The Art of German Cooking and Baking: Revised and Enlarged EditionMeier, Lina
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The Art of German Cooking and Baking: Revised and Enlarged Edition
Meier, Lina
Cooking, German
2 heads of lettuce
⅛ lb. of bacon
5 tbsps. of vinegar
1 pinch of pepper
1 pinch of sugar
½ tsp. of mustard
½ tsp. of salt
Preparation: Prepare the lettuce as before. The bacon is cut into
small cubes and fried to a nice yellow color; add vinegar, salt,
pepper, sugar and mustard, cool and add the lettuce, stirring lightly.
No. 5—GREEN LETTUCE PREPARED SWEET.
Head Lettuce.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
2 heads of lettuce
1 egg
3 tbsps. of sugar
⅛ cup of vinegar
¼ tsp. of salt
1 pinch of pepper
¼ cup of cream
Preparation: Prepare the lettuce as before. The whole egg is beaten
with sugar, cream, vinegar, salt and pepper and mixed well with the
lettuce.
Remarks: Three tablespoonfuls of oil may be used.
No. 6—POTATO SALAD.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
4 lbs. of potatoes
½ cup of good oil
½ cup of vinegar
Salt to taste
¼ tsp. of pepper
1 tsp. finely sliced onions
½ cup of warm bouillon or water
Preparation: The potatoes should be medium-sized and not mealy. They
are boiled in the jackets, peeled and sliced. The vinegar and bouillon
are poured over while potatoes are still warm, add the oil, salt,
pepper and onions and mix well, being careful not to break the
potatoes. This salad must be prepared one hour before serving. Taste
before serving and add more seasoning if necessary.
No. 7—POTATO SALAD WITH SPICED DRESSING.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
2 lbs. of potatoes
4 yolks of eggs
1 large cup of milk
½ large cup of vinegar
2 mustardspoonfuls of mustard
1 tsp. of salt
¼ tsp. of red pepper
1½ tsps. of sugar
1 tsp. of flour
Piece of butter, the size of an egg
Preparation: The potatoes are prepared as given under No. 6. Yolks of
eggs, milk, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, sugar, flour and butter
are mixed well and cooked in double boiler until thick, stirring
constantly. Mix the sliced potatoes with this dressing.
No. 8—POTATO SALAD WITH SOUR CREAM.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
2 lbs. of potatoes
1 pt. thick, sour cream
¼ cup of vinegar
1 tbsp. of sugar
½ tbsp. of salt
1 pinch of pepper
Preparation: Prepare the potatoes as in No. 6. The cream, vinegar,
sugar, salt and pepper are put on the sliced potatoes and mixed well.
Remarks: Nos. 7 and 8 are fine salads.
No. 9—POTATO SALAD WITH BACON.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
2 lbs. of potatoes
¼ lb. of bacon
½ cup of vinegar
½ tbsps. of salt
1 tbsp. of finely sliced onions
1 pinch of pepper
½ cup of bouillon or water
Preparation: Prepare the potatoes as in No. 6. Cut the bacon into
small dice, fry to a light yellow color, add the onions and fry a few
minutes, then add bouillon, vinegar, salt, pepper and let come to a
boil. Pour over the sliced potatoes.
No. 10—CUCUMBER SALAD.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
2 large cucumbers
½ tbsp. of salt
3 tbsps. of oil
4 tbsps. of vinegar
1 pinch of pepper
1 tsp. of finely chopped parsley
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