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Julienne soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Julienne soup

Julienne soup, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including cut into thin strips, and these into inch lengths, two carrots, one-half of a white .

Clam and Oyster Soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Clam and Oyster Soup

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

Asparagus and shrimp salad, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Picnic Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Asparagus and shrimp salad

Asparagus and shrimp salad, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including to one cupful of shrimps add two cupfuls of cold cooked asparagus tips, and toss lig.

Squash Soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Squash Soup

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

Crab and tomato salad, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Picnic Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Crab and tomato salad

Crab and tomato salad, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including carefully strip the skin from six large, firm tomatoes, and remove the centers.

Macaroni Soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Macaroni Soup

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

Egg Custard, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 2

Egg Custard

A turn-of-the-century lunch recipe featuring yolks 2 eggs, with the original instructions and source page intact.

Boiled salad dressing, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Picnic Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Boiled salad dressing

Boiled salad dressing, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including into three well-beaten eggs stir a cupful of vinegar, a tablespoonful of sugar, two .

German Dressing, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Picnic Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

German Dressing

German Dressing from the 1910 table, preserved for modern discovery with its original citation.

French Buttered Green Beans, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. Timing not statedEst. Yield not stated

French Buttered Green Beans

Tender green beans tossed with butter and parsley in a direct translation of a classic French side dish.

Artichoke soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Artichoke soup

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

Clear soup á la royale, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Clear soup á la royale

Marion Harland’s original method for Clear soup á la royale, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Swiss Potato Soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 4

Swiss Potato Soup

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

Spanish Garlic Soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Soup Cited source

Est. Timing not statedEst. Yield not stated

Spanish Garlic Soup

A spare, comforting garlic-and-bread soup translated from a public-domain Spanish household cookbook.

Curry Dressing, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Picnic Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Curry Dressing

Curry Dressing from the 1910 table, preserved for modern discovery with its original citation.

French Oyster Soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 2

French Oyster Soup

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

Fannie Farmer’s Cream of Tomato Soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Soup Cited source

10 min prepserves 6

Fannie Farmer’s Cream of Tomato Soup

A smooth milk-and-tomato soup whose carefully sequenced method keeps the dairy creamy instead of curdled.

Simple Yudofu, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. Timing not statedEst. Yield not stated

Simple Yudofu

A minimalist hot-tofu preparation whose 1906 source focuses on texture and careful heating.

Cream of Lettuce Soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 2

Cream of Lettuce Soup

A turn-of-the-century lunch recipe featuring white stock ii or iii, with the original instructions and source page intact.

Savory potato soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Savory potato soup

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

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

Lunch Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Tomato Bouillon with Oysters

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

Carrot soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Carrot soup

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

Egg soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Egg soup

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

Cream of Cauliflower Soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Lunch Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Cream of Cauliflower Soup

A turn-of-the-century lunch recipe featuring hot white stock ii or iii, with the original instructions and source page intact.