_Ham_
Boil a ham of ordinary size three hours. Let cool in the water in which it is boiled. It is very nice to remove the skin, while warm, stick cloves in the outside, sprinkle over it a little vinegar and sugar and bake for one hour.
_Sausages_
Sausages are very nice, baked in a hot oven twenty minutes. p.r.i.c.k with a fork to prevent bursting. Do this too, if fried.
_Corned Beef_
Should boil four hours.
_Chicken_
A chicken will cook in one hour and a half. A fowl requires an hour longer. Don"t forget to put in one tablespoonful of vinegar to make tender.
_Turkey_
A ten pound turkey needs to cook three hours, in a slow oven.
=The Length of Time to Cook Vegetables=
_Onions_
Boil one hour. Longer if they are large.
_Cabbage_
Requires one hour and a half.
_Parsnips_
Boil two or three hours according to size.
_Carrots_
Wash, sc.r.a.pe, and boil one hour.
=When Paring Tomatoes=
Put them into very hot water and the skin will come off easily.