Evening star., 1933-09-22


of the peanut, which is so rich
in protein. is highly recon-
mended to those to whom economy is
important. Peanuts arc not indigestible
II properly used They have gained
this reputation because usually they
have been improperly prepared and
eaten in large quantities after hearty
meal or between meals. or late at
night. They are. as rule. poorly mas
ticated. The peanut has caused dl-
gestive troubles and fallen into dis
repute because of its abuse rather than
its use.
Peanuts are a valuable and conven-
lent food for school children. The pea
nut butter sandwich once or twice
week In the lunch basket Is better than
the thick slice of ham or fried pork.
A bowl of hot peanut soup at noon at
school will go farther in giving strength
to prepare the afternoon recitat1ons
than the customary cold meat, cold
fried eggs and soggy biscuits. When
using peanuts for children they should
be ground or pounded to insure
thorough breaking up. They are
good substitute for meat. which should
not be eaten at every meal.
Peanut Butter.
At one time there were almost as
many grades of peanut butter as there
were of coffee, and it was difficult to
find a really good grade. That day has
passed. Peanut butter of good quality
NAV now be easily found. 1t can be
used in many ways. 1t will make
nice, thick cream soup. 1t gives both
body and flavor to a soup OF PLAIN
stock
Peanut Butter Soup-Add one pint
of good soup stock to one-third cup1ul
of peanut butter a little at time. MIX
thoroughly and combine with three
tablespoonfuls of tomato catsup and
one tablespoonful of minced parsley.
Serve with toast sticks.
Cream of Peanut Butter Soup.-Heat
one pint of milk. Cream together two
tablespoonfuls of butter and two table
spoonfuls of peanut butter. Molsten
two tablespoonfulS of -four with little
cold milk and stir until smooth. ADD
two tablespoonfuls of flour to the hot
milk. stirring constantly to keep smooth.
Add the peanut butter, season with salt,
pepper and onion juice, beat well and
serve.
Other Ways of Using.
Peanut butter is a perfect supple
ment to corn and wheat products. sucn
as mullins. scones. cookies and Waters.
It has made sandwiches and even plain
bread and butter more popular than
ever before In vegetable hash. loaVes
and a number Of main dish recipes 1t
has a place. AS an appetizer its salty.
nutty favor Is welcome in canapes or
salads. Added to French dressing, it
makes quite new salad Of the familiar
vegetable or fruit combination with
which it may be used. In homemade
candy it makes a delicious fudge.
AS a sandwich filling peanut butter
won its first claim to a place in the
food life of men. women and children.
1t is easy to use, hearty and nourlsh-
ing. and has flavor universally liked.
For the school lunch, for the lunch
away from home. or for the bridge
party refreshments. or porch. or gar
den party, it is a ready answer to the
sandwich question. AS spread Tor
sandwiches. most peanut buffers are
much improved by thinning with cream
or salad dressing.
When combining peanut butter with
other foods. as in batters or dough mix
lures. it is advisable to melt the fat and
mix it thoroughly with the peanut but
ter. so as to be sure that they are
smoothly and evenly distributed.
Peanut Butter Toast-Add mayon-
naise dressing to peanut butter until it
is thin enough to spread easily. Spread
on slices of hot toast. Lay two thin
slices of bacon on each slice and place
in the oven until the bacon is crisp.
Peanut Butter Muffins-Melt four
tablespoonfuls of fat with five table
spoonfuls Of peanut butter and mix
we'll. Add one cupful Of sour milk.
then mix and sift together one cupful
of cornmeal, two teaspoOnfulS of bak-
ing powder. one-fourth teaspoonful OF
baking soda and three-fourths tea
spoonful of salt Add one beaten egg
and bake in creased muffin tins.
Peanut Butter Bread-Sift two cupfulS
of white flour with four teaspoonfuls
of baking powder. one teaspoonfll OF
salt and one-third cupful Of sugar
Add one cupful peanut butter and
chop or cut it in. Beat two eggs, add
one cupful of milk then add the mix
ture to the other ingredients. Bake in
a creased bread pan for about 35 min
utes Use cold for sandwiches, or 1t
may be baked in biscuits and eaten hot.
Peanut Sandwiches.
|. Shell and peel off the inner skin
of roasted peanuts then chop very fine
and stir them quickly in mayonnaise
dressing and spread between thin slices
OF bread.
2. Shell and peel off the inner skin
OF roasted peanuts. then chop very fine
and spread them on slices of buttered
bread sprinkle lightly with salt before
putting the slices together.
3. Shell and peel off the inner skin
of roasted peanuts, then chop very fine