Mix all the ingredients together except for the shortening, adding the cracker meal last. Add enough cracker meal so that the mixture will hold its shape. Drop by tablespoon into hot shortening until brown and crisp on the surface.
ITALIAN SQUASH OR EGGPLANT
- 1 medium egg plant
- 1 medium summer squash
- 1 green pepper
- 2-3 tomatoes, sliced
- ½ C water (if vegetables not juicy)
- dash of salt, pepper, cinnamon
- handful of grated Swiss or Parmesan cheese
- oil
Cut egg plant, squash and pepper in walnut-sized pieces (squash and egg plant may be substituted for each other). Saute in salad oil. Sprinkle with salt, sugar, cinnamon. Add tomatoes, and water if needed. Cover and cook over slow heat 20-30 minutes. Add cheese, cover and cook for five minutes.
TURNIPS WITH CARAWAY SEEDS
- 1 medium sized turnip
- 1 t sugar
- salt
- caraway seeds
- fat
- 1 C water
Cut turnips lengthwise into strips. Melt sugar in pan until brown. Add water at once. Add turnips. Sprinkle with salt and caraway seeds. Add a piece of fat or butter. Cook for twenty minutes or until done.
