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White mountain cake, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dessert Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

White mountain cake

Marion Harland’s original method for White mountain cake, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

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

Lemon cookies

Lemon cookies, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including cream two cupfuls of granulated sugar and one cupful of butter.

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Rusks (Zweiback), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Baking Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Rusks (Zweiback)

A measured 1910 bake built around scalded milk, preserved with its original method and page citation.

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Crustless lemon pie, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dessert Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Crustless lemon pie

Marion Harland’s original method for Crustless lemon pie, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

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

Pigeon pie

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

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Casserole of calf’s liver, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Casserole of calf’s liver

Casserole of calf’s liver, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including fry a few slices of fat bacon in a pan until the fat is all fried out.

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A German pudding, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dessert Cited source
Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 6

A German pudding

Marion Harland’s original method for A German pudding, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

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

Claret or Bordelaise sauce

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

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

Spiced cranberries

Spiced cranberries, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including wash a quart of cranberries and put them into a saucepan with a half cupful of cold .

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

Canapés of sardines

Canapés of sardines, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including work into them a teaspoonful of melted butter, a teaspoonful of lemon juice, a pinch.

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Huckleberry cake, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dessert Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Huckleberry cake

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

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

Baked sweet apples

Marion Harland’s original method for Baked sweet apples, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

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

Deviled oyster pâtés

Deviled oyster pâtés, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including drain the liquor from a quart of oysters.

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

Potato puff

Potato puff, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including a cupful of mashed potato to a soft, creamy mass, with a cupful of warm milk and an .

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Rice and cheese pudding, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dessert Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Rice and cheese pudding

Marion Harland’s original method for Rice and cheese pudding, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

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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.

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Eggs in Batter, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Breakfast Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 2

Eggs in Batter

Start the day with Farmer’s original Eggs in Batter method, preserved as a source transcription.

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Twin Mountain Muffins, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Breakfast Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Twin Mountain Muffins

Start the day with Farmer’s original Twin Mountain Muffins method, preserved as a source transcription.

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Egg Soufflé, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Breakfast Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Egg Soufflé

A historical breakfast preparation centered on butter, directly cited to Farmer’s 1910 edition.

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Vinegar pie (No. 2), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dessert Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Vinegar pie (No. 2)

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

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

Stuffed potatoes

Stuffed potatoes, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including bake eight large potatoes until done.

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Sour milk griddle-cakes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Sour milk griddle-cakes

Sour milk griddle-cakes, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including into a quart of loppered milk stir a quart of flour, a teaspoonful of salt and two b.

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Zante Muffins, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Breakfast Cited source
Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 2

Zante Muffins

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

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