"Well, who wouldn't look forward to it, after a summer spent in hotels?" said Father. "And I must say that Bettina's dinner justifies my eagerness. It's exactly right—steak and all."
"Now for dessert!" said Bob. "This coffee that I've been making in the percolator is all ready, Bettina!"
For dinner that night they had:
Pan-broiled Sirloin Steak Mashed Potatoes
Carrots
Head Lettuce Thousand Island Dressing
Sliced Bananas Quick Cake
Coffee
BETTINA'S RECIPES
(All measurements are level)
Pan-Broiled Steak (Six portions)
2 lb. sirloin steak an inch and a half thick
1 T-butter
½ t-salt
1 T-parsley
1 T-lemon juice
Wipe the meat with a damp cloth. Have a tin pan sizzling hot. Place the meat in the pan and cook directly under the broiling flame. Turn frequently with spoons, as a fork will pierce the meat and allow the juices to escape. A steak an inch and a half thick should be cooked from eight to ten minutes. Place the steak on a hot platter. Sprinkle with salt, lemon juice and parsley. Dot with butter. Serve very hot.