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Quick buckwheat cakes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Quick buckwheat cakes

A page-cited historical dinner recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

Cauliflower au gratin, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Cauliflower au gratin

Marion Harland’s original method for Cauliflower au gratin, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Pfeffernüsse, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Pfeffernüsse

Marion Harland’s original method for Pfeffernüsse, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Deviled clams (No. 2), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Deviled clams (No. 2)

A page-cited historical dinner recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

Tomatoes stuffed with meat, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Tomatoes stuffed with meat

Tomatoes stuffed with meat, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including chop fine a cupful of cold meat—it may be fowl, tongue or ham, or even lamb, mutton .

Peach scallop, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Peach scallop

A page-cited historical dinner recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

Scalloped bananas, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Scalloped bananas

Scalloped bananas, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including peel, slice and arrange in a buttered bake-dish, alternately with fine crumbs.

Gingerbread, “such as mother used to make”, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

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Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Gingerbread, “such as mother used to make”

Gingerbread, “such as mother used to make”, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including together a half-cupful each of brown sugar and new orleans molasses, and stir in a t.

Devilled Crabs, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

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Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 2

Devilled Crabs

The original 1910 method for Devilled Crabs, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

A New England pot-roast, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

A New England pot-roast

A New England pot-roast, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including pour in a cupful of boiling water, add two slices of onion, cover closely and cook g.

Cheese Soufflé, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Cheese Soufflé

The original 1910 method for Cheese Soufflé, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

Roast pork, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Roast pork

Marion Harland’s original method for Roast pork, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Potato biscuits, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Potato biscuits

Potato biscuits, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including boil and mash six or eight potatoes.

Squirrel pie, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Squirrel pie

Marion Harland’s original method for Squirrel pie, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Roast pig, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

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Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Roast pig

Roast pig, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including lay the pig, which has been prepared by the butcher, in cold water for fifteen minut.

Scalloped Oysters, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Scalloped Oysters

The original 1910 method for Scalloped Oysters, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

Currant buns, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Currant buns

Marion Harland’s original method for Currant buns, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Scallop of sweet peppers and ham, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Scallop of sweet peppers and ham

Scallop of sweet peppers and ham, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including cut each pepper lengthwise into quarters and remove the seeds carefully, lay in iced.

Chocolate soufflé, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Chocolate soufflé

Marion Harland’s original method for Chocolate soufflé, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Potato scallop, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Potato scallop

Marion Harland’s original method for Potato scallop, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Oysters with macaroni, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Oysters with macaroni

A page-cited historical dinner recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

Currant tarts, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 4

Currant tarts

Marion Harland’s original method for Currant tarts, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Baked hominy, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Baked hominy

Marion Harland’s original method for Baked hominy, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Oyster pie or pâtés, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Oyster pie or pâtés

Marion Harland’s original method for Oyster pie or pâtés, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.