The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Beeton

1173. INGREDIENTS.--4 or 5 moderate-sized marrows, 1/2 pint of white

sauce, No. 539. [Illustration: VEGETABLE MARROW IN WHITE SAUCE.] _Mode_.--Pare the marrows; cut them in halves, and shape each half at the top in a point, leaving the bottom end flat for it to stand upright in the dish. Boil the marrows in salt and water until tender; take them up very carefully, and arrange them on a hot dish. Have ready 1/2 pint of white sauce, made by recipe No. 539; pour this over the marrows, and serve. _Time_.--From 15 to 20 minutes to boil the marrows. _Average cost_, in full season, 1s. per dozen. _Sufficient_ for 5 or 6 persons. _Seasonable_ in July, August, and September. BOILED INDIAN WHEAT or MAIZE.