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• Two women employees in East Quad cafeteria, January 1948
• Women eat lunch in Alice Lloyd Dormitory dining-hall, 1949
• Buckeyes
  Buckeyes 3 lbs. powdered sugar 2 lbs. chuck-style peanut butter 3 Tbsp. vanilla 1 lb. butter, softened 2 (12-oz.) pkgs. chocolate chips 1/4 to 1/2 bar paraffin Combine sugar, peanut butter, vanilla and butter with a pastry cutter. Form into 1-inch balls. Put on waxed paper and freeze 1 hour. In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and paraffin. Put toothpick in top of ball and dip in chocolate mixture almost to top. Put on cookie sheet until firm. Store in tin boxes and freeze. Makes 100 buckeyes This was a recipe given to me by Elsie White. I make it for friends when Michigan plays Ohio State.
• Balboa Burgers
  Balboa Burgers 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef 2 Tbsp. red wine (or water) 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 oz.) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts With fork, lightly combine beef, wine, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Add cheese and nuts and miz thoroughly, using a light touch. Shape into 6 patties. Grill about 4 inches above white-hot coals or in broiler about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Makes 6 servings.
• Lahmajoun (Armenian)
  Lahmajoun (Armenian) 1 lb. lean ground lamb/beef/chicken 1 onion, finely chopped or grated 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 8 whole-wheat or regular pitas 1/4 cup pine nuts 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine lamb, onion, garlic, oregano, salt and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl. Mix gently with hands until well-blended. Arrange pitas on baking sheets. Divide lamb mixture among pitas. Scatter pine nuts and feta over the meat mixture. Bake 20 minutes, or until meat is done and pitas are crisp. Sprinkle with parsley. Note: Per serving: 354 calories, 19g protein, 15g fat (6g saturated), 38g carbohydrate, 677mg sodium, 50mg cholesterol, 5g dietary fiber. Serves 8
• Stuffed Artichokes
  Stuffed Artichokes Large artichokes 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup of liquid which may be thin cream, meat stock, vegetable stock, or hot water Cooked sweetbreads Boil artichokes in salted water one half hour; drain; gently press open petal and remove with slender sharp knife the choke, or inedible part or center leaving tender heart. Fill center of artichokes with diced sweetbreads which have been combined with a sauce made of remaining ingredients. A small paper container of melted butter may be put on plate with artichoke but is not necessary, as the sauce that masks the sweetbread should be thin.
• Down-South Biscuits
  Down-South Biscuits Sift together .......... 4 cups sifted cake flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt Cut in .......... 3/4 cup butter Stir in gradually ........... 3/4 cup buttermilk Turn on floured board and knead lightly 2 minutes. Roll 1/4" tick; cut with small floured cutter. Bake in shallow pan in hot oven at 450 degrees for 12 minutes. Amount: 2 1/2 dozen biscuits
• Bongo Bongo Soup
  Bongo Bongo Soup 1 pt. milk 1/4 pt. half & half 1 pt. oysters 2 Tbsp. butter 1 can Gerber's baby spinach 1 tsp. monosodium glutamate garlic salt 1 tsp. A-1 Sauce salt & pepper 1 Tbsp. corn starch a little cold water whipped cream (optional) Simmer oysters in butter and their own juices until edges curled. Chop very fine or put in blender. (If you can buy oyster puree, so much the better.) Mix with all other ingredients, do not boil. Thicken with cornstarch and water. Should be smooth and thick as heavy cream. If you use whipping cream, spoon it on top of soup in individual tureens and brown under hot flame. Be sure the cream is whipped thickly and brown it quickly or it will run.
• Hot Crabmeat Dip
  Hot Crabmeat Dip 1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese 1 Tbsp. milk 1 can crabmeat (flaked) 2 Tbsp. onion (chopped) 1 Tbsp. horseradish salt and pepper to taste Mix cheese and milk until smooth and then add the other ingredients. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Beach Comber Punch
  Beach Comber Punch 2 c. fresh orange juice 2 c. lemon juice 2 c. grenadine syrup 2 1/2 qts. gingerale, chilled Fresh berries or sliced fruit Mixed the fruit juices and grenadine syrup. Pour over blocks of ice to chill. When ready to serve, add gingerale and berries.
• Watermelon Aqua Fresca
  Watermelon Aqua Fresca 1/4 c. ginger root, slices and peeled 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. lime juice 1/2 c. water 4 c. watermelon, peeled and cubed Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish) In a small bowl, combine ginger, sugar, lime juice and water. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced by half. Allow to cool and strain. In the bowl of blender; combine watermelon cubes and reduced, strained ginger syrup. Blend until smooth but with a little texture still evident. Serve in chilled glasses with a spring of fresh mint, if desired. Note: Luscious, light and lively; delicious at any time of the day or night! Try it with other ripe melons such as honeydew or cantaloupe! Kathy and Lizzie have had a long and happy association with the School of Public Health. Kathy is a graduate from their masters program in nutrition science and Lizzie's husband, Brian received his MPH in the 60's and later returned to become a professor in Dental Public Health. Together Kathy & Lizzie enjoy working with Theresa Han Markey to help future dieticians learn the art of making delicious, nutritious food.
• Punch for 100 People
  Punch for 100 People Strained juice of 3 dozen lemons Strained juice of 1 dozen oranges Juice of 1 pint can of grated pineapple 1 pint strong tea 1 large size bottle ginger ale (White Rock) 5 pounds sugar dissolved in part of the water 2 quarts of water for each quart of liquid
• Whiskey Sour
  Whiskey Sour 1 can concentrated lemonade 1 can whiskey 1 tray of ice cubes Orange slices Cherries Combine undiluted lemonade, 1 can whiskey and tray of ice in blender. Blend until the ice is crushed. Pour into glasses and garnish with orange slices and cherries.
• Spanish Sangria
  Spanish Sangria 1 (25.4-oz.) bottle Burgundy or other dry red wine 1/4 c. brandy 2 T. Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur 3 c. fruit juicy red Hawaiian Punch 3 oranges, thinly sliced 2 lemons, thinly sliced 2 bananas, sliced Combine first 4 ingredients in a 3-quart pitcher, mixing well. Add fruit, stirring gently. Cover, refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Serve Sangria over ice. Yield: 3 quarts
• Rhubarb Cream Pie
  Rhubarb Cream Pie 2 Tbsp. butter 2 c. diced rhubarb 1 c. sugar 1/4 c. sugar 2 egg yolks (save whites) 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/8 tsp. salt 1/4 c. light cream Melt butter and add diced rhubarb and cup of sugar. Cool slowly until rhubarb is tender. Combine 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk (well-beaten), cornstart, saltm light cream. Add to rhubarb and cook until thick. Cool and pour into baked 8 inch pie shell. Top with meringue made with the left over egg whites. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 mintues.
• Fluffy Fruit Salad
  Fluffy Fruit Salad 1-1/2 c. canned pineapple tidbits 1/2 c. mandarin oranges 1 c. bananas, sliced 1-1/2 c. mini marshmallows 1/2 c. frozen whipped topping 1/2 c. vanilla pudding Drain pineapple and mandarin oranges; combine pineapple, oranges, bananas and marshmallows in a large bowls. Combine whipped topping and pudding in separate bowl. Add topping and pudding mixture to large bowl, carefully coating all fruit; store in the refrigerator. Note: Variantions: use more or different kinds of fruit or omit the vanilla pudding and just use 1 cup whipped topping.
• Banoffee Pie
  Banoffee Pie 1 can Eagle Brand condensed milk, cooked 2 bananas, sliced 1 env. Sanka instant coffee 1 baked pie crust 1 1/4 c. whipped topping Spread condensed milk in crust. Place sliced bananas on top. Mix whipped topping and coffee and spread on top of pie. Refrigerate. To cook Eagle Brand condensed milk, slow boil unopened can for 3 hours, turning every 1/2 hour to assure even cooking. Cook in refrigerator.
• Lemon Tortoni
  Lemon Tortoni 1 dozen ladyfingers 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar Juice of 1 lemon Juice and rind of 1 orange Line pan with ladyfingers set on edge. Beat egg yolks and add sugar and juices. Ass egg whites beaten stiff, and pour over ladyfingers. Let stand in refrigerator 24 hours. Serve with whipped cream.
• Dirt Pudding
  Dirt Pudding 1 pkg. Oreo cookies 2 cups milk 1 pkg. (large) instant chocolate pudding mix 1 sm. container of thawed Cool Whip topping 1 pkg. gummy worms (optional) Put Oreos into a thick plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. Set crushed cookies aside. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the pudding mix with the milk and let it stand for 5 minutes. Add Cool Whip to pudding along with half of the crushed cookies. Mix thoroughly. Sprinkle the rest of the crushed cookies on top. Serve chilled. Makes about 8 servings. Note: If adding gummy worms, either mix in before sprinkling topping, or spread over top. For individual servings, spoon into bowls/cups (then add gummy worms, if desired) before sprinkling last half of sruched cookies on top.
• Coffee Bavarian Cream with Ginger-Caramel Sauce
  Coffee Bavarian Cream with Ginger-Caramel Sauce Bavarian Cream: 1 Tbsp. gelatin, unflavored 1/4 cup cold water 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar, granulated 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup thin cream 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup coffee, black, strong 2 egg whites 1 cup heavy cream Soften gelatin in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes. Beat egg yolks, add 1/4 cup of the sugar, and salt. Gradually add cream and softened gelatin. Cook over low heat until slightly thickened; add vanilla and coffee and mix well. Chill until slightly thickened. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until stiff. Whip cream until thickened and gently fold into coffee mixture along with the egg whites. Spoon into a 2-quart mold and chill until firm. Serve with Ginger-Caramel Sauce. Ginger-Caramel Sauce: 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed 3 Tbsp. hot water 3 Tbsp. corn syrup, light 2 tsp. ginger root, grated 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/3 cup pecans, toasted
• Sachertorte
  Sachertorte Sachertorte: 7 oz. chocolate, semi-sweet 8 egg yolks 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 tsp. vanilla extract 10 egg whites 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cup sugar, granulated 1 cup flour, all-purpose, sifted 3/4 cup apricot jam Melt chocolate over hot water. In a mixing bowl, lightly beat egg yolks and then beat in melted chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Whip egg whites and salt until foamy, adding sugar, a tablespoon at a time. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form. With rubber spatula, mix one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. Then gently fold in flour and the rest of the egg whites, using an over-and-under cutting motion. Do not over-mix. Line 2 nine-inch cake pans with wax paper. Pour in batter. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes. Chocolate Glaze: 3 oz. chocolate, unsweetened 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup sugar, granulated 2 tsp. corn syrup 1 egg, whole 1 tsp. vanilla extract In a heavy saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon; cook over low heat until the chocolate and sugar are melted. Then increase heat to medium and cook without stirring for 5 minutes or until a soft ball forms in a cup of cold water. Beat egg lightly. Stir in tablespoons of chocolate mixture and slowly beat this into the remaining chocolate mixture, mixing well. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 3 or 4 minutes or until the glaze coats the wooden spoon heavily. Remove from heat, add vanilla, and cool to room temperature. Cut a ring of wax paper and place on a cake plate. Gently place one layer of cake on top and spoon apricot jam over surface. Top with second cake layer. Chill. Pour warm glaze over, spreading with a metal spatula over top and sides. Chill for 2 or 3 hours. Gently pull wax paper from plate.
• Three Bean Chili
  Three Bean Chili 1 T. olive oil 1/2 c. onions, diced 1/2 c. celery diced 1 T. garlic, minced 1 T. chili powder 1/2 t. cayenne pepper 1/4 t. ground black pepper 1/2 t. ground cumin 1/2 t, paprika 1/2 t. oregano 1 bay leaf 1 T. all-purpose flour 1 c. water 1/2 c. V-8 juice 15 ox. can diced tomatoes with juice 1 T. sugar 1 t. salt 15 oz. can each, rinsed and drained (red kidney beans, garbanzo beans, pinto beans) Saute onions and celery in the oil in a large soup pot until onions are clear. Add garlic and cook about 3 minutes. Add spices and stir until combined. Stir in flour and cook an additional 3 minutes. Add the water and V-8 juice and stir until thoroughly combined. Add the diced tomatoes, sugar and salt and heat to simmer for about 15 minutes. Ass the beans and cook about 10 more minutes or until heated thoroughly and ready to serve. Add more water and taste to adjust seasonings as needed.
• Poe-Joeng Hay (Vegetable-Egg Dish)
  Poe-Joeng Hay (Vegetable-Egg Dish) Heat in skillet ......... 2tbs. shortening Add ........ 1/4 cup chopped fresh onions and tops Fry for 2 minutes. Add ........ 1/4 cup sliced cabbage Fry a few minutes. Add ........ 1/2 cup bean sprouts 1/4 cup fish or chopped shrimp 1 tsp. soy sauce pinch salt dash white pepper Stir well and remove from heat. Beat 2 egg yolks and eggs whites separately. Mix stiffened egg whites into yolks and then into fried mixture. Wash skillet, add 2tbs. shortening and return to heat. Drop mixture by heaping spoonful into skillet. Brown well on both sides. Serve topped with sauce of thinned tomato catsup with a little ground ginger added.
• Chicken Tetrazzini
  Chicken Tetrazzini Serves 4 Cook 1 or 2 whole chicken breasts; let cool and remove skin and bones. Save stock for sauce. Make 2 cups Veloute Sauce: 4 tablespoons butter, add 6 tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and blend well. Add 2 cups chicken stock (or use canned chicken broth if you have cooked the chicken some other way) slowly, stirring constantly. Bring to the boiling point and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add 2/3 cups heavy cream. Cook and drain 1/4 pound spaghetti, broken into 1/4 inch pieces. (this will give you blisters!) Melt 2 tablespoons butter and saute in it 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms. Cook 5 minutes and season with nutmeg, 1 tablespoon sherry, and salt. (I usually double or triple this part) Put the spaghetti in a shallow baking pan and pour half of the sauce over it. Put the mushrooms and chicken on top of this and cover with the rest of the sauce. Sprinkle the top with 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese and bake at 400 degrees until browned and bubbling.
• Broccoli Tofu with Peanut Sauce
  Broccoli Tofu with Peanut Sauce 16 oz. pkg. extra firm tofu, cubed 1 T. vegetable oil 1 T. garlic, minced 1/2 onion, julienned 1/2 green pepper, julienned 1/2 red pepper, julienned 1/4 c. carrots, shredded 1 c. broccoli florets 1-1/2 T. soy sauce 1 green onion Peanut Sauce: 1/3 c. water 2 T. apple cider vinegar 1-1/2 T. soy sauce 1/3 c. smooth peanut butter 1 t. crushed red pepper 1 t. ground ginger Combine water, vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter, red pepper flakes and ginger; heat until well blended and set aside. Place tofu on lined sheet tray and bake at 350 degrees until tofu is lightly borwned, approximately 20 minutes. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add garlic, onions, red peppers and green peppers and saute until onions are lightly cooked. Add carrots and broccoli and saute until broccoli is bright green. Gently toss in baked tofu. Add in second 1-1/2 tablespoons soy sauce and the peanut sauce. Blend to coat and top with chopped green oninos.