The Butterick Book of Recipes and Household Helps

The pattern people's household book, 1927 — five hundred recipes, then how to lay a table, take out a stain and stock a first-aid cabinet.

Garnishes

7 garnishes in this part of The Butterick Book of Recipes and Household Helps.

Garnishes for Soups

One of the simplest garnishes for soup is a tablespoon of salted whipped cream sprinkled with a dash of paprika or a little very finely…

Garnishes for Egg Dishes

Eggs are usually served with toast in some form. They may be garnished with crisp slices of bacon and a spray of parsley or they may be…

Garnishes for Vegetables

Mashed vegetables are sometimes garnished with bits of butter and a sprinkling of paprika or finely chopped parsley. Vegetables that are…

Garnishes for Salads and Desserts

The best and simplest frame for any salad is a bed of lettuce leaves or shredded lettuce, cabbage or cress. Many salads are made more…

Truffles

Truffles are tuberous underground vegetables that are raised principally in France. They are too expensive to be used in large quantity but…

Buttered Crums

Melt one to three tablespoons of butter, but do not brown it. Add one cup bread-crums, and mix with a fork until all the crums are covered.

Browned Bread-Crums

Brown the melted fat, being careful not to scorch it. Add the crums and brown slowly, stirring constantly. Serve hot. This is a convenient…

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