31. "' Popover "'is a type of dress originally designed by Claire McCardell in 1942. 32. "I make popovers big as my fist, " she said, waving a clenched one mightily. 33. The oldest known reference to popovers is in a letter of E . E . Stuart's in 1850. 34. Robin also tries to tell the king the truth, but Taminella silences him by stuffing his mouth with popovers . 35. "' Egg puff "'are a kind of popover made in various countries, including Germany. 36. Sometimes I slip a few simmered ravioli into the stew at the end, or serve it with biscuits or popovers . 37. Popovers , made with a nearly identical batter, are cooked in popover tins and have a higher ratio of crust.38. Popovers, made with a nearly identical batter, are cooked in popover tins and have a higher ratio of crust. 39. Other American popover variations include replacing some of the flour with pumpkin puree and adding spices such as allspice or nutmeg. 40. Quickly pierce each popover in 3 or 4 places around the top and sides with the pointed tip of a paring knife.