For Luncheon and Supper Guests

Ten complete menus for entertaining, 1922 — not a list of recipes but ten finished meals, in order, from the fruit cup to the coffee.

Menu V

Preliminary Preparations

Bradley's own get-ahead list — what can be done before the guests are anywhere near the house.

The Recipes

Apple Ball Cocktail

Cut tops from stem end of 8 choice apples. Remove inside of apples with a French ball…

Sauted Oysters

Put 1 pint oysters in strainer over a bowl and over them pour 2 tablespoons cold water…

Celery Cheese Toast

Make above recipe for Celery Sauce, adding 1 cup grated cheese when celery is added. Stir…

Thousand Island Dressing

Add to Russian Dressing just before serving 1/4 cup cream, beaten stiff. 1921 CHILI SAUCE…

Orange Biscuits

Sift together 2 cups bread flour 5 teaspoons baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt. With tips…

Molasses Pie

Put in mixing bowl 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour and 1 teaspoon salt and mix well. Add 1…

Iced Tea with Ginger Ale

Bring to boiling point 1 quart fresh cold water. Add 4 individual tea bags or 4 heaping…

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