Welsh Rarebit, With Ale

Put into the blazer over hot-water pan, one tablespoon of butter, a little salt, a few grains of cayenne, and mustard, if liked, and one-half pound of rich cream cheese crumbled fine. Stir as it melts, and add ale gradually till thin and smooth.

Welsh Rarebit, Without Ale

Have ready one level tablespoon butter creamed with one level teaspoon cornstarch, one-fourth teaspoon salt, and few grains cayenne, also one-half pound cheese grated or crumbled fine, one-half teaspoon mushroom catsup, and some wafers, or squares of delicate toast. Heat one-half cup cream in the blazer, and blend with it the butter mixture. When thick, set it over the hot water, add the cheese and catsup, stir till melted, then pour it over the wafers.