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A “Cape Cod folks” tid-bit, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

A “Cape Cod folks” tid-bit

A “Cape Cod folks” tid-bit, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including soak two pounds of salt cod over night.

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Fish à la Provençale, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Party Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Fish à la Provençale

Farmer’s original Fish à la Provençale preparation, ready to browse with transparent provenance.

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

Fricasseed snapping turtle

Fricasseed snapping turtle, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including have your fish merchant clean your turtle after he has killed him by throwing him in.

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Cream cucumber sauce, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dessert Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Cream cucumber sauce

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

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Shad croquettes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 2

Shad croquettes

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

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

Lobster sauce

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

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

Salmon loaf

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

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

Broiled smoked salmon

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

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Lobster Chowder, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Lunch Cited source
Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 4

Lobster Chowder

A turn-of-the-century lunch recipe featuring lb. lobster, with the original instructions and source page intact.

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Salmon Soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Lunch Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Salmon Soup

A turn-of-the-century lunch recipe featuring salmon, with the original instructions and source page intact.

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

Boiled fresh codfish

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

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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.

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Oyster salad, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Picnic Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Oyster salad

Oyster salad, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including if you can not get these, cut each oyster in half, but do not chop them.

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Lenten salad, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Picnic Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Lenten salad

Lenten salad, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including fill the center of the dish with cold boiled or baked fish, cut into pieces, and pou.

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

Finnan haddie

Finnan haddie, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including wash the fish thoroughly, leave in cold water for three-quarters of an hour, then la.

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Oyster cutlets, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Oyster cutlets

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

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Lemon Salmon Croquettes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Seafood Cited source
25 min prepserves 4

Lemon Salmon Croquettes

Flaked salmon and thick white sauce chilled, shaped, crumbed, and shallow-fried until crisp and golden.

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

Broiled salt mackerel

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

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

Creamed lobster

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

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

Mock fried oysters

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

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Oyster croquettes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Oyster croquettes

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

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Turban of Fish, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 2

Turban of Fish

The original 1910 method for Turban of Fish, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

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Creamed oysters, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 2

Creamed oysters

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

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Halibut à la Poulette, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 4

Halibut à la Poulette

The original 1910 method for Halibut à la Poulette, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

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