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Sunday, July 12, 2026

French Ham Rolls

8 slices of sandwich bread
8 slices of ham
1 tin asparagus cuts
Juice of lemon
Large carton of cream
Grated cheese

Method: Spread bread with butter and mustard. Place ham on bread and roll cornerways. Place rolls in greased oven proof dish and cover with drained asparagus cuts, cream and juice of lemon. Sprinkle liberally with grated cheese. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Serves 4.

Source: contributed by Mrs. Ernest Saunders (Past President A.C.H. Auxiliaries Association) in The Adelaide Children's Hospital Recipe Book 1978 (Port Adelaide: Messenger Press, 1978), p.10.

Friday, May 20, 2022

Potatoes Parisienne

3 dessertspoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups potato balls (made with potato baller)
3 teaspoons chopped parsley

Method: Stand potato balls 1 hour in cold water. Drain, dry on absorbent paper or clean cloth. Place in heated oil in frypan; cover and cook gently 30-40 mins. shaking pan to cook evenly. Just before serving add salt and parsley; toss lightly to mix.

Source: contributed by Mrs. W. Ker in The Possum Cookery Book in Aid of Miss Minda - Telethon (Brighton: Minda Home Auxiliary, n.d. [1960s - post 1963]), p.41.
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