shape in a mound and cover with grated…

Fig Sandwiches

Put a cupful of figs through the food chopper, add three tablespoons of hot water and mix…

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