868. Morels

The morel is a kind of mushroom, and usually dressed in the same manner, for a ragout or garnish they are prepared as follows: - take the largest morels, take off their stalks and split them in two or three pieces, wash and put them into a basin of Warm water to free them from the sand and earth, then blanch and drain and put them into a stewpan with a piece of butter and lemon juice, give them a turn and moisten with white or brown sauce.

869. Morels In Gravy

Cut, wash, and drain your morels, put them into a saucepan with salt, oil, and pepper, let them boil for half an hour, then add some veal gravy and a little wine, then simmer them till sufficiently done, serve them with the sauce, if th9 latter be too thick squeeze lemon juice in it.

870. How To Keep Morels

They should be dried slowly, put in paper bags, and kept in a dry place.