2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper

3 slices bacon cut in strips and fried crisp

1 teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon pepper

¼ cup buttered bread crumbs

4 strips pimiento

Peel onions and cook in boiling salted water until just tender (about 20 minutes). Drain and cool. Remove centers, leaving a thin shell. Chop ½ cup of centers coarsely. Combine with cottage cheese, green pepper, bacon, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Stuff onion shells and place in greased baking dish. Garnish with bread crumbs and pimiento. Pour 1 teaspoon bacon drippings over each onion. Cover and bake in moderate oven (350° F.) for 20 minutes. Uncover and brown 10-15 minutes. Serves 6.

Sweet Potato Cups

2 pounds large sweet potatoes

3 large oranges