Miss Parloa's Young Housekeeper / Designed Especially to Aid Beginners; Economical Receipts for Those Who Are Cooking for Two or Three

by Maria Parloa

Tomatoes au Gratin.

1 pint of stewed tomatoes.

1 gill of dried bread crumbs.

3 tablespoonfuls of grated bread crumbs.

1 teaspoonful of sugar.

1/2 teaspoonful of salt.

1/6 teaspoonful of pepper.

1-1/2 teaspoonfuls of butter.

Reserve the grated bread crumbs and half a teaspoonful of the butter. Mix all the other ingredients together and turn into a small baking dish. Sprinkle the grated bread crumbs over this. Cut the butter into small bits, and sprinkle over the crumbs. Bake in a moderately hot oven for half an hour, and serve hot.