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Gnocchi à la Romaine, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Gnocchi à la Romaine

The original 1910 method for Gnocchi à la Romaine, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

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“Turkey rack” soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

“Turkey rack” soup

Marion Harland’s original method for “Turkey rack” soup, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

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A good puff paste, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

A good puff paste

A good puff paste, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including into a half-pound of flour chop six ounces of firm, cold butter, and, when like a co.

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Cheese Croquettes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 2

Cheese Croquettes

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

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Spiced Coconut Rice, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 10 min prepEst. Yield not stated

Spiced Coconut Rice

Fragrant coconut rice seasoned with turmeric, cloves, cardamom, and pepper from a practical 1917 collection.

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Stewed eggplant, with sauce piquante, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Stewed eggplant, with sauce piquante

Stewed eggplant, with sauce piquante, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including prepare as for eggplant on the half-shell by halving and scooping out the pulp, leav.

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Devilled Tomatoes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 30 min prepEst. serves 2

Devilled Tomatoes

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

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Roast beef, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Roast beef

Roast beef, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including dash a cupful of really boiling water over it.

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Lobster Sauce II, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 6

Lobster Sauce II

The original 1910 method for Lobster Sauce II, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

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Spinach soufflé, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Spinach soufflé

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

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Creamed clams, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Creamed clams

Creamed clams, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including drain the liquor from a pint of opened clams, and set the clams and liquor on the ra.

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Swedish Timbales, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Swedish Timbales

The original 1910 method for Swedish Timbales, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

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Tomatoes and poached eggs, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Tomatoes and poached eggs

Marion Harland’s original method for Tomatoes and poached eggs, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

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Braised beef, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Braised beef

Braised beef, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including a nice round of beef in a broad-bottomed iron pot with a tablespoonful of butter, an.

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Hominy griddle-cakes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Hominy griddle-cakes

Marion Harland’s original method for Hominy griddle-cakes, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

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POKE STALKS, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

POKE STALKS

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

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Japanese Chicken and Daikon, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. Timing not statedEst. Yield not stated

Japanese Chicken and Daikon

Chicken and daikon simmered in their own broth, translated from a 1906 Japanese household-cooking manual.

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Baked chicken, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Baked chicken

Baked chicken, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including clean as usual, and cover with thin slices of cold boiled ham.

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Spaghetti with Swiss cheese, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Spaghetti with Swiss cheese

Marion Harland’s original method for Spaghetti with Swiss cheese, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

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Swiss fritters, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Swiss fritters

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

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Chocolate caramels (No. 1), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
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Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Chocolate caramels (No. 1)

Marion Harland’s original method for Chocolate caramels (No. 1), retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

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Oranges, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Oranges

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

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