Lettuce is used extensively as a garnish. It is used most commonly as a garnish for cold meats.
VEGETABLE GARNISHES
- Tomato
- Celery tops
- Peas
- Celery
- Chicory
- Olives
- Radishes
- Asparagus tips
- Chopped beets
- Nests of lettuce
- Romaine
- Cucumbers
- Green beans
CANDIED SWEET POTATOES
Serves 6. Preparation 30 minutes.
- 8 sweet potatoes
- ¼ lb. butter
- ¼ tsp. salt and pepper
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
Method: Pare the potatoes. Cut in two lengthwise. Parboil for fifteen minutes, drain and lay in baking dish. Spread with butter, sprinkle with salt and pepper, sugar and cinnamon. Add a few tablespoonfuls of hot water and bake until tender, basting often with the sauce in the pan.
ASPARAGUS BAKED WITH CHEESE
Serves 6. Preparation 20 minutes.
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 3 tbsp. flour
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 c. white stock or 1 c. asparagus stock and ½ c. evaporated milk
- Yolks of 2 eggs
- Grated American cheese
- Buttered cracker crumbs