For Luncheon and Supper Guests
Book Excerpt
[Illustration: MIXED SWEET PICKLES]
CRAB MEAT AND TOMATO JELLY SALAD
In a salad bowl lined with Lettuce leaves, arrange separate piles of 1/2 pound crab meat 3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped (use silver knife so white will not discolor) 2 roots celery or 1/2 pound endive cut in small pieces, and Tomato jelly cut in cubes. Between piles place Green pepper free from seeds and cut in strips. Make a nest of heart leaves of lettuce in center and fill with Mayonnaise dressing.
The salad ingredients may be mixed lightly together, when salad is being served, or only those ingredients that are desired may be served to each person.
TOMATO JELLY
Heat to boiling point in agate saucepan 1 cup tomato juice and pulp 2 tablespoons mild vinegar 1 tablespoon gelatin 1/2 tablespoon sugar Bit of bay leaf 1 slice onion 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and