Show RUE irvi it vi dmn waw fw f I 1 refreshing meals alcala one ot of the biggest problems which we homemakers will be facing these warm days is that of keeping cool and at the same time serving refreshing foods to the family my own rules for keeping cool on these hot days include the following which you might find it helpful to adopt select foods which may 00 be served chilled 1 or those which cook quickly and another choose foods that are colorful as they stimulate wilted appetites pet ites never choose foods which are fussy and that take long to prepare mother can exert much better influence at mealtime I 1 if f she appears cool and collected and nd this is possible only if she has used as many shortcuts as possible for your main dish select food to be either broiled or chilled two raw vegetables in a salad are preferred to two cooked ones it if you want to keep cool and as for dessert try ice cream or fresh fruit and berries thus cutting preparation time to a minimum majestic salmon loaf serves 6 2 cups canned salmon 2 packages lime gelatin 14 cup vinegar VA 1 cups boiling water VA cups cold water 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups finely shredded cabbage 3 hard cooked eggs sliced place flaked salmon in bottom of loaf pan or mold dissolve gelatin in boiling water add cold water vinegar lemon juice and salt pour hall half of the warm gelatin over the salmon and chill when set fill mold with alternating layers of shredded cabbage and sliced eggs cover with remaining gelatin chill until set on crisp lettuce garnish with potato chips sliced cucumbers and lemon these broiled lamb steaks dont take long to cook so they will be a boon to the hot weather homemaker the potatoes may be cooked ahead of time or use leftovers 0 v e r s a and n d broiled a along I 1 0 n g with the meat to heat beat and become golden brown carrots are a colorful addition to the menu and you may use the canned variety to save cooking time dress them up by melting butter and adding a small amount of mint jelly to it and pour over the carrots before serving broiled lamb steaks serves 6 esho 6 shoulder lamb steaks cut I 1 inch thick 3 tablespoons olive oil 6 tablespoons lemon juice 1 minced onion 1 teaspoon salt mix olive oil and lemon juice add onion and salt and marinate lamb steaks in this mixture tor for two hours before broiling preheat broiling oven place steaks on rack three inches from heat turn oven regulator on high when one side is nicely browned season with salt and pepper and turn when second side is browned season and serve immediately allow 6 to 8 minutes for each side another quick broiled entree wh which ch I 1 know your family will benj enjoy ay is hamburger this may be served with potato salad and tomato stuffed with cole slaw LYNN CHAMBERS MENU majestic salmon loaf potato chips lemon cucumber garnish crisp rolls with butter sliced tomatoes peach shortcake beverage recipe given toasted deviled hamburgers serves 8 1 pound ground round steak 2 tablespoons chill sauce I 1 vt teaspoons prepared mustard VA I 1 teaspoons prepared horse radish I 1 teaspoon minced onion VA 1 teaspoons worcestershire sauce I 1 teaspoon salt ya teaspoon pepper 8 slices bread combine above ingredients and spread on slices of bread broil tor for 8 minutes at moderate heat and serve immediately cheese hamburgers serves 4 to 5 pound chuck or round steak ground Vs cup corn flakes 1 14 cups milk Vs teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoon salt ya cup catsup 2 tablespoons fat 3 tablespoons able spoons flour 1 tablespoon prepared mustard ya 4 pound grated american cheese combine beef 14 cup milk vt 14 teaspoon salt and the pepper and catsup form into six patties and saute in I 1 tablespoon of fat melt remaining fat in saucepan stir in flour and mustard then remaining gainin g muk milk and salt when smooth add cheese and cook until it has melted arrange hamburgers in a baking dish and pour sauce over them bake in a slow oven for 15 to 20 minutes egg salad bowl serves 6 1 clove inlove garlic optional ismall 1 small head of lettuce 1 bunch watercress 1 cucumber sliced 1 bunch radishes sliced Vs I 1 cup celery diced dicea 6 hard cooked eggs french dressing rub inside of large bowl with garlic break lettuce into chunks add all other ingredients to bowl and toss together lightly with french dressing just enough to hold together it if a more hearty salad is desired serve topped with strips of cheese cold tongue or ham chicken salad 1 I mix together the following 1 cup diced dicea cooked chicken 1 cup diced dicea cooked tongue Vs cup chopped celery cup sliced stuffed olives and 34 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise chicken salad II 11 toss together the foU following owing 2 cups diced dicea cooked chicken I 1 cup minced celery I 1 chopped green pepper marin marinate ate in french dressing drain and m mix alx lx with mayonnaise serve in lettuce lett uc e cups with pineapple spears LYNN SAYS here are tips for picnics fried chicken which may be eaten with the fingers is an excellent food for picnics wrap each piece individually in waxed paper place light meat on one side of the basket dark meat on the other side and then dole it out meat loaf oaf is another good main dish for picnic it is easy to carry in the loaf pan in which it was baked released by western newspaper union |