"You'll have to do your climbing alone, I'm afraid," Mildred replied cheerfully. "Now, Aunt Bettina, may I set the table for you? Do show me what you are going to have for dinner! Little custards? Oh, how cunning! Made in moulds and served cold with maple syrup? Aunt Bettina, I just believe I could make that dessert myself! Will you teach me while I'm here?"
The dinner consisted of:
Round Steak En Casserole Baked Potatoes
Lettuce Salad Bettina Dressing
Steamed Custard Maple Syrup
Coffee
BETTINA'S RECIPES
(All measurements are level)
Round Steak En Casserole (Three portions)
1 lb. round steak, cut one inch thick
½ C-flour
1 T-onion, cut fine
2 T-green pepper, cut fine
1 C-diced carrots
2 C-water
2 t-salt
Place the meat, which has been wiped with a damp cloth, upon a meat board. Cut into four pieces. Pound the flour into the meat on both sides, using a meat pounder or the side of a heavy saucer. Butter the casserole, add a layer of meat, then onions and green peppers. Add the carrots. Add the salt to the water and pour over the meat. Cover closely. Place in a moderate oven and allow to cook slowly for two hours. More water may be needed before the meat is done. Serve in the casserole.
Lettuce Salad (Three portions)
6 pieces of lettuce
½ t-salt