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Peasant Garnish

This is composed of carrots, cucumbers and smoked sausages prepared as follows: Peel some large carrots, cut them into slices about half an inch thick, and blanch and braise them. Have ready also some broiled small sausages and cooked stuffed cucumbers, all cut into thickish slices. Arrange the slices alternately, overlapping each other round the dish.

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