Chicken Cordon Bleu
["4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts", "4 thin slices boiled or cooked ham", "4 thin slices Swiss cheese", "2 Tbsp. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1/4 tsp. allspice", "1 egg, slightly beaten", "1/2 c. dry bread crumbs", "3 Tbsp. shortening", "2 Tbsp. water"]
["Pound chicken until 1/2-inch thick.", "Place a slice of ham and cheese on each piece of chicken.", "Roll up carefully, beginning at narrow end; secure rolls with wooden picks.", "Mix flour, salt, pepper and allspice.", "Coat rolls with flour mixture.", "Dip rolls into egg, then roll in bread crumbs.", "Melt shortening in large skillet; brown rolls, about 5 minutes.", "Reduce heat and add water. Cover; simmer 45 minutes or until tender.", "Remove cover last 2 to 3 minutes to crisp rolls slightly."]
["chicken breasts", "thin", "thin slices Swiss cheese", "flour", "salt", "pepper", "allspice", "egg", "bread crumbs", "shortening", "water"]