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

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Stewed apples

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

Fannie Farmer’s New England Fish Chowder, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Soup Cited source

20 min prepserves 6

Fannie Farmer’s New England Fish Chowder

A milk-based cod chowder with sliced potatoes, onion, salt pork, butter, and softened crackers.

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.

Champagne sauce, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Champagne sauce

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

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.

Mince-meat, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 30 min prepEst. serves 4

Mince-meat

Mince-meat, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including (a family recipe 150 years old.) boil two pounds of lean beef, and when cold, chop f.

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.

Creamed chicken, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Creamed chicken

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

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.

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.

Minuten Fleisch, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Minuten Fleisch

The original 1910 method for Minuten Fleisch, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

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.

Tomato sauce, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Tomato sauce

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

Hollandaise Sauce I, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Hollandaise Sauce I

The original 1910 method for Hollandaise Sauce I, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

Tomato omelet, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Tomato omelet

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

Apricot sauce, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Apricot sauce

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

Batter III, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Batter III

The original 1910 method for Batter III, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

Creamed codfish, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Creamed codfish

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

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

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Stewed peaches

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

Chicken and Oysters à la Métropole, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 4

Chicken and Oysters à la Métropole

The original 1910 method for Chicken and Oysters à la Métropole, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

Oyster sauce, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Oyster sauce

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

Stuffed Lobster à la Béchamel, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 30 min prepEst. serves 2

Stuffed Lobster à la Béchamel

The original 1910 method for Stuffed Lobster à la Béchamel, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

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.

Boiled red snapper, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Boiled red snapper

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