Poultry

Sweet & sour chicken

For 4 people you need 4 tablespoons oil 1 clove garlic 4 chicken joints seasoning

Chicken supreme

For 4 people you need 4 oz. rice water salt 1 oz. flour 1 oz. butter 1/2 pint chicken stock

Devilled chicken

For 4-6 people you need 3 1/2-4 lb. chicken 1 pint water 6 peppercorns 2 medium onions 2 medium carrots

Hungarian paprika chicken

For four people you need 4 chicken joints 1/2 oz. flour seasoning 8 oz. onions 2 oz. butter OR 2 tablespoons oil

Stuffed roast duck with orange

For four people you need 1 plump duck, about 4 1/2 lb. (after trussing) OR 2 smaller ducks

Apricot stuffed chicken

For 4-6 people you need 1 large can apricots 1/2 packet sage and onion stuffing 3 lb. chicken 1-2 oz. butter To garnish: 6-8 apricots from can

Fried chicken with fruit sauce

For 4 people you need 1 frying chicken 1 egg 3 tablespoons crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs for coating oil for shallow or deep frying

Roast duck & apricots

For 6 people you need 2 plump ducks. 4-41/2 lb. (after trussing) There is no need to add fat to a duck Sauce and garnish: giblets of duck seasoning

Turkey & cranberry sauce

For 10-12 people you need 10-12 lb. turkey, fat or butter stuffing of your choice

Fried chicken

To coat 1 oz. flour seasoning OR 1 egg little water 3 tablespoons crisp bread crumbs (raspings) 3 oz. butter, fat or oil for shallow frying at least 1 lb. fat or 1 pint oil for deep frying