Deep-Fried Frogs’ Legs

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12 pairs frogs’ legs
Milk
Salad oil for frying
1/2 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Lemon Wedges
Tartar Sauce (below)

1. In shallow baking dish, arrange frogs’ legs in single layer. Add enough milk to just cover legs. Let stand 1 hour.

2. Heat oil (2 to 2 1/2 inches deep) in medium saucepan to 375° on deep frying thermometer.

3. In plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper.

4. Drain frogs’ legs, but do not dry. Add to flour mixture, a few at a time, and shake to coat evenly.

5. Drop, a few at a time, into hot oil, and cook until golden brown, turning once – about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

6. Serve with lemon wedges and Tartar Sauce.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Tartar Sauce

1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup drained sweet-pickle relish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon grated onion
1/8 teaspoon salt

1. In bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well.

2. Cover, and refrigerate – about 1 hour.

Makes 1 1/3 cups.

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

Spanish Pizza for the Gang

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1 envelope (2 1/2 ounces) spaghetti sauce mix
1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes, drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper sauce
Spanish Pizza Dough (below)
1 package (8 ounces) brown and serve sausage links
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, chilled

Stir together sauce mix, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green pepper and red pepper sauce; set aside. Heat oven to 400°. Prepare Spanish Pizza Dough. Spread half of tomato mixture on each circle. Cut sausages into thin slices; place on tomato mixture. Cut cream cheese lengthwise into thin strips; arrange strips lattice-fashion on each pizza. Bake 15 minutes. 8 to 10 servings.

Spanish Pizza Dough

1 package active dry yeast
2 tablespoons warm water (105 to 115°)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 egg, well beaten
2 cups Gold Medal Flour*
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup cold water

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Mix in remaining ingredients. Do not let dough rise. Turn on to well-floured cloth covered board; knead 2-3 minutes. Divide dough in half. Roll each half into 12-inch circle; place on ungreased baking sheet. Pint up edges of circles.

*If using self-rising flour, omit salt.

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

Cold Meat Morsels

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Salami Wedges

Soften 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese; spread on 9 large slices salami. Stack spread slices and top with a plain slice of salami. Cover and chill. To serve cut stack into 12 wedges. If you wish, garnish wedges with olives, pearl onions or cherry tomatoes on wooden picks. 12 appetizers.

Ham-Chutney Rolls

Soften 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese; spread on 6 thin slices cooked ham. Do each with about 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet chutney. Roll up from short side; cut into 1-inch slices. Cover and chill. About 30 rolls.

Braunschweiger Kabobs

1/2 pound braunschweiger, cut into 3/4-inch cubes*
1 can (13 1/4 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained*
1 jar (4 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 pound cheddar cheese cut into 3/4-inch cubes*

On each bamboo skewer, alternate 2 cubes sausage and 1 each pineapple chunk, cherry, and cheese cube. About 12 kabobs.

*Bologna can be substituted for the braunschweiger; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments for the pineapple; Swiss cheese for the cheddar cheese.

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

Autumn Fruit Salad Mold

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2 envelopes unflavored gelatine
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 2/3 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups rose wine
5 drops red food color
3/4 cup diced orange sections
3/4 cup diced unpared red apple
1/2 cup slivered pitted dates
1/4 cup diced grapefruit sections
1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
Salad greens

1. Combine gelatine, sugar, and salt in large bowl. Add water; stir until gelatine mixture is dissolved. Stir in lemon peel, lemon juice and wine. Add food color, a drop at a time; mix well.

2. Refrigerate about 1 hour, or just until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from spoon.

3. Meanwhile, lightly toss fruit and celery until well mixed. Stir in gelatine mixture.

4. Turn into 5 1/2 cup ring mold. Refrigerate until firm – about 2 hours.

5. To serve: run spatula around edge of mold; carefully unmold fruit ring onto salad greens.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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

Cheddar Paella

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1 dozen small clams, in shell
2 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined
4 tablespoons olive or salad oil
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup raw, long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 green peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 large tomatoes, peeled
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, sliced
2 teaspoons paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

1. Wash clams and shrimp thoroughly. Place clams in saucepan with 6 cups water; bring to boiling. Add shrimp; cook over high heat, covered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

2. Pour off enough shellfish liquid to make 2 1/4 cups. Set aside clams and shrimp, in remaining broth. Keep warm.

3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter in 3-quart saucepan. Add rice, and stir to coat well. Add reserved 2 1/4 cups liquid, salt , bay leaf, and bouillon cube; bring to boiling; reduce heat, and simmer, covered and without stirring, 25 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 375F. Meanwhile, in 2 tablespoons hot oil in 6-quart Dutch oven, sauté garlic, onion and green pepper until green pepper is tender – about 10 minutes.

5. Chop tomatoes. Add to sautéed vegetables with olives, paprika, and cayenne; cook 5 minutes longer. Keep warm.

6. Drain shellfish, and add with rice to tomato mixture; stir gently to blend. Turn into paella pan or shallow 4-quart casserole.

7. Sprinkle cheese over top of all. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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

Peachy Beef Toss

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1/2 cup salad oil
3 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 drops bottled hot pepper sauce
1 head romaine, torn in bite-size pieces
1 1/2 cups cooked roast beef cut in strips
3 fresh medium peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
12 cherry tomatoes, halved

In screw-top jar combine first 6 ingredients and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cover; shake till blended. Chill. Combine romaine, spinach, and beef in salad bowl. Cover and chill. Just before serving, add peaches, avocado, and tomatoes. Shake dressing; toss with salad. Serves 6.

Honeydew-Turkey Salad Bowl

2 small honeydew melons
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 cup spicy sweet French salad dressing
1 teaspoon chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon celery seed

Slice melons in half using a sawtooth cut. Remove and discard seeds and pulp. With melon ball cutter, remove melon meat. Remove any remaining melon meat with spoon and use another time. Toss together melon balls, turkey, and celery. Cover; chill. Combine mayonnaise, French dressing, onion and celery seed. Cover; chill. Spoon turkey mixture into melon halves. Pass dressing. Makes 4 servings.

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Tuck Away Beef Loaf

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Heat oven to 350°.
Beat slightly with fork in large bowl 1 egg
Finely chop enough onion to fill 1/4 cup
Add to the egg and mix well
the chopped onion
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 1/4 cups milk
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon catsup
1 tablespoon horseradish

Spread half the meat mixture in ungreased loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.

Put on meat mixture 3 peeled hard-cooked eggs

Cover with remaining meat mixture. Pat top of loaf to make smooth. Bake uncovered 1 1/2 hours. 6 servings

Tuck Away Baby Beefies: Shape each mixture into 8 small loaves, each about 3x2x1 inch. Push large pimient-stuffed olives into centers of loaves. Place loaves in ungreased baking pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake uncovered 45 minutes. 6 to 8 servings.

Rag Doll Tea Party

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Raggedy Ann Salad

“Come for a tea party and bring your favorite dolly!” How many little girls will love to walk over in their mothers’ heels for a special little party under the mock orange bush. Instead of the usual cookies, why not surprise them with Raggedy Ann Salads? To drink? Why, tea of course, generously mixed with milk.

For each serving, place 1 peach half for body on salad plate. Arrange 4 small celery sticks for arms and legs around peach half. Use 1 large marshmallow for head, raisins for eyes, nose, shoes and buttons and small piece of maraschino cherry for mouth. Shred yellow cheese; arrange around marshmallow for hair. Add a skirt of leaf lettuce to complete the salad.

For dessert, Marguerites, tea party favorites with mothers and grandmothers, are just as delicious today!

Marguerites

Heat oven to 400°. Beat 2 egg whites until foamy. Beat in 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy. Fold 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 cup chopped nuts into meringue. Cover 23 soda crackers with meringue, carefully sealing to edges. Bake crackers on ungreased baking sheet 6 to 8 minutes or until meringue is light brown. 24 Marguerites.

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

Steak Tartare

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2lb ground beef round
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 raw egg yolks
8 anchovy fillets, drained
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons brandy
1/4 cup capers, drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 lemons, quartered
Dark rye bread or toast

1. In medium bowl, combine beef, lemon juice, and garlic; toss lightly with fork just to combine. Lightly shape into 4 large patties. Arrange on serving platter

2. Make an indentation in center of each patty; place an egg yolk in each. Arrange 2 anchovy fillets around each egg yolk.

3. Press sour cream through pastry bag with number-5 fluted tip to form circle around edge of each patty. Refrigerate, lightly covered, until serving time.

4. In small bowl, combine catsup, chili sauce, and brandy; mix well.

5. Sprinkle with capers and onion. Garnish with lemon quarters. Serve with bread or toast. Makes 4 to 8 servings.

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

Lamb Pie with Dill

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3 lb boneless lamb for stew
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large carrot, pared and sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 pkg (11 oz) pie crust mix
2 teaspoons flour
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup chopped fresh dill, or 6 tablespoons dried dillweed

1. Trim excess fat from lamb; cut meat into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2. In 4-quart Dutch oven, combine lamb, carrot, onion, and celery with 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat, and simmer, covered and stirring occasionally, 1 hour, or until lamb is tender. Skim off fat, if necessary.

3. Meanwhile, prepare pastry as package label directs. Roll out to form 12-inch circle. Preheat oven to 350F.

4. Drain lamb and vegetables, pouring liquid into medium saucepan. (Liquid should measure 2 cups)

5. Combine flour with 1 tablespoon water and stir into liquid; cook, stirring, until slightly thickened. Add vinegar and sugar.

6. In medium bowl, beat egg yolks slightly. Beat in cream, then a small amount of hot sauce; pour back into rest of sauce. Add lamb mixture and dill; mix well.

7. Turn lamb mixture into 10-inch shallow casserole (about 2 inches deep). Make slits in pastry for steam vents, and adjust over top of casserole; crimp edges. Bake 45 minutes, or until top is golden.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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