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LESSON I

MEAT SUBSTITUTES

THERE are two important reasons why we should learn to make

appetizing dishes to take the place of meat in our diet. The first

one is the vegetarian reason, which you will find discussed on pages

408-409. The other is the economical reason. Meat is beyond the cost

which many can afford. If, then, we can eat other foods which will

supply us with the same amount of nourishment that meat does, and which

we can obtain at a considerably lower cost, it is our duty to do so.

We eat meat to build flesh; therefore we must supply foods to take

its place which will do the same.

Nuts, cereals, cheese, eggs, and dried beans are foods which contain

practically every element present in meat, and, if prepared in proper

proportions, form an appetizing diet at a low cost.

Macaroni and spaghetti may be brought to take an important place in

the meatless cookery. Menus for some well-balanced meatless meals are

given below

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Luncheon

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Celery au Gratin

Boiled Rice with Milk

Tea

Dinner

Cream of Turnip Soup

Bean Croquettes — Tomato Sauce

Orange Salad — Wafers

Walnut Pudding

Luncheon

Onions Stuffed with Nuts

Apple Salad

Steamed Whole Wheat Pudding

Cocoa

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