"Poor Ruth," laughed Bettina, "I didn't mean to frighten you. I forgot my cake, that was all, and I was afraid it had burned. But it hasn't. A minute longer though—you know a chocolate cake does burn so easily. But it's all right. However, you must admit that I did pretty well not to burn it while I was listening to wedding plans!"
That night Bettina served for dinner:
Swiss Steak Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Creamed Cauliflower
Bread Butter
Chocolate Nougat Cake
Coffee
BETTINA'S RECIPES
(All measurements are level)
Swiss Steak (Three portions)
1 lb. of round steak two-thirds of an inch thick
5 T-flour
1 bay leaf
¼ t-salt
1/8 t-pepper
½ C-water
1 T-onion
2 cloves
1 T-bacon fat
Wipe the steak with a damp cloth, trim the edges to remove any gristle, and pound the flour into the meat, using a side of a heavy plate for the pounding. This breaks up the tendons of the meat. Place the bacon fat in a frying-pan and when hot, add the meat. Brown thoroughly on each side. Lower the flame. Add the bay leaf, salt, pepper, onion and water. Cover with a lid and allow to cook slowly for one and a half hours. More water may be needed if the gravy boils down. Pour the gravy over the meat when serving. This recipe is good for the fireless.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Two portions)