Heat to boiling 2 cups water. Mix 1 cup corn meal with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 cup cold water. Pour into boiling water, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened, stirring frequently. Cover; continue cooking over low heat 10 minutes. Melt 1 tablespoon shortening or salad oil in a skillet. Add 1/3 cup chopped green pepper and 1/2 pound ground beef. Cook 2 minutes, stirring until meat browns. Blend in 1 tablespoon flour. Add 1/2 cup chopped ripe olives, 2 cups canned stewed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt. Line bottom and sides of greased 1 1/2- quart casserole with cooked corn meal. Fill with meat-and-tomato mixture. Sprinkle top with 1/2 cup cubed sharp cheese. Bake in a moderate oven, 350F. for 30 minutes. Four servings.
Melba Shortcake.
Prepare one recipe of biscuit dough using a packaged biscuit mix, according to direction. Roll out 1/2" thick on floured board or pastry cloth and cut with a 2 1/2" floured cutter. Bake on greased baking sheet in a hot oven, 450 F. about 10-15 minutes. Split and butter while hot. Put together with sugared, sliced fresh peaches and top with more peaches, some fresh or frozen raspberries, and whipped cream.
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