This section is from the "The Hostess Of To-Day" book, by Linda Hull Larned. Also available from Amazon: The hostess of to-day.
40 cts.
A : 1 c. grated cheese, \ c. deviled ham, 3 truffles, sliced or chopped, 1 c. cream ;
B : 1 tbsp. butter, 1/8 tsp. each salt and cayenne ;
C : 6 slices bread, sauted in butter or toasted only on under side.
Cook A until melted, add B, mix and stir until boiling, pour over C and serve. Mushrooms may be used in place of truffles.
8 cts.
A : 1/2 c. fresh cheese, mashed smooth with cream, 1/8 tsp.
salt, 1/8 tsp. paprica ;
B : 12 thin slices bread, cut oblong.
Spread B with A, press two together, and saute on both sides in 1 tbsp. butter. Serve very hot.
22 cts.
or Cream.
A : 2 cs. fresh cbeese, cut into dice;
B : 1/2 pt. Bass's ale or cream ;
C : 2 tbsps. butter, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. made mustard, 1/8 tsp. cayenne ;
D : 6 slices hot toast or bread toasted only on under side.
Put C in hot dish, add B, when boiling add A, stir until melted, and pour over D. Omit butter if cream is used.
15 cts.
A : 1 c. cheese, cut into dice, 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce ;
B : 1 tbsp. butter, 1/4 tsp. each salt and paprica, 1 c. cold, baked beans, pressed through a colander, then 1/2 c. milk. Cook B, when boiling add A, when melted, serve on bread toasted only on under side.
28 cts.
A : 2 cs. fresh cheese, cut into dice ;
B : 1 tbsp. butter, 1/4 c. tomato-pulp or catsup, 3/4 c. cream, 1/4 tsp. salt, dash cayenne ; C : 2 beaten eggs, 1/8 tsp. soda ; D : 6 slices entire wheat bread toasted. Cook B, when boiling, add A, stir until melted, add C, mix thoroughly, and pour over D.
See No. 170 (Chicken, Creamed).
60 cts.
A : 2 cs. cold, cooked chicken, cut into small pieces ;
B : 2 tbsps. butter, 1/2 tsp. onion, minced, 1 tbsp. flour, 1 tsp. curry-powder, cook until brown and smooth, add 1 c. thick chicken-stock, 1/4 c. cream, \ tsp. salt, dash cayenne. Cook B until boiling and smooth, add A, simmer 5 m. Serve, add more curry if it is not very strong.
30 cts.
A : 2 cs. cold, boiled chicken livers, chop and marinate 1/2 an hour in French Dressing No. 436 (French Dressing) ;
B : 1/2 c. mushrooms or 3 cold, boiled eggs, chopped ; C : Brown Sauce No. 230 (Brown Sauce). Cook C, drain A, mix with B, add to C ; when boiling, serve on toast. The hearts may be added, also cooked artichokes, potatoes, or sweetbreads.
70 cts.
A : 21/2 cs. cold, boiled chicken and livers, cut in long, narrow strips, then in 1/2-inch pieces ;
B : 2 tbsps. butter, 1/2 tsp. salt, dash cayenne ;
C : 1 c. cream, beaten yolks 3 large eggs ;
D : 1/2 c. sherry and brandy mixed.
Saute A in B, add C ; when boiling, add D and serve.
 
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