A Treatise on the Culinary Art — Charles Ranhofer of Delmonico’s — 1894

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Shellfish, Turtle & Frogs

Oysters, lobster, crabs, terrapin, green turtle and their kin — the glories of the American raw bar and chafing dish.

Clams 7 recipes

Crabs 6 recipes

Crawfish 6 recipes

Edible Snails 4 recipes

Frogs 7 recipes

Lobster 21 recipes

Mussels 7 recipes

Oysters 22 recipes

Scallops 6 recipes

Shrimps 2 recipes

Terrapin 10 recipes

Green Turtle 3 recipes

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