California Veggies

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   About a peck of dandelion leaves will be required for a pint when cooked.

2. 2

   Look each over carefully and wash well in several waters; lay them in cold water for twenty minutes.

3. 3

   Put over to cook in an abundance of boiling water; put in a tablespoonful of salt and cook from thirty to forty minutes.

4. 4

   They will require a longer time if the leaves are not tender.

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   When done, put in a colander; drain and press out all the water.

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   Return to the stove in a saucepan; season with a little pepper and a teaspoonful of butter.

7. 7

   Cut through with a sharp knife and mix thoroughly.

8. 8

   Put in a hot dish and garnish, if liked, with slices of cold hard-boiled eggs.

9. 9

   Serve with vinegar.

10. 10

    Some prefer to boil a small piece of fat salt pork, well washed, with the dandelions, putting it in when the water is changed.

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    Dandelions make very nice greens and are considered very wholesome, but can rarely be obtained outside of rural districts.

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    They certainly should be as marketable as spinach.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.