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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1971-04-08, Page 150 4 A -...per •;'+. 4 v Plan your Ester menu around ham, fruited egg Easter dinner is 'a family occasion that calls for -good food and friendly' conversation. , A time when traditional foods can be given: a new twist that the family will enjoy. Baked ham is an Easter dinner favorite that is delicious when' glazed with a ,maple -blended syrup mixture and decorated with • pineapple slices and flaked coconut. Just as traditional as ham. is Pw'vta l asthr egOi • Port , delicious easy -to -make confection, try this special taster Fruited Egg • recipe. As a surprise, why not make a few extras to tuck inside Easterr baskets. Eastertime can be ushered to your table With a basket of brightly colored eggs and a fresh flowering bulb along with a compote of "Caramel Floating Island": Egg yolks are used for the custard sauce and the billowy puffs of meringue, cooked, on gently simmering water, are floated on the cRilled custard at serving time. It is decorated with a carameLgarnish. Eggs ma:ke,Euste,r desserts good anytime of the year Eggs have been associated are an ..important source of with springtime and Easter for vitamins and iron. longer than man can re'member. The home economists • at Even before Easter became a Canada Agriculture suggest that holy day the egg was a -symbol 'hogs', be featured.. in springtime. - of fertility and new life, thus` .,desserts. Custards are a family playing a real part in pagan spring festivals. Many young children today look forward to coloring eggs, decorating them and filling baskets. The eggs are often hardcooked before coloring, and. if .. they are returned to the refrigerator when not on display at• mealtime they may be used for eating' within a day:or so. A .,fairly concentrated solution of food coloring 'and water will rol4.r ..the shells And' a little vinegar speeds up the absorption of the color. To, further decorate the eggs, faces or designs may be made with crayons,gummed seals or beads, xibbon, etc.,” and. attached with glue. ' Eggs are plentiful and ' attractively priced at this time of year and. should 'form a - prominent part of the day's meals. •The, freshness and high quality of Canadian eggs , are maintained by passing ,.,rapidly through ;modern grading and retail channels.' Eggs shoald be kept refrigerated at all times, or' the quality will deteriorate rapidly. They are soldby grade in all -•-t•provinces and the grade molt commonly available is Canada Grade A. Within this grade there are different sizes of eggs:. extra large, large, medium and small.. Both the grade and size are shown on the cartons and bulk displays of eggs in 'retail stores. Many consumers may not be ,aware tha ''" a ran followin least 2 2 oar Ounce ounc each.egg within -each e must be . of the weights: extra large at /4 ounces, large at least s, medium at least 1 3/4 and small at least 1 1/2 s. It is well to note that these, weights are mi,nimum, and that a dozen Grade A large eggs will weigh more than 24 ounces. On this basis it 'is simple to calculate the -cost per pound of eggs. Eggs are ' an economical source of high quality protein. and'chill. They are low in calories and Meringues favorite for all .age -'groups. and there ate different ways of making them. Baked vu'stards usually use .the whole eggs and the flavor may be varied ' by using honey or maple syrup instead of sugar. "Caramel Floating Island" is topped with a meringue and. "French Chocolate Mousse" is• rich and creamy. For your free eepy of the leaflet "Eggs" publication 1341, write to the Information Division; Canada Department of Agriculture, Ottawa.. FRENCH CHOCOLATE • MOUSSE /4 cup sugar 5 tablespoons water , 1/2 pound semi -sweet chocolate 5 egg .yolks "' • 1/2.teaspoon.•rum flavoring' 5,egg whites Whipped cream Combine .sugar 'and water and bring to boil. Add chocolate and stir until melted 13gat in egg yolks, one at time. Chill and add• flavoring.'. Beat egg whites until stiff -13a not dry. Fold .egg .whites into chocolate 'mixture. • Pile into sherbet glasses and chill 24 hours. Decorate . with whipped cream. 6 to 8 servings. CARAMEL FLOATING ISLAND Custard Base • 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup light cream 3 eggs' • 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla . Scald. milk and cream. Beat eggs, egg . yolks :and ' sugar. Gradually stir in hot milk. Return to heat; stir and cook until slightly thick. Remove from heat and, stir in ' vanilla. Pour into shallow serving dish ;.ONLY 22 DAYS LEFT 4 4/ STOP.". N TOIL MIDIII IG , .17,14 2.egg whites Dash salt 1/4 cup sugar. • Beat..egg whiten and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually beat' in • sugar until. stiff peaks form. Divide in' 6 parts and drop meringues on simmering., water. Simmer uncovered until set (about 5 •minutes)7'ra'in on paper towels. Meringues may be chilled. Arrange on top of • chilled custard. Caraniel , 1/2 eup sugar 2' -tablespoons water Heat sugar over, low heat until melted and amber in color'. Immediately add water, remove from heat and stir .until caramel is melted. Drizzle hot caramel over top of custard and meringues 'just before serving. 6 servings. GLAZED BAKED HAM 6 to 8 pounds ready -to -eat ham Whole cloves 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/3 ,cup" maple blended syrup 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 1 can (10 oz.) pineapple slices, drained and quartered 2/3 cup flaked coconut Place ham on rack in shallow baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees F. for 1 hour. Remove ham from oven and trim rind from ham. Score fat and garnish with cloves. Return ham to oven and bake 30 minutes. 10 minutes longer. Makes 12 servings. EASTER FRUITED EGG ''1 cup hot mashed potatoes 1 teasp000n melted butter 2 cups sifted Icing sugar ' z teaspoon salt '• i teaspoon rum extract •'•1 cup diced candied cherries ' ,, cif!) . diked candied pineapple. '/a cup chopped pecans 1 cup flaked coconut Combine, potatoes and butter in bowl. Add sugar gradually and, beat until thoroughly blended, Blend in salt, rum extract, fruits, Ar d nuts. Form .into 3-4 eggs 'about inches in diameter. Then roll in the coconut. Chill at � least 1 hour. Cut cross -wise into. slices. Makes 24 pieces: GODJRICH'SIGNAL•STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1:97'' , 'Pot Your INSURANCE see or call MacEw®n -8k MacLwron 44 North St. 7 524r9531 Donald G. Mac,Ewan Peter S. MacEwart • Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, syrup, and mustard. -Remove. 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