New Jersey - The Garden State, State flower: Purple Violet

1. Applejack Pie
2. Spinach Salad
3. Roast Pork with Cinnamon Apples
4. Boiled Radishes

Spinach Salad - Serves 4

1 lb fresh spinach, minimum ¼ lb pr person

Wash spinach thoroughly and remove stems and veins, or, use fresh baby spinach. Shake or spin dry. Toss with boiled dressing.

BOILED SALAD DRESSING:

1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp flour
½ tsp mustard
Salt & pepper
3 eggs
½ cup vinegar
½ cup water
1 to 3 Tbsp butter or margarine

Blend together sugar, flour, mustard and seasonings. Beat in eggs; add vinegar and water. Place over fire in double boiler or Bain Marie and stir constantly until thickened. Remove from fire and while still hot beat in butter or margarine.

Place spinach on individual service and spoon hot mixture over leaves or use a large salad bowl pouring hot mixture and tossing. Serve at once.

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