Pare the egg-plant and then cut into slices.  Sprinkle lightly with salt and then cover and set aside for two hours.  Wash and then drain well and cut into dice.  Place in a baking dish and add

  Two green peppers, chopped fine,
  One onion, chopped fine,
  Two teaspoons of salt,
  One teaspoon of paprika,
  Two cups of prepared tomatoes.

Sprinkle the top with fine crumbs and grated cheese.  Bake in a moderate oven for twenty-five minutes.  To prepare the tomatoes rub two cups of cold stewed tomatoes through a fine sieve and add six tablespoons of cornstarch.  Dissolve and then bring to a boil and cook slowly for five minutes.

GREEN TOMATOES MINCE FOR PIES

Cut one-quarter peck green tomatoes in small pieces and then sprinkle with three tablespoons of salt.  Place in a square of cheese-cloth and then tie up and hang where it can drain all night.  In the morning place a one and one-half pound can of corn syrup in a saucepan and add

  One-half pound of brown sugar,
  One tablespoon of cinnamon,
  One teaspoon of nutmeg,
  One-half teaspoon of allspice,
  One-half teaspoon of ginger,
  Two packages of raisins,
  One-half cup of salad oil.

Bring the mixture to a boil and then cook slowly for one-half hour.  Fill into jars and then process in a hot-water bath for twenty minutes.  Seal and test for leaks.  Store in a cool, dry place.  This makes a delicious pie filling.

TOMATO DUMPLINGS

Place in a mixing bowl

  Two cups of flour,
  One teaspoon of salt,
  One-quarter teaspoon of pepper,
  Four teaspoons of baking powder.

Sift to mix and then rub in four tablespoons of shortening and use two-thirds of a cup of water to make a dough.  Divide into five parts and then roll each piece into squares.  Place in the centre of each one a peeled tomato, cut in slices, and season with a little grated onion, parsley, salt and pepper.  Fold the dough over.  Place in a baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten eggs.  Bake in a hot oven for thirty minutes.  Serve with cheese sauce.

STUFFED TOMATOES WITH CHICKEN SALAD

Prepare the chicken sandwich filling.  Select firm, medium-sized tomatoes and then cut a slice from the top, and with a spoon scoop out the centres of the tomatoes.  Fill with the salad sandwich mixtures and then roll in wax paper.

TOMATO TOAST

Cook a sufficient amount of tomatoes to measure one and one-half cups.  Now add

  One medium-sized onion, cut in thin slices,
  One green pepper, chopped very fine.

Cook slowly until the onion is soft and then rub through a fine sieve and add two tablespoons of cornstarch dissolved in three tablespoons of water.  Bring to a boil and then season.  Now pour over thick slices of bread toasted brown and sprinkle with grated cheese.