MR. ELDRIDGE'S EGG SALAD
6 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced onions
2 tablespoons minced celery
1/4 cup pickle relish
Combine in a medium bowl and refrigerate until cold.
BASIC MAYONNAISE DRESSING
Yes, more eggs.
½ tsp prepared mustard
½ tsp sugar, optional
Few grains cayenne or white pepper
Few grains salt
1 egg yolk
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp strained lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
Place the mustard, sugar if used, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Add the egg yolk, mix thoroughly, then pour in the vinegar slowly while stirring constantly. Add the oil one teaspoon at a time, beating thoroughly and constantly. When the mayonnaise thickens, add the lemon juice and remaining oil rapidly. The whole process should take only about 10 minutes.
WELSH RAREBIT
Radio engineer's special.
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon corn starch
½ cup thin cream
½ pound soft mild cheese, cut into small pieces
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon mustard
Few grains cayenne
Toast
Melt butter, add corn starch and stir until well mixed, then add cream gradually while stirring constantly, and cook two minutes. Add cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Season and serve on bread toasted on only one side. Rarebit should be poured on the untoasted side. Much of the success of a rarebit depends on the quality of the cheese. A rearebit should be smooth and of a cream consistency, never stringy. If stringy, add one egg slightly beaten.
CORWIN'S CORNED BEEF HASH SANDWICH
Take 1 to 1 1/2 lbs piece of corned beef, chop or grind lightly in a food processor. Do not overchop. Add 1 to 2 tsp. fresh horseradish, according to taste. Add enough mayonnaise to moisten.
Serve on rye or whole wheat bread, toasted if you wish. Makes 2-4 sandwiches
MARMALADE SANDWICHES FOR LADIES
A tea room specialtyperfect for Hilary's booth.
Boston brown bread or whole wheat bread, thinly sliced
Butter, softened
1 8-ounce package of cream cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts or pecans
If using whole wheat bread, remove the crusts. Butter the slices of bread generously. Mash the cream cheese until soft. Work in the cream, then the marmalade and nuts. If the mixture is still stiff, add more cream. Spread one slice of buttered bread with the cream cheese mixture. Top with another slice of buttered bread. Press gently, then cut into fingers or trinagles. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
PILTON'S PORK PUREE SANDWICH SPREAD
Official sponsor of FBI-grilled subjects.
1 lb finely ground pork shoulder
½ finely diced onion
¼cup finely diced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Brown the meat in its own fat in a heavy saucepan, drain. Add other ingredients, mixing well. Spread on sandwiches.
SANDWICH FILLINGS (ALSO FOR CANAPES)
Chicken liver spread: Mix ½ cup chopped cooked chicken livers, 2 chopped
hard-cooked eggs, 1 teaspoon of minced onion, salt to taste, and enough cream to moisten the mixture.
Chicken salad spread: Mix 1 cup finely chopped chicken (cooked), 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery, ½ cup nut meats, and enough highly-seasoned mayonnaise to make a paste that will spread easily. For canapes, garnish with minced eggs.
Liverwurst spread: Remove the skin from ¼ pound liverwurst and mash the meat with a fork. Add 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, 1½ tablespoons of lemon juice, salt to taste, and enough cream to moisten.
Anchovy-cheese spread: Mix 1 part of chopped anchovy with 2 parts cream cheese.
Tuna fish spread: Mix ½ cup of shredded tuna, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of grated onion, and enough mayonnaise to hold the mixture together. If using for canapes, garnish with small slices of lemon or with grated cheese.
SANDWICHES FOR THE MAN ON DUTY
Whether on air raid or fire warden duty or doing war work, these sandwich fillings for the menand later womenwere the "nutritious" answer.
Cheese and Catchup
1 cup grated American cheese
3 tablespoons tomato catchup
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon minced onion
2 tablespoons cream
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Peanut-Butter and Chili Sauce
2/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup chili sauce
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Peanut-Butter and Prune
2/3 cup chopped cooked prunes
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons pickle relish |
Ham and Peanut-Butter
1 cup chopped cooked ham
Vinegar, salt and pepper
1 tablespoon peanut-butter
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Liver Sausage Salad
3/4 cup liver sausage meat
3 tablespoons minced pickle
1 teaspoon minced onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
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Egg and Spinach
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 cup chopped uncooked spinach
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
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Cream Cheese and Ham
¼ cup cream cheese
¾ cup chopped cooked ham
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
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Peanut-Butter, Green Pepper, and Celery
½ cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon minced onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
¼ cup mayonnaise
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