Stewed Kidneys

Potatoes Au Gratin Tomatoes With Savory Custard

Chocolate Mousse

Stewed Kidneys

Split a pair of fresh kidneys in halves, removing the white fat and sinew from the center. Cover with cold water and let heat over a moderate fire, taking care, however, that the water does not boil. When hot, drain from the water and cut into small pieces. Cover again with cold water and heat, not to the boiling point however, or the kidneys will harden.

Melt 2 T butter in a frying pan, add 2 T flour, and when brown stir in 1 c stock or water. Cook several minutes, then add salt, pepper to taste, 1 T chopped celery, 1 T catsup, and the pieces of kidney. Stir until well heated throughout, sprinkle 1 T chopped parsley over the top and serve at once.

Potatoes Au Gratin

Mash 2 c potatoes, making quite soft with milk; season with salt, pepper and butter to taste. Arrange in layers in a buttered baking dish, sprinkling grated cheese over each layer, and covering the top with buttered crumbs. Place in a hot oven until well heated throughout and nicely browned on the top.

Tomatoes with Savory Custard

Mix together 1 pt. canned tomatoes, 1/4 c breadcrumbs,

I T finely chopped onion, I t sugar, and salt and pepper to taste; pour into a buttered baking dish. Beat 4 eggs, adding 1/2 t salt, 1 t sugar, and 1 1/2 c milk. Pour over the Tomato mixture and bake set in a pan of water, in a slow-oven until set, about 3/4 h.

Chocolate Mousse

Melt 1 oz. chocolate, add 1/4 c powdered sugar, and gradually 1/2 c cream. Stir over the fire until the boiling point is reached, then add 1/2 T granulated gelatine dissolved in 1 1/2 T boiling water, 3/8 c sugar, and 1 t vanilla. Strain the mixture into a bowl, set in a pan of ice water, stirring constantly until it thickens, then fold in 1 c of stiffly whipped cream. Mould, pack in salt and ice, and let stand 4 h or more.

Preparing The Meal

About 1 h before dinner put the kidneys on to cook, then pare and boil the potatoes. Make the Tomato and Savory Custard and place in the oven. Then drain and mash the potatoes, prepare with the cheese and place in the oven. Finish the preparation of the kidneys, then serve the dinner.

The dessert should be made immediately after luncheon.