History in the Kitchen - WWII: Day 9
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| Delicious, Refreshing Orangeade |
So, we discussed how important nutrition was for keeping war workers healthy, happy, alert, and full of energy. I gave them some examples of sandwich fillings to mixed reactions and we dove straight in to making our own wartime lunch - Mock Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Corn Meal Cookies, and Orangeade to drink.
The Mock Chicken Salad is absolutely delicious! I've made it in the past, so I knew the recipe was a keeper. It uses cooked pork ground up with carrots and celery with mayo and Chow Chow (a sweet, tangy, mustard relish). A lot of the kids really liked it (I think a couple weren't fond of it), but some even asked for seconds!
The Orangeade was something I tried out with my family in the preceeding week - twice. It took a few times to tweak it to our taste, but it really is a nice, refreshing drink!
Now, let's talk about the Corn Meal Cookies. This recipe was part of my wartime menu challenge last year, but I never got around to making them. Oh my goodness. These cookies were phenomenal! Sweet, spicy, and citrusy, with a little bit of grit from the cornmeal - you just need to try them! Just thinking about them right now has got my mouth watering...
Enjoy the recipes!
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| Mock Chicken Salad Sandwich with Corn Meal Cookies |
Mock Chicken Sandwich
Filling
1 c. coarsely ground cooked pork or
veal
½ c. chopped or shredded raw carrots
½ c. chopped celery
2 Tbsp. Chow Chow or sweet relish
3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
Salt to taste
Combine all ingredients and mix
thoroughly. Spread between slices of enriched white or whole wheat bread which
have been buttered.
(From Health-for-Victory
Meal Planning Guide, May1943)
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| 300 Helpful Suggestions for Your Victory Lunch Box, 1943 |
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| 300 Helpful Suggestions for Your Victory Lunch Box, 1943 |
I didn't put in the raisins, and didn't feel like the cookies needed them. They're so full of flavor, I think the raisins would detract from that amazing nutmeg and lemon zest combination.