OLD FASHIONED MINCE MEAT
4 cupfuls of chopped meat,
12 cupfuls of chopped apples,
2 cupfuls of chopped suet,
1 cupful of vinegar,
3 cupfuls seeded raisins,
1 cupful seeded currants,
5 cupfuls of brown sugar,
1½ cupfuls of molasses,
6 teaspoonsful of cinnamon,
3 teaspoonsful of cloves,
1 teaspoonful of nutmeg,
½ pound of citron,
Rind and juice of one lemon,
Butter the size of an egg,
Salt.
Moisten with cold coffee or strong tea. Cook slowly two hours.
FISH BALLS A LA MARYLAND
1 cupful of hot mashed potatoes,
½ cupful of shredded cod-fish,
2 teaspoonsful of melted butter,
2 tablespoonsful of milk,
Salt to taste.
Put the fish into a piece of cheese-cloth, let cold water run over it, and squeeze dry. Mix ingredinets all together. Take a little flour in the hand and roll half a tablespoonful of the mixture between the palms, to the size of a small peach. Fry in deep fat.
