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

POTATOES

POTATOES, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including as one weary housewife said to me: “if i give my fingers to be burned in the prepara.

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

Apple puff

Apple puff, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including peel and grate enough apples to make two cupfuls.

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

Nasturtium salad

Nasturtium salad, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including cut fine the heart of a large bunch of celery, mince a tablespoonful of parsley and .

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Spiced Coconut Rice, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
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
Dinner Cited source
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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Tomatoes and poached eggs, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
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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Vermicelli soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Lunch Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Vermicelli soup

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

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Breakfast coffee, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Party Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Breakfast coffee

Marion Harland’s original method for Breakfast coffee, 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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Dandelion tea, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Party Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Dandelion tea

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

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Swiss fritters, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
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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Slippery-elm tea, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Party Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Slippery-elm tea

Marion Harland’s original method for Slippery-elm tea, 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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Graham bread (No. 1), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Breakfast Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Graham bread (No. 1)

Graham bread (No. 1), preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including set a sponge over night, as for white bread, and in the morning work into it a cup o.

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Oil Dressing II, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Picnic Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Oil Dressing II

A portable historic recipe using mustard, drawn directly from Farmer’s public-domain cookbook.

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

Nougat

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

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

Marguerites I

A classic 1910 sweet built around eggs, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.

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Lenox Punch, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Party Cited source
Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 6

Lenox Punch

A party-table recipe from 1910 featuring water, with the historic method and citation preserved.

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

Apple sauce

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

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

Creamed Oysters

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

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Macaroni with White Sauce, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Breakfast Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Macaroni with White Sauce

A historical breakfast preparation centered on macaroni broken in inch pieces, directly cited to Farmer’s 1910 edition.

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Punch Hollandaise, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Party Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Punch Hollandaise

Farmer’s original Punch Hollandaise preparation, ready to browse with transparent provenance.

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