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tableland; tablelands; tables; tablespoon; tablespoonful; tablespoons; tablespoonsful; tablet; tablets; tableware
  1. Into a half pint of the stock put two heaping tablespoonfuls of curry powder; add this to the onion, then add the whole to the soup, now taste for seasoning.

  2. Simmer for fifteen minutes; press the soup through a sieve; put it in a saucepan, and add three tablespoonfuls of grated bread crumbs, and half a gobletful of hot cream.

  3. The Elder had taken a full swallow of Vermifuge, and after reading the "Directions," they all came to the conclusion that the only safe and proper thing to do was for him to take two tablespoonfuls of castor oil.

  4. Add 1/4 teaspoon of English mustard; when all is well mixed, drop by tablespoonfuls on a baking tin and place on top of each a slice of Gruyere cheese.

  5. Cut the chocolate in pieces and mix with 3 tablespoonfuls water.

  6. If there is neither of these articles in the house, add four tablespoonfuls of borax to the water.

  7. If the acid is used, add two tablespoonfuls of glycerine, to prevent its irritating the wound.

  8. Take four tablespoonfuls of rice, and boil it hard in three pints of water for twenty minutes.

  9. If cream can be had, whip to a stiff froth, allowing two tablespoonfuls of sugar and a few drops of vanilla essence to a cup of cream.

  10. For Cocoanut Custard add a cup of grated cocoanut; for Chocolate, two tablespoonfuls of grated chocolate dissolved in half a cup of boiling water.

  11. For a quart of coffee allow four heaping tablespoonfuls of coffee when ground.

  12. Put two tablespoonfuls of dripping or lard in a frying-pan, and brown the meat on all sides.

  13. Three heaping tablespoonfuls of ground cinnamon, one heaping one each of clove and mace, and one even one of allspice.

  14. Mix butter the size of a small egg with two tablespoonfuls of flour, and stir into it.

  15. Two or three tablespoonfuls of raw, very tender beef, scraped fine, and spread between two slices of slightly buttered bread.

  16. Thicken with two heaping tablespoonfuls of flour, and one of butter rubbed to a cream, with hot soup added till it pours easily.

  17. Six whites and three yolks of eggs; three tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar sifted; a few drops of lemon or vanilla.

  18. Cut in small pieces, and season with two tablespoonfuls of vinegar, half a small onion minced fine, and half a teaspoonful each of salt and pepper.

  19. This is simply two even tablespoonfuls of capers, half a small onion, and a tablespoonful of parsley, and two gherkins or a small cucumber, all minced fine and added to half a pint of mayonnaise.

  20. Put a pint of young peas, boiled very green, into a stewpan, with three tablespoonfuls of bechamel sauce (No.

  21. Roast the haunch quite plain, put twenty tablespoonfuls of brown sauce (No.

  22. Prepare and dress the cotelettes as before, have ready boiled, very green, half a bundle of sprue grass cut into pieces a quarter of an inch in length, put eight tablespoonfuls of white sauce (No.

  23. Fillet and dress the soles as for Filet de soles à l’Italienne; then put ten tablespoonfuls of white sauce (No.

  24. In the morning add one-quarter teaspoonful of soda, dissolved in two tablespoonfuls of boiling water; stir well.

  25. Wet three tablespoonfuls of flour with water, and stir in while boiling, to thicken.

  26. Stir into this one heaping teaspoonful of flour, which has been wet with two tablespoonfuls of cold water.

  27. In these affections likewise Apis acts most promptly and efficiently, if given in alternation with Aconite, both remedies in the third dilution, a few drops dissolved in twelve tablespoonfuls of water, in alternate hourly doses.

  28. It is best to use it as follows: dissolve the globule in five tablespoonfuls of water by shaking the mixture well in a well closed vial, and let the patient take a tablespoonful of this solution.

  29. If this dose should not be sufficient, we prepare a new potence by throwing away three tablespoonfuls of the former solution and substituting four tablespoonfuls of fresh water, shaking the mixture well.

  30. Under these circumstances, we prepare a solution of from two to four drops of the third potency in twelve tablespoonfuls of water, shake it well in a closed bottle, and give a tablespoonful of this solution every hour.

  31. In case Sulphur had been abused by the patient, we mix a few drops of Apis 3 in twelve tablespoonfuls of water, giving a tablespoonful every hour, or every two or three hours, according as the pains are more or less violent.

  32. Melt two tablespoonfuls of butter and one of any preferred substitute, mix with one-half a cup of molasses, stir into the buttermilk, and add all to the dry ingredients, stirring vigorously.

  33. Return the liquor to the saucepan, and cook with three tablespoonfuls of flour and three tablespoonfuls of softened butter, rubbed together, stirring constantly until well thickened and smooth.

  34. Soft Gingerbread To two beaten eggs in a mixing-bowl add two tablespoonfuls of butter, melted, three-eighths a cup of sour milk, and one cup of molasses.

  35. When nearly done add three tablespoonfuls of butter and one teaspoonful of vanilla.

  36. When going to wash, nearly fill a six or eight gallon tub with soft water, as hot as you can bear your hand in it, and stir in two large tablespoonfuls of the above mixture.

  37. Then take it off the fire, and stir in one tablespoonful of real white wine vinegar; two large tablespoonfuls of hartshorn spirits; and seven large tablespoonfuls of spirits of turpentine.

  38. Next put into a wash kettle sufficient water to boil the clothes (it must be cold at first), and add to it two more tablespoonfuls of the mixture.

  39. Two tablespoonfuls farina, soaked in a little milk for two hours; 1 quart of milk.

  40. The best mode I have ever followed for singeing fowls, is to put 2 or 3 tablespoonfuls of alcohol in a tin dish and light with a match, thus making a large flame, without smoke--that is apt to injure the flavor of the bird.

  41. First put in two or three tablespoonfuls of mixed mustard, quite stiff.

  42. Put over a slow fire, in a porcelain-lined kettle; when it begins to melt pour in three tablespoonfuls rich milk or cream, and a little good mustard.

  43. Follow this with 3 tablespoonfuls of best lard, and with good milk, mix into soft dough--working as little as possible.

  44. Beat up one or two eggs, with two tablespoonfuls of milk, with salt to season.

  45. One glass of milk, 1 or 2 tablespoonfuls of brandy, 2 teaspoons of sugar.

  46. Beat two eggs until thoroughly mixed, add two tablespoonfuls of milk, salt and pepper.

  47. Take two large iron tablespoonfuls of oatmeal freshly cooked for breakfast, add one cup of boiling water, slowly stirring all the time, then add an equal quantity of milk.

  48. Beat very stiff two eggs, whites and yolks separately, add two tablespoonfuls of milk and a little salt.

  49. Eliminative treatment was tried without avail; Dover's powder and warmth to promote perspiration; caffeine to promote diuresis; and 2 tablespoonfuls of liquid petrolatum three times a day to increase elimination from the bowels.

  50. The dose is two tablespoonfuls for babies over three months of age.

  51. Put two tablespoonfuls of Scotch grits or oatmeal in the milk saucepan, which moisten with half a pint of milk; let it boil ten minutes, keeping well stirred, add a small piece of butter and a little sugar, and it is ready for use.

  52. Parmesan cheese, which you divide into four parts to lay over each layer of macaroni, then put over it two tablespoonfuls of strong gravy, made of half glaze and consomme, put the dish in the oven for ten minutes, and serve very hot.

  53. Dissolve two ounces of chocolate in five tablespoonfuls boiling water.

  54. One cup of sugar, two eggs, two tablespoonfuls butter, a little less than two cups of flour, two teaspoonfuls baking powder.

  55. Just before putting on to boil stir in a couple of tablespoonfuls of raw sago; boil in a cloth, not a shape.

  56. Add two tablespoonfuls of stock, a teaspoon butter, and let simmer one half hour.

  57. Two tablespoonfuls of cornstarch wet with cold water, one cup of white sugar and one third of a cup of butter.

  58. When thick, remove from fire, add one quarter pound fresh butter, the yolks two eggs, and two tablespoonfuls of grated gruyere cheese.

  59. Two or three tablespoonfuls will give the proper flavor.

  60. Scald three cups of milk; stir into the milk two tablespoonfuls of flour smoothed with milk to pour; stir until the milk thickens, then add the chocolate mixture; cover and let cook fifteen minutes.

  61. Two or three tablespoonfuls of butter may be added, by small bits, and stirred into the soup just before serving.

  62. Turn one or two tablespoonfuls of maple syrup into a glass cup; in this dispose a ball or cone of the ice cream, pour on one or two tablespoonfuls of maple syrup and sprinkle with nut meats, chopped rather coarse.

  63. Take four tablespoonfuls of starch; put in as much water; and rub it, till all lumps are removed.

  64. Others, keep in a bottle the following mixture; two ounces of spirits of turpentine, four tablespoonfuls of sweet-oil, and one quart of milk.

  65. Pour over this four tablespoonfuls of cream, and bake in a quick oven about twenty minutes.

  66. On top of this arrange about six oysters; sprinkle over them a quarter teaspoonful of salt and a dash of pepper, and then pour over four tablespoonfuls of cream.

  67. Take from the fire, add a teaspoonful of salt, a quarter of a teaspoonful of pepper, and if you use wine, two tablespoonfuls of sherry.

  68. If you use wine, two tablespoonfuls of sherry may be added.

  69. Put two tablespoonfuls of butter and two of flour into a saucepan; mix over the fire without browning; then add the oyster liquor and milk; stir constantly until boiling; add the oysters, and bring just to boiling point.

  70. Put out on the board about a pint of stale bread crumbs; beat four eggs; add to them about four tablespoonfuls of oyster liquor.

  71. Dish the mushrooms, cover them over with the oysters, add two tablespoonfuls of sherry to sauce.

  72. Have ready the yolks of two eggs beaten with six tablespoonfuls of cream; add quickly−−do not boil; then add a tablespoonful of sherry and serve on nicely browned toast.

  73. Put one quart of milk in a double boiler; rub together two tablespoonfuls of butter and three tablespoonfuls of flour; add this to the hot milk; stir constantly until smooth and thick as cream.

  74. Beat two eggs without separating; add to them two tablespoonfuls of oyster liquor, and one of warm water.

  75. What is called thick white sauce is made by taking two tablespoonfuls of butter and two of flour, and only one cup of milk.

  76. Add two tablespoonfuls of sugar and a small half-teaspoonful of butter, and stir again.

  77. This soup is not thickened at all; but if you like you may add two tablespoonfuls of finely powdered and sifted cracker-crumbs.

  78. French Peach Pie Put the crust in the pie-pan as before; boil a cup of sugar with two tablespoonfuls of water till it threads.

  79. French Coffee Get one of the pots which are made so the coffee will drip through; put three tablespoonfuls of very finely powdered coffee in this, and pour in a quart of boiling water.

  80. Then stir down the grounds which come to the top, put in two tablespoonfuls of cold water, and let it stand for a minute on the back of the stove, and then strain it into the silver pot for the table.

  81. Mix well this potato with two tablespoonfuls of rich milk or cream, a half-teaspoonful of salt and just as much butter, and put this back into the shells.

  82. Heat two tablespoonfuls of nice dripping, and when it is hot lay in the cakes and brown, turning each with the cake-turner as it gets crusty on the bottom.

  83. When you do this, remember to make the sauce with three cups of milk and two tablespoonfuls of flour and two of butter, and then you will have enough for everything.

  84. Put one tablespoonful of butter in a hot pan, and when it bubbles put in two tablespoonfuls of flour, and stir and rub till all is smooth.

  85. Then get three heaping tablespoonfuls of ground coffee, and one tablespoonful of cold water, and one tablespoonful of white of egg.

  86. Chocolate Icing Melt one square of Baker's chocolate in a saucer over the teakettle, and put in two tablespoonfuls of milk and stir till smooth.

  87. Place one pint of cold boiled peas in a bowl with one tablespoonful of powdered sugar; pour over them two tablespoonfuls of oil and one of vinegar, and garnish with two cucumbers delicately sliced.

  88. Beat a fresh raw egg, add to it a teaspoonful of mixed mustard, and three tablespoonfuls of oil; when smooth add just enough vinegar to change the color slightly.

  89. Following the above process, make a jelly of one cup of boiling water, two teaspoonfuls of arrowroot, two teaspoonfuls of white sugar, one tablespoonful of brandy or three tablespoonfuls of wine.

  90. Melt four ounces of brown sugar in a sauce boat with half a pint of vinegar, add three tablespoonfuls of chopped mint, and serve cold with roast lamb.

  91. If constipated, two or three tablespoonfuls of wheat bran should be taken about twice a week with both the morning and the evening meal.

  92. Strain five minutes before serving and thicken with 2 tablespoonfuls of browned flour.

  93. Beat 2 cups of sugar with 1 cup of butter, 2 eggs, and 5 tablespoonfuls of milk.

  94. Shred up crab, not too fine, cut up onion and chili pepper and put in a pan with the 2 tablespoonfuls of water.

  95. Put into a saucepan 2 tablespoonfuls dry flour and stir until it is brown; then gradually stir in a quart of water.

  96. Rub to a cream 1/2 pound butter and two large tablespoonfuls of flour.

  97. Add 2 eggs, 2 tablespoonfuls of flour, a little mace and ginger.

  98. Make a cream sauce, with 1 cup of sweet cream, a quarter of a cup of butter and 2 tablespoonfuls of flour.

  99. Soak two tablespoonfuls of pearl tapioca in one pint of milk in a cold place for one hour.

  100. Rub together two tablespoonfuls of butter and two of flour, and stir carefully into the milk.

  101. Take from the fire and add one well-beaten egg and two tablespoonfuls of grated cheese.

  102. Rub together two tablespoonfuls of butter and two of flour, add it to the milk and stir until it thickens.

  103. Return this soup to the fire, add tablespoonful of arrow root moistened in two tablespoonfuls of cold water, another tablespoonful of butter and a palatable seasoning of salt and pepper, and serve with squares of toasted bread.

  104. Rub together two tablespoonfuls of butter and two of flour.

  105. Put one quart of milk into a double boiler; rub together two tablespoonfuls of butter and two tablespoonfuls of flour.

  106. Beat the white and shell of one egg with two tablespoonfuls of cold water.

  107. Rub together two tablespoonfuls of butter and one of flour.

  108. Now add two tablespoonfuls of milk or cream, and turn into a small buttered basin or mold.

  109. Press through a puree sieve, return to the fire and add one tablespoonful of arrow-root, moistened in two tablespoonfuls of water.

  110. Mix the liquor and the clams, and add one quart of cold water, about two tablespoonfuls of chopped ham, one large onion sliced thin, quarter of a teaspoonful of mace and a sprig of parsley.

  111. Mix in a bowl three tablespoonfuls of flour with half a glass of water, which add to your veal and boil ten minutes longer.

  112. Peel and chop fine two cloves of garlic, put them in a saucepan with four tablespoonfuls of oil; when very lightly colored, moisten with a quart of tomato sauce (Art.

  113. Prepare as the foregoing, and just before serving add eight tablespoonfuls of green peas previously boiled.

  114. Put in a saucepan on the fire a quart of milk, three quarters of a pound of sugar, three tablespoonfuls of extract of vanilla, and eight yolks of eggs.

  115. Take a round mold with a hole in the middle, place it on the top of some cracked ice, and pour in the bottom a few tablespoonfuls of jelly.

  116. Mix four yolks of eggs with two tablespoonfuls of cream, add them to your terrapins, and serve very hot.

  117. Butter the waffles while very hot, before serving, and serve with them one and a half tablespoonfuls of powdered cinnamon, well mixed with six tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar.


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    Some related collocations, pairs and triplets of words:
    tablespoonfuls milk; tablespoonfuls sugar