amylsacks' photos with the keyword: Edna Beilenson

I've got several of these books. Most of them only cost me a buck or two. It's just a coincidence that I posted the one with the flickr color scheme (almost) first.

See the earlier comment about the mystery root veggie. Other recipes: Russian Borscht, Roast Reindeer (as mentioned in the intro), Sturgeon or Salmon in Aspic, Sauerbraten, Shark Fins (yes!), Swiss Meatloaf, Shchi (Sauerkraut Soup), Swedish Spinach, Shashlik, Torta di Ricotta, Trussed Squabs, Tamale Pie, Turtle Soup, Torte aux Carrottes, Ukrainian Eggplant Caviar (known in other cookbooks as Mock Caviar), Veal Birds, Veal Fricadellen, Vichyssoise, and Wiener Schnitzel.

I know it's a chafing dish, but every time I see it, all I can hear in my head is the theme from Dr. Who. Other recipes: Oxtail Ragout, Paella, Parsley Deviled-Eggs, Pirozhki, and Quenelles.

Is it a leek? A scallion? I don't know, but it looks cool, and that's what really matters. Other recipes: Hungarian Goulash, Hungarian Eggs w/Caviar, Indian Ocean Curry, Jambalaya, Javanese Bamie, Kasha Gurev, Lasagne, Minestrone, Moules Marinieres, and Nasi Goreng.

Other recipes: Eel en Matelot, and Fish en Gelee.

Other recipes: Cantonese Pancakes, Cheese Soup, Coeur a la Creme, Cucumbers (Raw, Stuffed), and Cranberry Peasant Soup.

Other recipes in this section: Beef Stroganoff, Bouillabaisse, Beignets, Beef Borscht, and (of course) Bird's Nest Chicken Soup.

"If you have just gone out on the tundra and shot a reindeer, and are looking madly for a recipe by which to cook it, this little book is meant for you! "If you have just been down with an aqua-lung, spear-fishing in shark-infested waters, and have brought up some succulent shark fins under your spare arm, please turn to page 46! "If you have just been climbing teak trees, and need a recipe for brewing bird's nest soup, flip over these pages and you will be a happy gal!" Front and back covers of a 62-page cookbook, compiled by Edna Beilenson, illustrated by Ruth McCrea, and published by Peter Pauper Press, Mt. Vernon, New York.

Also includes: Bananas Baked in Orange Juice (and/or Wine), Hot Cocoanut Souffle, Tropical Cheese Tarts, Pineapple Mousse, Papaya Freeze, Prune Pie, Tropical Gingerbread, Pineapple Ambrosia, and Hawaiian Cookies.

Other recipes: Banana-and-Bacon Bits, Spinach Soup with Pork, Bird's Nest Chicken Soup, Celery Cabbage and Shrimp Soup, Red Bean Soup Hawaiian, Scallion Soup, and Egg-Flower Soup. Plus about two hundred chicken recipes.

Other recipes included: Hawaiian Fruit Punch, Assorted Rumaki, Oriental Peas, Hawaiian Sweet Potato, and Waikiki Cocoanut Cream Pie.

How can the soup be Hawaiian when there's no pineapple in it?!

"...Put in casserole and add pineapple juice, mushrooms and strained soy. Cook until tender. Fry pineapple slices in butter and serve with the chicken or duck."

"...Start your party deliciously with a good seafood dip with crackers, or chilled shrimp served with a tangy cocktail sauce. End it with a Hula Sweet-- pineapple chunks sprinkled with brown sugar, dotted with butter and broiled lightly. Pineapple may be wrapped in a hula skirt (aluminum foil, cut into fringes) if desired..."

"You are welcome to the Islands Where the pace is calm and slow, Where they dance the hula hula And the balmy breezes blow. We know you'll like the flavor Of the dishes cooked with soy; But you've got to be a native To appreciate the poi! We hope you'll have a luau When next you entertain; Make believe you're in Hawaii With the palms and sugar cane! So quickly turn the pages-- The recipes are great; And we'll gaily sing the praises Of our lovely Fiftieth State!" -- The Editor Front and back covers of a 62-page hardback published by Peter Pauper Press, Mount Vernon, New York.

Other recipes: Turkish Hard-Boiled Eggs, Tahitian Miti Hari (hand-shredded coconut seasoned with onion, salt and pepper and chilled), United Nations Platter (a bunch of the other snacks all massed on one tray), and Variety Spreads. I have a ton of cookbooks, but the Miti Hari is one recipe I've never seen before in any of them. I'm tempted to try it some time for that reason alone.

Other recipes: Pate' De Fois Gras, Peanut Butter and Bacon, Pickle Supreme (a pickle stuffed with cream cheese... uh...), Quickie Guacamole, Radish Butter, Salami Pin Wheels, Sharpies (sardines and anchovies on toast. Gah), and Salami and Eggs Bonne Bouche (ham or roast beef slices rolled with scrambled eggs in the middle).

Other recipes: Liver (with bacon, olives, or catsup), Lobster Canapes, New Roquefort Dip, Novelty Mushroom Caps, Noon Snacks (like "cheese" and peanut butter crackers that you make at home), Night Life Special (a black caviar spread), and Norwegian Oysters.