PoultryLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon salt pepper 1 teaspoon grated onion. 1 tablespoon minced parsley 1 cup teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons water 2 table cups finely chopped cooked chicken 1 cup fine bread crumbs more crumbs for coating 1 teaspoon worcestearshire sauce Combine mayonnaise and … Continue reading Chicken Croquettes
Mildred Swift
The Stewing Chicken
PoultryLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift Stewing chicken or hen is the foundations of a great variety of dishes - noodles, macaroni, rice, salads, loaves, pies, sandwiches, croquettes, casseroles, soups, and creamed and scalloped dishes. The chicken broth and fat contribute additional flavor to chicken dishes. Good cooks know the value of … Continue reading The Stewing Chicken
Barbecued Turkey
Poultry Looking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift We have never been successful in barbecuing a turkey that weighed over 8 pounds, unless we started the bird cooking in early morning and served late in the evening. Six to eight pounds is the ideal weight. Thaw the bird. Place in on the rod … Continue reading Barbecued Turkey
Quick Coffee Cake
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift 1 1/2 cups flour2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup shortening1 egg, well beaten1/2 cup milk Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar into a mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening with pastry blender or two knives. Combine egg and … Continue reading Quick Coffee Cake
Gingerbread Waffles
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift 1 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon cinnamon3 eggs1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup molasses1 cup sour milk1/3 cup melted shortening Sift dry ingredients together. Beat eggs until light and add other ingredients. Combine liquid ingredients and sifted dry … Continue reading Gingerbread Waffles
Sweetmilk Waffles
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift 2/14 cups flour1 teaspoon salt4 teaspoons baking powder3 eggs, separated1 1/2 cups milk (fresh, evaporated, or dry)1/2 cup melted butter Sift together dry ingredients. Add beaten yolks, milk, and butter. Fold in beaten egg whites. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, if desired. Bake.
Buttermilk Pancakes
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift 2 cups sifted flour1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons sugar2 slightly beaten eggs2 cups buttermilk2 tablespoons melted butter or bacon fat Sift dry ingredients into bowl. Add eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter, stirring until flour is barely moistened (never mind a few lumps). Bake … Continue reading Buttermilk Pancakes
Mildred Swift and her Assistant Mammie Shelbon
Dear Friends: This collection of recipes is made up of some old, some new, some of mine, some of yours, come from economists in test kitchens throughout the United States. Many were sent to me by viewers. For this, I am grateful because I know you feel that I am a friend. This book is … Continue reading Mildred Swift and her Assistant Mammie Shelbon
Preparing Orange Peel
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift Mrs. Nibby Thompson Remove peel from 2 large or 3 small oranges. Put through food chopper. Cover with 1 1/2 cups cold water. Bring to boiling point. Remove from fire and drain. Add fresh water and cook slowly until tender. Drain again. Cook 1 … Continue reading Preparing Orange Peel
Corn Light Bread
Breads and RollsLooking at Cooking and Garden Jobs with Mildred Swift Mildred Conger 2 cups buttermilk1 cup flour1 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons bacon fat2 cups cornmeal1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon soda Sift dry ingredients together. Add to buttermilk. Add melted fat. Bake in well greased loaf pan for 1 hour at 350 degree. This is delicious after … Continue reading Corn Light Bread
Shiloh To Canaan Kitchen 