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Get a unique glimpse at the famous Poppins cast as the spit-spot EnglishnannyandtheBankschildrentakeoverthekitchenforaweek.Withthehelpof familiar visitors like the Bird Woman, Admiral Boom, and Mr. and Mrs.Turvy,MaryPoppins teachesher irrepressible young charges thebasicsofcooking,fromAtoZ.Andyoungreaderscanre-createtheweek’smenusbyfollowingthethirtydifferentrecipes.Kitchenadventureswereneversomuchfun!

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ItwasSunday.AllthehousesinCherry-TreeLaneweredozingintheafternoonsun—allexcept

Number Seventeen,whichwaswide awakewith noise and laughter.Mr. andMrs.Banks were having tea in the nursery with Jane, Michael, John, Barbara, andAnnabel.

SuddenlythedooropenedandincameMrs.Brill,thecook,withafreshpotofteainherhands.

“Ifyouplease,ma’am,”shesaidasshesetitdown.“Ihaveapieceofnews.”Andshepulledatelegramoutofherpocket.

“Nothing bad, I hope!” saidMrs.Banks.The verywordnews had an ominoussound,andsheeyedthetelegramwithdistrust.

“It’smyniece,yousee,”saidMrs.Brill.“Herfourchildrenhaveallgotmeasles.SoImustgoandhelpher.”

“Oh,no!”criedMrs.Bankswithashriek.“Whymusteverythinghappenatonce?Ellen’s away nursing a cold, and Mr. Banks and I are on the verge of going toBrightonforaweek.George,didyouhear?”Sheturnedtoherhusband.“Mrs.Brillhastogoaway.WhatonEartharewegoingtodo?Whowilldothecooking?”

Mr.Banks,downonallfours,pretendingtobeanelephantwithJohnandBarbaraonhisback,rose,panting,tohisfeet.

“AskMaryPoppins,”hereplied.“Shewillmanagesomething.”“Butcanshecook?”wailedMrs.Banks.“Breakfastsandsupperswouldnotbe

hard,butwhataboutthedinners?”“Humph!” said the well-known voice from the doorway. And the humph was

followedbyasniff.“Of course she can cook,” saidMr. Banks. “Mary Poppins can do everything,

can’tyou,MaryPoppins?”Mr.Bankswasatactfulman.MaryPoppins tossedherhead.“Ihaveonlyonepairofhands,”shesaid.“And

those areoccupied.”Shehad liftedAnnabel from the floor, and JohnandBarbara,oneoneithersideofher,wereeachhuggingaleg.

“I’lllendyoumine,MaryPoppins,”saidJane.“Thenyoucanhavetwopairs.”“Andmine,”saidMichael.“Iwillhelpyou.I’dliketolearntocook.”“Me,too,”saidJohn.“Me,too,”saidBarbara.“Couldyoupossiblymanage,MaryPoppins?Thecabwillbehereanyminute.

Perhapsweshouldcancelit—dear,oh,dear!”“Andwhen,”saidMaryPoppinsgrandly,“haveIfailedtogivesatisfaction?”“Oh, never, never!” cried Mrs. Banks. “I only thought—so much to do—and

RobertsonAysooftenasleep—andnobodytohelpyou.”MaryPoppins smiled a superior smile. “I have friends and relatives,” she said.

“Andalsoacookerybook.”“Oh, well, if you really think you can—”Mrs. Banks, relieved and flustered,


pushedbackherchairandrose.“I’llgoandlockmysuitcase.”“So that’s all right,” saidMr. Banks. “We can leave it to Mary Poppins.” He

pouredoutanothercupoftea,drankithastily,andwentdownstairs.Innotimethecabhadcometothedoor,waitedwhilethegood-byesweresaid,

andthenhadrolledawaydownthelaneanddisappearedfromview.Mrs.Brill,baginhand,pausedatthefrontdooronherwayout.“I’veleftyousandwichesforsupperandveryplaincake.”“Thankyoukindly,”saidMaryPoppins.“ButIthoughtweweregoingtodothecooking!”saidMichael,disappointed.“There’snocookinginsandwiches,Michael.Tomorrowwewillstart.”“Butyou’realwaystellingus,MaryPoppins,thattomorrownevercomes.”“Well, call itMonday,” saidMary Poppins. “ForMonday never fails to come.

Now,spit-spotandupthestairsandnomoreargument.”JanelookedatMichael.MichaellookedatJane.“Tomorrow!” theywhispered to each other, both feeling that theywere on the

brinkofanewkindofadventure…


MONDAY

“Andabottleofvanillaessence.”MaryPoppinsfoldedherlistandputitintoherhandbag.

TheGrocerandhisassistantsparceledupthegreatpileofgroceriesandputthemintotheperambulator.

“Now,home!”saidMaryPoppinsbrisklyasshepushedtheperambulatorbeforeher and sped along Cherry-Tree Lane and up the garden path. The four childrenstraggledafterher, ladenwithprovisions. Ithadbeenabusymorning,and theyallfeltthatitwasalongtimesincetheyhadhadbreakfast.

“Whatarewecookingtoday,MaryPoppins?”Janewantedtoknow.“Roastbeef,”saidMaryPoppins.“AndYorkshirepuddingtogowithitandjusta

suspicionofcabbage.”“What!Nootherpudding?”demandedMichael. “Ineed to endwith something

sweet.”“Whynotgingerbreadstars?”saidavoicebehindthem.Theyall turned.And there,at thegateofNumberSeventeen,wereMrs.Corry,

tinyandneat,andhertwolargedaughters,FannieandAnnie.“We’vecometogiveyouahelpinghand,”saidMrs.Corrygaily.“Butwe’rehelpingher!”saidMichaelstoutly.“Thenwewill help you,” saidMrs.Corry as she quickly broke off one of her

fingersandgavehimabarley-sugarstick.FannieandAnnieshookhandswithallandtooktheparcelsfromthem.And inno time theywere in thekitchen, eatingbarley-sugarbroken fromMrs.

Corry’sfingersandgettingreadytocookthedinner.“Whereshallwebegin?”saidJane.“At thebeginning,” saidMaryPoppins. “Firstof allyouwashyourhands, and

thenyourememberthreeusefulthings.Alwaysletmeswitchonthestove,keepawayfromsteamingkettles,andneverusethesharperknivesunlessIamstandingby.”

“Yes,MaryPoppins,”theysaidgravely.Andthentheyweresettowork.Janeflouredandsaltedthebeef,whichwasputintoahotoven.Michaelhelped

Fanniemix the batter for theYorkshire pudding, andAnnie chopped the cabbage.JohnandBarbarapickedupthescrapsandputthemintothegarbagepail.Annabel,safeinherhighchair,suckedatherbarley-sugar.

MaryPoppinsandMrs.Corry,eachwithacupofteabeforeher,watchedoverthe


wholeproceeding.“Andnow,”saidMrs.Corry,rising,“thefirstcourseissafelyonitsway,soletus

get onwith the second. Jane andMichael, I haveoftenmadegingerbread for you.Nowyoucanmakeitforme.”Andsherolledupthesleevesofherlittleblackcoat,turnedbackherskirttillitlookedlikeanapron,andsetthembothtowork.

Michaelmixedtheflourwiththesodaandspiceandaddedthegingerandraisins.Janemeltedthebutterwiththesugarandaddedtheeggandthetreacle.

“Nowputbothmixturesintoalargebowlandtogetheryoucanstir.”Mrs.Corrystoodover them,carefullywatchingeverymovementwithher little

beadyeyes.“It’sanexcellentrecipe,”shesaid.“IhaditfromKingAlfredtheGreat.Heburnthisothercakes,youknow,butneverhisgingerbread.”

Jane andMichael scooped the mixture into greased star-shaped tins, andMrs.Corryputthetinsonatrayandpoppeditintothebakingoven.

“There!”shesaid.“Now,allweneedissomegoldenstars,andIhappentohavesomewithme.”Andsheproceededtofishfromaninnerpocketahandfulofpaperstars.

“You’llsavethem,won’tyou?”sheaskedthechildren,withaneagerlookinhereyes.

“Ofcoursewewill,”saidJaneandMichael,for theyknewfromoldexperiencethatMrs.Corry’sgoldenstarshadaspecialkindofmagic.Somenight,iftheylookedfrom the nurserywindow, theywould see her perched on a tall ladder, pasting thestarsonthesky,withthehelpofMaryPoppins.

Nowtherewasnothingtodobutwait,tobastetheroastfromtimetotime,toputtheYorkshirepuddingintotheovenforthelasthalfhour,andtoaddsugarandsalttothecabbagetohelpittokeepitsflavour.

“Tenminutesatthemostinboilingwater.Cabbageneedstobecrisp,”saidMaryPoppins.

Andthen,atlast,shecalledout,“Ready!”andtheyallsatroundthekitchentable,eatingamealfitforaprince,keepingaplatefulforRobertsonAy,whowassleepinginthechinacupboard.

“WhatabeautifulcookIam!”saidMichaelashehelpedhimselftoagingerbreadstar.

MaryPoppinsgavea sniff. “Handsome isashandsomedoes,” shesaidwithanuppishsmileassheledtheCorrystothefrontdoorandsaidapolitegood-bye.


TUESDAY

“Whatistheplanfortoday,MaryPoppins?”askedJaneassheandMichaeldriedthebreakfastdishes.

“She’s planning to go to sea, of course!” said a voiceoutside theopenkitchenwindow.AndthereinthegardenstoodAdmiralBoom,withhisAdmiral’shatonthebackofhisheadandhistelescopeunderhisarm.

JaneandMichaelthrewdowntheirclothsandrantoopenthekitchendoor.“Yo,ho,hoandabottleofrum!”theycried,pullingtheAdmiralintothekitchen

andhugginghimroundthewaist.“Ahoy there, my hearties! Hoist the mainsail! Well, Mary Poppins, all alone?

Whatareyouhavingfordinnertoday?”“Well,yesterdayitwasroastbeef.Sotodayithastobeshepherd’spie.”“Of course it does,” said Admiral Boom. “Shepherd’s pie always comes after

roastbeef.Itusesuptheremains.Well,pipetheAdmiralaboardandhe’llhelpyouinthe galley.What about vegetables?” he said as he pluckedMrs.Brill’s apron frombehindthedoorandtieditroundhiswaist.

“Carrots,”saidMaryPoppinsbriskly.“Andmashedpotatoesforthetopofthepieandapplecharlottetofollow.”


“Good!” said the Admiral. “Now, all hands on deck. Ship’s company, quickmarch!”

Thechildrenrushedtodohisbidding.Michaelbroughthimthemincingmachine.Jane brought the cold roast beef from the icebox. John andBarbara gave him thechoppingboard.

“Thereweare, that’sall shipshape.We’ll screw themachine to theedgeof thetableandchopupthemeatandputitin.

‘Followthefleetandflywithme,Farawaytothefoamingsea,’”

sangAdmiralBoomasheturnedthehandle.ThenJaneandMichael tookahandat theturning,andverysoonthecoldroast

beef became a plateful of mincedmeat. Jane spooned it into a baking dish whileMichael,watchedoverbytheAdmiral,sprinkleditwithpepperandsalt.

“Ropesandrigging,cocklesandshrimps!Now,allweneedisachoppedonion—”TheAdmiraldartedtothevegetablebasket.“Andaspoonfulortwoofchoppedparsleyandsomeleftovergravy.”Heopenedthedoorofthekitchencupboard.“Andoncewe’vecookedandmashedthepotatoes,we’llspreadthemalloverthetop,andinwith it to theoven.Belay there!Now for the apple charlotte!Blastmygizzard,MaryPoppins,you’redoingalltheworkyourself!”

“A stitch in time saves nine,” said Mary Poppins primly as she finished thescrapingofthecarrotsandturnedtopeeltheapples.“Now,oneofyoucanbutterapiedishandputintheapplesinlayers.Anothercansprinklethemwithsugar,andathird can cover them with bread crumbs. Apple charlotte,” she warned them all,“shouldbesoftandstickyandmoistandrich.”

“Ay, ay, it’s just the dish for a sailor. Heave to and let down the anchor,messmates.IfMaryPoppinssays,‘Staytodinner,’Iwon’tgotoseaafterall.”

OfcourseMaryPoppinscouldnotrefuse,andtheAdmiraldelightedthemallbyhavingtwohelpingsofshepherd’spieandthreeofapplecharlotte.

And nobody noticed, least of all Admiral Boom, thatwhen at last he took hisleave,hestillhadMrs.Brill’saprontiedfirmlyroundhiswaist.


WEDNESDAY

“There now!” saidMary Poppins as she settledAnnabel into the perambulatorandwheeleditintothegarden.

“Andnowtowork,”sheorderedthechildrenassheledthemallintothekitchen.Atthatmomentthedoorbellrang,andpresentlyRobertsonAycamein,yawning

andlookingsleepy.“You’vegotvisitors,”hesaidwearily.“BythenameofMr.andMrs.Turvy.”Heusheredtwopeopleintotheroomandcollapseduponachairinthedoorway.“Why, Cousin Arthur, what a surprise! And you, too, Topsy!” cried Mary

Poppins.Jane andMichael ran to greet the curious-looking guests, both of whomwere

wearingtheirclothesbacktofront.“But this is Wednesday,” said Michael. “I thought that only happened on

Tuesdays.”HegazedatMr.Turvy’sjacket,whichwasbuttoneddowntheback,andatMrs.Turvy’sstrawhatwithitsfeatherfacingforward.

“It’sallaltered,”saidMr.Turvy.“Ithappenseverydaynow.We’retopsy-turvierthanever.Butstillwethoughtwe’dcomeandhelp.”

“Averykind thought,” saidMaryPoppins.“We’rehaving Irishstew todayandthenhoneyandbananas.”

“Betterhaveupside-downcake.Moresuitable,”saidMr.Turvy.So everybody set to work. And though the guests behaved in a topsy-turvy

manner—Mrs.TurvyrepeatedlystoodonherheadandMr.Turvyinsistedonlookingforthelambchopsinthebroomcupboard—thecookinggotunderway.

UnderMaryPoppins’watchfuleye thechildrenpeeledpotatoesandonionsandput them in the casserole.Michael added the lamb chops. Jane covered it allwithwater,andMr.Turvywaspolitelypreventedfromaddingatouchofsugar.

“Irish stew cooks itself,” said Mary Poppins as she put the casserole into theoven.“Sowecanconcentrateonthecake.Michael,youmayslicethepeaches,andJanecanmake thebatter.No,Topsy, theeggmustbebeaten toa froth; itdoesnothavetobefried!”

Janestirredandstirredwithawoodenspoontillthebutterwascreamedandthesugaradded.And,gradually,inspiteofMr.Turvy’seffortstoaddsomeunnecessarysalt and Mrs. Turvy’s powdering her nose with sifted flour, the ingredients weremixed together, the batter poured over the sliced peaches, and the cake put in the


oven.“Now, all we have to do is wait,” said Mary Poppins calmly. “Won’t you sit

down?”sheaskedtheTurvys.“I’d like to sit down,” saidMr.Turvy, “but, of course, as everything’s back to

front,Icannothelpstandingup.”“Whydon’twedance?”saidMrs.Turvy.“That’sbetterthansittingdown.”And

she began to turn, feet over head, round and round the kitchen table. Mr. Turvysighedbutfollowed,andtheirtopsy-turvybehaviourwassoinfectiousthatpresentlyeveryone was dancing, or turning head over heels. Jane andMichael pranced andpolkaed, John andBarbara skipped and spun.EvenMaryPoppins, holding out thestrings of her apron,waltzed primly round the table. The only people not dancingwereAnnabel,whowas scraping out the batter bowl, andRobertsonAy,whowassoundasleep.


“Enough!”saidMaryPoppinsatlast.“Everythingmustbecookedbynow.”Herwordwasenough.Thewhirlingkitchensteadieditself.Everyonecametoa

halt. Michael carefully took the stew from the oven. Jane turned the cake outdownsideupandcovereditwithwhippedcream.

“It’s a great success!” saidMary Poppins. “Wewon’t call it upside-down cakeeveragain.ItsnamewillbeTopsy-Turvy!”


THURSDAY

“That’sonethingdone!”saidMaryPoppinsasshesweptthedustintoapanandputthebroomaway.Sheglancedroundthespotlesskitchenfloorandseemedtobepleasedwithherhandiwork.

“MaryPoppins,”saidMichaelashewatchedhertieonafreshwhiteapron.“Whodoyouthinkwillcometoday?”

“Whyshouldanyonecome,mayIask?”“Tohelpus,”saidJane,“tocookthedinner.”“Wedon’tneedhelp,”saidMaryPoppins.“It’saverysimplemealtoday—beef

pattieswithgreenpeasandbread-and-butterpudding.”“Thatsoundsdelicious!MayIcomein?”Atthesewordseverybodyturned.Andtherestoodasmallchubbyoldmanina

frockcoatandbaggytrousersandalongwhitebearddowntohiswaist.“CousinFred!”exclaimedMaryPoppins.“Mr.Twigley!”thechildrencried.“Thefrontdoorwasopen,Mary,mydear,andayoungmanwassleepingonthe

doormat.SoIjuststeppedoverhimandcamein.”“Willyougetanywishestoday?”askedMichael.“Oh,dearme,no!TheyonlyhappenonthefirstNewMoonaftertheSecondWet

Sunday after the Third ofMay. I can’t justwish the patties cooked. But I’ll helpwhereverIcan.”Mr.Twigleytookupafork,ranhisfingerslightlyacrossit,andastaveofmusicsounded.


“Now,Fred,wedoneedsomethingmorethanmusic!”“Ofcourseyoudo,Mary,mydear.”Mr.Twigleyputaspoontohislipsandblew

a flute-like phrase. “You must shape the meat into neat round cakes, press themlightlywiththehands,andfrytheminadrypanorputthemunderthegrill.”Hesangthewordsinashakytenorvoice.

“I’lldoit,”sangMichael,imitatingMr.Twigley.“Givemethemeat.”“Jane,”warbledMaryPoppinssweetly,“youmustputtheslicesofbutteredbread

inlayersintoabutteredpiedish.”“Andsprinkleraisinsbetweenthelayersandcoveritallwithasimplecustard,”

trilledJaneinahighsoprano.“Me,too!Me,too!”chantedJohnandBarbaraintheirshrillsmallvoices.And there they allwere, singing and cooking,withMr.Twigleymakingmusic

with everything he touched. He struck two saucepan lids together andmade themsound like cymbals.He took the eggwhisk andplucked thewire, and therewas asmall guitar. He thumped on the pie dish with his fists till it gave forth a roll ofdrums. Hemade knives sound like violins and soup spoons like xylophones. Andwhen the beef pattieswere ready and the pudding camebrown and crisp from theoven, they arrived together on the table with a lordly blare of a trumpet blownthroughastalkofcelery.

“Splendid!”saidMr.Twigleyproudly,asthoughhehadcookedthewholemealhimself.“AndIfindthatIdohaveawishafterall!”

“Butwillitcometrue?”demandedJane.“Itdependsonher,”saidMr.Twigley,noddingatMaryPoppins.“Idosowish,

Mary,mydear,thatwecouldmakeapicnicofitandtakeourmealintothegarden.”“Oh,please,MaryPoppins!”criedJaneandMichael.But Mary Poppins, as if by magic, was already out under the elm tree and

spreadingatableclothinitsshade.“Thatwasawonderfulwish,”saidJaneastheyallsataroundthetableclotheating

beefpattiesandpeas.Mr.Twigleypluckedabladeofgrassandranitlightlyoverhislipstillitsounded

likeanEnglishhorn.“Mr.Twigley,”demandedMichael.“Haseverythinggotitsowntruemusic?”“Everything,”answeredMr.Twigley.“Andeverybody?”Janeinquired.“Everybody,”hesaid.


FRIDAY

Janewassittingbythekitchenwindow,waitingtohearthemenufortheday.“There’sapigeon,”shesaid,“staringinatme.Whatcanitwant?Oh,it’sflown

away.”“Well,letitfly,”saidMaryPoppins.“I’vequiteenoughbirdstothinkof,thank

you,withroastchickenandbreadsaucefordinnerandgreenbeansandfruitsalad.”“Feedthebirds,tuppenceabag!”Afamiliarvoicesoundedoutsideinthegarden.“It’stheBirdWoman!”criedthechildrentogetherasMichaelrantothekitchen

door.Andthere,indeed,theBirdWomanstood,witharingofpigeonsabouther.Inone

handshecarriedherbasketofbreadcrumbsandintheotherabunchofherbs.“Mybirdietoldmeyouwereathome,soIthoughtI’ddropintohavealittlechat

andtoseehowyouwerefaring.”“Mustn’tgrumble,”saidMaryPoppins.“We’redoingnicely,thankyou.”“Andchickenfordinner,mydears,Isee.Sothesewillcomeinhandy.”TheBirdWomanwavedherbunchofherbsandhandedthemtoMichael.


“Tucktheminsidehim,love,”shesaid.“They’llmakehimsweetandtasty.”Sothechickenwasstuffedfullofgardenherbs,rubbedwithsaltandlemonjuice,

andpoppedinsidetheoven.Thegreenbeanswerewashedandstripped.AndtheBirdWoman’spigeonsflewroundthekitchen,perchingonshelvesorthebacksofchairsandsometimesonthechildren’sshoulders.

“Andnowthebreadsauce,”saidMaryPoppins.“Youtake thebread,Jane,andcrumbleit—”

“Wait a minute!” the Bird Woman cried. And she opened several bagfuls ofcrumbsandpouredthemintoasaucepan.

“Thatwill saveyousomework,mychick.Nowallweneed ismilkandbutterandasmallonionforflavour.”

TheBirdWoman stood by the kitchen stove, stirring the saucewith awoodenspoon.Shesalteditandpepperedit.Andherbirdsclusteredcloseabouther,oneonherhatandanotherinherpocket.

“Nowwe’llsetitasideandwarmitwhenthechicken’sready.Itwillbeasaucefitforaking.Well,Imustbeoff.”

“But you’ll stay to dinner, ma’am, surely?” Mary Poppins, her hands full ofbananas,oranges,apples,andpears,madeagestureofinvitation.“JaneandMichaelaregoingtomakeafruitsalad.”

“No, no. Imust be onmyway.Myother birdies arewaiting.You’ve got yourbirdstofeed.I’vegotmine.”

TheBirdWoman,underacloudofwings,straightenedherhatand tookupherbasket.

“I’lltakeyoutothegate,”saidMichael.AndheandJaneandJohnandBarbarafollowedherdownthepath.

“Feed the birds!” the Bird Woman cried as she stepped out into the lane.“Tuppenceabag!Feedthebirds!”

“We’ll see you at St. Paul’s,” called the children as theywatched her hurryingdownthelane,lookinglikeamotherhenamidaflockofchickens.


SATURDAY

JaneandMichaelranintothekitchen,withAndrewandWilloughby,MissLark’sdogs,yappingbreathlesslyattheirheels.

“Wefoundthemoutinthelane,”saidMichael,“sowebroughtthemhomewithus.Whatarewecookingtoday,MaryPoppins?”

“Lancashirehotpotandcherrypie.Youcangetthehotpotready,andJanecanmakethepastry.”

There was an air of quiet busyness about the kitchen as they all prepared thedinner.Michaelputalternatelayersofmeat,potatoes,andonionintoacasserole.Janeworked shorteningand flour together tomakepastry for thepie. JohnandBarbarapulledthestemsoffthecherriesandputthefruitintoapiedish.Andthedogslookedonwithinterest.

“MaryPoppins,whereareyou?Help,oh,help!”Awildcryshatteredthepeacefulscene.AndthereinthedoorwaystoodMissLarkwiththeParkKeeperbehindher.

“Oh,MaryPoppins.I’velostthedogs.They’renotinmygarden,notinthelane,andtheParkKeeperhassearchedalloverthePark.”

“They’rehere,”saidMaryPoppinscalmlyasthedogsroselazilytotheirfeetandsaunteredtowardMissLark.

“Oh dear, oh dear,what a relief! I thought I should have to inform the police.Even, perhaps, the PrimeMinister. Andrew andWilloughby, you ran away! Howcouldyoubesoheartless?”


“Observetherules!”theParkKeepercriedfromthedoor.“Alllittertobeplacedinthebaskets.”

MaryPoppinseyedhimsternly.“Weareobservingtherules,thankyou.Andwe’vegotnolitterhere.”“Ishallputyoubothonthelead,”saidMissLarkasshestoopedtowardthedogs’

collars.“Andtakeyouhomeatonce.Therenow,youshan’tescapeagain.Thankyouforkeeping them,MaryPoppins.Theymighthavebeen lost tome forever.Well, Imustbegoing.Thankyou,thankyou!Iseeyouareallextremelybusy.Whatcleverchildren—making pastry! When will Mrs. Banks be back? Tomorrow? Splendid!Come,dogs!Good-bye!”

AndawaywentMissLark,inherusualbustle,withthedogsbehindherlookingsheepishandglancingbacklonginglyatthechildren.

TheParkKeepersighedawistfulsighasheeyedtheladentable.“Cooking?”heinquiredwithinterest.“Whatelsedoesonedoinakitchen?”MaryPoppinsgavehimamockingglance.“Icouldstayandgiveyouahelpinghand,supposingyouwantedit,”hesaid.“AndsupposingIdidn’t?”shesaidcalmlyassheedgedhimoutofthekitchen.“It’smedinnerhour,”saidtheParkKeeper,eagerlysniffingtheair.MaryPoppinswasnottobecajoled.“Thenyou’dbettergoandgetsomethingtoeat,”shetoldhimscornfully.TheParkKeepermadealasteffortasshethrusthimfromthehouse.“I’mpartialtohotpotandcherrypie.”Hemadeapleadinggesture.“SoamI,”saidMaryPoppins.Andsheclosedthedooruponhim.


SUNDAY

“I’m excited,” saidMichael as he dried the last of the lettuce leaves,wrappedthem in a freshnapkin, andput them into the icebox. “What timewill they arrive,MaryPoppins?”

“The letter said at one o’clock.And good cooks are never excited,Michael. Itspoilswhattheyarecooking.”

MaryPoppinsbrokeaneggintwo,quicklydividedthewhitefromtheyolk,andputeachintoaseparatebowl.Thisshedidfourtimes.ThensheturnedthebowlofwhitesovertoJaneandhandedhertheeggbeater.“Beatthemuntilthey’restiff,”shesaid.

Outside in the lane, thePolicemanwaswalkingupanddown,hoping,perhaps,foraglimpseofEllen.AndtheIceCreamManwheeledhistricyclepast,ringinghisbelltoattractattention.

Butawayinthekitchennobodynoticed.Theywereallofthemfartoobusy.“Now,Michael,”saidMaryPoppinsbriskly.“Lightlydipthechickenstripsinto

twobeateneggsandthenintothebreadcrumbs.Andyou,Jane,measuretwoouncesofbutterandoneandahalfofflour.JohnandBarbarawillsetthetable.”

MaryPoppinswaslikeawhirlwind,turningfromonetoanotherandhelpingeachinturn.Andinbetweentimesshestoodatthestovestirringsomethinginasaucepan,addingthisandaddingthatandtastingtheresultwithasmackofherlips.


Themorningworeon,andatlastitseemedthatallwasprepared.Itwastimetoputsomethingunderthegrillandsomethingelseintotheoven.

Andjustatthemomentthiswasdone,thekitchenclockstruckasinglenoteandalatchkeyturnedinthefrontdoor.

“They’rehere!They’rehere!”criedeveryone.Thefourchildrenstreamedoutofthekitchen,screamingcriesofwelcome.And

presentlytheywerebackagainwithMr.andMrs.Banks,allofthemwrappedinonebigembraceandeverybodylaughing.

“Still alive,MaryPoppins?” askedMr.Banks as he pluckedAnnabel fromherhighchairandhandedhertohermother.

Mrs.Banksflutteredandcooedandkissedasthechildrenclusteredabouther.“Idobelieveyou’vegrown!”shetoldthem.“Nonsense, my dear.” saidMr. Banks. “We’ve only been away a week.Mary

Poppins,we’rehungry,”hesaid,turning.“Doyouthinkyoucouldmanageacheesesandwichormaybeacoupleofboiledeggs?”

MaryPoppinsandJaneandMichaelexchangedaglancefullofmeaning.“Ifyou’lltakeyourplacesinthediningroom,”saidMaryPoppins,“thechildren

willbringyousomethingtoeat.”“Howgood to behome,” saidMr.Banks as they settled into their chairs. “I’m

lookingforwardtoalittlesnack.Butwhatisthis?”hedemanded,turning.Thereinthedoorwaystoodthefourchildren,eachofthemcarryingadish.And

behindthem,likeapillarofstarch,wasthefigureofMaryPoppins.“Itisn’tasnack,”saidMichael,laughing.“We’vecookedyouarealdinner.”He

put down his dish and took off the lid. “Chicken,” he said triumphantly, “withpotatoesfromJohnandsaladfromBarbara.”

“Andalemonsouffléfromme,”saidJaneassheputherdishonthetable.Mr.BanksstaredatMrs.BanksandMrs.Banksstaredback.“Salad! Potatoes! Chicken! Soufflé! Can we believe our eyes, my dear?” Mr.

Bankswasamazed.“Wemust be dreaming,” saidMrs. Banks as she gazed at the spreading feast.

“Can the children have cooked all this? So all has gone well, after all, MaryPoppins?”Shesmiledhertimidsmile.

MaryPoppinstossedherheadandgaveafamiliarsniff.“Ofcourseithas,”shesaidcalmly.“Whatelsedidyouexpect?”


“AllthatisorwasorwillbehappensbetweenAandZ,”saysMaryPoppins.“Andthatincludesthiscookerybook.”

ACAUTIONFROMMARYPOPPINS

Firstofallwashyourhands,andthenrememberthreeusefulthings:Alwaysletan adult switchon the stove, keep away from steamingkettles, andnever useknivesunlessanadultisstandingby.


AppleCharlotteorAppleBrownBetty

2poundsapples—greeningsorCortlands½cupor1stickbutter2cupsfreshwhitebreadcrumbs1½cupsdarkbrownsugardeeppiedishthatwillholdatleast1quart—asoufflédishwilldo

Heattheovento350°.Chooseapplesthatarehardandjuicy.Peelandcorethemandsliceasthinasyou

can.Butterthepiedish,usingalittleofthe½cup.Sprinklewithbreadcrumbs.Theywillsticktothebutterandmakeacomfortablebedfortheapples.Layathicklayerofslicedapplesonthebreadcrumbsandscattersomebrownsugarontop.Dotalloverwithlittlepiecesofbutter.Startalloveragainwithalayerofapples,breadcrumbs,sugar,andbutterandcontinuethelayersuntilthedishisfull.Makethelastlayerofbreadcrumbs.Pile ithigh.Theapples shrinkas theycook.Cook for1hour.MaryPoppinsservesthispuddinglukewarmwithwhippedcream.


BeefPattiesorSmallHamburgers

1½poundslean,minced(ground)sirloinofbeefortopround4teaspoonsWorcestershiresaucesaltandpepper

Dividethegroundormincedbeefinto6equalportions.Shape,withyourhands,intoroundpatties3inchesindiameterand1inchthick,pressinglightly.Heataheavyfryingpanorskilletovermediumheatfor3–4minutes.Cookpattiesfor3–4minutesononeside.Turnoverandcookfor3–4minutesontheother.Threeminutesoneachsidewillberare,and5minuteswillbewell-donepatties.

Removetoaservingplatter.PourtheWorcestershiresauceintothehotpan.Stirquicklywithawoodenspoonandpouroverthepatties.Seasonwithsaltandpepper.

Makes6servings.


Bread-and-ButterPudding

7–8sliceswhitebread½tablespoonbutter2largeeggs3tablespoonsgranulatedsugar2cups(1pint)milk2tablespoonscurrants2tablespoonssultanasorgoldenraisins1-quartsouffléorpiedish

Heattheovento350°.Removethecrustsfromthebreadand,withMaryPoppinsatyourside,cuteach

sliceinhalflengthwise,making14–16verythinslices.Butterthemononeside.Beattheeggsandsugartogetherinabowl.Addthemilkandbeatagain.Witha

littlebutter,greasetheinsideofthedish.Laytwoslicesonthebottom,buttersideup,and sprinkle with a quarter of the raisins and currants. Lay two more slices ofbuttered bread on top, buttered side up, and sprinkle with currants and raisins.Continue till thereareonly4slices left.Sprinkle remainingcurrantsandraisinsontop.Fit2slicesintoeachsideofthedishbetweenthesideandthelayeredbread.Foldthemoversothat theymakeasortof lid.Pour theeggsandmilkintothedishandwaitforhalfanhourbeforebakinginthemiddleofthepreheatedoven.

Bakefor40minutes,atwhichtimethetopwillbebrownandcrisp.


CherryPie

2poundscherriessugar1cupwater1eggyolkdeeppiedishthatholds1quartPastry:Makethesameamountasspecifiedforjamtarts,on[>],andusethe

samerecipe.

Wash the cherries. Remove the stems and the stones (pits). Make a layer ofcherriesabout1inchthickinthepiedish.Sprinklelightlywithsugar.Theamounttouse depends on whether the cherries are sweet or sour. Make a second layer andsprinklewithsugar.Continueinthiswaytillthedishisfull.Pilethemupinthedishsothatthereisanicedomeoffruit.Add1cupofwater.

Heattheovento350°.Prepare the pastry:Mix the egg yolkwith 1 tablespoon of water. Roll out the

pastry.Itshouldbeabout¼inchthick.Rollitontotherollingpin.Brushtheedgeofthepiedishwiththeeggandwatermixture.Thisiscalledaglaze.Rollthepastryoffthe rollingpin andonto thepiedish, covering it completely.Trim it evenlywith asmallknife,savingthebits.Pressgentlytotherimofthedishtosealit.Gatherthebitsandformaball.Rollitoutagain.Brushtheentiresurfaceofthecoveredpie.Cutlong strips, about ½ inch wide, and fit them neatly round the edge of the dish,pressing them into place.Mark them evenlywith the tines of a fork.Make prettycutoutswith the rest of the pastry—leaves and flowers or your initials—and placethemonthepietop.Brushthesurfaceagainwiththeglaze.

Bakeinthemiddleoftheovenfor30minutes.Whenyoutakeitoutoftheoven,sprinklewithsomesugarwhileit’sstillhot.


DateBread

1¾cupssiftedall-purposeflour(siftfirstandthenmeasure)½teaspoonsalt¼teaspooncreamoftartar¾teaspoonbakingsoda⅓cupsoftenedbutter⅔cupgranulatedsugar1egg1cupchoppeddatesloafpan,7½inches×3¼inches×2¼inches

Heattheovento350°.Buttertheinsideofthepanlightly.Sift themeasured flour, salt, cream of tartar, and soda into a small bowl. In a

mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together till light and fluffy. If you don’thaveamixer,usealargewoodenspoon.Beattheeggthoroughlyandmixwiththebutterandsugar. Itwill lookcurdled.Don’tworry—that’showitshouldbe.Stir intheflour,bitbybit,tillthoroughlymixed.Thenstirinthechoppeddates.Mixagain.Thedoughwillbeverythickandheavy.Spoonintothebutteredloafpan.

Bakefor1hourinthemiddleoftheoven.Turnoutonawireracktocool.


EasterCake

6largeeggs1cupsugar½teaspoonalmondextract1cupsiftedall-purposeflour(siftfirstandthenmeasure)6tablespoonsmeltedbutter9-inchringmoldortubepan

Heattheovento350°.Butterlightlythemoldorpananddustwithflour.Choose a large bowl thatwill fit over a saucepan of very hot, but not boiling,

water.Break the eggs into the bowl and start beating right away.Beat for about 5minutes, bywhich time the eggswill be light and fluffy and pale yellow.Add thesugargraduallyandcontinuebeating.Thisishardworkandwilltake15–20minutes.Ifyouhaveanelectricbeater,somuchthebetter.Addthealmondextractandbeattilltheeggshavealmosttripledinvolume.Whenyouliftthebeater,themixtureshouldstand in peaks. Fold in the flour very gently and thoroughly, and lastly themeltedbutter,verygently.Spoonthemixturecarefullyintothepreparedpanandbakeonthemiddleshelfoftheovenfor35minutes.

Takeitoutoftheovenandturnitupsidedownonawireracktocool.Ifitdoesnotdropoutofthepanofitsownaccordafter7or8minutes,helpitbyrunningaknifearoundtheedgeandgivingitafewgentletaps.


FruitSalad

2oranges1grapefruit1apple1pear¼poundgrapes1banana1pintstrawberries(optional)

Over a bowl, peel the oranges and grapefruit—the bowl will catch the juices.Withasmall,sharpknifecutoutthesectionsandletthemfallintothebowl.Squeezethe juice out of what is left. Peel and core the apple and pear. Slice or dice—whichevershapeyouprefer,butnotboth.Mixwiththeorangesandgrapefruit.Thecitruswillpreventtheappleandpearfromturningbrown.

Wash thegrapes, and if they arenot seedless, cut them inhalf and remove theseeds.

Peelandslicethebanana.Mixwiththeotherfruits.If the salad is not sweet enough, stir in some fine sugar.Therewill be enough

naturaljuiceswithoutaddingasyrup.Lastlyand justbeforeserving,washandhull thestrawberries.Cut theminhalf

andmixwiththeotherfruits.MaryPoppinsservesthiswithwhippedcreamforspecialparties.


GingerbreadStars

¾cupall-purposeflour½teaspoonbakingsoda½teaspoonmixedspices—nutmeg,cloves,andcinnamon1teaspoonpowderedginger¼cupseedlessraisins¼cupor4tablespoonsbutter½cup,packedfull,darkbrownsugar2tablespoonsdarkmolasses(darktreacle)1egg,wellbeatenbakingsheetlightlybutteredanddustedwithflour26-inchstarshapes,butteredandfloured,or18-inchsandwichcakepan

Heattheovento350°.Siftintoamixingbowltheflour,soda,spices,andginger.Stirintheraisins.Melt

thebutter and sugar together in a small saucepanover lowheat.Remove from thestoveandallowtocoola little.Addthemolassesand thenstirwith thebeatenegginto the spiced flour andmixwell with a largewooden spoon. Place the two starshapeson thebutteredbakingsheet.Divide thebatterequallybetween the twostarshapesorfillthesandwichcaketin.

Bakethestarsfor30minutesandthecaketinfor40minutesinthemiddleoftheoven.“Ifyoudon’thavestar-shapedtins,usearoundone,eightinchesindiameter,andthenyouhave‘fullmoons,’”saysMaryPoppins.

Turnoutonawireracktocool.


HoneyandBananas

2tablespoonsbutter3bananas,nottooripe¼cuphoney¼cupwater2tablespoonslemonjuiceovenproofdish,approximately9inches×15inches

Heattheovento350°.Greasethedishwithalittleofthebutter.Peelthebananasandcutinhalflengthwise.Fitthemintothebuttereddish.Mix

the honey, water, and lemon juice together and pour over the bananas. Dot withwhat’sleftofthebutter.

Bake for 30 minutes. Baste with the juices frequently. When the bananas aredone,thereshouldbelittleliquidinthedish,anditwillbelikeathicksyrup.


IrishStew

4poundslambshoulderchops3poundspotatoes(theoldcropisbest)3largeonionssaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper3-or4-quartcasserolewithlid

Heattheovento325°.Ask the butcher to cut up the chops. Pieces about 2 inches square are good.

Remove all fat. Peel and slice the potatoes.They shouldbe as thick as 2 quarters.Peeltheonionsandslicethemasthinaspossible.Coverthebottomofthecasserolewitha layerofpotatoes, thena layerof the lambpieces, followedbyslicedonion.Sprinklewithsaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper.Beginalloveragainwithlayersofpotato,lamb,andonion,sprinkledwithsaltandpepper.Continueuntilallthelambisusedup.Endwithalayerofpotatoes.Pourinenoughcoldwatertoreachthelevelofthetoplayerofpotatoes.

Cookfor2hours,covered,intheoven.Coolandskimofffat,ifany.Heat again in theovenbefore serving.Half anhour shouldbe enoughat350°.

Therewillbeamplefor6or8servings.


JamTarts

ThePastry:2cupssiftedall-purposeflour½teaspoonsalt3tablespoonsvegetableshortening8tablespoonsor1stickcoldbuttericedwater

Heattheovento400°.Sifttheflourandsaltintoamixingbowl.Addtheshortening,andchipthecold

butter into thebowl.Breakupwithapastryblenderuntil themixture iscoarseandmealy.Addenoughcoldwatertoformaball(about3tablespoons),handlingaslittleaspossible.

Transfer the dough to a floured board. Spread out with the heel of your handonce, gather into a ball, and seal in a plastic bag or plastic wrap. Place in therefrigeratorforatleast2hours.

Rolloutthedough.Itshouldbebetween⅛inchand¼inchthick.Fititintosmalltarttins.Itisbestfirsttocutpiecesroughlythesizeofthetinsand,aftertheyhavebeenpressedfirmlyintoeachtin.Trimtheedgesneatlywithasharpknife.Prickthepastry all over with a fork. This allows the air, trapped between the pan and thepastry,toescapeandpreventsthepastryfromrising.

Putallthetarttinsonabakingsheetandbakeinthemiddleoftheovenfor10–12minutes.Takethemoutoftheovenandfillwithjamwhiletheyarestillhot.


DressingforSalads

1teaspoonsugar½teaspoonsalt¼teaspoondrymustard3tablespoonsoil(oliveoryourfavouritevegetableoil)1tablespoonredwinevinegar

Mixtheingredientsinasmallglassjarwithascrewtop.Shake thoroughlybeforepouringoveryour saladand tossing. If thismixture is

toosweet,reducetheamountofsugar.“Therearesome,”saysMaryPoppins,“wholikeitwithoutanysugar.”


Kale(Cabbage)

3poundskale3quartswater3tablespoonssalt2tablespoonsbuttersaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

Washthekaleinrunningwater.Cutoutthecoarsestalks.Inalargepotbringthewatertoaboil.Addthesalt.Throwinthekaleleavesandboilrapidly,withoutalid,for4–5minutesoruntiltheleavesaretender.Drainverywellinacolanderandpressoutanywaterthatisleft.

Melt thebutter inasmallerpan.Chopthekaleandmixwith thebutter tillhot.Addsaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper.


Kings’orTwelfthNightCake

1cup(½pound)softenedbutter1cupgranulatedsugar4eggs2tablespoonsmilk3cupsself-risingflour1driedbeancake tin, 8 inches round × 3 inches deep, lightly greased with butter and

dustedwithflour

Heattheovento325°.Cream the butter and sugar together till light and fluffy.Beat the eggs and the

milk and add gradually to the butter and sugar.Continue beatingwhile adding theflour.

Spoonintopreparedcaketin.Dropthebeaninto thebatter.Bakefor1¼hours.Coolonawirerack.

“Everyone knows,” says Mary Poppins, “that the bean is there for a purpose.Whoeverfindsitinhispieceofcakeissuretohavegreatgoodluck.”


LancashireHotPot

2poundsbestendofneckoflamb(neckorshoulderchops)3lambkidneyssaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper2poundspotatoes3onions,smalltomedium1pinchofdriedthymeor2–3sprigsoffresh1smallbayleaf½cupbeefstock2tablespoonsmeltedbutter3-or4-quartcasserolewithalid

Heattheovento350°.Ask the butcher to cut the chops into bite-size pieces.Remove all the fat. The

meatmayberemovedfromthebone,butMaryPoppinsprefersnottobecause,lefton,itgivesagoodflavourtothehotpot.

Skinandcutthekidneysinhalfandinhalfagain.Cutoutthecenterfattycore.Seasonthemeatsgenerouslywithsalt,freshlygroundblackpepper,andthecrumbledbayleaf.Peelthepotatoesandslicethemratherthickly,about⅜ofaninch.Peelandchoptheonionsfinely.Buttertheinsideofacasserole.Coverthebottomwithalayerofpotatoslices.Sprinklewitha little thyme.Stand thecut-upchopsuprighton thelayer of potatoeswith a piece of kidneybetween eachone.Sprinklewith choppedonionandcoverwithalayerofpotatoesandthenlambandkidney.Continueinthiswaytillallhavebeenusedup,endingwithalayerofpotatoes.Pourinenoughbeefstock to come up to the bottom of the top layer of potatoes. Brush potatoes withmeltedbutter.Coverwithalidandbakefor1hour.


LemonSoufflé

4tablespoonsor½stickbutter4tablespoonsall-purposeflour1cupwarmmilk1largelemon,gratedandsqueezed4tablespoonsgranulatedsugar3eggyolks4eggwhitespinchofcreamoftartarpinchofsalt1-quartsoufflédishbakingsheet

Heattheovento400°.Buttertheinsideofthesoufflédish.Sprinklewithgranulatedsugar.Turnitupside

downtoremovethesurplus.Inaheavysaucepanmeltthebuttertillitfoams.Turndowntheflameandstirin

theflour.Cookfor2–3minutes.Stirallthetimetopreventtheflourfromscorching.Thismixture is called a roux.Take thepanoff the fire andpour in themilk all atonce.Stirvigorouslyandreturntogentleheat.Stirtillthesaucethickens.Addlemonrind.Stirinthesugarandremovepanfromthefireagain.Turnofftheheat.Itwon’tbeneededagain.Allowthemixturetocool.

Separate3eggs.Stirintheyolksandthelemonjuice.Thismixtureisnowcalledthesoufflébase.Separateonemoreeggandaddthewhitetotheothersinthebowl.Nowyouhave4eggwhites.Beattilltheyfoamandfroth.Addapinchofcreamoftartarandapinchofsalt.Continuebeatingtillstiffpeaksremainwhenthebeaterorwhiskisremoved.

Usingalargemetalspoon,stir1heapedspoonfulofeggwhitesintothesoufflébase.Spoonthismixtureintothebowlcontainingtheeggwhites.Foldonemixtureintotheotheruntilallthewhiteshavebeenevenlymixedwiththebase.Don’toverdoit oryouwill burst the small egg-whitebubbles.Spooncarefully into thepreparedsoufflédish.

Putthedishonabakingsheetforeasyliftinginandoutoftheoven.Bakefor15minutes.Sprinklethetopwithfinesugarandserveimmediately.Youmustwaitforthesoufflé—itwon’twaitforyou.


Meringues

3eggwhitespinchofsaltpinchofcreamoftartar¾cupgranulatedsugar2bakingorcookiesheets

Settheovenat250°.Lightlygreasethebakingorcookiesheetswithbutter.Dustwithflourandshake

toremovethesurplus.Beattheeggwhiteswithawhiskorrotarybeatertillfrothy.Addsaltandcream

of tartar. Continue beating untilmixture holds shape.Gradually add the sugar andcontinuetillmixture isverystiffandshining.Long,hardbeatingisverynecessary.Dropthemixtureontothepreparedbakingsheetsbythetablespoonful.

Bakefor45–50minutesuntilmeringuesarefirmtothetouch.Turnofftheovenandleavethedooropen.After1hourremovethemeringueswithaspatula.

Mary Poppins sandwiches two together with sweetened whipped cream for aspecialtreat.


NutLoaf

2cupsall-purposesiftedflour4teaspoonsbakingpowder½cupgranulatedsugar1teaspoonsalt⅓cupbutter1egg,wellbeaten1cupcoldmilk1cupshellednuts,finelychopped(walnuts,pecans,orhazels)loafpan,8½inches×4½inches×2½inches,butteredandfloured

Heattheovento350°.Sifttheflourandbakingpowdertogetherintoamixingbowl.Addthesugarand

salt.Cutthebutterintosmallpiecesandrubintotheflourwithyourfingertipsorapastrycutter.Itshouldnowlookandfeellikecoarsecornmeal.Beattheeggandmilktogetherandaddgraduallytotheflourandbuttermixture,beatingveryhard.Stirinchoppednuts.Turnintopreparedloafpan.

Wait20minutesbeforebaking.Bakeinmiddleoftheovenfor1hour.Turnoutonwirerack.Coolbeforecutting.


OatmealCookies

2eggs1cupgranulatedsugar1pinchofsalt2cupsquickoatsbakingorcookiesheetgreasedlightlywithbutter

Heattheovento450°.Inamixingbowlbeattheeggsandsugartogethertilllightincolourandcreamy.

Stir in the salt and oatmeal. Drop the batter, teaspoonful by teaspoonful, onto thebakingsheetabout4inchesapart—theywillspread—andflattenwiththebottomofaglassdippedinwater.

Bake for 5minutes until the edges are golden. Remove from the sheet with aspatulaatonceandcoolonawirerack.

“Thisrecipe,”saysMaryPoppins,“willmakeaboutthreedozensweetbiscuitsorcookies.Verygoodtostoreforarainyday.”


Potatoes

Potatoesareamostusefulvegetableandmaybecookedinmanydifferentways.Whentheyarenewandsmall,theyshouldbescrubbedwithahardbrushandcookedinboilingsaltedwater—1tablespoontoaquart—towhichalargesprigofminthasbeenadded.Cooktill tender,about15minutes,dependingon thesize.Servedwithbutter,thismakesaseparatecoursetoameal.

Tobakepotatoes,washbutdonotpeel.Rub theskins lightlywithbutteroroilandbakeforabout45minutesina450°oven.Beforeserving,maketwodeepcuts,crosswise,andsqueezethepotatoessothattheyopen.Popateaspoonofbutterintothegap.

Potatoescookedintheirjackets,peeled,andmashedwithalittlebutter,milkorcream,andsaltandpepperaregoodservedwithsausages.


QueenofPuddings

1⅔cupsmilk2tablespoonsgranulatedsugar2wholeeggs2eggyolks¼teaspoonvanillaextract1cuplooselypackedwhitebreadcrumbs.deeppiedishthatwillhold1quart—asoufflédishwilldoalittlebutterforgreasingthedish

TheTopping:2eggwhites2tablespoonssugar2tablespoonsraspberryjam

Heattheovento350°.Heat themilkwith the sugar till veryhotbutnotquiteboiling.Beat thewhole

eggsandeggyolksandaddvanilla.Stiralittleofthebeateneggintothehotmilkandthenpourallofthemilkintotheremainderoftheeggmixture.Stirthoroughlyandmixinbreadcrumbs.Putinagreasedpieorsoufflédishandbakeinthemiddleoftheovenfor25minutes.

Beat the egg whites until there are soft peaks when you lift out the beater.Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar over the eggwhites and continue beating. Sprinklewiththeremainderofthesugarandbeatalittlelonger.

Takethepiedishoutof theovenanddotevenlywithraspberryjam.Spoonthebeateneggwhitesoverthetop.MaryPoppinslikesitbestwhenthesurfacelookssortof rough.Return to theovenandbake foranadditional20minutes.MaryPoppinssays,“Ifthispuddingisgoodenoughforaqueen,itisgoodenoughforgrown-ups.”


RoastChickenandBreadSauce

1chicken,weighingbetween3and3½poundssaltandpepper1largehandfulfreshparsleyjuiceof1lemon½cupwater

TheBreadSauce:1cupmilk1smallonionwith1clovestuckinit1cupwhitebreadcrumbs1 tablespoon heavy cream—a little more if the sauce is too thick for your

liking½tablespoonbuttersaltandfreshlygroundwhitepeppertotaste

Heattheovento400°.Rubtheinsideofthechickenverythoroughlywithsaltanddustwithpepper.Fill

itwithparsleysprigs.Fold the wings underneath the body—akimbo—and tie the legs together with

string tomakeaneatpackage.Rub thebirdalloverwithsalt.Pourhalf the lemonjuiceinsideandpattheotherhalfovertheoutside—gentlyandthoroughlyasifyouwerepattingacheek.Place itonarack inaroastingpan,breastup.Add½cupofwatertothepantopreventitfromscorching.Sprinklesomemoresaltoverthebird.Cookinthecenteroftheovenfor1hour.Don’topentheovendoor.Thereisnoneedforbasting.

Chickencookedthiswayhas“agoodflavour,”saysMaryPoppins,“andistenderandjuicy.”

Preparethebreadsauce:Heatthemilkwiththeonionandcloveoverlowheatfor2–3minutestobringouttheflavours.Stirinbreadcrumbsandcookgentlyfor2–3minutes. Remove the onion and stir in cream and the butter. Seasonwith salt andpepperandservewithroastchicken.

Makes1cupor½pint.


Shepherd’sPie

2½poundsgroundormincedrumpsteakortopround2smallonions2tablespoonsbuttersaltandfreshlygroundblackpepperjuicesfromtheroastbeefpanorleftovergravy,bouilloncube,orbeefstock

tomoistenthepie2poundspotatoes,boiledfinelychoppedparsleyovenproofdish,10inches×7inches×2inches

Ina large fryingpanor skillet, cook theminced steak for4–5minutes, stirringconstantly.Turnitintoalargebowl.Peelandchoptheonions.Add2tablespoonsofbuttertothepaninwhichthebeefwascooked.Cookonionstillgoldenandtender.Mixwiththebeef.Seasonwithsaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper.Addpanjuicesorgravytomoisten.

Heattheovento425°.Spoonthemixtureintothedish.Usingapotatoricer,covertheminceevenlywith

riced potatoes. If you don’t have a ricer, spreadmashed potatoes with a fork, notpresseddownbutlightly.Cookintheoventill thepotatoesarenicelybrownedandcrisp.Sprinklewithfinelychoppedparsleybeforeserving.

“This,”saysMaryPoppins,“isagoodwaytouseupcoldroastbeef.Adishfitforaking.”


Trout

1troutperpersonsaltandpepperflour,about½cupbutter,about1½tablespoonsforeachfishfinelychoppedparsleylemons,cutinwedges

Askthefishmonger toclean the troutforyou.Dry the trout thoroughly.Seasontheinsideofeachfishwithsaltandpepper.Spreadtheflouronaflatplate.Dipeachfishintoitandshakeittoremovethesurplus.Itshouldbelightlycoated.

In a heavy pan long enough to hold the fish, heat enough butter to cover thebottomtoabout⅛inchindepth.Whenitfoams,addthefishandcookitononesidefor 3minutes. Turn it over and cook for 3minutes longer. It should be crisp andbrownontheoutside.Keepitwarmintheovenwhiletheothersarecooking.Whenallofthemhavebeencooked,pouroffthebutterinthepanandadd2tablespoonsoffreshbutter.Heatittillfoamingandpouroverthetrout.Sprinklewithfinelychoppedparsleyandservewithwedgesoflemon.

“Cookingtroutbythismethod,”saysMaryPoppins,“takesfulladvantageofthenaturalflavour.Lemonjuiceincreasesit.”


Upside-downCake(Topsy-TurvyCake)

4tablespoonsor½stickbutter1½cupsdarkbrownsugarcaketin,8inches×1½inches

Cream the butter and sugar till smooth. Spread the mixture evenly over thebottomofthecaketin.Setaside.

6tablespoonsbutter⅓cupsugar2eggs1cupself-risingflour3wholepeaches,peeled,halved,andpits(stones)removediffresh6cherries,maraschinoorglacé

Heattheovento350°.Cream the butter and sugar till light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time,

beatingvigorouslyaftereachone.Addtheflourgraduallyandbeatthoroughly.Laythepeaches,cutsidedown,withacherryinthe“cup,”onthepreparedcaketin:onein themiddle and the other five close to the edge of the tin. Thismakes a prettyarrangement.Spoonthebatteroverthepeachesandlevelitoffwithaspoon.Bakefor45minutesinthecenteroftheoven.

Loosenthecakeroundtheedgeandturnitoutonaprettyplate.Pineapplerings,apricots,rhubarb,orapplesmaybeusedinplaceofpeaches.


VeryPlainCake

4tablespoonsor½stickbutter½cupgranulatedsugar1egg,separated¼teaspoonvanillaextract1½cupssiftedall-purposeflour2teaspoonsbakingpowder¼teaspoonsalt½cupmilkbakingtin,8inches×1¼inches,lightlygreasedanddustedwithflour

Heattheovento325°.Inamixingbowlcream thebutter till lightand fluffy.Add the sugargradually

while mixing. Beat hard. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Sift the flour,bakingpowder,andsalttogether.Stirintothebutterandsugaralittleflourandthensomemilk,beatingveryhardaftereachaddition.Beattheeggwhitetillitwillholdastiff peak when the beater is lifted from the bowl. Fold the beaten white into thebatter, lightly and thoroughly. Spoon into the prepared cake tin. Bake for 25–30minutesoruntilatoothpickinsertedinthemiddlecomesoutcleananddiy.Turnouttocoolonawirerack.


WalnutCake

½cup(¼pound)unsaltedsweetbutter1cupgranulatedsugar2eggs,separated1cupsiftedall-purposeflour(siftfirstandthenmeasure)½cupcornstarchpinchofsalt2teaspoonsbakingpowder½cupmilk1teaspoonlemonjuice½cupchoppedwalnutscaketin,8inches×1½inches,lightlybuttered

Heattheovento375°.Beat thebutterandsugar together till lightandcreamy.Addtheeggyolks,and

continuebeatingtillthoroughlymixed.Sift the flour with the cornstarch, salt, and baking powder. Add, spoonful by

spoonful, to the egg and butter mixture with a little of the milk between eachspoonful. Beat thoroughly after each addition. Add the lemon juice. Stir in thechoppedwalnuts.Beattheeggwhitestillstiffbutnotdry.Foldgentlyintothebatterandspoonintothecaketin.

Bake for30–35minutes.Cool foraminuteor twoand then turnoutonawireracktocoolthoroughly.


XXXCandykisses

1poundalmonds1cuppowderedmilk1cuppowderedsugar1teaspoonalmondextract½cupmilkadditionalpowderedsugarforcoatingthekisses

Dropthealmondsintoapanofboilingwater.Liftthemoutafter1minute.Whentheyarecoolenoughtohandle,slipthemoutoftheirskins.Grindthemveryfineinameatgrinderorblender.

Mixthegroundalmonds,powderedmilk,andpowderedsugartogether.Addthealmond extract and milk. Take care not to add all of the milk at one time. Mixtogetherthoroughlyandkneadwithyourhands.Thedoughshouldbeveryheavyandslightlysticky.Alittlemoremilkmaybeneededifthedoughdoesnotbind.Coverthebowlandchillfor1hour.

Dustyourhandswith additional powdered sugar and roll balls ofdough,usingabout1teaspoonforeachball.Rollballsinpowderedsugarandstoreinacoollarderorintherefrigerator.Therewillbeabout60kisses.

“Verynice,”saysMaryPoppins,“foraspecialbedtimetreat.”


YorkshirePudding

1cupflourpinchofsalt1smallegg1cupmilkandwaterinequalparts

Heattheovento425°.Sifttheflourandsaltintoamixingbowl.Makeawellinthemiddleanddropthe

eggintoit.Addalittleofthemilkandmix,startinginthecenter,graduallydrawingintheflourwhilepouringinmoremilk.Mixthoroughlywithaneggbeaterorwhiskandletstandinacoolplacefor1hour.

Heat about 1 tablespoon of the drippings or fat from the roast chicken in anovenproofpan,about12inches×12inches.Tipitandtiltittillitiscoatedwithfat.Pourinthebatterandbakefor25minutes.Itwillbebythenwellpuffedup,crisp,andbrown.MaryPoppinscutsitintosquaresforserving.


ZodiacCake

1largeegg,separated2squaressemi-sweetchocolate1½cupsall-purposeflour2teaspoonsbakingpowder¼teaspoonsalt4tablespoonsor¼cupbutter¾cupsugar½cupgroundnuts(walnuts,pecans,orhazels)1teaspoonvanillaextract¾cupmilkroundcaketin,3inches×11½inches

Heattheovento375°.Greasethecaketinwithbutterandflourit.Shakeouttheexcessflour.Separate

theeggyolkfromthewhite.Meltthechocolateinasmallbowlstandinginhotwater.Sifttheflourandmeasure.Siftagainwiththebakingpowderandsalt.

Cream the butter—beat it till light and creamy. Add the sugar gradually andcontinuebeating.Addtheeggyolkandbeatevenharder.Stirinthemeltedchocolateand ground nuts. Stir the vanilla into the milk. Add some flour to the chocolatemixtureandthenstirinsomemilk,alittlemoreflourandthensomemoremilk,tillbothhavebeenusedup.Beatverythoroughly.

Beattheeggwhitetillstiffandfoldgentlyintothebatter.Pourintopreparedpan.Bakefor30minutes.

MaryPoppinsdecoratesthiscakewithsmallsilverstars.


Index

AApplebrownbetty,[>]Applecharlotte,[>]

BBananas

SeeHoneyandbananasBeefpatties,[>]Bread

-and-butterpudding,[>]date,[>]nut,[>]sauce,[>]

CCabbage

SeeKaleCake(s)

Easter,[>]kings’orTwelfthNight,[>]upside-down,[>]veryplain,[>]walnut,[>]zodiac,[>]

Candykisses,[>]Cherrypie,[>]Chicken

SeeRoastchickenCookies

gingerbreadstars,[>]oatmeal,[>]

DDatebread,[>]Dressingforsalads,[>]

E


Eastercake,[>]

FFish

SeeTroutFruitsalad,[>]

GGingerbreadstars,[>]

HHamburgers

SeeBeefpattiesHoneyandbananas,[>]

IIrishstew,[>]

JJamtarts,[>]

KKale,[>]Kings’cake,[>]

LLancashirehotpot,[>]Lemonsoufflé,[>]

MMeat

beefpatties,[>]Irishstew,[>]Lancashirehotpot,[>]roastchicken,[>]shepherd’spie,[>]

Meringues,[>]

N


Nutloaf,[>]

OOatmealcookies,[>]

PPies

cherry,[>]shepherd’s,[>]

Potatoes,[>]Pudding(s)

bread-and-butter,[>]queenof,[>]Yorkshire,[>]

QQueenofpuddings,[>]

RRoastchicken,[>]

SSalad

dressingfor,[>]fruit,[>]

SauceSeeBreadsauce

Shepherd’spie,[>]Soufflé

SeeLemonsouffléStew

SeeIrishstew

TTarts

SeeJamtartsTopsy-TurvyCake,[>]Trout,[>]TwelfthNightcake

SeeKings’cake


UUpside-downcake,[>]

VVegetable(s)

kale,[>]potatoes,[>]

Veryplaincake,[>]

WWalnutcake,[>]

XXXX(candykisses),[>]

YYorkshirepudding,[>]

ZZodiaccake,[>]


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