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Onion cream soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dessert Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Onion cream soup

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

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Bean soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Lunch Cited source
Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Bean soup

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

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

Broiled Oysters

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

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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.

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

Sardine salad

Sardine salad, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including drain the oil from a box of sardines and squeeze three drops of lemon juice on each .

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Boiled sponge cake (No. 1), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dessert Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Boiled sponge cake (No. 1)

Marion Harland’s original method for Boiled sponge cake (No. 1), 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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Chocolate ice cream, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dessert Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Chocolate ice cream

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

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Potato fritters, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Potato fritters

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

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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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Chocolate caramels (No. 2), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Chocolate caramels (No. 2)

Chocolate caramels (No. 2), preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including boil together two pounds of granulated sugar, a quarter of a pound of grated chocola.

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Boiled salad dressing, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Picnic Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Boiled salad dressing

Boiled salad dressing, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including into three well-beaten eggs stir a cupful of vinegar, a tablespoonful of sugar, two .

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

Italian cream

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

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

Waffles

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

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Apple pudding (No. 2), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dessert Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Apple pudding (No. 2)

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

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German Dressing, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Picnic Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

German Dressing

German Dressing from the 1910 table, preserved for modern discovery with its original citation.

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Scrambled eggs with asparagus tops, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dinner Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Scrambled eggs with asparagus tops

Scrambled eggs with asparagus tops, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including cut the tender tops of asparagus into pieces one-half inch long.

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Rissoto Creole, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Breakfast Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Rissoto Creole

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

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

Maple nut candy

Marion Harland’s original method for Maple nut candy, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

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Curried Eggs II, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Breakfast Cited source
Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 4

Curried Eggs II

A historical breakfast preparation centered on “hard-boiled” eggs, directly cited to Farmer’s 1910 edition.

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Cream of asparagus soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dessert Cited source
Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 2

Cream of asparagus soup

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

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Cream of pea soup, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Dessert Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Cream of pea soup

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

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Tomato Cream Toast, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe
Baking Cited source
Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Tomato Cream Toast

Tomato Cream Toast as recorded by Fannie Farmer, with the historic ingredient list transcribed for reference.

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