Baked Soy or Togo Beans (6)

Soy beans, known in the retail market as togo beans, resemble navy beans in some ways.  They contain, however, a considerable amount of fat.  For this reason neither pork nor other fat is used in cooking them unless it is wanted for flavor.  They are considerably richer in protein also.

Wash and pick over one quart of soy beans.  Cover with boiling water, boil for 10 minutes, and soak over night in the same water.  In the morning pour off and save the water.  Pour cold water over the beans and rub them between the hands to remove the skins, which will float off in the water.  Removing the skins in this way takes only two or three minutes and greatly improves the quality of the dish.  If a few skins are left on, they will do no harm, unless the dish is being prepared for a person of poor digestion.  Drain the beans, pour over them the water in which they were soaked, and cook until tender at a temperature just below the boiling point.  Pour off the water, put the beans into a bean pot, cover with cold water, add one and one-half tablespoonfuls of salt, and bake four or five hours in a covered dish.  Remove the cover and bake one hour more.

Peanut Loaf (10)

    Chopped peanuts, 1 cup
    Bread crumbs, 2 cups
    Egg, 1
    Milk, 1 cup
    Salt, 1-1/2 teaspoons
    Paprika, 1/4 teaspoon
    Melted fat, 1 tablespoon

Mix dry ingredients, add beaten egg and milk.  Put into a greased pan, pour the melted fat on top, bake.  Turn on a hot platter and serve with sauce.

Sauce for Loaf

    Hot water, 1 cup
    Beef cube, 1
    Juice 1 lemon
    Fat, 2 tablespoons
    Flour, 2 tablespoons
    Salt, 1/2 teaspoon
    Paprika, 1/8 teaspoon
    Few grains nutmeg

Melt fat, add flour with seasoning, add hot water in which beef cube has been dissolved.  Just before serving add lemon juice.

This nut loaf with its accompanying sauce is a highly nutritious dish and is excellent for lunch or supper.  Serve no meat or potatoes with it.

Peanut Butter Bean Loaf (10)

    Peanut butter, 1/2 cup
    Cooked beans, 1 cup
    Soft bread crumbs (toasted), 1 cup
    Milk, 1 cup
    Salt, 1 teaspoon
    Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon

The beans should be soaked over night and cooked in fresh water until tender.  Press through a sieve, add other ingredients, mix well.  Shape into a loaf, place in pan, and bake about two hours, basting with melted fat and hot water.

Peanut Butter Cream Soup (10)

    Milk, 1 quart
    Onion (grated), 1 small
    Flour, 1 tablespoon
    Melted fat, 1 tablespoon
    Peanut butter, 1 cup
    Bay leaf, 1
    Celery (chopped) 3 stalks
    Celery salt, 1 saltspoon
    Salt, 1/2 teaspoon
    A little white pepper
    Dash of paprika