The careful manager spends a great deal of time in menu planning. If some systematic method of menu making can be adopted and used with a mind constantly alert to seasonal changes in foods, new and attractive dishes and variety in serving, the plan may result in saving much of this time.
A set of menus for thirty days has been worked out, with the idea that they may be repeated at the end of that time without too monotonous repetition. No Sunday meals are included since the majority of cafeterias are closed on that day. The Friday menus occur on the fifth day and every sixth day thereafter. No menu is shown for Saturday night when, if a meal is served, it may consist of popular dishes such as chicken in some form, waffles or steaks, along with such left-overs as it may be desirable to use.
The menus are intended to serve as a foundation to which may be added new dishes and seasonable fruits and vegetables, a suggestive list of which is given elsewhere (see pages [57]-[59]). From these foundation menus may be eliminated such dishes as are unpopular or out of season, or which for any reason it is impractical to serve. Commercial cafeterias may find it necessary to add other choices to these menus. Very small cafeterias may offer fewer choices. The majority of establishments, however, will find this variety ample, the idea being to serve the maximum variety within the week rather than within the day or meal.
A star has been used to indicate those dishes in which left-overs may be used to particular advantage.
CAFETERIA MENUS
| Date Monday | Date Tuesday | Date Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
| BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST |
| Fruits | Fruits | Fruits |
| Grapefruit Prunes Apples Stewed cherries | Oranges Bananas Apricots Canned pears | Grapefruit Baked apples Stewed figs Canned plums |
| Cereals | Cereals | Cereals |
| Cream of wheat, chopped figs Grapenuts Puffed rice | Cream of barley Post toasties Puffed wheat | Oatmeal Shredded wheat Grapenuts |
| Hot Dishes | Hot Dishes | Hot Dishes |
| Fried eggs Bacon Wheat muffins | Pancakes Cinnamon toast Poached Eggs | Fried mush Broiled Ham Toast |
| LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH |
| Soup | Soup | Soup |
| Cream of lima bean soup | Oyster stew | Vegetable soup |
| Meats | Meats | Meats |
| Veal roast, gravy Creamed dried beef on toast | Pork chops [**]Cheese fondue | Leg of lamb, mint sauce Hamburg balls |
| Vegetables | Vegetables | Vegetables |
| Mashed potatoes Buttered peas Cabbage au gratin | Creamed potatoes Boiled onions Buttered carrots Fried apples | Mashed potatoes Scalloped tomatoes Creamed celery |
| Salads | Salads | Salads |
| Pear salad Head lettuce salad Tomato salad | Orange salad Head lettuce salad Cabbage salad | Peach salad Head lettuce salad Tuna fish salad |
| Breads | Breads | Breads |
| Cinnamon rolls [**]Ham and pickle sandwiches | Wheat muffins | Corn bread Raisin and nut sandwiches |
| Desserts | Desserts | Desserts |
| [**]Chocolate bread pudding with vanilla sauce Fruit Fig tapioca [**]Fruit whip Caramel cake Banana cream pie Ice cream | [**]Prunecot shortcakes Fruit Snow pudding, custard sauce Chocolate blanc mange with nuts White cake, lemon filling, white frosting Pumpkin pie Ice cream | Carrot plum pudding, vanilla sauce Fruit Baked rhubarb Baked custard Cocoanut cake Cranberry pie Ice cream, chocolate sauce |
| DINNER | DINNER | DINNER |
| Soup | Soup | Soup |
| Cream of celery soup | Peanut butter soup | Clear tomato soup |
| Meats | Meats | Meats |
| Swiss steak Tongue, mustard sauce | Rib roast of beef Veal stew | Baked ham [**]Cottage cheese croquettes, cream sauce |
| Vegetables | Vegetables | Vegetables |
| Browned potatoes [**]Corn pudding Mashed turnips | Mashed potatoes Creamed asparagus Buttered beets | Glazed sweet potatoes Creamed hominy String beans |
| Salads | Salads | Salads |
| Sardine salad Head lettuce salad Cottage cheese salad | Pineapple and celery salad Head lettuce salad Spinach and egg salad | Banana salad Head lettuce salad Deviled egg salad |
| Breads | Breads | Breads |
| Hot rolls | Baking-powder biscuits | Raised muffins |
| Desserts | Desserts | Desserts |
| Cottage pudding, lemon sauce Fruit Pineapple pudding Baked apples White cake, nut icing Chocolate pie Ice cream | [**]Rice and raisin pudding, hard sauce Fruit [**]Fruit cocktail Caramel tapioca Chocolate cake Apple pie Ice cream | Grapenut pudding, lemon sauce Fruit Loganberry tapioca Apricot whip Ginger cake Lemon pie Ice cream |
| Date Thursday | Date Friday | Date Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST |
| Fruits | Fruits | Fruits |
| Oranges Pineapple Apple-sauce Bananas | Grapefruit Peaches Apricots Baked apples | Grapefruit Oranges Royal Anne cherries Prunes |
| Cereal | Cereal | Cereal |
| Malt of wheat Grapenuts Post toasties | Corn meal mush Puffed rice Shredded wheat | Rice boiled in milk Grapenuts Post toasties |
| Hot Dishes | Hot Dishes | Hot Dishes |
| French toast Toast Boiled eggs | Toast Date muffins Poached eggs | Bacon and eggs Toast Pancakes |
| LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH |
| Soup | Soup | Soup |
| Cream of corn soup | Cream of tomato soup | Noodle soup |
| Meats | Meats | Meats |
| Creamed sweetbreads on toast Beef à la mode | Baked halibut, tartare sauce Egg cutlets, cream sauce | Roast beef, gravy [**]Spanish rice |
| Vegetables | Vegetables | Vegetables |
| Parsley buttered potatoes Steamed rice in milk Fried eggplant Buttered cabbage | Baked potato Fried parsnips Buttered asparagus on toast | Mashed potato String beans Spinach and egg |
| Salads | Salads | Salads |
| Fruit salad Head lettuce salad Raisin and carrot salad | Prune and cottage cheese salad Head lettuce salad Perfection salad | Grapefruit salad Head lettuce salad Asparagus salad |
| Breads | Breads | Breads |
| Baking-powder biscuits and honey | Bran muffins | Parker House rolls |
| Desserts | Desserts | Desserts |
| Loganberry cobbler Fruit Maple nut mold, custard sauce Fruit cocktail Cake with fudge frosting Pineapple pie Ice cream | Apple dumplings, lemon sauce Fruit Cocoanut custard Cornstarch pudding, chocolate sauce Spice cake Blackberry pie Ice cream | Orange fritters, syrup Fruit Norwegian prune pudding [**]Fruit gelatin Angel cake [**]Mince pie Ice cream |
| DINNER | DINNER | DINNER |
| Soup | Soup | Soup |
| Cream of pea soup | Creole soup | |
| Meats | Meats | Meats |
| Roast pork loin, gravy Macaroni and cheese | Breaded veal chops [**]Scalloped fish in ramekins | |
| Vegetables | Vegetables | Vegetables |
| Mashed potatoes Baked lima beans with green peppers and pimentos Spinach and lemon | Creamed potatoes Buttered onions Rice croquettes with jelly | |
| Salads | Salads | Salads |
| Peach salad Head lettuce salad Tomato salad | Orange salad Head lettuce salad Celery hearts | |
| Breads | Breads | Breads |
| Corn muffins | Cottage rolls | |
| Desserts | Desserts | Desserts |
| Chocolate soufflé Fruit Caramel Bavarian Baked apples Sugar cookies Apricot pie Ice cream | Steamed molasses pudding, egg hard sauce Fruit [**]Fruit gelatin Tapioca cream Individual tea cakes with raisins Butterscotch pie Ice cream |
| Date Monday | Date Tuesday | Date Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
| BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST |
| Fruits | Fruits | Fruits |
| Apples Sliced oranges Plums, red canned Prunes | Bananas Grapefruit Apricot sauce Stewed, red, pitted cherries | Grapes Oranges Apple sauce Royal Anne cherries |
| Cereal | Cereal | Cereal |
| Post toasties Grapenuts Corn meal mush | Shredded wheat Puffed rice Oatmeal | Malt of wheat Grapenuts Post toasties |
| Hot Dishes | Hot Dishes | Hot Dishes |
| French toast Boiled eggs Toast | Fried mush Toast Bacon | Doughnuts Toast Scrambled eggs |
| LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH |
| Soup | Soup | Soup |
| Clear tomato soup | Cream of potato soup | Noodle soup |
| Meats | Meats | Meats |
| Baked ham Spaghetti and cheese | Roast pork and gravy Beef stew | Creamed chicken on toast Meat loaf |
| Vegetables | Vegetables | Vegetables |
| Browned sweet potatoes Creamed cabbage Baked navy beans | Mashed potatoes [**]Corn pudding Buttered beets | Parsley buttered potatoes Creamed carrots Spinach and lemon |
| Salads | Salads | Salads |
| Banana salad Shredded lettuce salad [**]Potato salad | Nut, celery, cabbage salad Head lettuce salad Prune and peanut butter salad | Sardine salad Head lettuce salad Mashed potato salad |
| Breads | Breads | Breads |
| Brown bread | Raisin bread Egg and pickle sandwiches | Baking powder biscuits Cottage cheese, green pepper and nut sandwiches |
| Desserts | Desserts | Desserts |
| Peach shortcake Fruit Chocolate pudding Caramel tapioca White cake with orange filling and frosting Custard pie Ice cream | Apple puff pudding, lemon sauce Fruit Floating Island Cranberry sauce Chocolate cake Rhubarb pie Ice cream | [**]Bread pudding, vanilla sauce Fruit Apricot whip Maple nut mold, custard sauce White cake, white icing Banana cream pie Ice cream |
| DINNER | DINNER | DINNER |
| Soup | Soup | Soup |
| Cream of lima bean soup | Cream of celery soup | Cream of pea soup |
| Meats | Meats | Meats |
| Rib roast, gravy Frankfurters | Veal birds Creamed dried beef on toast | Short ribs of beef Sausage balls |
| Vegetables | Vegetables | Vegetables |
| Mashed potatoes Stewed tomatoes Scalloped eggplant | Baked potatoes String beans Buttered asparagus | Browned potatoes Buttered onions [**]Succotash |
| Salads | Salads | Salads |
| Fruit salad Head lettuce salad Perfection salad | Grape and celery salad Head lettuce salad Cottage cheese salad | Banana and nut salad Head lettuce salad Tuna fish and celery salad |
| Breads | Breads | Breads |
| Graham muffins | Corn bread | Nut bread |
| Desserts | Desserts | Desserts |
| Lemon rice pudding Fruit Baked custard [**]Fruit gelatin Raisin rocks Blueberry pie Ice cream | Chocolate soufflé Fruit [**]Fruit cocktail Baked prune whip with nuts Doughnuts Pineapple pie Ice cream | [**]Brown Betty, lemon sauce Fruit Pineapple tapioca [**]Fruit Bavarian Washington pie, cream filling Raisin pie Ice cream |
| Date Thursday | Date Friday | Date Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST |
| Fruits | Fruits | Fruits |
| Apples Bananas Pineapple Pears | Peaches Prunes Oranges Stewed figs | Cherries Baked apples Grapefruit Peaches |
| Cereal | Cereal | Cereal |
| Cream of rye Puffed wheat Cornflakes | Oatmeal Shredded wheat Grapenuts | Cream of barley Puffed rice Post toasties |
| Hot Dishes | Hot Dishes | Hot Dishes |
| Fried eggs French toast Toast Broiled ham | Poached eggs on toast Toast Rice pancakes | Fried eggs Toast Muffins |
| LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH |
| Soup | Soup | Soup |
| Cream of corn soup | [**]Vegetable soup | Cream of spinach soup |
| Meats | Meats | Meats |
| Swiss steak Creamed eggs on on toast | Veal roast with dressing Scalloped salmon | Breaded pork chops Veal hearts en casserole |
| Vegetables | Vegetables | Vegetables |
| Baked potato Mashed rutabagas Creamed celery | Mashed potato Buttered beets Creamed onions | Scalloped potatoes Buttered carrots String beans |
| Salads | Salads | Salads |
| Orange salad Head lettuce salad Tomato aspic | Grapefruit salad Head lettuce salad [**]Combination vegetable salad | Pineapple with cottage cheese Head lettuce salad Perfection salad |
| Breads | Breads | Breads |
| Brown bread | Raised muffins [**]Fruit sandwiches | Cinnamon rolls |
| Desserts | Desserts | Desserts |
| Steamed plum pudding, vanilla sauce Fruit Baked apples Cornstarch pudding, chocolate sauce Sponge cake, whipped cream Butterscotch pie Ice cream | [**]Chocolate rice custard with meringue Fruit [**]Fruit gelatin Lady Baltimore cake Cream puffs Loganberry pie Ice cream, maple nut sauce | Raspberry roll, raspberry sauce Fruit Red plum whip Rice Bavarian pudding Banana cream cake Apple pie Ice cream |
| DINNER | DINNER | DINNER |
| Soup | Soup | Soup |
| Cream of tomato soup | Cream of corn soup | |
| Meats | Meats | Meats |
| Leg of lamb, gravy [**]Baked hash | Fried oysters with lemon Pot roast | |
| Vegetables | Vegetables | Vegetables |
| Mashed potatoes Creamed cabbage Buttered peas | Mashed potatoes Scalloped tomatoes Steamed rice in milk | |
| Salads | Salads | Salads |
| Cottage cheese balls rolled in nuts Head lettuce salad Radishes | Deviled egg salad Shredded lettuce salad Celery hearts | |
| Breads | Breads | Breads |
| Muffins | Baking-powder biscuits | |
| Desserts | Desserts | Desserts |
| [**]Baked rice pudding Fruit [**]Date torte, whipped cream Orange custard Chocolate cake Cherry pie Ice cream | Peach cobbler Fruit Apple tapioca [**]Charlotte russe White cake, chocolate icing Lemon pie Ice cream |
| Date Monday | Date Tuesday | Date Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
| BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST | BREAKFAST |
| Fruits | Fruits | Fruits |
| Oranges Baked apples Cherries Prunes | Grapefruit Bananas Plums Apricots | Apple sauce Peaches Pineapple Grapefruit |
| Cereal | Cereal | Cereal |
| Malt of wheat Cornflakes Grapenuts | Oatmeal Shredded wheat Puffed rice | Cream of rye Puffed wheat Grapenuts |
| Hot Dishes | Hot Dishes | Hot Dishes |
| Toast [**]Crumb pancakes Fried eggs | Toast Bran muffins Poached eggs | Toast French toast Bacon |
| LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH |
| Soup | Soup | Soup |
| Cream of corn soup | Peanut butter soup | [**]Vegetable soup |
| Meats | Meats | Meats |
| Small steaks [**]Cheese fondue | Roast lamb, mint sauce Weiners | Liver and bacon [**]Hamburg balls |
| Vegetables | Vegetables | Vegetables |
| Creamed potatoes Beets in vinegar Buttered onions | Mashed potatoes Carrots and peas Creamed cabbage | Glazed sweet potatoes [**]Corn pudding Spinach and lemon |
| Salads | Salads | Salads |
| Pear salad Head lettuce salad Cabbage slaw | [**]Potato salad Head lettuce salad Tomato aspic salad | Apple and celery salad Head lettuce salad Cottage cheese salad |
| Breads | Breads | Breads |
| [**]Crumb muffins [**]Fruit sandwiches | Cottage rolls | Corn bread [**]Ham and pickle sandwiches |
| Desserts | Desserts | Desserts |
| Rice and raisins with hard sauce Fruit [**]Fruit gelatin Maple nut mold, custard sauce Spice cake Cocoanut cream pie Ice cream | [**]Brown Betty, lemon sauce Fruit Apricot whip Caramel custard White cake, chocolate frosting Raspberry pie Ice cream | Lemon rice pudding Fruit [**]Fruit cocktail [**]Date torte, whipped cream Apple-sauce cake Chocolate pie Ice cream |
| DINNER | DINNER | DINNER |
| Soup | Soup | Soup |
| [**]Tomato stock soup | Oyster stew | Cream of spinach soup |
| Meats | Meats | Meats |
| Baked ham [**]Meat loaf | Roast veal, gravy Rice and nut loaf, brown sauce | Rib roast of beef, gravy Salmon croquettes, cream sauce |
| Vegetables | Vegetables | Vegetables |
| Baked potatoes [**]Scalloped corn Mashed squash | Mashed potatoes Buttered turnips String beans | Mashed potatoes Spaghetti and tomatoes Creamed onions |
| Salads | Salads | Salads |
| Cottage cheese with nuts, green peppers and pimentos Head lettuce salad Asparagus salad | Pineapple and celery salad Head lettuce salad [**]Combination vegetable salad | Grapefruit salad Head lettuce salad Sliced cucumbers |
| Breads | Breads | Breads |
| Baking-powder biscuits | Nut bread | Cottage rolls |
| Desserts | Desserts | Desserts |
| Baked apples Fruit Prune pudding Pineapple pudding Jelly roll Gooseberry and raisin pie Ice cream | Cherry steamed pudding, cherry sauce Tapioca cream Chocolate blanc mange Fruit Cake with fig filling and white frosting Butterscotch pie Ice cream | Grapenut pudding, lemon sauce Fig tapioca Fruit Snow pudding, custard sauce Doughnuts Apricot pie Ice cream |