Bring to a boil, cook for five minutes and serve with fish.

TO BROIL FISH

Cleanse the fish, leaving the small fish whole, split the large fish and then brush with melted shortening and broil, allowing ten minutes for small fish and ten minutes to the pound for larger ones.

Large fish will require thirty to forty-five minutes.  Lift to a hot platter and spread with

  Two tablespoons of butter,
  Two tablespoons of parsley,
  One tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce,
  One tablespoon of lemon juice.

Mix well and then garnish with slices of lemon and parsley.

CREOLE FRIED FISH

The creole fried fish is a crisp golden brown.  It is prepared as follows:  Clean the fish and then wash and drain and roll it in flour.  Place in a pan containing hot fat and fry until golden brown.  Place in the oven, if the fish is large, until all is cooked and to finish cooking.

FRIED FISH

Small fish, like smelts, brook trout, perch, butter fish, etc., may be well cleaned, dried and then dipped in beaten egg and rolled in fine crumbs.  Large fish should be cut into suitable pieces; sliced fish may also be prepared in this manner.

SAUTEING

Fish should be well cleaned and then fried in sufficient fat to prevent sticking.

COCOANUT PUDDING

Place in a mixing bowl

  One cup of bread crumbs,
  One cup of sifted flour,
  One-half teaspoon of salt,
  One tablespoon of baking powder,
  Three-quarters cup of cocoanut,
  One egg,
  One cup of milk.

Beat to thoroughly mix and pour into well-greased custard cups or pudding pan and bake in a moderate oven for thirty-five minutes.  Serve with lemon sauce.

SNOW PUDDING

Place in a saucepan

  One cup of milk,
  Four level tablespoons of cornstarch.

Stir to dissolve and then bring to a boil and cook slowly for five minutes.  Now add

  Six tablespoons of sugar,
  Stiffly beaten white of one egg,
  One teaspoon of vanilla.

Beat thoroughly to blend.  Pour in four custard cups and set in a cool place to mould.  Serve with custard sauce.

FRUIT PUDDING

Place in a bowl

  One cup of molasses,

And add

  One cup of sour milk,
  One egg,
  One teaspoon of baking soda,
  Five tablespoons of shortening,
  One teaspoon of cinnamon,
  One-half teaspoon of allspice,
  Four tablespoons of cocoa,
  One and one-half cups of coarse bread crumbs,
  One and one-half cups of wheat flour,
  One-half cup of seeded raisins,
  Two teaspoons of baking powder.