Photoplay (Jan-Jun 1963)

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ANOTHER “FIRST" FOR YOU! Photoplay’s Mealtime Magic From a Package Every month we are going to bring you Photoplay’s Mealtime Magic From A Package. You, the reader, are responsible for this new section. The recipes you’ve sent us show that homemakers are using “convenience” foods as the main ingredient in many recipes. Why not send us your favorite recipes using frozen and canned foods, mixes as well as other packaged foods. CHOCOLATE DATE DREAMS Makes about U dozen bars. Sift together: iy4 cups sifted flour % teaspoon baking soda y2 teaspoon salt Set aside. Combine in large saucepan: 1 package (8 ozs.) pitted dates, chopped % cup firmly packed brown sugar yz cup water Cook over loiv heat, stirring until dates spften (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Stir in: 1 package (6 ozs.) semi-sweet chocolate morsels Add: 2 eggs Beat well. Add dry ingredients alternately ivith: RING AROUND AN EGG NEST Makes 3 servings. Heat in a heavy skillet: 3 tablespoons oil Add: 1 package (12 ozs.) frozen potato patties Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until well browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Place in a saucepan: 1 package (10 ozs.) frozen LOUISIANA RICE AND SHRIMP Makes 4-6 servings Cook in boiling water, without salt : % cup rice Drain. Set aside. Melt in skillet: 3 tablespoons shortening Add: y2 cup chopped onion y4 cup chopped green pepper Cook over loiv heat until tender. Add: 1 pound fresh cooked or frozen shrimp, shelled and cleaned Cook slowly for 5 minutes. Add cooked rice. Bring to a boil: iy2 cups water Add: 1 envelope (2 ozs.) tomato vegetable soup mix Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add rice-shrimp mixture. Heat thoroughly. This may be made in advance and kept in casserole dish. Heat just before serving. Have you a special tried and tested recipe which features a "packaged convenience” food as an ingredient? If you have, send it with your name and address to PHOTOPLAY’S MEALTIME MAGIC, P. O. Box 3483. Grand Central Station, New York 17, New York. We “ will pay $5.00 for each recipe that we publish. y2 cup orange juice y2 cup milk Stir in: 1 cup chopped walnuts Turn into ivell greased (15xl0x 1”) pan. Bake in a moderate oven ( 350° F.) for 25-30 minutes. Cool. Frost with Orange Glaze. Cut into 2 inch squares or 3x1 inch bars. ORANGE GLAZE Combine: 1 y2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons soft butter or margarine 1 teaspoon grated orange rind Mix well. Add: 3 tablespoons cream Blend until smooth. creamed spinach Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Arrange browned potatoes around edges of a 1 quart casserole to form a nest. Place heated spinach in center. Make three depressions in spinach with the back of a spoon. Place in each depression : 1 egg Sprinkle ivith salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle over all: y2 cup grated Parmesan or Cheddar cheese Bake in moderate oven (375°F.) for 20-25 minutes, or until eggs are of desired firmness. MENU SUGGESTION Egg Nest with crisp Toast Mixed Green Salad Coffee, Tea or Milk 67