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

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Braised chicken

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

Fricasseed cabbage, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Fricasseed cabbage

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

Braised fresh tongue (No. 2), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Braised fresh tongue (No. 2)

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

Brown Mushroom Sauce, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 6

Brown Mushroom Sauce

The original 1910 method for Brown Mushroom Sauce, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

Beef hot pot, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Beef hot pot

Marion Harland’s original method for Beef hot pot, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Peppers and rice, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Peppers and rice

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

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

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Oyster Sauce

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

French Leek and Potato Soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Soup Cited source

Est. Timing not statedEst. Yield not stated

French Leek and Potato Soup

A simple French leek-and-potato soup translated from Auguste Hélie’s public-domain meatless cookery guide.

Sunnybank crullers, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Sunnybank crullers

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

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

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Potato croquettes

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

Devilled Scallops, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Devilled Scallops

The original 1910 method for Devilled Scallops, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

French rolls, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

French rolls

French rolls, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including to three cupfuls of sweet milk add a cup of shortening and one-half cake of compress.

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

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Apple sauce

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

Deviled halibut or cod, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 2

Deviled halibut or cod

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

Lobster and Oyster Filling, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 6

Lobster and Oyster Filling

The original 1910 method for Lobster and Oyster Filling, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

Potato balls (“Kartoffelklösse”), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 2

Potato balls (“Kartoffelklösse”)

Potato balls (“Kartoffelklösse”), preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including three cupfuls of potatoes, one cupful of bread, two eggs, well-beaten, separately.

Beefsteak à la Henriette, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Beefsteak à la Henriette

A historic dinner preparation beginning with butter, preserved with an exact page-level citation.

Risen brunette muffins, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Risen brunette muffins

Marion Harland’s original method for Risen brunette muffins, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Baked salmon, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Baked salmon

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

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

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Creamed Oysters

The original 1910 method for Creamed Oysters, presented as a faithful archival transcription.

Broiled squirrels, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Broiled squirrels

Broiled squirrels, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including skin, clean and lay in a marinade of salad oil and lemon juice for one hour.

Calf’s liver á la jardiniére, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Calf’s liver á la jardiniére

Marion Harland’s original method for Calf’s liver á la jardiniére, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

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

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Huckleberry griddle-cakes

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

Scrambled eggs in cups, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Scrambled eggs in cups

Scrambled eggs in cups, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including with a rather large tin “shape” cut round out of slices of stale bread an inch thick.