This section is from the "The National Cook Book" book, by Marion Harland And Christine Terhune Herrick. Also available from Amazon: National Cook Book
Pour boiling water over large ripe tomatoes to loosen the skins, strip these off quickly and set the tomatoes on ice for several hours. Cut each in half just before they are to be served, sprinkle lightly with salt and paprica, lay upon a cold plate that has been rubbed with garlic, and heap a great spoonful of whipped cream upon it.
Do not be afraid to try this unusual combination. You will find it delicious.
 
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