Collection No. 3
Butter-stained, dog-eared, and absolutely non-negotiable.
Stirred east to west by every family member on Stir-Up Sunday, a silver sixpence hidden inside.
Combine all, pack into a buttered basin, cover with cloth and steam 4 hours. Rest for weeks; steam 2 hours more on Christmas Day.
No eggs, no butter, no milk — and somehow still a celebration.
Mix dry in the pan, make three wells for oil, vinegar and vanilla, pour water over and stir. Bake 35 min at 350°F.
Wobbling proudly at the center of the table, it was as much decoration as dessert.
Dissolve gelatin, stir in the rest, pour into a ring mold and chill overnight. Unmold on lettuce leaves.
Every party, every year. Served with Ritz crackers and a tiny spreader shaped like a reindeer.
Beat cheeses and seasonings, form a ball, chill 1 hour, roll in pecans.