Twentieth Century Cook Book

A Minneapolis compilation of old, new and well-tried recipes, 1901 - from amber bouillon to cooking for the sick.

Sweetbreads

7 recipes in this part of Twentieth Century Cook Book.

Sweetbreads in Shells

Parboil two sweetbreads, put them in a saucepan with a tablespoonful of butter and one of flour; season with white pepper and salt and pour…

Stewed Sweetbreads

Take a pair of plump sweetbreads, cover with salt and water, and let stand one hour; wash in cold fresh water, put in a saucepan with…

Broiled Sweetbreads

Wash and parboil a pair of sweetbreads, cut them in half lengthwise and set aside to cool. When ready to broil, season with salt and…

Creamed Sweetbreads

Parboil a pair of sweetbreads, pick into small pieces, and chop fine with half dozen mushrooms. Put a tablespoonful of butter in a small…

Sweetbreads in Jelly

Parboil a pair of sweetbreads. Take up and press between plates until firm and cold. Cut them in small cutlets. Have some aspic jelly…

Sweetbreads Baked, with Peas

Trim two pairs of sweetbreads and parboil for twenty minutes. Take up, lard each sweetbread, put them in a baking pan, dredge with flour…

A Recipe for Happy Living

"Three ounces are necessary; first, of patience, Then of repose and peace of conscience : A pound entire is needful Of pasttime of all…

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