Divide into ramequins and set away to get very cold. Garnish, when sending to table, with chopped parsley, capers, and peppers.

American Salad

ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP SALAD

Boil the asparagus tips and let them get cold; then put them into a fireproof dish with the shrimps. Put the capers, olives, and French mustard into the mayonnaise dressing, then mix it with the asparagus and shrimps.

CHERRY SALAD

Stone the cherries and cut them in halves; then mix them with the almonds and mayonnaise dressing. If mayonnaise is not desired, use a dressing made of four tablespoonfuls of olive oil, one tablespoonful of lemon juice, one teaspoonful of sherry wine, and seasoning of salt, pepper, and grated nutmeg.

Serve in cocottes lined with crisp lettuce leaves.