Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 August 1979 — Page 9

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What Foods These Morsels Be

Mayonnaise An Amazing Ingredient

By SARAH LIBBER The popular product known as “real mayonnaise” is much more versatile than many of us realize. I’ve ^ fflP just received an interesting and aseful book of information a n recipes |B|call<‘d. "That Amazing InSarah gredient: Mayonnaise!” It is colorfully illustrated and has ideas from appetizers to desserts, all containing mayonnaise. It may be ordered directly from the Best Foods Division of CPC North America. To get it write to Mayonnaise Cookbook, P. 0. Box 307 F, Coventry, Conn. 06238 enclosing either $5.95 or, with a quart label from Hellmann’s or Real Mayonnaise, send only $3.50. If you enjoy the tested sample recipes below you will wish to own this fine hard cover book

or give it as a gift. TUNA STUFFED MUSHROOMS (for appetizers) 12 large mushrooms, washed and dried on paper towels 1 can (3V2-ounces) tuna, drained, flaked Vz cup mayonnaise 3 tblsps. grated Parmesan type cheese 3 tblsps. fine dry bread crumbs 1 tsp. minced onion 1 tsp. lemon juice Remove mushrooms stems and finely chop. Broil mushroom caps, rounded side up, 4 inches from source of heat 5 minutes. Turn; fill with tuna mixture made by combining all remaining ingredients. Broil 5 minutes longer or until lightly browned. CHILLED ZUCCHINI SOUP 1 can (13V2-ounces) chicken broth, or cold homemade chicken broth (about IVz cups) 3 medium zucchini, sliced 2 medium onions, chopped

Vi tsp. salt 1 clove garlic, sliced 1 tsp. lemon juice Vi tsp. nutmeg 1 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise 1 tsp. lemon juice Vi tsp. nutmeg Place first 5 ingredients in 3quart saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce to low heat; cover. Place, half at a time, in blender container; cover. Blend until uniform. Pour into large bowl. Repeat with remaining half. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and chill overnight. Garnish with lemon slices. Makes about 4 cups. VEGETARIAN CUTLETS Vi cup margarine 1 cup minced onions 1 cup minced celery 1 cup coarsely shredded carrots 1 cup finely chopped peanuts or walnuts 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs 1 tsp. salt Vz cup mayonnaise 1 egg, slightly beaten In skillet melt 2 tblsps. margarine over medium heat. Saute onion until tender. Add next 5 ingredients. Saute 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in mayonnaise and egg. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Shape into 4 patties. In skillet melt remaining margarine over medium heat. Add patties. Cook, turning once, about 6 minutes or until light brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. Makes 4 patties hearty enough for main dish. OVEN FRIED CHICKEN 1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut up Vs cup mayonnaise Vz cup seasoned fine dry bread crumbs* ♦SARAH’S NOTE: If you do not use commercially prepared seasoned crumbs; to prepare home-made variety add sage, tarragon, marjoram, thyme or oregano to taste, along with 1 tsp. paprika to crumbs made by crushing dry white bread or blending until fine. Kosher chicken parts and pat dry. Brush on all sides with mayonnaise; coat with crumbs. Place skin side up in shallow roasting pan. Bake in 400 degree oven 45 minutes or until fork tender. Result is a moist and easy way to prepare chicken. Makes 6 servings. CHOCOLATE MAYONNAISE CAKE 2 cups unsifted flour % cup unsweetened cocoa Vi tsp. baking powder 1 Vj tsps. baking soda 1% cups sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla IVa cups water Grease and flour bottoms of 2 &-inch round layer pans. In medium bowl stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder and set aside. In large bowl with mixer at high speed beat sugar, eggs and vanilla, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. 3 minutes. Reduce

Bible Byways

Forests Of Lebanon

Portion of the Week: Va’Etchanan, Deut 3.23-7.11. Haftorah. Isaiah 40.1-16. The verses discussed are Deut. 3.25 and Isaiah 40.16 By L. I. RABINOWITZ Moses pleads with God to allow him to fulfill his heart’s desire, that to which he had devoted the 40 years of his leadership, to bring his people into the Promised Land, and be able Rabinowitz to see i t w ith his own eyes. “Let me cross over and see the good land that is beyond the Jordan, the goodly hill country and the Lebanon! The meaning of Lebanon appears to be clear, but not the words translated “this goodly hill country” which is the rendering of the Jewish Publication Society translation. The Authorized Version correctly translates it literally “that goodly mountain”, and it certainly presents a difficulty. TO WHICH mountain was Moses referring? And the rabbis not only bomiletically interpret it as referring to Mount Zion in Jerusalem, bringing supporting verses from the Bible in which it is thus referred to, but even add that the name Lebanon in this verse refers to the Temple, and maintain that it is so called because it “whitens” (lavan) the sins of the Children of Israel, and purifies them of their spiritual dross, and they similarly bring supporting verses, of which the most

significant is that “Lebanon shall fall in might”. It is, of course, a farfetched interpretation, but by an interesting coincidence the Lebanon is also referred to in the Haftorah, in the verse “And Lebanon is not sufficient fuel nor the beasts thereof sufficient for burnt offerings”. The reference is obviously to the extensive forests of the Lebanon, and the animals roaming there, and their role as supplying the wood necessary for the sacrificial fires on the altar of the Temple. ENORMOUS AMOUNTS of timber must have been needed to maintain these fires for the burnt offerings which burned continuously during the 365 days of the year, day and night, including the Sabbath. “And the fire upon the altar shall be kept burning thereby; it shall not go out, and the priest shall kindle wood on it every morning...Fire shall be kept burning upon the altar continually; it shall not go out” (Lev. 6. 2-6). There is, as far as I am aware, no mention of this consumption of timber, apart from this vague reference, although, as I pointed out in this column some time ago, the Mishnah states that “all timber was permitted for the sacrificial fire, except for that of the vine and the olive”. And thus, if doubt may be cast upon the identification of the Lebanon in the weekly portion with the Temple, there certainly was a close connection between the two, the connection of supply and demand of the fuel from the former to the latter.

visiting with rhoda hauptman

Some of you readers may be on vacation or copping oui generally because of the warm weather, but as for me, I am busy cooking up a storm. “There is no rest for the wicked”, my mother used to maintain, and I am living proof that she was

correct.

With all of this complaining, I must confess that I am enjoying myself tremendously. First of all, I love to cook. But, more to the point, the reason for my heightened activity is such a fine one. My daughter-in-law, Elaine, and their two children are coming to Chicago for an all-too-short visit. They are bringing with them a friend they made in Israel, who is on her ^

first visit to America.

WHEN I WRITE ABOUT COOKING, I hasten to explain that I cook on a more or less regular basis. In fact, were I faced with the prospect of supporting myself, I think that’s what I’d choose to do. However, for the most part, I get too little practice. You see, we eat much simpler meals than we used to and then too, we eat out as frequently as we eat at home. But with a couple of grandchildren here, I have an excuse to exercise my expertise in the field, such as it is. This is a particularly good time inasmuch as Alison will be in Chicago for a day-late eighth birthday celebration. I had long ago established as a tradition the making of large chocolate cakes for special occasions. The cakes have thick fudge icing between the 3 layers and on top. This is a never-fail hit and I have been known (frequently) to carry such a cake on a plane when I go out to visit my children and theirs. A big, square box in Grandma’s hands, as she deplanes, is a might good indication that there will be a popular dessert at dinner tonight. SUCH A DESSERT will be awaiting Alison, complete with a candle in the shape of an eight and set on the musical cake plate I have been using for many, many years at many, many birthday celebrations. Of course, there will be party favors and place cards (for the six of us!) and ice cream and loads of cucumber, Alison’s favorite food. Altogether a soul satisfying

party!

I wonder if you fortunate folks who get to see your grandchildren daily or at least weekly, realize how lucky you are. We, whose families live a substantial distance from us have to spend the first few hours of each visit just catching up...making friends again. It is easier to do this after the youngsters get to be five or six, because they remember you from the last time, but for the first few years, a shyness persists for a short while after arrival. If our encounter will be at the airport, I find that stopping there for ice cream is a great ice breaker. Of course, the gift in the hand is fail proof. IT ONLY TAKES A LITTLE WHILE, though, until we are on a very firm footing once more. I do not suppose that any child can continue to feel ill at ease with any adoring grandparents for too long. So, you see, I have so much to look forward to, as i cut out cookies and roll pie crust and prepare in advance short orders of specially favorite foods. And I am here to tell you that my step is light and so is my heart as I ice that beautiful threelayer chocolate cake!

speed to low; beat in mayonnaise. Add flour mixture in 4 additions alternating with water beginning and ending with flour mixture. Pour into prepared pans. Bake in 350 degree oven 30 to 35 minutes or

until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks. Frost and fill as desired. Garnish with sliced almonds.

in Atlanta — Only A Tourist

(Continued From Previous Page) the process of absorption that the Jewish Agency has failed to do. When 1 called the Consul General for the Southeast, which is located in Atlanta, Joel Arnon and posed the question to him he answered me: “It’s true, we can’t promise a bed of roses, but, you have to be able to make sacrifices. The kibbutzim and the moshavim are crying out for settlers. Someone who wants to live in Israel does not come for material reasons. If you want to come as a true Jew, Israel is the place.” WHEN MY FRIENDS, the Inwoods, told me the joke

about a man who was given a tour through hell where he was shown how beautiful life was there and how it paid to reserve a place for the future. He was shown swimming pools, tennis courts, etc. Hell looked so swinging that he quickly reserved his place. However, when he finally died and arrived in hell he only saw hot coals and pitch forks. Everyone was working hard and suffering. When asked, where the swimming pools, discos and tennis courts were that he visited on the first trip, he was told, “Ah, but then you were a tourist...now you come as a new immigrant.” I laughed then, now, I don’t think it’s so funny anymore...

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