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Show Nancy Haven Sot , FOLLOW THESE HINTS 1 FOR CRISPMERINGUE j Delightful ratrtagues prr and 0r A crlip meringue shell with a rich, smooth filling is truly a dtssert for a gourmtt. The shells are made by beating egg whites and sugar untU very stiff and gloiiy . . . then baking at a low tern- peraiure. Nancy Haven ot Western Beet Sugar Producers, Inc., offers a recipe for mmoMggtaamm me- H rlngue with PHeMsH suggestions on I H 7 V ways to shape I j. lm ; and bake and t t (tilings to use. t 'VaaV Readers may riflpBy obtain a free mIH recipe folder. IH containing many HanHaV other hints for nancy havin a perfect meringue. Just write to Nancy Haven, Wejtem Beet Sugar Pro. duceri. Inc. 519 Phillips Petroleum Building, Salt Lake City, Utah. ELEGANT MERINGUE 4 egg whites teaspoon cream ot tartar 1 cup granulated beet sugar Add cream ot tartar to egg whites, beat just until frothy. Continue to beat while sprinkling beet sugar, a tablespoon at 1 time, over egg whites. Continue vigorous betting until meringue is very stiff' and glossy. To make heavenly pie shell pread beaten meringue over hot-. rn and up sides Juit to rim, of very well-greased 0-Inch pan. Make bottom U-lnch thick and sides 1 Inch. Sprinkle rim of meringue with coconut or nuts, if desired. Bake In very slow (250 F.) oven 1V4 hours. Cool. Fill with a creamy chocolate filling. Chill several hours. To make meringue layers cut four 8-Inch circles out of brown wrapping paper; grease well; place on cookie sheet. Spoon beaten meringue onto paper; spread evenly to within n inch ot edge. Bake in very slow (250F.) oven 30 minutes, or until done. lift oft brown paper, cool on racks. Put meringue layers together with a lemon filling. Refrigerate overnight To serve cut Into wedges, top with whipped cream, it desired. To make daisy meringues drop "petals" of meringue by teaspoonfuls onto well-greased brown paper on cookie sheet. Start with center, then place 7 petals around it. (Or shape Into hearts or shamrocks, according to season.) Keep 2 inches apart Bake in very slow (2S0)F.) oven about one .hour. Remove at once from brown paper to cooling racks. Makes 12 daisy shells. To serve flU with ice cream and top with sauce or fruit |