Show 0 ous S sing a song of seasons in the not too distant past we sang a song of seasons in food oysters in the it months fresh vegetables in spring and summer juicy berries in june july and august and tender turkeys it in the fall but the newest method of preserving foods quick freezing means open season on most foods at any time of year fresh berries in january oysters in june and choice chicken or turkey whenever you choose quick frozen foods are harvested at the height of the season when 1 flavor and quality 61 ty are at their best freezing is done so close to the place where the food is harvested caught or killed and the cleaning cutting or slicing are done so rapidly that there is no chance for the food to lose its flavor and freshness quick frozen foods are a good tip for the homemaker who values her leisure and her manicures all the grubby preparation tasks are done before the freezing so kitchen duty is practically cut in half that means that frosted or quick frozen foods are a wise choice when youre entertaining cream gravy drain all but about V 34 cup of tat fat from the frying pan add 14 cup flour and blend well gradually stir in 1 cups of rich milk or half milk and half cream cook over low flame stirring constantly until i the gravy thickens season with salt and pepper it if desired asparagus with lemon butter sauce I 1 package quick frozen asparagus 24 cup butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice cook quick frozen asparagus in boiling water as directed on the package drain cream butter and add lemon juice gradually pour over the hot asparagus and serve at once red raspberry shortcake 1 box 10 ounces quick frozen red raspberries rasp berries thawed vt cup sugar 4 tablespoons water 4 hot shortcake biscuits split and buttered cup cream whipped mix raspberries rasp berries with vt cup sugar and 4 tablespoons water and crush slightly let stand hour stirring occasionally spread rasps rasp berries on lower halves of hot shortcake biscuits top with upper halves and additional berries garnish with whipped cream deep dish blueberry pies serves 45 4 5 1 package quick frozen blueberries 31 4 i cup sugar Vs teaspoon salt I 1 tablespoon butter plain pastry combine berries it is not necessary to thaw them first sugar salt and butter place in individual baking dishes with no under crust cut rounds of pastry slightly larger than the tops of the baking dishes place a round of pastry on each baking dish and pinch the pastry to the edge of the dish bake in a hot oven degrees for or 10 minutes then reduce the heat de degrees and bake about 25 minutes longer New Fashioned fried chicken with cream gravy thaw one quick frozen chicken e enough to separate cut into pieces for or s serving e r vin g sprinkle with salt and pepper and roll in flour melt fat in a heavy skillet having the fat 24 to vt inch deep brown the chicken in this turning fr frequently reduce the heat slightly and fry for about 25 minutes longer turning frequently ly remove chicken to a hot platter just good food good food plays such an important part in the health and happiness of the family in this column next week eleanor howe will give you some of her hints on planning and preparing really delicious foods tricks in making pastry tender and flaky a hint or two 0 on n roasting meats to just the proper turn and suggestions tor for seasoning soups and sauces its fun to give parties when youve a copy of easy entertaining ta to guide you in every step from planning your work to serving a delicious meal eleanor howes cook book easy entertaining gives you menus and recipes for parties of every kind from a valentine luncheon to a reception tor for the bride there are suggestions for childrens parties too parties tor for teen age groups as well as toddlers send 10 cents in coin to easy entertaining care of eleanor howe north michigan avenue chicago illinois and add a copy of this helpful booklet to your kitchen library |