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Sweetbreads with Bacon
Cut cooked sweetbreads in inch pieces. Sprinkle with salt, cayenne, lemon juice and onion juice. Wrap in slices of bacon. Skewer, sauté in butter. Serve with brown sauce, and garnish with finely chopped celery.
Calves' Brains à la Béchamel Cut two cups cooked brains in small pieces. Marinate with French dressing. Melt two tablespoons butter; add four tablespoons chopped peppers, one half cup chopped mushrooms, few drops onion juice, two tablespoons flour, and one cup chicken stock. Cook five minutes; add brains; season with salt, cayenne, Tabasco and Worcestershire.