The Twentieth Century Home Cook Book

Practical recipes and household wisdom from 1906 — when the icebox was high technology and dinner had nine courses.

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Roast Chestnuts

Peel the raw chestnuts and scald them, in order to remove the inner skin; put them in a frying pan with a little butter and toss them about a few minutes; add a little salt and the least sprinkle of cayenne. Serve them after the cheese.

Peanuts may be roasted in the same way.

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