From 100 Ways to Be Original in all your Cooking . Lea & Perrins, circa 1965. The low-cal way! A few notes from the editor: To brown the chops, I would be inclined to use canola, not olive oil, and I expect 1/3 cup might be better than 1/4. I would then carefully remove most of the remaining oil from the skillet (leaving about a tablespoon) so could soften the green pepper and onion for about 4 minutes (then add remaining ingredients, etc). I would double the consommé, rather

Maître d'Hôtel sauce is an early 20th century recipe I rediscovered in a cookbook I have in my kitchen here in New Orleans. From The Creole Kitchen Cookbook , Virginia M. Cooper, 1946 printing. The book includes outdated cultural references one would not see today. The recipes nevertheless are appealing and sturdy. Here is how this one might look. The attractive cover. I like that the book was printed in San Antonio, where I went to junior high, high school, and college. Nayl

From The Celebrity Cookbook , 1966, compiled by Dinah Shore. Sounds good, Natalie! (The tomato juice is a unique addition). Beef Stroganoff 2 lbs. sirloin beef cut in thin strips 3/4 cup batter 3 medium chopped onions 1/2 lb. can button moshrooms 1 cup tomato juice 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup sherry 1 cup of sour cream Salt Pepper Flour Dredge meat in flour. Brown quickly in half of the butter. Remove meat from skillet and add remaining butter. Add onions and mushrooms. Cook 5 minu

First time on the internet! From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for more on my best-selling cookbook! Chinese Restaurant Almond Cookies Makes 30 cookies 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup lard or shortening, room temperature, in 1/2-inch pieces 1 large egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 30 whole toasted almonds 1 egg white