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Bacon and polenta, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Bacon and polenta

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

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.

Gumbo (No. 2), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Gumbo (No. 2)

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

Beans sautés, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Beans sautés

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

Rice and tomato croquettes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Rice and tomato croquettes

Rice and tomato croquettes, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including when the rice has boiled ten minutes drain off the water and cover the rice with tom.

Bacon and apples, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Bacon and apples

Bacon and apples, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including slice bacon thin and fry it crisp.

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

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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.

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.

Banana Fritters I, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Banana Fritters I

The original 1910 method for Banana Fritters I, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

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.

Oyster and Macaroni Croquettes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Oyster and Macaroni Croquettes

The original 1910 method for Oyster and Macaroni Croquettes, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

Chestnut Roulettes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Chestnut Roulettes

The original 1910 method for Chestnut Roulettes, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

Whole wheat griddle-cakes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Whole wheat griddle-cakes

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

Potato Apples, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 2

Potato Apples

A historic dinner preparation beginning with hot riced potatoes, preserved with an exact page-level citation.

Oysters fried in batter, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Oysters fried in batter

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

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

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Clam pie

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

Chicken fritters, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Chicken fritters

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

Mushroom croquettes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Mushroom croquettes

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

Fried trout, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Fried trout

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

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

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 2

Cheese Croquettes

The original 1910 method for Cheese Croquettes, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

Swedish Timbales, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Swedish Timbales

The original 1910 method for Swedish Timbales, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

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.

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.

Lobster cutlets, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 2

Lobster cutlets

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