One-half teaspoon of thyme,
One tablespoon of gumbo or file,
Two cups of cooked okra.
Send to the table at once and serve with plenty of boiled rice.
Note.—Gumbo, or file, is a powder made and sold in Louisiana. It is composed of young sassafras leaves. File can be purchased in fancy grocery stores.
CHICKEN MOUSSE
Put sufficient boiled cold chicken through a food chopper to measure two cups, using the fine knife. Place in a bowl and add
Two teaspoons of grated onion,
One-half teaspoon of paprika,
One teaspoon salt.