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Egyptian Salad (Halves or if small simply)
in halves, or if small, simply remove the stem ends. Make a little nest of two or three lettuce leaves, arrange uniformly on a…
Horse-Radish Vinegar
I teacup of grated horse-radish, I tablespoonful of granulated I quart of cider vinegar, sugar. Put the horse-radish in two glass…
Sauerkraut
Shred the cabbage fine. Line the bottom and sides of a small keg with the green cabbage leaves, put in a layer of the cabbage…
Onion Vinegar (I quart of cider vinegar large)
I quart of cider vinegar, 2 large Spanish onions or 4 ordi- 2 teaspoonfuls of white sugar, nary white onions, I teaspoonful of…
Baked Parsnips
6 good-sized parsnips, I tablespoonful of flour, I tablespoonful of butter, 1½ teaspoonful of salt, Dash of pepper. > Wash and…
Winter (Raw Oysters on Half Shell)
Raw Oysters on Half Shell, Bouillon, Olives, Celery, French Peas, Salted Almonds, Cream Sauce, Gherkins. Lobster Cutlets, Milk…