1/2 lb. of turnips, 1/2 lb. of carrots, 1/2 lb. of potatoes, 1/2 lb.
of shelled green peas (if in season), 1/2 lb. of onions, 8 oz. of
Allinson fine wheatmeal, 1 pint of milk, 3 eggs, 2 oz. of butter,
pepper and salt. Cut the vegetables into small dice; fry them in the
butter until fairly well cooked. [...]
1-1/2 lbs. of potatoes, two good-sized English onions, 1 pint of milk,
1/2 lb. of Allinson fine wheatmeal, 3 eggs, 2-1/2 oz. of butter,
pepper and salt to taste. Peel and wash the potatoes, and slice them
1/4 inch thick, then dry them on a cloth. Chop fine the onions. Put
the butter into the frying-pan, and let it [...]
1 large head of celery, 1 pint of milk, 3 eggs, 6 oz. Allinson fine
wheatmeal, 2 oz. butter, 1 English onion, pepper and salt to taste.
Prepare the celery, cut it into small pieces, chop up the onion pretty
fine, and stew both gently in half the milk and the butter and
seasoning. Make a batter meanwhile with [...]
These dishes take the place of omelets and frequently of pies, to both
of which they are in many particulars similar. The batter is used to
keep the ingredients together, and adds to their wholesomeness.