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GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES (CONT.)
HERBS AND SPICES
Leaf or whole herbs and spices are preferred, but their flavor power may increase — use half the recommended amount. If you use ground herbs and spices, add during last hour of cooking.
MILK
Milk, cream and sour cream tend to break down during extended cooking. When possible add during last hour of cooking. Condensed soups may be substituted for milk, etc., and can cook for extended times.
SOUPS
Some soup recipes call for 2 to 3 quarts of water. Add other soup ingredients to
If thinner soup is desired, add more liquid at serving time. If
The oval
FOR EXAMPLE
•Larger roasts, chickens and hams are perfect. Select boneless roasts or hams ranging from 3 to 8 pounds. Whole chickens or hens, up to about 5 pounds fit perfectly.
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•No need to cut or stack pieces of meat. The shape is natural for blade or arm pot roasts, chop or ham steaks.
GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES (CONT.)
•If you prefer to select a smaller roast, ranging from 2 to 4 pounds, you can surround it with plenty of vegetables. Surround pot roast with potatoes and carrots or cook plenty of cabbage with corned beef.
•Specialty dishes such as stuffed chops or steak rolls, stuffed cabbage leaves, stuffed peppers, or baked apples can be arranged singled layer so they cook easily and serve attractively.
Always remember, the size of the meat is just an estimate. The exact weight of a roast that can be cooked in the oval