This section is from the book "The Cook County Cook Book", by The Associated College Women Workers. See also: Larousse Gastronomique.
Cook the fish by making incisions in the skin across the fish. If there is any roe, pound it in a mortar with a little anchovy and spread it on toast. If the herrings are very dry soak them in warm water an nr. before cooking. - Mrs. E. D. Kelley, Winnetka, 111.
Soak 5 salt herrings over night. Divide; remove all skin and bones; cut into inch squares. Slice 1 doz. of cold potatoes, have a layer of potatoes and fish, adding bit of butter and good sprinkling of pepper to each layer of fish, end with potatoes.. Cover with a sauce made of 3 cups of milk and 3 beaten eggs. Lastly, add 1/2 cup of fine bread crumbs, mixed with 1 teaspoon drawn butter. Bake about 40 minutes. Serve hot. - Mrs. E. D. Kelley, Winnetka, 111.
 
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