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Vegetables
47 recipes
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24 recipes
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11 recipes
Shell Fish
17 recipes
Meats
27 recipes
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12 recipes
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23 recipes
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12 recipes
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23 recipes
Highlights
Pressed Chicken
An old chicken may be used for this. Draw and singe as directed. Wipe well with a damp towel, put in a kettle and cover with cold…
Peach Omelet
Pare and stone three very mellow peaches, then press them through a sieve, add two tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar and the well…
Broiled Tomatoes
Choose large, firm tomatoes, cut them in halves, but do not peel them. Then place them in a broiler, dust with salt and pepper…
Fish à La Créme
I pint of pieces of cold cooked fish Yolks of two eggs I pint of milk I blade of mace I bay leaf Sprig of parsley Small piece of…
Apple Omelet
Steam two good sized apples and press them through a sieve, add to them two tablespoonfuls of powdered sugar, the well beaten…
Cream Sauce with Mushrooms
Make a Cream Sauce, add one cup of fresh mushrooms chopped fine, or the same quantity of canned mushrooms, and cook over boiling…