HOME MAKERS CORNER

White Ribbon, Volume 19, Issue 5, 1 June 1947, Page 8

HOME MAKERS CORNER

By “LYNETTE.”

TLA DISHES FOR WINTER Many housewives find tea or luncheon dishes quite a problem. Some have certain set standbys and show little imagination about varying them, while others show no imagination whatever and sit their families down to a bread and butter tea, with a variety of dishes and pots containing jams, honey, cheese and inarnute as an inducement to fill up on such an easily-prepared meal. Teatime in winter calls for something hot and nourishing, with day by day variations to add interest to the meal, for it is a fact that if we are interested in our food we enjoy it more and gain more from it. As well as varying the main dish, go in for variety in the bread foods, also, taking the trouble to make scones, toast, gems, etc.

Soups can be very nourishing and appetising but don’t serve them too often. Fish may be cooked in a variety of ways. Seldom serve meat more than once a day. Occasionally cook more vegetables at dinner time than you need, and for tea mix several kinds in a casserole with white sauce and bacon, nuts or cheese, or alternatively serve them in pastry cups. Peas, beans, carrots and especially cauliflower are delicious recooked in batter. Fry in deep, very hot fat, and serve with a cheese sauce or one made from tomato liquor. Here are two recipes for left-over potatoes. Potato and Peanut Butter Hash

Heat 1J cups water and i cup jieanut butter in a i>ot and add an onion, finely chopi>ed, and cook till tender, then add salt and pepj>er, i cup of milk and 2 cups diced cooked i>otatoes. Heat slowly to boiling and then simmer. When the potatoes have absorbed all the liquid, serve.

Potato Loaf Mix 2 cups of mashed jotato with 2 tablespoons of grated onion, 2 tablespoons cbop|>ed celery, i cup tomato puree, a T 4uen egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and some ihoppr ■ nuts. Put into a greased baking dish, brush with butter, and bake in a moderate over for 20 minutes. I could give you many more suggestions, but look in your own favourite recijie book and you will find heaps of tea dishes there which are well worth trying.