A committee of ladies collected the receipts; the editor of the Manual of Domestic Economy arranged them — British cookery and household management, c.1864.

Hashed Calf's Head

2 pages in this part of The British Cookery Book.

Hashed Calf's Head To Boil a Calf's Head

448. A calf's head is first cut in two, down the middle, leaving the tongue whole. The brains are then taken out. Next soak the head for an…

Hashed Calf's Head

449. Half boil a calf's head in two quarts of water, very gently lay a cloth over it to keep it a good colour, turn it over when half done…

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