One and one-half cups of molasses,
  One cup of shortening,
  One cup of quince or peach preserves,
  One cup of finely chopped nuts,
  Three-quarters cup of finely chopped candied orange peel,
  One-half cup of finely chopped candied lemon peel,
  Three cups of seeded raisins,
  One tablespoon of cinnamon,
  One teaspoon of nutmeg,
  One-half teaspoon of allspice,
  One-half teaspoon of cloves,
  Five cups of sifted flour,
  Three level tablespoons of baking powder,
  One egg,
  One and one-half cups of thin apple sauce.

Mix thoroughly and then grease the pan and line with paper.  Grease and flour the paper, turn in the mixture and bake one and one-half hours in a slow oven.

TOM-TIDDLE GINGERBREAD

Place in a mixing bowl

  One cup of molasses,
  One-half cup of brown sugar,
  One-half cup of shortening,
  One tablespoon of cinnamon,
  One teaspoon of ginger,
  One teaspoon of allspice.

Mix and then add

  One cup of cold coffee,
  Four cups of sifted flour,
  Three level tablespoons of baking powder.

Beat to mix.  Pour into greased and floured baking pan, cover with prepared crumbs and bake in a moderate oven for forty minutes.

TOASTED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Cut bread into strips the width of a finger.  Toast them, place a thin slice of cheese on the toast and toast again.  Dust with paprika.

DELMONTE DRESSING

Place in a mixing bowl

  Four finely chopped pimentoes,
  One grated onion,
  Four tablespoons of finely chopped parsley,
  Seven tablespoons of salad oil,
  Three tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice,
  One teaspoon of sugar,
  One teaspoon of salt,
  One teaspoon of paprika,
  Three tablespoons of catsup.

Mix and then serve.

Leisurely preparation of the Christmas dinner makes for its success.  Each family is an authority in itself as to the choice of the piece de resistance.  Turkey, duck, goose, chicken, guinea hen, suckling pig, shoulder of fresh pork and the baked ham afford a splendid variety.

SUGGESTIVE MENUS

No. 1

Clear Tomato Soup
Celery
Roast Turkey Filling
Brown Gravy Cranberry Jelly
Mashed White Potatoes
Creamed Onions Coleslaw
Mince Pie Coffee

No. 2

Home-made Pickles
Celery Soup Radishes
Roast Goose Potato Filling
Roast Apples Currant Jelly
Sweet Potato Pone Cauliflower
Celery and Cabbage Salad
Cranberry Pie Coffee