This section is from the "The Hostess Of To-Day" book, by Linda Hull Larned. Also available from Amazon: The hostess of to-day.
20 cts.
A : \ c. cucumber, chopped fine, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. each parsley and onion, minced, 1 tbsp. plain or tarragon vinegar or lemon-juice ;
B : 3/4 c. cream, whipped very stiff.
Drain A in colander \ an hour, when ready to serve add to B carefully, serve in baskets made of lemons, or serve 1 spoonful to each person.
20 cts.
A : 1 c. whipped cream ;
B: 3 tbsps. Mayonnaise No. 437 (Mayonnaise Dressing), 1 tbap. tarragon \ gar, 1 tsp. English mustard, 2 tbsp. fresh horse-radish or horse-radish flour soaked in warm water until soft, 1/2 tsp. salt, dash cayenne.
Mix B thoroughly, add A, or use more Mayonnaise and less cream. Mask or cover cold boiled fish and serve ice cold.
9 cts.
A : 2 cs. shredded cabbage, 2 sweet green peppers, move seeds, cut into thin strips ;
B: 1 tsp. celery seed, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 c. each sugar and vinegar.
Mix B, add A and serve in small dishes.
30 cts.
A : 4 large sardines skinned, boned, and mashed smooth;
B : 1 c. Mayonnaise No. 437 (Mayonnaise Dressing).
Add A to B, mix well and serve with cold fish.
30 cts.
A: 1 c. Mayonnaise Dressing No. 437 (Mayonnaise Dressing), or Boiled Dressing No. 434 (Boiled Dressing), 1 tbsp. tarragon vinegar, 1 tsp. made mustard ;
B : 1 tbsp. each capers, parsley, gherkins, olives, chives or onion, all chopped fine.
Add A to B, serve very cold.
A : Tartare Sauce No. 159 (Tartare Sauce) ;
B : 2 tbsps. tomato catsup, or cooked tomato pulp.
highly seasoned.
Add A to B, serve very cold.
10 cts.
A : 6 tbsps. vinegar, small piece of ice ;
B : 1 tsp. each chives, parsley, and onion, chopped fine, 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce, 6 drops Tabasco sauce, \ tsp. paprica or Chili pepper, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tbsp. olive oil.
Mix B thoroughly, add A, stir until thick, remove ice, serve at once.
 
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