with lemon juice.
SAUCE PIQUANTE
To one pint of drawn butter add one tablespoon each of vinegar and lemon
juice and two tablespoons each of chopped capers, pickles, and olives,
one-half teaspoon onion juice, a few grains cayenne pepper.
SAUCE TARTARE
Add to a half pint of well-made mayonnaise dressing two olives, one
gherkin and one small onion, chopped fine. Chop sufficient parsley to
make a tablespoonful, crush it in a bowl and add it first to the
mayonnaise. Stir in at least a tablespoon of drained capers and serve
with fried or broiled fish.
WHITE SAUCE (FOR VEGETABLES)
Place two tablespoons of butter in a saucepan; stir until melted: add
two tablespoons of flour mixed with one-fourth of a teaspoon of salt and
a few grains of pepper. Stir until smooth. Add one cup of milk gradually
and continue to stir until well mixed and thick. Chopped parsley may be
added. Used for creamed vegetables--potatoes, celery, onion, peas, etc.
CREAM MUSTARD SAUCE
Make white sauce as directed above. Mix one tablespoon of mustard with a
teaspoon of cold water and stir into the sauce about two minutes before
serving. The quantity of mustard may be increased or diminished, as one
may desire the flavor strong or mild.
CURRY SAUCE
Use one teaspoon of curry in the flour while making white sauce.
SPANISH SAUCE
Cook one onion and green pepper chopped fine in hot butter; add four
tablespoons of flour, stir until smooth. Add two cups of strained
tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
TOMATO SAUCE
Brown one tablespoon butter with one minced onion, then add one
tablespoon of flour. When brown stir in two cups of tomatoes which have
previously been cooked and strained, add also one teaspoon of sugar, a
pinch of salt, pepper, and red pepper, also one tablespoon of vinegar
and one tablespoon of tomato catsup.
*SAUCES FOR MEATS*
APPLE SAUCE
Pare and quarter tart apples. Put them in a saucepan with just enough
water to keep them from burning; bring to a boil quickly and cook until
the pieces are soft. Then press through a colander and add four
tablespoons of sugar (or less) to each pint of apples.
If desired, cinnamon or grated nutmeg may be sprinkled over the top
after the apple sauce is in the serving dish, or a little stick cinnamon
or lemon peel may be cooked with the apples. Serve with goose.
BROWN SAUCE
Fry one tablespoon chopped onion in one tablespoon fat. Add one
tablespoon
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