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SPINACH
Wash through several waters, and put in boiling water with a small piece of
pork. Boil quickly, and when done season with butter, salt, and pepper, and
serve with poached eggs.
CREAMED SPINACH
Put in boiling water and boil till tender. Drain and chop fine and season highly
with butter, salt, and pepper. Serve on toast.
SUCCOTASH
Take 1/2 gallon of beans, string them carefully, and break into short pieces.
Add 1/2 pound bacon and cover with water. Put in a kettle and boil for 2 1/2
hours, or till nearly dry, when add the corn cut from 6 cobs. Season with salt,
pepper, 1 cup of cream, 1 tablespoon flour, and let it boil 1/2 hour.
BAKED TOMATOES
Peel the tomatoes and make a hole in the centre of each and fill with
bread-crumbs, salt, pepper, butter, and a little sugar. Put in dish and bake 2
hours.
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