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My Own Recipes in 1920

Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland July 31, 1920, page 3 The breast of lamb is never quite as high in price as the other cuts. The meat is apt to be rather stringy and needs long and slow cooking. It is an excellent cut to cook in a fireless cooker. Ham Balls 2 cups mashedContinue reading “My Own Recipes in 1920”

The Daily Recipe in 1920

Salem Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon July 30, 1920, page 7 Cream Puffs One cup of boiling water, poured over 1/2 cup of butter, put it over the stove and bring to a boil, add 1 cup of sifted flour. Let boil five minutes beating all the time, when cool add 3 eggs, not beaten, beatContinue reading “The Daily Recipe in 1920”

Deviled Almond Sandwiches in 1920

Daily Globe, Ironwood, Michigan July 29, 1920, page 3 Blanch and finely shred one-half cup of almonds. Cook in enough butter to prevent burning until delicately browned. Mix two tablespoons of chopped pickles, one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, one tablespoon of chutney, one-fourth teaspoon of salt and a few grains of cayenne. Pour this mixtureContinue reading “Deviled Almond Sandwiches in 1920”

Potato Soup in 1920

Boston Post, Boston, Massachusetts July 28 1920, page 18 3 potatoes 1 quart milk 1 onion 1 stalk celery salt pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon flour Cook potatoes in salted water with the onion. When done mash smooth and rub through a sieve. Scald milk with celery, add butter and flour creamed together, thenContinue reading “Potato Soup in 1920”

Lemon Custard Pie in 1920

Perth Amboy Evening News, Perth Amboy, New Jersey July 27, 1920, page 5 2 eggs 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup sugar 1 lemon (juice and grated rind) 1 tablespoon flour 1 – 8 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk Separate whites and yolks of egg. Beat yolks. Add dry ingredients. Add butter. Add lemon juice andContinue reading “Lemon Custard Pie in 1920”

Rhubarb Shortcake in 1920

Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa July 26, 1920, page 5 This is made with a regular shortcake dough. For one pie pan: 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon shortening 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar milk to make a soft dough Sift dry ingredients together, rub in shortening, and milk. Roll out one floured boardContinue reading “Rhubarb Shortcake in 1920”

Some Good Recipes in 1920

Great Falls Daily Tribune, Great Falls, Montana July 25 1920, page 23 Pretty Polly picked a peck of pickle peppers; A peck of pickle peppers pretty Polly picked; If pretty Polly picked? Where’s the peck of pickle peppers pretty Polly picked? Where’s the peck of pickle peppers pretty Polly picked? That’s easily answered for PollyContinue reading “Some Good Recipes in 1920”

Shrimp Imp in 1920

Dixon Evening Telegraph, Dixon, Illinois July 24, 1920, page 3 The shrimp dish in the luncheon menu can be served on hot toast or on soda crackers. If toast is used it should be made of bread cut about one fourth of an inch thick, the crusts removed and the bread quickly toasted. There isContinue reading “Shrimp Imp in 1920”

Nice Spice Cake in 1920

Canton Daily News, Canton, Ohio July 22, 1920, page 8 One and one-half cups crushed sugar, 3/4 cup of butter and half lard, or beef drippings with a little salt added, 1 cup sour milk with scant, teaspoon of baking soda stirred in; 1/2 teaspoonful cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoonful cloves and allspice together, 1 teaspoonful nutmeg,Continue reading “Nice Spice Cake in 1920”