1. Set out a 2 1/2-qt. mold. 2. Pour water into a small bowl. 3. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over cold water. 4. Set aside. 5. Beat egg yolks with rotary or electric beater until thick and lemon-colored. 6. Add sugar gradually, beating constantly. 7. Add milk - 31.3736

1. Set out a 2 1/2-qt. fancy mold. 2. Pour water into a small saucepan. 3. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over water. 4. Set saucepan over low heat and stir constantly until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat. 5. Beat egg yolks until thick and lem - 28.5443

1. Baking sheets will be needed. 2. Scald 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk. 3. Meanwhile, soften yeast in water. 4. Set aside. 5. Put into a large bowl 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter and salt. 6. Immediately pour scalded milk over ingredients in bowl. When - 33.3625

Wash mushrooms gently. Place in a large screw-topped jar, or in 2 jars. Combine and simmer remaining ingredients in a saucepan for about 15 min. Add this liquid to the jar, cover tightly, and leave for at least 1 day. Serve on a platter, with toothpicks... - 28.0086

Beat 4 eggs individually, and fry in butter, turning once (each egg should be more or less the size of the veal escalope). Set aside. Layer each seasoned escalope with a slice of ham, and fried egg. Fold over once, and secure with wooden skewer. Beat the 2... - 33.6363

Place egg yolks and mustard in the mixing bowl with 1 tsp wine vinegar, and mix well. Gradually add olive oil in a very thin stream (almost a drop at a time, until mixture begins to thicken), and whisk constantly. When about half the oil has been used up, add... - 30.9787

Put dried beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water, and leave to soak overnight. Drain and add to water in a large saucepan, and cook over a moderate heat for about 2 hr., until they are tender. Drain and set aside. Heat oil in a large pan, add garlic and... - 35.5321

Boil heads, tails, and fins of fish in a large pot of salted water. Add onions, paprika, and salt. Allow to simmer tor 1 hr. Strain stock and pour over pieces of fish. Bring to the boil. Add green pepper and chilli. Allow to simmer for about 30 min. Do not... - 36.0284

Melt butter in a saucepan, and gently saute shallot. Add flour, and cook for 2 min. Slowly add milk, a little at a time, stirring constantly. When all milk has been added, bring slowly to the boil, and allow to simmer for 5 min. Fold in seafood, and mix... - 43.7155

Melt butter and oil in a large pot, and gently saute onion and garlic. When golden, add pieces of rabbit, and allow to become well coated in onion mixture. Add bacon, beans, carrots, leeks, celery, and seasonings. Cover with about 2.4 1/4 pt / 10 cups of cold... - 39.8221

Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan. Add onion, and cook until soft and golden. Next add white wine, increasing heat to evaporate. Then add tomatoes and chillies. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 1 hr., pressing the sauce with the back of a... - 36.299

Pull heads of squid away from tentacles. Remove and discard inner organs. Reach into body cavity, and remove and discard the plastic-like spine. Wash thoroughly. Chop tentacles, and wing flesh. Heat oil, and gently try chopped ham, chopped tentacles, and wing... - 41.747

Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Carefully remove egg yolks without damaging the whites. Mix egg yolks with mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper. Then add any of the suggested flavourings. Mix well, and stuff into egg whites just before serving. Decorate with... - 27.2567

Lightly oil a rectangular loaf tin. Melt butter in a saucepan until soft, and add chocolate, stirring constantly until butter and chocolate are well mixed. Stir in ground almonds. Melt sugar in a separate pan with a little water. Then add this to the... - 37.9333

Lightly pound veal chops, and season with salt and pepper. Dust with flour, then dip into beaten egg. Coat each chop generously with breadcrumbs. Heat butter in a large frying pan, and cook chops until they are golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a... - 35.7018

Put all ingredients for court-bouillon into a large pan, and bring to the boil. Simmer for 30 min. Put freshly caught and cleaned trout into a large pot, and add enough court-bouillon to cover the fish. Bring to the boil, and simmer for about 10-15 min.,... - 37.3556

Melt lard in a large casserole, and add onions and garlic. Fry gently, until soft and golden. Remove pan from heat, and stir in paprika. Return to heat, and add a little water. Then add meat, caraway seeds, salt, and tomatoes. Mix thoroughly, cover, and cook... - 44.0319

Place 2 or 3 peach stones and 2 cherry stones in a large, tall ceramic container. Add 500 g/1 lb fruit, and 500 g/1 lb brown sugar. Pour on bottle of rum. From now on add 500 g/1 lb each fruit to 250 g/1/2 lb brown sugar. Continue to add fruit in layers, and... - 33.319

Place pigs' trotters in a large saucepan. Add water or stock, wine, carrots, leek, 4 shallots, and seasoning. Bring to boil, then simmer for about 2 1/2 to 3 hr., or until meat is very tender. Allow to cool, remove pigs' trotters, and bone meat, making sure... - 39.5093

Place veal, carrots, onion, celery, and leek in a large casserole, and cover with cold water. Season and bring slowly to the boil. Remove grey scum with slotted spoon. Cover and simmer slowly for 2 hr., skimming whenever necessary. After 1 1/2 hr gently brown... - 43.6496

Pound veal fillets to about 6 mm/1/4 in thickness (thinner, if possible). Make a few cuts around the edges, so they will not curl up when fried. Season with salt and pepper on each side. Dip the fillets in flour, then in beaten eggs, then in... - 38.7413

Discard any bruised leaves and surplus stem from fennel bulbs, and cut each in half, lengthwise. Wash thoroughly in cold water. Put fennel halves in a large saucepan, and fill with cold salted water. Bring to the boil, and cook until tender. Drain well, and... - 32.4118

Sieve flour into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre, and break eggs into it. Add a pinch of salt, and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Gradually add milk and water, and beat with a wire whisk until mixture is smooth, the consistency of light... - 37.2443

Cream butter and sugar together until smooth. Add egg yolks, whites, and flour, and mix well. In a small saucepan, bring milk to the boil. Pour into a large baking dish. Fold in egg mixture, and bake in a hot oven, 240°C/Gas Mark 8/450° F, until a pale... - 34.1937

Ideally, this Venetian speciality should be cooked on a charcoal grill. Slit the prawns down the back, de-vein and flatten. Rub them with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 3 min on each side, then sprinkle with lemon juice and chopped... - 30.4234

Stir beaten eggs into left-over rice, making sure not to damage rice. Take about 1 tbsp of rice mixture in the palm of your hand. Place a cube of cheese in the middle of mixture, and top with another spoonful. Form into a ball, so the cheese is completely... - 33.8186

Roast peppers over an open fire or gas flame until their skins turn completely black. Peel under running water, and cut into strips. Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add garlic, and stew gently. Add peppers, and cook for further 5 min. Serve as a first course,... - 24.5352

Soak lentils for 2 hr. Drain and place in a large saucepan with the water. Bring to boil and allow to simmer for hr. The lentils are cooked when they are tender, but not 'mushy'. Strain off any excess water. Add stock, and simmer until liquid is... - 36.4132

Rinse and dry duck inside and out with kitchen towel. Prick skin all over with a skewer to allow fat to escape when cooking. Season well with salt and pepper. Place in a roasting tin on a high shelf in the oven, pre-hcatcd to 220°C/Gas Mark 7/425°F. After... - 36.2773

Sift flour into a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, butter, almonds, cinnamon, cloves, mace, lemon juice and rind, and egg yolks. Beat until mixture is smooth. Form into a round dough, and allow to stand in the refrigerator for 1 hr. Roll out about two-thirds of... - 42.5525

Put trotters in a large saucepan with vegetables, herbs, and seasoning. Cover with cold water, and bring to boil. Remove scum with a slotted spoon, cover and allow to simmer for about 3 hr. When tender, remove from the pot, and allow to cool. Bone carefully.... - 37.0619

Put chick-peas in a large saucepan, and cover with salted water. Cook for 2 hr., or until tender. Drain, and set aside. Meanwhile, cut tripe into smallish pieces, and put in a large saucepan, with plenty of salted water. Add black pepper, bay leaf, cumin, and... - 40.3119

Season lamb with salt and pepper, and rub with garlic. Place in an earthenware pan, and add wine. Bake in a prc-heated oven, 200°C/Gas Mark 6/400°F, for 20 min., then reduce temperature to 180°C/Gas Mark 4/350°F, for remaining time, about 45-60 min., or... - 24.5319

In a wide shallow heavy pan, brown pieces of veal in butter and oil. Once they are browned, arrange them so they remain upright and close together, to prevent marrow falling out of bones. Add wine, and let it cook over a fairly high heat until it has almost... - 39.0181

In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar, lemon juice, and salt, until thick and yellow. Slowly add milk and flour. Beat until mixture is smooth. Add half of the melted butter. Fold in egg whites. Heat remaining butter in a large frying pan (or cook... - 45.2724

Cream butter in a mixing bowl, add curd cheese and sour cream, stirring well. Add salt, caraway seed, paprika, and grated onion. Mix well. Arrange on a plate, and smooth out with a knife. Serve as an appetizer, with carrot sticks and bread rolls. - 27.659

If not using sterilized milk, bring to boil, and take off skin that forms. Otherwise, add butter in little pieces and bring to boil. Add seasonings, and continue to boil until milk and butter have blended together. Reduce heat and add sifted flour all at... - 41.7969

Combine cherries, water, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves in a large saucepan. Bring slowly to the boil, and allow to simmer until soft, 30-40 min. Then set aside to cool. Combine egg and sugar in a large mixing bowl, beating well. Add sour cream, and mix... - 37.9813

Beat egg yolk and sugar together until they are creamy. Place in the top of a double boiler (or pan that fits into another, larger pan). Heat water in lower pan, and gradually add Marsala, or wine, to egg and sugar mixture, beating constantly. The water must... - 23.8863

Butter an ovenproof dish. Place one pancake in the bottom, and spread with apricotjam. Cover with another pancake, spread with some of the grated chocolate, and baste with a little melted butter. Add a third pancake, and spread with walnuts mixed with a... - 43.9335

Heat olive oil and butter in a large frying pan. Add onions and parsley, and cover the pan. Cook over a low heat for 45 min., until onions are soft and golden (but not browned). Turn up heat, and add sliced liver. Season well, and cook for a few minutes... - 28.9956

Cut kidneys into 1 cm/1/2 m cubes. Drop them into boiling water, and cook for 2 min. Drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, saute shallots in oil. Add wine, bring to the boil and reduce by one-third. Add thyme, marjoram, bay leaf, salt and... - 39.1458

Cut meat into 5 cm/2 in cubes and put into a large bowl. Pour over wine and seasonings, and leave to marinate overnight. Grease a large casserole and make alternate layers of onions, potatoes, and meats. Pour marinade over the top. Cover and cook in a... - 33.3232

Melt butter in a large frying pan, and saute onion until soft and golden. Add mushrooms, and cook until tender. Add chopped veal, and cook for only 5 min on a high heat. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add cream just before serving. - 30.8161

Roast red or green pepper on a fork over a flame until skin is black. Peel, seed, and chop coarsely. Make a dressing from oil, salt, pepper, parsley, and vinegar. Mix all chopped vegetables together, and dress. Arrange individually on small plates, and finely... - 37.2751

In a shallow dish, cover liver with wine, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cover dish, and leave to marinate overnight. Remove liver, and pat dry. Reserve marinade. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan, and add liver and bacon. Cook over a... - 37.6962

Combine together all ingredients and freeze tor 45 min. Remove, beat, and freeze again, for further 3 or 4 hr. Serve in tall glasses, with sponge fingers. - 24.6414

Heat olive oil in a saucepan, and add garlic and onion. Saute until soft and golden. Next add ham, and cook gently for 1 min. Then add peas, salt, pepper, parsley, and water. Cook until tender, about 5-10 min. (less if using frozen peas). Serve immediately. - 34.4171

Melt butter in a large casserole. Add bacon, and fry gently. Add onions, garlic, and carrots. Cook over a low heat for 15 min. Add oxtail and herbs. Season, cover, and cook over a low heat for 20 min. Lightly crush grapes in a bowl, and add to... - 38.891

Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan, and add bacon, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook gently, until they have changed colour slightly. Then add dried mushrooms, thyme, seasoning, and finally, the hare. Cook for a few minutes, then sprinkle on the... - 40.7045

Wash and dry dandelion leaves. Cut bacon into 1 cm / 1/2 in strips. Heat oil in a frying pan, and add bacon, frying gently until crisp. Remove rom heat. Put dandelion leaves into a warmed alad bowl, and add bacon. Mix vinegar with hot acon fat and oil. Season... - 31.2774

Place pieces of beef in a large bowl with wine, thyme, bay leaf, garlic, salt, pepper, onions, and half of the carrots. Cover and leave to marinate for at least 3 hr., preferably overnight, basting occasionally. Remove meat and vegetables from marinade, and... - 42.2905

Place diced cucumbers in a bowl, and sprinkle with salt. Set aside for 30 min. In a large, bowl, mix all ingredients together. Chill, and serve in individual bowls, with a few ice cubes in each. - 28.4171

Soak dried mushrooms in warm water for about 30 min., squeeze dry, and chop finely. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan, and saute onion and garlic until soft and golden. Add mushrooms and rice, and cook gently for 5-10 min. Add wine, and allow to... - 37.8629

Skin liver, and cut into strips about 4 cm/1 1/2 in long and 1/2 cm/1/4 in thick. Season with salt, pepper, and sage leaves. Wrap each strip of liver in a rasher of bacon, and spear on a wooden skewer. Melt butter in a frying pan, and brown the kebabs on both... - 27.2523

Make incisions in the lamb and insert garlic slivers. Rub with goose fat or lard, and season well with salt and pepper. Pre-heat oven to 240°C/Gas Mark 8/450°F. In a large casserole or roasting tin, make a bed of shallots and celery, and place lamb on... - 42.0708

Put meat in a large bowl with the wine, vegetables, and seasonings. Cover, and leave to marinate for 4 hr or so. Remove meat, and dry it with kitchen towel. In a large casserole, heat butter and oil, and brown meat on all sides. Strain marinade, and pour over... - 39.1687

Fry bacon until fat begins to run. Add butter, and gently saute onion, garlic, carrot, leeks, and celery. Add parsley, bouquet garni, and tomatoes. Simmer for 20 min. Add cooked and shredded tripe and potatoes, season, and simmer for 1 hr. Add water as... - 38.5286