_Cream of Asparagus Soup
*Lamb Fricassee with Dumplings
Mint Jelly
Green Peas
Romaine Salad
Cheese
Toasted Crackers
Watermelon
Coffee_
_*Lamb Fricassee with Dumplings--_ Cut up and dice enough cold lamb
to make 1 quart. Season with salt and white pepper, put into Criscoed
baking dish and pour over following sauce: Blend 2 tablespoons Crisco
with 2 tablespoons flour, and cook until brown. Now add 2 cups water
and when it boils season with salt, pepper, onion juice to taste and
pour over meat. Cover and bake in moderate oven 20 minutes.
To make the dumplings, sift together 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt,
1/4 teaspoon sugar, and 2 teaspoons baking powder. Add 1 tablespoon
Crisco and rub in with tips of fingers, then add sufficient milk to
make soft dough. Roll out and cut into small biscuits. Place on top of
lamb and bake in hot oven for 12 minutes. Serve hot.