Fabulous Fake Reuben

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2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup grated raw potato, drained
1 cup cooked oatmeal, cooled
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup ground walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon seasoning and browning sauce
1/4 cup oil
16 slices rye bread
Mustard
1 1/2 cups sauerkraut
8 slices Swiss cheese
1/4 cup butter or margarine

Mix all ingredients except oil, bread, mustard, sauerkraut, cheese and butter. Shape into patties. Sauté patties slowly in oil on both sides. Prepare 8 sandwiches by spreading butter with mustard; fill each with a patty, sauerkraut and a slice of cheese. Grill on both sides in melted butter.

Serves 8
Preparation time: 50 Min.
Approximate calories per serving: 550

SUGGESTED MENU
Fruit-filled Lemonade
Fabulous Fake Reuben
Fresh Tomato and Radish Slices
Apricot Whip

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

Spring Vegetable Mold – Perfection Salad

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Spring Vegetable Mold

1 pkg. (3 oz.) lemon flavored gelatin
2 cups water
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vinegar
1 cup sliced radishes
1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup sliced green onions
Crisp salad greens

Dissolve gelatin in water as directed on package. Add and stir in salt and vinegar. Chill gelatin, stirring often, until slightly thickened. Arrange a few radish slices in bottom of a 5-cup ring mold. Pour in a little of the gelatin to “anchor” the radishes. Chill until set. Fold in remaining radishes, cucumber and onions into remaining slightly thickened gelatin. Pour into mold. Chill until set. Unmold on a serving platter. Garnish with salad greens. Serve with mayonnaise, if desired. Makes 8 servings.

Perfection Salad

1 envel. unflavored gelatin
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 cups boiling water
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded green cabbage
1 cup diced celery
1 pimiento, chopped
Salad greens

Mix together gelatin, sugar and salt in a bowl. Add boiling water and stir until gelatin is throughly dissolved. Add lemon juice. Chill gelatin over a bowl of ice cubes and water, stirring occasionally, until gelatin is slightly thickened. Add and stir in cabbage, celery and pimiento. Turn mixture into a 1-quart mold. Chill in refrigerator until firm. Unmold on salad greens. Serve with mayonnaise or salad dressing, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Published by –COOKINDEX– Division of H.S. Stuttman Co., Incl, New York. © COpyright 1958 Tested Recipe Instituted, Inc. New York

Simnel Cake

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It’s as easy as ABC…

A. Grease and line a 9-inch cake tin. Sieve flour, salt, spice and cinnamon. Halve cherries and chop peel. Cream butter and sugar until pale and creamy, add lemon rind. Gradually beat in eggs. Add 3 tablespoons of flour towards end to prevent mixture curdling. Fold in remaining flour, fruit and enough milk to make a soft dropping consistency. Spoon half mixture into tin and spread evenly.

B. Make almond paste usual way (see Quick Tip below). Roll one half of paste to a 9-inch circle. Place on top of mixture in tin. Wrap remainder of paste in foil. Spoon in remaining mixture and hollow out centre slightly. Bake in an moderate oven for 30 minutes then in a very moderate oven for 2 1/2 hours. Cool in tin for 15 minutes. Turn out on to a wire tray. Remove paper.

C. Brush centre and edge of cake with apricot jam. Roll remaining almond paste into strips and plait; place around edge of cake and in the centre. Decorate with coloured eggs.

QUICK TIP
To make almond paste combine 10 oz. ground almonds with 10 oz. castor sugar, then mix to a stiff paste with juice of half a lemon and one large egg.

© The Hamlyn Publishing Group LTD

Caucasian Shashlik

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2 pounds boned lamb
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 garlic clove, minced
4 mushroom caps, to garnish

Cut lamb into 1 1/2-inch cubes, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine remaining ingredients, except mushrooms, in a bowl. Add lamb, and turn to coat cubes evenly. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain. Divide meat evenly and thread onto 4 skewers. Broil on a rack 4 inches from heat, until done to taste, turning often. Garnish with mushrooms, broiled. Makes 4 dinner servings.

Lulu-Kebabs

2 pounds lean ground lamb
3 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces finely chopped onion

Combine all ingredients, except onion; mix well. Divide into 8 equal portions; form each portion into a sausage-shape. Thread 2 “sausages” on each of the 4 skewers. Broil on a rack about 4 inches from source of heat, 4 minutes on each side. Sprinkle onion over “sausages.” Return to broiler for an additional 2 minutes, or until cooked to taste. Makes 4 dinner servings.

Copyright © Weight Watchers International, Inc. 1974. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

Tomato Aspic Salad

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Tomato Aspic Salad

4 cups tomato juice
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
Dash cayenne
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 Tbsp. grated onion
2 envel. unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Crisp salad greens

Combine tomato juice and next 5 ingredients, in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; simmer 10 minutes. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let stand to soften. Add softened gelatin to tomato mixture; stir until dissolved. Strain mixture; add lemon juice. Pour into a 1-quart ring mold. Chill until set. Unmold on a serving plate and garnish with salad greens. If desired, fill center of ring with Golden Potato Salad (see Index J). Serves 6.

Cucumber Almond Salad

Combine 2 pared and thinly sliced cucumbers with 1/2 tsp. salt in a bowl. Let stand about 15 minutes; drain.

Combine 1 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup slivered almonds, 1 Tbsp. onion and 1 1/2 tsp. lime juice in a small bowl. Pour sour cream mixture over cucumbers; toss to mix well. Serves 6.

Red Cabbage Slaw

1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. dill seeds
3/4 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
Few grains paprika
1/4 cup sour cream

Put the red and green cabbage in a bowl. Combine mayonnaise and remaining ingredients in another bowl. Pour mayonnaise mixture over cabbage; toss to mix and chill. Serves 6 to 8.

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

Tomato Aspic

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Ingredients

1 can (1qt. 14oz) tomato juice
12 whole black peppers
8 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 envelopes unflavoured gelatine

Directions

1. In medium saucepan, combine 5 cups tomato juice, peppers, cloves, bay leaves, and salt. Bring to boiling, reduce heat, then simmer 5 minutes.

2. Sprinkle gelatine over remaining tomato juice to soften. Add to hot mixture; stir until gelatine is dissolved. Remove from heat.

3. Strain mixture. Pour into 12 individual molds or 1 1/2 quart mold.

4. Refrigerate until firm – at least 3 hours.

5. To unmold: Run small spatula around edge of mold. Invert on serving plate, place a hot, damp dishcloth on bottom of mold, and shake gently to release. Garnish as desired – with sliced olives, green peppers, cucumber, or salad greens. Serve with mayonnaise.

Makes 8 servings.

©Copyright 1973 by The McCall Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

Cherry Cake

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It’s as easy as ABC…

A. Grease a 7-inch cake tin and line with greased greaseproof paper. Rinse cherries (see Quick Tip below). Cut each cherry in half. Sieve the flours and salt together twice then toss the cherries in a little of the flour. Cream butter, sugar and lemon rind together until the mixture is pale and creamy. Add beaten egg a little at a time, beating well after each addition and keeping the mixture stiff. Add a tablespoon of flour with last amount of egg. Fold in flour, cherries and ground almonds adding a little milk to make a fairly stiff dropping consistency; then stiff consistency will help cherries remain suspended evenly in cake while it is baking.

B. Turn mixture into prepared tin and bake in a moderate oven for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in centre of cake comes out clean.

C. Leave cake to cool in tin for 5 minutes then turn it out to a wire tray to finish cooling; remove paper. When cold, wrap in foil or store in an airtight tin.

Quick Tip
To remove the syrup from glacé cherries before using, put into a sieve and rinse under running water. Drain well and dry very throughly on absorbent kitchen paper.

© The Hamlyn Publishing Group LTD

Chocolate Mousse

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Preparation time: 10 min.
Chilling time: 3 hrs. or overnight

This is probably one of the richest and smoothest chocolate mousses you will ever taste. It is also the easiest to make.

For 4 servings you will need:

6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate squares or bits
3 Tbsp. orange juice
2 Tbsp. Kahlua or other coffee liqueur
2 egg yolks
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup whipping cream
Chocolate-covered cookies for garnish

Preparation:

1. Combine the chocolate, orange juice and Kahlua in the top of a double boiler. Place over hot water and simmer until the chocolate melts. Set aside to cool.

2. Place the egg yolks and eggs in a blender container. Add the vanilla and sugar. Blend for 2min. at medium high speed.

3. Pour in the cream and blend for another 30 seconds.

4. Add the melted and cooled chocolate. Blend until smooth.

5. Pour into a bowl or individual serving cups. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hrs. or overnight. Garnish with chocolate-covered cookies and serve.

For 8 servings: Double the ingredients.

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Spicy Muffnuts

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Preparation time: 25 min.
Baking time: 25 to 30 min.
Oven temperature: 375°F

These little puffs taste like cake doughnuts but are as easy to make as a batch of muffins. After baking, you roll them in melted butter and then in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.

For 12 muffnuts you will need:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. each ground coriander and ground allspice, optional
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Tips: For variations, you can add 1/2 cup chopped nuts, raisins, dates or chocolate chips to the batter before filling muffin tins.

Preparation:

1. In large mixing bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, coriander and allspice, if used, and the 1/2 cup sugar.

2. Cut in shortening until mixture is coarsely crumbly. Beat egg and milk. Pour over dry ingredients. Stir just until flour is moistened.

3. Fill greased muffin pans 1/2 to 2/3 full. Bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 min. or until lightly browned.

4. Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter and place in small dish. Mix sugar and cinnamon.

5. Roll hot muffins in butter and then immediately serve in cinnamon-sugar. Serve hot.

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Cheesy Bread Sticks

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Preparation time: 30 min.
Rising time: 30 min.
Baking time: 25 to 30 min.
Oven temperature: 300°F

These bread sticks are a flavorful and crunchy addition to meals. If you wish, you can form them into words to suit the occasion, such as “Happy Birthday,” “Good Luck,” “Bon Voyage,” or “Congratulations.”

For 18 sticks you will need:
2 pkgs. active dry yeast
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water (105°F to 115°F)
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup shredded cheese
3 to 3/12 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. salt
1 egg white beaten with 1 Tbsp. water
Sesame or poppy seeds
Coarse salt

Preparation:

1. Dissolve yeast with sugar in warm water. Let stand 5 min. Add oil. Add cheese.

2. Stir in 1 cup of the flour mixture and salt, mixing well. Add remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough is spongy.

3. Knead on lightly floured surface until dough is smooth and satiny. Cover. Let rest 5 min.

4. Shape dough into an 18-inch roll. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Let dough rest 5 min. longer.

5. Roll each piece into a bread stick, using your palms to stretch dough. Brush with egg white-water mixture.

6. Roll in sesame or poppy seeds. Place on greased baking sheets about 1-inch apart. Sprinkle with salt. Let rise about 30 min. until puffy.

7. Bake at 300°F for 25 to 30 min. until golden brown and crisp.

Good served with: Soups, stews or salads. Or with cocktails as a change from crackers.

Tips: Place seeds on waxed paper and roll breadsticks in them. This procedure will keep more seeds on the sticks and fewer on the baking sheets. Refrigerate bread sticks in airtight containers to preserve crispness. Heat before serving.

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