1 1/3 c. plus 1 1/2 c. sugar
4 c. fresh cranberries
5 egg yolks
3/4 c. water
1/2 c. oil
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. salt
7 egg whites
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

Grease two 8-inch square pans. Sprinkle each with 1/3 cup sugar. Place 2 cups cranberries in each. Sprinkle another 1/3 cup sugar over each and cover with foil. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove, uncover, and cool.

Mix the egg yolks with remaining 1 1/2 cup sugar. Beat in water, oil, vanilla, and lemon rind. Mix well. Combine flour with baking powder and salt. Add to egg yolk mixture and beat until smooth. Beat whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Fold into batter. Spoon batter into pans and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes (or 25 to 30 minutes at 300 degrees in convection oven). Cool 5 minutes, invert, and stack one on top of the other.

"The first ingredient to any successful party is the ahead of time planning of the party: the date, the number of guests, proper table setting and decorations, and of course, the menu. The party is projecting your personality, taste, and lifestyle. Give it your own Personal Touch!

This menu can be served individually or buffet style by the use of heated serving dishes or chafing dishes. Make everything ahead of time and keep it warm in your kitchen or oven, and serve it plate for plate, or set it up in the proper heated units on a buffet table. You will then have time to enjoy your party."

APPETIZERS

Salad or salad bar, set up

Fruit cup or platter

Crackers with cheese or dip

Vegetable tray with dip

Baby shrimp and onion dip

Meatloaf on crackers

Pickled vegetables

Deviled eggs

Munchies (nuts, chips, etc.)

Beans (cold or hot)

Hot or cold hors d'oeuvres

Stuffed vegetables

Mini cocktail meats or sandwiches

Trees of vegetables, cheese or fruit (mounted on styrofoam forms)

Assorted fruit breads

COCKTAILS

Punch

Wine or champagne from a spraying fountain

Frozen alcohol or non-alcoholic drinks, blender style

Individual cocktails on table with bar set up

Fruit juices or soft drinks for children

VEGETABLE ENTREES

Cold, stir-fried, creamed or sauteed beets

Cranberry sauce

Fruit salad molds

Broccoli or green vegetable

Summer or winter squashes

Vegetable combinations with cheese

POTATO, RICE, OR PASTA ENTREES

Baked, stuffed, scalloped, or mashed au gratin

Seasoned rice combinations

Macaroni and cheese bake

Lasagne

CASSEROLE DISHES (for a buffet, choose at least 3 dishes)

Chicken or turkey combinations

Beef and gravy casseroles

Italian specialties

Seafood (stuffed or baked)

DESSERTS

Cake for the occasion

Puddings, gelatins

Fruit cobblers, pies

Ice cream desserts

Brownies and other cookies

Shortcakes and cakes.