Photoplay (Jul-Dec 1963)

FRENCH FUDGE PIE mealtime magic Photoplay’s Mealtime Magic From a Package Makes one 9-inch pie Sift together : V2 cup sifted flour y2 teaspoon salt Set aside. Combine in top of double boiler: 1 cup sugar 1 cup miniature marshmallows V2 cup butter or margarine 2 squares unsweetened chocolate Cook over hot water, stirring constantly, until chocolate and marshmallows have melted and mixture is blended. Remove from heat. Add a small amount of the hot mixture to : 2 eggs, beaten well Beat well. Gradually add remaining hot mixture, beating constantly. Beat well (about 2 minutes with electric mixer or 300 strokes by hand). Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing well. Add: 1 teaspoon vanilla x/2 teaspoon almond extract Mix well. Spread evenly in a buttered 9-inch pie pan. Bake in a slow oven (325°F.) for 30 minutes. Cool, then chill. To serve, top with vanilla or coffee ice cream. From: Miss Brooks, Spotsylvania, Virginia. BARBECUED LAMB CHOPS Makes 6 servings Prepare according to package directions : 1 package (2% ozs.) spaghetti sauce with mushrooms Add: 2 teaspoons barbecue spice 2 tablespoons vinegar Dash of bottled hot sauce Mix well. Cool. Wipe with a damp cloth: 6 shoulder lamb chops Place in a shallow pan. Pour cooled sauce over and around chops. Cover and refrigerate 3-4 hours. Turn chops several times. Drain chops, reserving sauce. Place chops in broiler, 5-6 inches from heat. Broil 8-10 minutes on each side, or until tender. Baste occasionally with reserved sauce. From: Mrs. E. Doyle, Memphis, Tennessee. CALYPSO PUNCH Makes 6 servings Combine : 3 ripe bananas, mashed V2 cup quick strawberry flavored mix 1 quart milk Beat until smooth. Pour into six glasses. Top each serving with: 1 scoop strawberry or vanilla ice cream From: K. Ostrenga, Wallace, Mich. MENU SUGGESTION Hero Sandwich Applesauce Graham Cake Coffee, Tea or Milk ORANGE NUT BANANA BREAD Makes one 9x5x3" loaf Combine in a mixing bowl : 1 egg, beaten % cup mashed ripe banana V3 cup water Blend well. Add: 1 package (14 ozs.) orange muffin mix Stir just until blended. Add: y2 cup chopped walnuts Mix well. Turn into a loaf pan (9x5x3") which has been greased and lined with wax paper. Bake in a moderate oven (350°F.) for 4550 minutes, or until done. Variation: use chopped raisins in place of walnuts. From : Mrs. R. Edwards, Alexandria, Virginia. APPLESAUCE GRAHAM CAKE Makes 6-8 servings Combine : 1 can (1 lb.) applesauce V2 cup finely chopped almonds 14 cup honey 14 teaspoon nutmeg Mix well. Set aside. Set out: 30 squares graham crackers Place 6 squares graham crackers on a serving plate, forming a rectangle, 5x7 ^4 inches. Cover with ^ of the applesauce mixture. Repeat layers, ending with graham crackers. Chill 4-6 hours. Beat until stiff : y2 pint heavy cream Spread over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving time. Note: You may use dessert topping in place of heavy cream. From: Mrs. Blinde, Arvada, Colo. BROCCOLI SOUFFLE Makes 5-6 servings Cook according to package directions : 1 package (10 ozs.) frozen chopped broccoli Drain very well. Set aside. Melt in a saucepan : 3 tablespoons butter or margarine Add: 3 tablespoons flour Blend well. Gradually add, while stirring: 1 cup milk Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 1 minute longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir a little of the hot mixture into: 4 egg yolks, beaten Blend well. Add remaining hot mixture, mixing well. Add : Cooked broccoli 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon juice Dash of nutmeg Mix well. Cool. Fold in: 4 egg whites, beaten until stiff, but not dry Turn into an ungreased IV2 quart casserole. Place casserole in a shallow pan partially filled with hot water. Bake in a slow oven (325° F.) for 1 hour. Serve immediately. From : Mrs. Hartley, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 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 P will pay $5.00 for each recipe that we publish. 77