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Bristol tea cakes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Party Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Bristol tea cakes

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

Cocoanut custard, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Cocoanut custard

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

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

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Custard Pie

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

Omelette Robespierre, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Omelette Robespierre

Start the day with Farmer’s original Omelette Robespierre method, preserved as a source transcription.

Stewed terrapin, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Stewed terrapin

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

Flaxseed lemonade, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Party Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Flaxseed lemonade

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

Whole banana ice cream, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Whole banana ice cream

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

Quick Puff Paste, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 6

Quick Puff Paste

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

Grafton cake, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Grafton cake

Grafton cake, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including cream together three tablespoonfuls of butter with two cupfuls of sugar and beat int.

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.

Cheese dates, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Cheese dates

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

Tea frappé, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Party Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Tea frappé

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

Kidney pie, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Kidney pie

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

Almond cake, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Almond cake

Almond cake, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including blanch enough almonds to make a cupful of them when skinned, and when cold pound to .

Milk bread (No. 1), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 4

Milk bread (No. 1)

Milk bread (No. 1), preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including sift two quarts of flour with a tablespoonful of sugar and an even teaspoonful of sa.

Entire Wheat Bread, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Baking Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Entire Wheat Bread

Entire Wheat Bread as recorded by Fannie Farmer, with the historic ingredient list transcribed for reference.

Soufflé au Rhum, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Soufflé au Rhum

The original 1910 method for Soufflé au Rhum, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

Bread soufflé, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Bread soufflé

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

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.

Apple soufflé pudding, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 6

Apple soufflé pudding

Apple soufflé pudding, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including four eggs.

Toast, pure and simple, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Toast, pure and simple

Toast, pure and simple, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including pare the crust from thin slices of bread, cut each slice in two and toast to a golde.

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.

Potato drop cakes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Potato drop cakes

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

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.