Season’s Best
Dishes

for 2 or 4 or 6
By Mary Lee Taylor

Dear Friend,

The cookies you make, the candies, the special dishes—even the very smell of them baking or cooking—are things your family will remember long after the holidays.

It takes time, of course, to make these good things—but with the recipes in this booklet, it will take much less time. For instance, those delicious Butterscotch Balls and Coconut Kisses are so simple to make there need never be an empty candy jar. If there’s a “junior” cook at your house, let her try them—she’ll be so proud of her success.

You will be famous for your cookies when you serve fruity Pineapple Date Bars, or rich, tender Holiday Crescents—which are merely shaped into half-moons, not rolled. Mincemeat Cup Cakes are almost little fruit cakes—and Easy Fruit Coffee Cake is so quickly made with yeast and biscuit-mix you could have it for a festive Christmas breakfast.

When friends drop in, entertaining’s easy with Bacon Rarebit—or with Cheese Chips in the icebox, all ready to slice and bake at a moment’s notice. I haven’t forgotten your Christmas dinner—there’s a Potato Stuffing for the holiday bird, a baking chart to make it a complete success, a delicious vegetable and a new salad dressing.

Perhaps you’re thinking all these good things take extra amounts of expensive butter and cream. Quite the opposite! Pet Milk actually saves on butter because it’s whole milk concentrated to double richness. In fact, you can use it in place of cream for whipped toppings, desserts and for coffee—at less than half the cost of cream. Even when mixed with an equal amount of water, Pet Milk is rich, wholesome milk that costs less generally than ordinary milk.

I know these recipes will help you serve the best of Christmas treats—and I send them with my wishes for the happiest of holidays.

Sincerely,

Mary Lee Taylor (signature)

Index to Recipes

BEVERAGE AND COFFEE CAKE
Easy Fruit Coffee Cake [10]
Eggnog [12]
Pet Glaze [9]
CANDIES, CAKES AND COOKIES
Butterscotch Balls [5]
Coconut Kisses [11]
Fruit Candy [12]
Holiday Crescents [5]
Mincemeat Cup Cakes [11]
Nut Fudge [3]
Pineapple Date Bars [13]
Plain Fudge [3]
Quick Fruit Cake [14]
Stuffed Dates [6]
Stuffed Figs [6]
Stuffed Prunes [6]
DESSERT AND SAUCE
Ambrosia Floating Island [4]
Holiday Sauce [10]
MISCELLANEOUS
Baking Directions for Poultry and Meat [8]
Cheese Chips [8]
MAIN DISHES AND STUFFING
Bacon Rarebit [7]
Pork Chop Dinner [15]
Potato Stuffing [9]
SALAD AND SALAD DRESSING
Banana Nut Salad [6]
Whipped Cranberry Dressing [14]
VEGETABLES
Cauliflower with Egg Sauce [15]
Hawaiian Sweet Potatoes [7]

Form No. 4760—11-19-49—12-31-49

Nut Fudge

(Photograph on front cover)

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 1⅓ lbs.For 2¾ lbs.
1. Mix in saucepanCOCOA6 tablesp.¾ cup
SUGAR1½ cups3 cups
CORN SYRUP1½ tablesp.3 tablesp.
PET MILK9 tablesp.1⅛ cups[1]
WATER3 tablesp.6 tablesp.
2. When well blended, cook over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boilslowly, stirring now and then until candy reaches soft ball stage (see note).Cool at room temperature, without stirring, until lukewarm, or until the handcan be held comfortably on bottom of pan.
3. AddSALTfew grains⅛ teasp.
VANILLA¾ teasp.1½ teasp.
4. Beat until candy holds its shape. Pour into greased pan measuring about9 × 5 inches9 × 9 inches
5. Press into top of fudge the moment it is poured into panwhole blanched ALMONDS[2]1½ dozen3 dozen
6. Have nuts in rows about 1½ inches apart. Cut into squares when cool.
7. Makes1½ dozen, 1½-in. pieces3 dozen, 1½-in. pieces

For Plain Fudge, simply omit the nuts in the above recipe.

[1] 1⅛ cups equal 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons.

[2] Pecans, walnuts, hazel nuts, cashews, etc. also can be used.

Note: Drop a tiny bit of the hot mixture into a bowl of cold water. If it stays together in a soft ball and does not fall apart when you lift it out of the water with your fingers, then the Fudge has cooked long enough. Be sure to take candy off the heat while testing. Do not use ice cold water.


GRAND TO SERVE AT A BIG HOLIDAY PARTY

Big Bowl of Eggnog[3]
(placed in a wreath of holly or evergreens)

Small Slices of Quick Fruit Cake[3] Cheese Chips[3]

Nut Fudge[3] Salted Nuts Holiday Crescents[3]

[3] Recipes are in this book

EVERYDAY FOODS
FIXED FOR COMPANY
Baked Ham
Hawaiian Sweet Potatoes[4]
Buttered Green Beans
Lettuce Wedges with Whipped Cranberry Dressing[4]
Ambrosia Floating Island[4]
[4] Recipes are in this book

Ambrosia Floating Island

(Photograph above)

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFOR 2FOR 4FOR 6
1. Mix and heat slowly to boilingPET MILK6 tablesp.¾ cup1¼ cups
WATER1½ tablesp.3 tablesp.¼ cup
2. Stir into mixture ofslightly beaten EGG YOLKS123
SUGAR1½ tablesp.3 tablesp.¼ cup
SALTfew grainsfew grains⅛ teasp.
grated ORANGE RIND½ teasp.1 teasp.1½ teasp.
3. Cook over boiling water and stir until mixture thickens slightly or about2 minutes3 minutes4 minutes
4. Remove from heat and stir inORANGE JUICE3 tablesp.⅓ cup½ cup
5. Pour into shallow serving dish holding about1 pint1 quart1½ quarts
6. Cover and chill.
7. When ready to serve, beat until stiffEGG WHITES123
8. Beat in slowlySUGAR2 tablesp.¼ cup6 tablesp.
9. Drop in 2 or 4 or 6 “islands” on top of chilled custard.
10. Top “islands” withshredded COCONUT¼ cup½ cup¾ cup
11. Garnish with orange sections if desired.

Butterscotch Balls

(Photograph on front cover)

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 3 dozenFor 6 dozen
1. Mix in saucepan, then heat slowly, stirring until sugar is dissolvedbrown SUGAR1 cup2 cups
PET MILK¼ cup½ cup
BUTTER1 tablesp.2 tablesp.
SALT⅛ teasp.¼ teasp.
2. Remove from heat, cool thoroughly, but do not chill.
3. Add about ¼ cup at a time, mixing until smooth after each additionpowdered SUGAR2 cups4 cups
4. Turn out on board which has been sprinkled withpowdered SUGAR2 tablesp.¼ cup
5. Knead with the hands until smooth and creamy.
6. Shape into inch balls, rolling each one as it is shaped inchopped NUTS1 cup2 cups
7. Put on waxed paper. Chill before serving.

Holiday Crescents

(Photograph on front cover)

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 3 dozenFor 4½ dozen
1. Let stand in warm room until soft enough to stir easilyBUTTER or margarine½ cup¾ cup
2. Sift togethersifted all-purpose FLOUR1½ cups2¼ cups
powdered SUGAR½ cup¾ cup
SALT½ teasp.¾ teasp.
3. MixPET MILK¼ cup⅓ cup
VANILLA½ teasp.¾ teasp.
4. Beat into butter gradually, about a tablespoon at a time, using a mixing spoon or rotary egg beater.
5. Stir in flour mixture, about ¼ cup at a time, mixing well.
6. Mix infinely cut NUTS1 cup1½ cups
7. Pinch off about a teaspoon of dough at a time. Roll withfingers into strip 2½ inches long. Turn each strip to form a half-moon. Put on ungreased bakingsheet about an inch apart. Bake on top shelf in moderate oven (375° F.) for 12 minutes, or until very light brown.
8. Roll, while still warm, inpowdered SUGAR6 tablesp.½ cup

Note: You’ll have perfect success with this recipe in any altitude up to 5,000 feet. If you live in a higher altitude, write for specially adjusted recipe, stating altitude at which you live and name of recipe.

Stuffed Dates

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 2½ dozenFor 5 dozen
1. Melt in saucepan over low heatBUTTER or margarine1½ tablesp.3 tablesp.
2. Stir inPET MILK2 tablesp.¼ cup
SALT⅛ teasp.¼ teasp.
VANILLA½ teasp.1 teasp.
3. Remove from heat; then add about ¼ cup at a timepowdered SUGAR1¾ cups (½ lb.)3½ cups (1 lb.)
4. Turn onto board sprinkled withpowdered SUGAR1 tablesp.2 tablesp.
5. Knead with the hands until smooth and creamy.
6. Remove pits fromDATES2½ dozen5 dozen
7. Fill cavities with candy mixture.

For Stuffed Figs or Prunes, steam 2 or 4 dozen dried figs or prunes over hot water until plump. Cut pocket in figs; remove pits from prunes, then fill with candy mixture. Roll in granulated sugar if desired.

Banana Nut Salad

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFOR 2FOR 4FOR 6
1. Mix in bowlbottled SALAD DRESSING2½ tablesp.⅓ cup½ cup
SALTfew grains⅛ teasp.¼ teasp.
dry MUSTARD¼ teasp.½ teasp.¾ teasp
PET MILK2 tablesp.¼ cup6 tablesp.
2. Stir inLEMON JUICE1½ teasp.1 tablesp.1½ tablesp.
3. Chill.
4. At serving time, arrange on 2 or 4 or 6 salad platesLETTUCE2 leaves4 leaves6 leaves
5. Peel, then cut into 2-inch piecesripe BANANAS4 pieces8 pieces12 pieces
6. Using 2 forks, dip pieces of banana, one at a time, in the dressing.
7. Roll each, as it is dipped, infinely cut NUTS[5]⅓ cup⅔ cup1 cup
8. Put 2 pieces of banana on each lettuce leaf. Serve with the rest of the dressing.

[5] Salted, skinless peanuts, pecans, cashews, etc. can be used.

Bacon Rarebit

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFOR 2FOR 4FOR 6
1. Mixdiced AMERICAN CHEESE½ cup (2½ ozs.)1 cup (⅓ lb.)1½ cups (½ lb.)
PET MILK¼ cup½ cup¾ cup
Worcestershire SAUCE (can omit)1 teasp.2 teasp.1 tablesp.
dry MUSTARD¼ teasp.½ teasp.¾ teasp.
SALTfew grains⅛ teasp.¼ teasp.
2. Cook and stir over boiling water until smooth.
3. Put on platesTOAST2 slices4 slices6 slices
4. Pour cheese sauce over toast.
5. Top withcrisp BACON4 slices8 slices12 slices

Hawaiian Sweet Potatoes

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFOR 2FOR 4FOR 6
1. Cover and boil 20 minutes, or until tenderunpared SWEET POTATOES3 small (½ lb.)3 medium (½ lb.)4 large (1½ lbs.)
in boiling WATER2 cups3 cups4 cups
2. Turn on oven; set at moderate (375° F.).
3. Grease a shallow baking dish holding about1 pint1 quart1½ quarts
4. Drain potatoes; slip off skins, then mash well.
5. Beat inPET MILK6 tablesp.¾ cup1 cup
brown SUGAR1 tablesp.2 tablesp.3 tablesp.
SALT⅛ teasp.¼ teasp.⅓ teasp.
6. Put into greased baking dish.
7. Cut in halvesdrained PINEAPPLE SLICES, canned2 slices4 slices6 slices
8. Arrange on potato mixture along outer edge.
9. Sprinkle over potatoes, but not over fruitcrushed CORN FLAKES2 tablesp.¼ cup⅓ cup
10. Bake until thoroughly hot, or about20 minutes30 minutes40 minutes
11. Serve hot from the baking dish.

Note: Well drained, canned sweet potatoes also can be used. You will need ¾ cup mashed sweet potatoes for 2; 1½ cups for 4 and 2¼ cups for 6.

Cheese Chips

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 4 dozenFor 6 dozen
1. Sift togethersifted, cake FLOUR1 cup1½ cups
SALT½ teasp.¾ teasp.
2. Work into flour with fork or pastry blendersoft SHORTENING¼ cup6 tablesp.
3. When mixture has appearance of small peas, fold ingrated American or cheddar CHEESE1 cup1½ cups
4. Stir in slowly with fork a mixture ofPET MILK2 tablesp.3 tablesp.
WATER1 tablesp.1½ tablesp.
5. Shape dough into a roll about 1½ inches thick. Wrap in waxed paper.
6. Chill in refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
7. Turn on oven; set at moderately hot (400° F.).
8. Cut chilled dough into ⅛-inch slices. Put on well-greased and floured baking sheets.
9. Brush withPET MILK1 tablesp.1½ tablesp.
10. Then sprinkle withcaraway, poppy or celery SEED4 teasp.2 tablesp.
11. Bake on oven shelf slightly above center 12 minutes, or until light brown.

Note: You’ll have perfect success with this recipe in any altitude up to 5,000 feet. If you live in a higher altitude, write for specially adjusted recipe, stating altitude at which you live and name of recipe.

Baking Directions For Poultry and Meat

(at room temperature, stuffed Oven Length
and ready for baking) Temperature of Baking Time
Chicken, under 5 lbs. 350° F. 40 min. per lb.
Chicken, 5 lbs. and over 325° F. 40 min. per lb.
Duck, 5 lbs. and over 325° F. 40 min. per lb.
Goose 325° F. 35 min. per lb.
Guinea Hen, 3½ lbs. 350° F. 40 min. per lb.
Lamb, Breast or Shoulder 300° F. 35 min. per lb.
Pork Shoulder 350° F. 45 min. per lb.
Pork Tenderloin, cut with pocket 350° F. 40 min. per lb.
Turkey, under 12 lbs. 325° F. 25 min. per lb.
Turkey, over 12 lbs. 300° F. 18 to 20 min. per lb.
Veal, Breast or Shoulder 300° F. 45 min. per lb.

Note: Use a shallow uncovered baking pan and do not baste.

Pet Glaze

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 10-inch coffee cakeFor 15-inch coffee cake
1. Mix in small bowlPET MILK4 teasp.2 tablesp.
VANILLA¾ teasp.1 teasp.
2. Add about 2 tablesp. at a timepowdered SUGAR½ cup⅔ cup
3. Beat until smooth. Spread on tops of Mincemeat Cup Cakes or on Easy Coffee Cake (see index) as soon as removed from the oven.

Potato Stuffing

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 4½ to 5-lb. Chicken or DuckFor 8 to 10-lb. Turkey
1. Cook slowly 5 minutesfinely cut ONION¼ cup⅓ cup
finely diced CELERY1 cup1½ cups
in hot SHORTENING2 tablesp.3 tablesp.
2. Remove from heat; addPET MILK⅔ cup1 cup
well-beaten EGG12
SALT1¼ teasp.1¾ teasp.
powdered SAGE1 teasp.1½ teasp.
PEPPERfew grains⅛ teasp.
3. Add and mix wellfinely diced, cooked POTATOES2 cups3 cups
soft BREAD CRUMBS2 cups3 cups

4. Spoon lightly into cavity of poultry. Sew cavity together or secure with toothpicks laced with string.

5. Bake as directed in chart on opposite page.

Note: For 3½-lb. guinea hen, use ½ of the recipe for 4½ to 5-lb. chicken; for 12 to 14-lb. turkey, double the recipe for 8 to 10-lb. turkey.

HOLIDAY MEAL
SURE TO PLEASE
Roast Chicken or Duck
Potato Stuffing[6]
Giblet Gravy
Cauliflower with Egg Sauce[6]
Cranberry Sauce
Celery
Ice Cream with Pineapple Date Bars[6]
[6] Recipes are in this book

Holiday Sauce

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFOR 2FOR 4FOR 6
1. Chill until ice cold.PET MILK¼ cup⅛ cup½ cup
2. Wash, dry on towel, then put through fine knife of food chopperfresh, raw CRANBERRIES½ cup1 cup1½ cups
3. AddSUGAR¼ cup½ cup¾ cup
SALT⅛ teasp.¼ teasp.½ teasp.
grated ORANGE RIND¼ teasp.½ teasp.¾ teasp.
4. Boil slowly and stir 3 minutes; remove from heat.
5. Cut in small piecesmedium peeled ORANGES123

6. Add to cranberry mixture; then chill thoroughly.

7. At serving time, whip chilled milk with cold rotary beater, or electric beater at high speed, until stiff. Fold into chilled fruit. Serve on fruit, plain cake, etc.

Easy Fruit Coffee Cake

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 10-inch coffee cakeFor 15-inch coffee cake
1. Mix in bowl, then cool to lukewarmPET MILK¼ cup6 tablesp.
boiling WATER¼ cup6 tablesp.
2. Stir incrumbled YEAST CAKE⅔ cake1 cake
SUGAR2 teasp.1 tablesp.
3. When yeast is dissolved, stir in about ½ cup at a timeBISCUIT MIX1⅔ cups2½ cups
4. Turn out on lightly floured board. Knead with the hands 40 times.
5. Roll into a sheet measuring about10 × 10 in.10 × 15 in.
6. Spread withsoft BUTTER2 teasp.1 tablesp.
7. Sprinkle with mixture ofseedless RAISINS⅓ cup½ cup
finely cut NUTS3 tablesp.¼ cup
SUGAR3 tablesp.¼ cup
CINNAMON¾ teasp.1 teasp.

8. Roll up like jelly roll. Start at one of the 15-inch sides for the large roll.

9. Put into greased shallow baking pan.

10. Cut gashes about 1-inch deep along both sides and about 1-inch apart. Cover with cloth wrung out of hot water. Let rise until doubled in size. Bake on center shelf of moderate oven (375° F.) about 25 minutes, or until brown. While warm spread with Pet Glaze (see index).

Note: You’ll have perfect success with this recipe in any altitude up to 5,000 feet. If you live in a higher altitude, write for specialty adjusted recipe, stating altitude at which you live and name of recipe.

Coconut Kisses

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 3 dozenFor 4½ dozen
1. Turn on oven; set at moderately slow (350° F.).
2. MixSUGAR1 cup1½ cups
all-purpose FLOUR¼ cup6 tablesp.
SALT½ teasp.¾ teasp.
seedless RAISINS½ cup¾ cup
candied CHERRIES,[7] quartered½ cup¾ cup
shredded COCONUT[8]3 cups (½ lb.)4½ cups (¾ lb.)
3. Stir inPET MILK½ cup¾ cup
VANILLA1 teasp.1½ teasp.

4. When well mixed, drop 2 inches apart from a teaspoon onto well-greased and floured baking sheet.

5. Bake 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from pan while warm and shape into balls with fingers.

[7] Diced candied pineapple can replace cherries.

[8] For the coconut, use the bulk kind or that which comes in cans but not the frozen.

Mincemeat Cup Cakes

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 12 cup cakesFor 18 cup cakes
1. Turn on oven; set at moderately slow (350° F.).
2. Grease 12 or 18 two and one-half in. muffin cups holding about ½ cup each.
3. Sift together into bowlsifted, all purpose FLOUR1¾ cups2⅔ cups
BAKING POWDER2 teasp.3 teasp.
SUGAR¾ cup1⅛ cups[9]
SALT¼ teasp.½ teasp.
4. Add all at oncesoft SHORTENING⅓ cup½ cup
unbeaten EGG12
VANILLA1 teasp.1½ teasp.
MINCEMEAT[10]1 cup1½ cup
PET MILK¼ cup6 tablesp.
WATER¼ cup6 tablesp.

5. Beat vigorously 2 minutes with spoon or electric beater at medium speed.

6. Fill muffin cups only ⅔ full. Bake on oven shelf slightly above center 30 minutes, or until cakes shrink from sides of cups. If desired, spread while warm with Pet Glaze (see index).

[9] 1⅛ cups equal 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons.

[10] Use bulk or packaged mincemeat, cooked as directed on package.

Note: You’ll have perfect success with this recipe in any altitude up to 3,000 feet. If you live in a higher altitude, write for specially adjusted recipe, stating altitude at which you live and name of recipe.

KITCHEN PARTY
BOYS AND GIRLS
CAN FIX EASILY
Toasted Cheese Sandwiches
Banana Nut Salad[11]
Fruit Candy[11]
Favorite Beverage
[11] Recipes are in this book

Fruit Candy

(Photograph above)

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 3 dozenFor 6 dozen
1. Put through medium knife of food chopperuncooked, dried PRUNES, pitted½ cup (3 ozs.)1 cup (6 ozs.)
uncooked, dried APRICOTS¼ cup (1½ ozs.)½ cup (3 ozs.)
seedless RAISINS⅔ cup1¼ cups
shelled NUTS¾ cup1¾ cups
2. Put ground fruit mixture into bowl and addPET MILK¼ cup½ cup
grated ORANGE RIND½ teasp.1 teasp.
SALT⅛ teasp.¼ teasp.

3. Mix thoroughly until milk is absorbed. Chill. Shape about a teaspoonful of the mixture into round or oblong patties. Decorate with shelled nuts or halves of candied cherries, or roll in chocolate decorettes or finely chopped nuts. Patties may also be studded with puffed rice, or strips of blanched almonds.

Note: Pitted dates can be used for prunes and dried or pressed figs for apricots.

Eggnog

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 1 quartFor 1½ quarts
1. Beat until light and fluffyEGGS34
2. Beat in graduallySUGAR¼ cup⅓ cup
SALT⅛ teasp.¼ teasp.
3. Beat in slowlyVANILLA[12]1½ tablesp.2 tablesp.
4. Then stir in mixture ofPET MILK2 cups3 cups
WATER1 cup1½ cups

5. Chill. Sprinkle each serving with nutmeg if desired.

[12] To use alcoholic flavoring for vanilla, use ½ cup for 1 qt. and ¾ cup for 1½ qts.

Pineapple Date Bars

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 2 dozenFor 3 dozen
1. Turn on oven; set at slow (325° F.).
2. Grease a shallow pan measuring about8 × 12 inches10 × 15 inches
3. Mix, then let standcanned, crushed PINEAPPLE, well drained½ cup¾ cup
finely cut, pitted DATES1 cup1½ cups
finely cut NUTS1 cup1½ cups
4. Sift togethersifted, all-purpose FLOUR¾ cup1⅛ cups[13]
BAKING POWDER1½ teasp.2¼ teasp.
SALT½ teasp.¾ teasp.
5. Beat until very lightEGG YOLKS23
6. Beat in about 2 tablespoons at a timeSUGAR½ cup¾ cup
7. Stir inPET MILK¼ cup6 tablesp.
VANILLA1 teasp.1½ teasp.
8. Add flour, mixing until smooth.
9. Fold in fruit mixture andstiffly beaten EGG WHITES23
10. Put into greased pan. Bake until firm, or about35 minutes45 minutes

11. When cool, cut in bars 1 × 4 inches.

[13]

1⅛ cups equal 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons.

Note: You’ll have perfect success with this recipe in any altitude up to 5,000 feet. If you live in a higher altitude, write for specially adjusted recipe, stating altitude at which you live and name of recipe.

PARTY FOOD
TO A MAN’S TASTE
Bacon Rarebit[14]
Creamy Cole Slaw
Dill Pickle Slices
Easy Fruit Coffee Cake[14]
Hot Coffee
[14] Recipes are in this book
FAMILY MEAL
STARRING DESSERT
Pork Chop Dinner[15]
Mashed Potatoes
Sauerkraut
Hot Buttered Rolls
Slices of Angel Cake
with Holiday Sauce
[15]
[15] Recipes are in this book

Whipped Cranberry Dressing

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 1 cupFor 1¾ cupsFor 2½ cups
1. Chill until ice coldPET MILK¼ cup⅓ cup½ cup
2. Wash, dry on towel, then put through medium knife of food chopperfresh, raw CRANBERRIES⅓ cup⅔ cup1 cup
3. AddSUGAR4 teasp.3 tablesp.¼ cup
SALT¼ teasp.⅓ teasp.½ teasp.
WATER4 teasp.2 tablesp.3 tablesp.
4. Boil 3 minutes, stirring often. Chill thoroughly.
5. Stir inSALAD OIL4 teasp.2½ tablesp.¼ cup
6. Whip chilled milk with cold rotary beater until light and fluffy.
7. AddLEMON JUICE2½ teasp.4 teasp.2 tablesp.

8. Continue whipping until stiff. Fold into chilled cranberry mixture. Serve on fruit salads or wedges of lettuce.

Quick Fruit Cake

(Photograph on front cover)

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFor 2¼ lbs.For 4½ lbs.
1. Turn on oven; set at moderately slow (350° F.).
2. Grease a tube or loaf pan[16] holding about5 cups2 quarts
3. Break into pieces2-inch VANILLA WAFERS4 dozen (½ lb.)8 dozen (1 lb.)
4. Soak until soft inPET MILK¾ cup1½ cups
5. Meanwhile, mixFLOUR1 tablesp.2 tablesp.
pitted DATES,[17] cut in small pieces1 cup2 cups
seedless RAISINS[17]1 cup2 cups
broken NUTS1 cup2 cups
6. Beat togetherwell-beaten EGGS24
SUGAR½ cup1 cup
CINNAMON¾ teasp.½ teasp.
NUTMEG½ teasp.1 teasp.
ALLSPICE½ teasp.1 teasp.
SALT¼ teasp.½ teasp.
7. Add to soaked wafers and mix well. Stir in floured fruit mixture. Put intogreased tube pan. Bake on oven shelf slightly below center until cake shrinks from sides of panand is firm to the touch, or about1¼ hours[16]1½ hours[16]

8. Let stand in pan 5 minutes before removing.
[16] If loaf pan is used, bake smaller cake 1½ hours and bake larger cake 2 hours.
[17] Cut-up candied pineapple and cherries can replace half of the dates and raisins.
Note: You’ll have perfect success with this recipe in any altitude up to 7,000 feet.

Pork Chop Dinner

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFOR 2FOR 4FOR 6
1. Mix wellFLOUR1 tablesp.2 tablesp.3 tablesp.
SALT¾ teasp.1¼ teasp.2 teasp.
PEPPERfew grainsfew grains⅛ teasp.
2. Roll in flour mixturePORK CHOPS about 1 in. thick2 (⅔ lb.)4 (1⅓ lbs.)6 (2 lbs.)
3. Brown on both sides in skillet containinghot SHORTENING2 teasp.4 teasp.2 tablesp.
4. Drain off fat. Sprinkle any remaining flour mixture over chops.
5. Pour around chopsLIQUID off corn[18]½ cup¾ cup1 cup
6. Cover tightly and cook very slowly 30 minutes.
7. Remove cores fromunpared APPLES2 small4 small6 small
8. Cut into thick slices, then arrange on chops. Cover tightly;cook slowly 15 min. longer, or until tender. Remove meat and apples from skillet. Keep hot.
9. Stir into liquid in skilletPET MILK¼ cup½ cup¾ cup
whole kernel CORN cooked or canned, drained1 cup2 cups3 cups
SALT⅛ teasp.¼ teasp.½ teasp.

10. Boil slowly and stir until sauce thickens. Serve with chops and apples.

[18] If there is not enough liquid off corn, add water.

Cauliflower With Egg Sauce

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTSFOR 2FOR 4FOR 6
1. Break into flowersCAULIFLOWER1 small (¾ lb.)1 medium (1½ lbs.)1 large (2¼ lbs.)
2. Dice leaves and stems to cook with flowerets.
3. Cover and boil mixture 10 minutes, or until tender inboiling WATER1 cup2 cups2½ cups
SALT½ teasp.1 teasp.1½ teasp.
4. Meanwhile, mix in saucepancondensed cream of MUSHROOM SOUP⅓ cup¾ cup1 can
PET MILK¼ cup½ cup¾ cup
SALTfew grains⅛ teasp.¼ teasp.
PEPPERfew grainsfew grainsfew grains
WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE (can omit)¼ teasp.½ teasp.¾ teasp.
5. Fold in dicedhard-cooked EGGS123

6. Heat and stir over low heat. Do not boil.

7. Drain cauliflower mixture and serve with the hot sauce.

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