The Story of Crisco

The Story of Crisco, 1913 — how Procter & Gamble taught America a new fat, with 250 recipes and a year of dinners to seal it.

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Stewed Figs Coffee

*Stuffed Lamb Chops-Wipe 6 French sliced onion until browned, stir in chops, cut 1½ inches thick. Split meat in halves, cutting to bone.

Cook 2½ tablespoons Crisco and 1 tablespoon chopped onion 5 minutes; remove onion, add ½ cup chopped mushroom, and cook 5 minutes; add 2 tablespoons flour, 3 tablespoons stock, 1 teaspoon chopped parsley, 14 teaspoon salt, and few grains red pepper. Spread mixture between layers of chops, press together lightly, wrap in Criscoed paper cases, and broil 10 minutes. Serve with chestnut puree.

November 21

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