* Or six small ones. — Beat the eggs lightly, then add the milk, breadcrumbs, herbs and seasonings, and mix well. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a pan until foaming, then pour in the mixture and cook over a low flame until it is brown underneath and just set on top. Put under […]

Chop the almonds finely. Prepare the fish, wash and dry and then soak in milk for 5-10 minutes. Toss in seasoned four. Melt half the butter in the frying pan, and fry the fish for 5-7 minutes on each side. Make the sauce by melting the rest of the butter, adding the chopped almonds. Saute […]

Carefully peel the oranges thinly. Then with a sharp knife remove as much of the pith and white skin as possible, keeping the oranges intact. Cut the thin peel into fine strips and cover with the wine. Put the oranges into an ovenproof dish. Put a little butter on top of each one, pressing it […]

Sift the dry ingredients, then add the egg and enough milk or buttermilk to make a batter like thick cream. Fry the bacon rashers and drain, then make a large pancake, pouring the batter over the entire bottom of teh pan. Cook on one side, toss over, spread with a little mustard if liked, then […]

* Or two small ones. — Boil the chicken(s) lightly. Remove the meat from the chicken, then bone and skin it. Mince until fairly fine. Season with salt, the pepper, and spices, and the finely chopped onion or shallot, then stir in stock and run through blender or food processor. . Butter well a deep […]

Mix the butter into the hot mashed potatoes, add a good pinch of salt, and the flour, and mix well, then add enough milk to make a soft, slack dough. Roll out and line a 1-qt bowl with some of it, reserving enough for the lid. Fill with the apples, peeled and cored and finely […]

Make the pastry and chill for at least 1 hour before using. See that the lamb is fairly free of fat, and securely tied: put in a roasting pan and rub with about a third of the butter. Put into a very hot oven, 450F for 20-30 minutes. Take out and allow to cool slightly. […]

Clean and scale herrings, remove fins, wash in cold water. Dry well. Season with salt and pepper. Dip herrings in beaten egg, and coat with oatmeal. Fry in hot fat for 4-5 minutes on each side. Drain well on paper towels and keep hot. Wash apples, core, cut in slices and fry in hot fat […]

Dip beef in flour and coat on all sides. Brown in oil, in batches and remove to heat proof pot or casserole. Saute onions and garlic in same oil and add to beef. Add carrots, parsley and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Pour enough beef broth to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce […]

Saute the beef and bacon in a little oil. Drain off the excess liquid. Remove the meat anmd set aside. Add the butter to the pan, and melt. Stir in the flour to make a roux. Gradually stir in the stout. Place the meat and the small onions (peeled) in a deep casserole dish, and […]