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I have just bought this from Amazon. It's a set of 3 books, I paid £14 for the set inc. p&P. I've had a brief look, there are some interesting recipes form the war years. I'll let you know more when I have had more of a look at it.

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Mel

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Sounds interesting, my kind of books.


Stephanie.

I thought it might be.

I'm going to have a bash at some of the meals while we are away. It's much more varied than I expected. There is also moussaka in there which surprised me, I thought that was more of a modern dish.

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Just have to put in a good word for Amazon here, how about this for efficiency, I ordered a book from them yesterday afternoon and it arrived this morning, what a service, I am well impressed, only £2-75 p&p. Have to give credit, where credit is due.


Stephanie.

That is impressive Stephanie.

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Gloria

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Mel, In one of my old cook books a receipe from the early 1950's is Moussaka;

Peel and slice 2 aubergines and fry them in bacon fat or butter.
Peel and quarter 6 tomatoes and cook them in the same fat.
Mince 1lb lean mutton finely, season well with salt, pepper and a little mixed spice (cinnamon, etc), then add 2 chopped shallots and 1 tbsp. chopped parsley.
Grease a terrine or deep fireproof dish and put in alternate layers of meat, aubergines and tomatoes, till the dish is full.
Cover with greased paper, place the dish in a bain marie and bake in a moderate oven (375f) for about 40 minutes.
A sauce made from fresh tomatoes is a good accompaniment.


Is this receipe similar to the one in your book?

Stephanie.

Slightly different

For 4 helpings
Slice 2 medium size aubergines, sprinkle with salt and leave for 20 minutes then drain and rinse in cold water. Dry well. Steam the aubergine and 4 thickly sliced potatoes for about 10 mnutes until soft but not mushy.
Heat 40g marg or cooking fat, add 3 thinly sliced onions and cookm slowly for 5 minutes. Add 4 medium tomatoes thickly sliced and 225g lamb, mutton or minced beef. Cook for 10 mins stirring constantly.
for the sauce - Heat 25g marg, add 25g flour and most of 350ml milk. Stir over moderate heat until thickens. Remove from heat, beat an egg with the remaining milk and whisk into hot sauce together with 45g grated cheese, season and add pinch nutmeg.
Arrange layers of meat mix, aubergine and potatoes in a casserole spreading a little sauce over each layer. End with potato and aubergine and last of sauce then top with 30g grated cheese. Bake for 1 hour 160c (325F) Gas mark 3. Top with parsley.

I echo your compliments for Amazon. I ordered my book on Saturday morning and it was delivered on Monday morning.

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