The Catskill Cook Book

A whole Hudson Valley village's best recipes, signed by name — compiled by the Ladies' Sewing Society of St. Luke's Church in 1911.

Browse the Kitchen

Every one of the 466 recipes, sorted by who — or what — they were.

Soups & Broths

7 recipes

Fish & Shellfish

18 recipes

Poultry & Game

3 recipes

Meat & Roasts

54 recipes

Vegetables & Salads

49 recipes

Puddings & Desserts

82 recipes

Cakes, Bread & Biscuits

40 recipes

Preserves & Pickles

1 recipe

Sauces & Seasonings

23 recipes

Drinks & Cordials

13 recipes

Eggs, Cheese & Dairy

134 recipes

Sweets & Confectionery

20 recipes

Cereals, Pasta & Rice

2 recipes

Fruit & Nuts

6 recipes

More from the Kitchen

14 recipes

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