BLANCH, dry and grind a quarter of a pound of almonds and the same quantity of black walnuts and pecan nuts; add sufficient mayonnaise dressing to bind them together. Use whole-wheat bread, butter each slice generously, spread with the nut mixture; press another buttered slice on top, trim off the crusts and edges and cut into fancy shapes.
CHESTNUT
SHELL and boil a handful of chestnuts. Drain well, and when cold chop fine, with an equal amount of tart apples and tender white celery. Mix with creamed butter, and season with made mustard, paprika, and vinegar. Use white bread.
PEANUT
CHOP the meats fine, or put through a coffee-mill, salt to taste, and add a little sherry or port wine to make thick paste. Spread between buttered bread.
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