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OYSTERS  A  LA  THORNDIKE
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OYSTERS A LA THORNDIKE

6 ingredients 1 steps internet_archive
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

141
Calories
7g
Protein
12g
Fat
2g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of melted but- ter
  • 4 tablespoons of cream
  • a dash of caj'enne
  • 2 eggs
  • salt
  • nutmeg

Directions

1

Drain a pt. oysters and add them to 2 tablespoons of melted but- ter; cook in this until they grow plump; then add i/o teaspoon salt; a dash of caj'enne and nutmeg; 4 tablespoons of cream and the well- beaten yolks of 2 eggs; serve on squares of toast.

By Warren, Pa. Presbyterian church. Second auxiliary missionary society. [from old catalog] · Recipe sourced from internet_archive

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