Creamed string beans

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupString beans, cooked
1eachEgg yolk
½cupCarnation milk
½teaspoonLemon juice
¼teaspoonSalt

Directions

If beans are cold, add a little hot water; reheat thoroughly in a saucepan.

Drain off any excess liquid.

Prepare a dressing by beating the egg yolk until light, adding the milk and cooking in double boiler until mixture begins to thicken.

Add lemon juice slowly, stirring constantly, then the salt.

Mix well together, then add the string beans.

Serve immediately.

Source: Carnation Cook Book by Mary Blake, The Carnation Company.

: Copyright 1943.

Posted on Kook-Net by Bob Hogan, LUCIFERnet MBOTVM BBS, Wichita, KS 316-554-0005