Ham Rolls

1 8-oz. can Heinz spaghetti in Tomato Sauce
1 tablespoon chopped gherkin
4 slices ham
1 tablespoon chutney
1 tablespoon chopped onion

Method: Mix the chutney, spaghetti, gherkin and onion in a bowl. Divide the mixture equally on to the ham slices, then roll up lightly and secure with a toothpick. Place in an ovenproof dish and bake in a moderate oven for 15 minutes or until heated through. If desired top with cheese sauce by melting two cheddar slices in a little heated milk, stirring until melted.

Source: Cooking for Two. Compiled by Women's Auxiliary of the S.A. Council on the Ageing for Adelaide's Second Senior Citizens' Week, April, 1969 (Adelaide [Allied Publishing Company), 1969), p.22 ['Quick Meals from Packets or Tins (Not so economical -- but hasty and tasty!)']

Chicken and Asparagus

Prepare 1 pkt. Continental brand Chicken Noodle Soup with only 3&1/2 cups water. Empty in contents small can asparagus cuts, 1/2 cup frozen peas and cook 5 minutes.

Source: Cooking for Two. Compiled by Women's Auxiliary of the S.A. Council on the Ageing for Adelaide's Second Senior Citizens' Week, April, 1969 (Adelaide [Allied Publishing Company), 1969), p.22. ['Quick Meals from Packets or Tins (Not so economical -- but hasty and tasty!)]

Bean and Ham Cream

6 oz. packet deep frozen French beans
1 teaspoon flour
1/4 pint cream (or evaporated milk)
Few chives
1 teaspoon paprika
1 oz. butter
1/4 cup milk
4 oz. cooked ham
Salt and pepper

Method: Cook the beans as directed on the pkt. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the flour and milk, blend thoroughly, stir in the cream, cook until a rich thick sauce. Chop ham in chunky pieces and fold into the cream sauce with chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the beans, sprinkle with paprika and serve with fingers of toast. Time 15 minutes.

Source: Cooking for Two. Compiled by Women's Auxiliary of the S.A. Council on the Ageing for Adelaide's Second Senior Citizens' Week, April, 1969 (Adelaide [Allied Publishing Company), 1969), p.22. ['Quick Meals from Packets or Tins (Not so economical -- but hasty and tasty!)]

Chicken Bisque

Prepare 1 pkt. Continental brand Chicken Noodle Soup using only 3&1/2 cups water. Cook 5 mins. Add 4 oz. can crab, 4 oz. can red salmon, 1/2 cup Deb. potato flakes, and chopped chives. Reheat without boiling.

Source: Cooking for Two. Compiled by Women's Auxiliary of the S.A. Council on the Ageing for Adelaide's Second Senior Citizens' Week, April, 1969 (Adelaide [Allied Publishing Company), 1969), p.23.

Curry Quicky for Two

2 Rashers bacon
2 firm tomatoes
1 teaspoon curry
8 oz. tin baked beans
2 hard-boiled eggs

Method: Fry bacon until crisp and cut hard-boiled eggs into quarters. Gently heat beans with curry, when hot, fold in eggs and bacon. Serve with grilled tomato halves.

Source: Cooking for Two. Compiled by Women's Auxiliary of the S.A. Council on the Ageing for Adelaide's Second Senior Citizens' Week, April, 1969 (Adelaide [Allied Publishing Company), 1969), p.22 ['Quick Meals from Packets or Tins (Not so economical -- but hasty and tasty!)]