BROWN SAUCE
To make a brown sauce, place four tablespoons of fat in a frying pan and add three tablespoons of flour. Stir until brown. Brown until a very dark color and then add one cup of stock or water. Stir until the mixture is perfectly smooth and at the boiling point for three minutes. Season as desired.
AMERICAN SAUCE
To make a sauce American take
One-half cup of thick cream sauce,
One-half cup of stewed tomatoes,
One tablespoon of grated onion,
One teaspoon of salt,
One teaspoon of paprika,
One tablespoon of grated cheese.