The Washington times., 1907-05-09
a DELIGHTFUL MAY DINNER
By coRNELIA C. BEDFORD.

Except for those who live on the shore
and so are able TO obtain thoroughly
fresh oysters this item OF food must be
banished from our lists until early Sep
TENDER; in its place is served the small
clam-whether Little Neck or other va
Tiety depending upon location. Those who
are unable TO procure either bivalve may
compromise with an orange cocktail,
which is new and delicious.
DINNER MENU.
Little Neck CLAIMS.
PURGE OF Asparagus.
Roast Lamb. Mint Sauce.
Bermuda Potatoes. String Beans.
Cheese and Pimolas Salad.
Toasted Waters.
Coffee Ice Cream with Strawberries.
Coffee
Should the cocktail be preferred as
a first course take for eight persons
four large juicy oranges; peel carefully,
removing all white skin, cut into slices,
then into cubes. Mix with this an equal
iquantity of finely diced pineapple. Turn
Through lightly, sprinkling with a half
'cupful of sifted powdered sugar, one
Tablespoonful each of lemon and pine
papple juice and two tablespoonfuls OF
Finely chopped mint leaves. Divide into
eight portions, heap In tall glasses ana
top each with sprig OF mint
As asparagus is still scarce and hlsn
take one can. opening and emptylnB IL
several hours before II is to be used.
Put the aSpara gus, cut into halt men
pieces in kettle with one pint OF boil
ing water and simmer until all can De
rubbed through a fine sieve In a sep
'arate saucepan melt and mix together
two tablespoonf1ls OF butter, three
ltablespoOnfuls Of Hour and one scant
fteaspoonful of salt. When bubbling add
gradually three cuUfuis OF milk. stirring
until smoothly thiCkened- Blend with
this the measured PURGE, then add more
milk. If necessary. to make total OF
three pints. Add more salt as needed
and good seasoning Of cayenne ana
simmer gently for FIVE minutes. win
this serve tiny cubes or croutons OF stale
bread which have been sauted golden
brown in very little butter
In selecting the roast look sharply at
the lower end of the leg bore; II ser
rated II is lamb II smooth II has passed
the juvenile stage. While lamb may
also be known by its lighter colored
meat, this nOtched. foot joint is an inn
pCrtant point to keep in mind. BE sure
that the meat is thoroughly wiped 10
free II from hairs. as well as dirt, as
the former tends to impart to the meat
the rank odOT which clings 10 the wool
Rub the meat well wit, salt, pepper
and a little flour then arrange on the
rack Of the pan and place in n very hot
oven; in ten minutes the heat may be
somewhat reduced Basic every ten
minutes with the fat in the pan; If
-
spoonfuls Of hot water. Allow eighteen
minutes to the pound, as lamb should
be we'll done
Pick over and wash a small bunch OF
mint, then drain and chop IL very line.
Add one tablespoonful Of powdered
sugar and twO-thirds Of a Cupful OF
weak vinegar and let stand for an hour
stirring occasionally. Serve in a small
boat or pitcher
Scrub the potatoes thoroughly. but do
not scrape. Roll them ia sailed water
until tender when pierced with a fork.
then drain and shake over the fire Tor
a moment.
Three pints Of string beal. should be
ample for eight persons. String them
and cut fine with a sharp knife. In the
saucepan put two tablespOonfuls OF
butter. one scant teaspOonful OF salt
and one-third of a teaspOOnful Of white
pepper When hot turn in the washed
beans, stir until the butter is evenly
mixed through them, then cover closely
and snake over the hottest part Of the
IRE ior nVe minutes. Add One-uuartcr
OF a cupful OF hot water and draw a
little TO one side. Watch and add a
spoonful or two whenever there is dam
ger of burning When done-whfch will
be in from thirty to fOrty-five minutes
according 10 age-they should be an
but dry.
Take one Philadelphia cream cheese
and mash II smooth, add a spoonful or
Two of thick cream. so that il will nor
crumble. Work into il one dozen
pimOlas chopped fine. then. press into
q wetted mold, chill. then cut in cubas
Serve three or four squares in a nest or
lettuce leaves, and over all sprinkle a
French dressing. With this serve Thin
toasted waters. '-''-'
scald one pint of milk in a double