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Pink Pussycat and Assorted Fillings for Eggs Mignon

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Assorted Fillings for Eggs Mignon

“Eggs Mignon,” one of the most perplexing and rewarding and tricky hors d’oeuvre in the history of food, lend themselves, once mastered, to a variety of “fillings”. Illustrated on the reverse of this card and described below are assorted fillings for Eggs Mignon, egg white shells (as pictured), and a variety of other good things to eat.

Pâté

Stuff eggs with canned pâté de foie gras, or with any of the creamy pâtés included in this set (See Index), such as the Curried Tuna Pâté on card 207.

Chicken Tarragon

Purée breast of chicken (cooked) and moisten with mayonnaise; flavor with minced fresh tarragon or dried tarragon leaves.

Purée of Peas

Use early or baby peas; cooke and purée with small amount of dairy sour cream to moisten.

Assorted Butters

Stuff eggs with any of the assorted flavored butters included in this set such as Anchovy Butter (card 280) or Salmon Butter (card 128).

Curried Vegetable Filling

Flavor puréed vegetables with curry powder to taste; canned “baby food” vegetables are appropriate for this purpose.

Tapenade Filling

Purée mixture of black olives, tuna, garlic, and anchovies (see recipe for Provençal Caviar card 40.)

Eggplant Caviar

See cards 111 and 158 for recipes for Eggplant Caviar suitable for stuffing tin Eggs Mignon.

Canned Sandwich Spread
Use deviled ham, beef, corned beef, chicken, etc.

Caviar and Sour Cream
Gently fold red or black caviar into dairy sour cream and stuff into eggs.

Copyright © 1977 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

I will, at some point, add the recipes for the referenced cards. First I have to get past the suggestion that I cook with baby food.

Sardine-Egg Canapes

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6 hard-cooked eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon horseradish
12 tiny sardines
Small can pimentoes [sic], drained and sliced
6 stuffed green olives, cut in half
4 slices swiss cheese, quartered
4 slices pumpernickel, thin sliced and quartered
12 thin slices Italian Salami, rolled

Cut egg in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out yokls and mash; mix with salt, pepper, mayonnaise, mustard and horseradish. Fill whites with yolk mixture and top each with a sardine, pimento and olive slices. Arrange eggs around a large round platter. In the center of the platter, alternate pumpernickel slices, Swiss cheese and salami. Garnish with parsley.

Serves 12
Preparation time: 35 MIN
Approximate calories per serving… 170

HELPFUL HINT: Besides being an ideal high-protein appetizer, these tasty morsels would enhance any buffet or make a delightful luncheon entree.

From the Kitchens of Dorothy Taylor

@copy 1973 Curtin Publications, Inc. New York, N.Y. Printed in U.S.A.

Old-Fashioned Tea Punch and Turkey Sandwich Loaf

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Turkey Sandwich Loaf

This party sandwich loaf is an excellent device for using up holiday turkey, or for that matter, any leftover meat (chicken, ham, roast beef, etc.).

3 cups chopped cooked turkey or other cooked meat
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon grated onion
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 loaf (1 pound) thin sliced soft white sandwich loaf bread
1/2 cup (1 stick) soft butter
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 package (4-oz) cream cheese
1 tablespoon light cream
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley

Make turkey filling: Mix together chopped turkey, celery, onion, and mayonnaise and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Trim crusts from bread; place 3 slices bread in row on sheet of wax paper; butter slices on one side and spread with turkey filling. Continue adding slices, buttering and spreading with filling until each stack contains 6 slices.

Press loaf together firmly. Beat blue cheese, cream cheese, and cream together; spread on top and sides of loaf; sprinkle with parsley and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Serve on platter garnished with watercress and sliced cucumber; slice loaf thinly; serve with sandwich plates and forks.

Yield: 6-8 slices.

Note: when planning a large party, make several sandwich loafs, varying fillings if desired, and estimating 1 loaf for 6 guests; at important or “high tea” parties arrange loafs around punch bowl on buffet table and add a platter of cold cuts and a ripe Brie cheese surrounded with crackers or French bread slices; a bowl of finger fruits in season (grapes, cherries, plums, apricots, nectarines) adds a touch of razzle-dazzle.

Copyright © 1977 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

Party Sandwich

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1 small round loaf Italian bread
Softened butter or margarine
Ham and Celery Filling, see below
Curried Egg Filling, see below
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
Avocado Filling, see below
Cream cheese, about 1/2 lb.
Light cream
Sliced stuffed olives
Springs of parsley

Cut loaf, crosswise, into four thick slices. Spread each slice with butter. Spread bottom sliced with Ham and Celery Filling. Top with second bread sliced; spread with Curried Egg Filling. Top with slices of tomato and third bread slice. Spread with Avocado Filling; top with remaining bread slice. Mash cream cheese; stir in enough cream so cheese will spread easily; beat until smooth. Spread on top and sides of loaf. Garnish with olive slices and parsley. Cut into wedges to serve. Makes about 12 servings.

HAM AND CELERY FILLING: Combine 1 cup ground cooked ham, 1/2 cup chopped celery and enough mayonnaise to moisten.

CURRIED EGG FILLING: Combine 4 finely chopped hard-cooked eggs, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder and enough mayonnaise to moisten.

AVOCADO FILLING: Mash 2 fully-ripe avocados; add 2 tablespoons highly-seasoned French dressing. String until well blended.

Published by – COOKINDEX – Division of H.S. Stuttman, Co. Inc., New York ©Copyright 1958 Tested Recipe Institute, Inc. New York

Halloween Pumpkin Punch & Goo-Ga-Loo

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Goo-Ga-Loo

This is an early American recipe calling for catfish, the pride of the Mississippi River; sole or flounder may be substituted when catfish is not available.*

Whether children will be present at the Halloween Party or not, be sure to have trick-or-treat goodies on hand; the assorted goblins and gremlins and witches and ghosts who call on you during the evening ensure the success of the party.

3 pounds catfish*
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 cup celery
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (24-oz size) whole, canned tomatoes
2 cups mashed potatoes
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Skin and fillet fish, taking care to remove all bones. Sprinkle with lemon juice and set aside. Heat oil in heavy skillet or Dutch oven; sauté onions, celery, and garlic until tender.

Add tomatoes, mashed potatoes, bay leaves, thyme, salt, butter, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to boil. Add fish and stir gently; cook over low heat 25-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaves. Serve in soup bowls with garlic bread and tossed green salad.

Yield 4-5 servings.
* In some areas in the U.S. catfish may be purchased canned (like tuna or salmon), and represents a considerable saving. Use 3 cans (12-oz size) canned catfish instead of 3 pounds fresh fillet.

Copyright ©1977 by Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

Halloween Pizza/Orange Whirl

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Halloween Pizza

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 can (15 ounces) tomato pace
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces)
4 ounces sliced pepperoni or salami
Green pepper strips
Ripe olive slices

Heat oven to 425°. Divide thawed dough in half. Roll and stretch each half into 10- to 12-inch circle on lightly floured baking sheet. Turn up edges 1/2 inch and pinch or pleat. Brush circles with oil; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Mix tomato sauce, onion, salt, oregano and garlic powder; pour on circles. Top with Cheddar cheese. Decorate with overlapping pepperoni slices, green pepper strips and olive slices for eyebrows, eyes, noses and smiles as pictured. Bake until crust is brown, 20 to 25 minutes. 2 Pizzas.

Orange Whirl

Prepare 1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate as directed in blender container. Add 1 medium banana, sliced. Cover and blend on medium speed 10 to 15 seconds. 4 servings.

© 1975 by General Mills, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

Gay Nineties Ice-Cream Party

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Banana Splits

Old-fashioned ice-cream socials are in again! String a few paper lanterns; enlist big brothers as shirtsleeved, straw-hatted waiters. If you’re lucky, you may find a volunteer barber shop quartet. The children will only have eyes for gooey banana splits.

For each serving, peel and slice 1 banana lengthwise in half; place in shallow dish. Top banana with 1 scoop each of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry ice cream.

Spoon chocolate sauce over chocolate ice cream, drained crushed pineapple over vanilla ice cream and frozen strawberries (thawed) over strawberry ice cream.

Garnish with a dollop of frozen whipped topping (thawed) and a maraschino cherry. If you wish, sprinkle with chopped nuts of peanuts.

For the little folks, try Kookie Kat Sundaes: For each serving, place 1 scoop ice cream in small dish. Make a face with colored candy-coated milk chocolate candies for eyes and mouth, wafer cookies for ears and, if you like, toasted coconut for hair.

For teenagers, offer a serve-yourself fountain of assorted sauces, fruits, nuts and other ice-cream toppings, plus go-with beverages, cookies or cake.

© Copyright 1971 by General Mills, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

Corn Bread Canapés

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Corn Bread (below)
1 can (16 ounces) pork and beans, drained
2 green onions, chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons catsup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
5 or 6 medium lettuce leaves
1/2 pound thinly sliced ham
8 slices American cheese

Bake Corn Bread. Mash pork and beans thoroughly. Stir in onions, catsup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and liquid smoke. Spread over Corn Bread. Cut into 30 rectangles about 2 1/2 x 2 inches. Place on serving tray. CUt lettuce and ham sliced into 30 rectangles each, about 2 1/2 x 2 inches; layer on Corn Bread. Cut cheese with 1 3/4 inch canapé cutters or knife; place cheese cutouts on ham. Refrigerate until serving time. 2 1/2 dozen canapés.

Corn Bread
1 cup all-purpose flour*
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup milk
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Heat oven to 400°. Grease jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch. Blend all ingredients about 20 seconds. Beat vigorously 1 minute. pour into pan. Bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool.
*If using self-rising flour, reduce baking powder to 2 teaspoons and omit salt.

© 1975 by General Mills, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

Cornucopias/Yam Ice Cream

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Cornucopias

1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 large apple, coarsely chopped
1 medium stalk celery, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup flaked coconut
8 to 10 slices cold boiled ham
Parsley

Mix mayonnaise, milk and horseradish. Toss with remaining ingredients except ham and parsley. Spoon about 1/3 cup apple mixture diagonally onto each ham slice. Roll each slice to form a cornucopia; fasten with wooden pick. Serve over bed of parsley. 5 servings.

Yam Ice Cream

1 can (8 ounces) yams or sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 quart butter brickle or butter pecan ice cream, softened
3/4 cup granola (honey ‘n oats), slightly crushed

Mix yams, brown sugar, salt and spices. Stir in ice cream and granola quickly. Spread in 1-quart ice cube tray. Cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours. 8 Servings.

© 1975 by General Mills, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

Potato Salad Log

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1 quart mashed potatoes
Salt and Pepper
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3-ounce package cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons sliced stuffed olives
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Prepare mashed potatoes. Season with salt, pepper and prepared mustard. On a damp cloth, or aluminum foil, roll out to 1/2-inch thickness in a rectangular shape. Blend together mayonnaise, cream cheese and sour cream; add remaining ingredients. Spread over mashed potatoes and roll up like a jelly roll. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour; cut in 1-inch slices and serve.

Serves 8
Preparation time: 40 min.
Approximate calories per servings: 260

SUGGESTED MENU
Marinated Tomato Salad
Cold Turkey Loaf
Potato Salad Log
Pineapple Chiffon Pie

From the Kitchens of Dorothy Taylor

© 1973 Curtin Pulications, Inc., New York, N.Y. Printed in U.S.A.