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

Scalloped oysters

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

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

Lobster Farci

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

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Boiled black bass with cream gravy, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dessert Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Boiled black bass with cream gravy

Boiled black bass with cream gravy, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including in a pot enough slightly salted water to cover the fish, add a gill of vinegar, an o.

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Deviled halibut or cod, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 2

Deviled halibut or cod

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

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Lobster and Oyster Filling, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 6

Lobster and Oyster Filling

The original 1910 method for Lobster and Oyster Filling, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

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

Baked salmon

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

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

Lobster salad

Lobster salad, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including have ready one-third as much celery as you have lobster, cut into half-inch lengths.

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Lobster à la Delmonico, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Party Cited source
Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 6

Lobster à la Delmonico

Farmer’s original Lobster à la Delmonico preparation, ready to browse with transparent provenance.

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Baked fillets of halibut, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Baked fillets of halibut

Baked fillets of halibut, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including cut slices of halibut, weighing a pound each, and an inch thick.

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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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Halibut Timbales I, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Halibut Timbales I

A historic dinner preparation beginning with lb. halibut, preserved with an exact page-level citation.

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

Scalloped salmon

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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