Four cups of flour, one large teaspoon salt, one teaspoon baking powder, one scant cup lard, one large cup water. Mix rather soft. Take part of crust and roll in butter for top cru...
Recipe: Raspberry Ice Introduction: Raspberry ice is a refreshing frozen treat that combines the tangy flavors of raspberries with the zesty kick of lemonade. This delightful desse...
Take Apricocks before the Stones are very hard; wet them, and lay them in a coarse Cloth; put to them two or three large Handfuls of Salt, rub them 'till the Roughness is off, then...
Peal and slice 3 cucumbers; leave them in ice water until wanted, then cover with French dressing.
Baked Tomato and Eggplant Recipe History and Fun Facts: Baked tomato and eggplant is a classic dish that originated in Mediterranean cuisine. The combination of tomatoes and eggpla...
Pare the mushrooms, cut off their stems, lay them on their heads in a frying pan in which a tablespoonful of butter has been melted, put a bit of butter into each cap, let them coo...
1 pint of orange juice 2 tablespoonfuls of gelatin 3/4 pound of sugar 1 pint of water Cover the gelatin with an extra half cupful of cold water and soak for a half hour. Add the su...
Tapioca Cream is a delightful dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This creamy and sweet treat is made with tapioca pearls, milk, eggs, and sugar, resulting in a velvety...
MRS. R. M. STOCKING. One day at the house of a charming friend, From dishes of dainty blue, I ate something good which puzzled me much, The secret I'll tell to you. 2. "This looks...
Apple Sponge Pudding Recipe: History and Fun Facts: Apple Sponge Pudding is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a delicious combination of tender, sweet...
Wash, scrape and cut one pint of carrots in small cubes, cook until tender, drain and reserve one-half cup of carrot water. Mix carrots well with one pint cooked green peas. Sprink...
9 large ears of corn 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon salt 3 eggs or 2 will do (beaten) 2 cups of boiled rice 1 cup milk pepper and little sugar Score and cut corn fine--scraping the...
Lay on a dish some sliced tomatoes, taking out the seeds, and sprinkle them over with picked shrimps. Then pour over all a good mayonnaise sauce. For the sauce: Take the yolk of an...
Fruit Jumbles Recipe: History and Fun Facts: Fruit Jumbles have a long history and have been enjoyed by people all over the world for centuries. The origins of the recipe can be tr...
3 mushrooms 2/3 cup chicken stock 1/4 slice onion 2 teaspoons butter 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1 teaspoon sauterne Salt and pepper Clean mushrooms, chop, and cook in one...
Soup Alla Modanese, also known as Modenese-style soup, is a delicious Italian soup that has been enjoyed for centuries. This recipe has its roots in Modena, a city in the northern...
MRS. D. M. COOK. Mince fine one half a cabbage, boil for ten minutes and strain off water. Then cover cabbage with milk and let come to a boil, add rolled cracker crumbs, butter si...
Pear Conserve Recipe Pear conserve is a delightful and versatile preserve made with fresh pears, oranges, and raisins. This recipe is known for its sweet and tangy flavor, making i...
Shave as fine as possible one head of cabbage, use an ounce of mustard seed, or an ounce of celery seed as one prefers either flavor; cut one or two yellow peppers into thin shavin...
Wash thoroughly, then throw into cold water and bring to boiling point; then add 1/4 teaspoon of soda and boil 5 minutes. Turn into colander, let cold water run over it, drain well...
From MRS. COL. JAMES A. MULLIGAN, of Chicago, Lady Manager. Take one pound of American cheese, cut up in small pieces, place in a chafing dish and season with half a salt-spoonful...
Grandmother's Molasses Cakes Recipe History and Fun Facts: The recipe for Grandmother's Molasses Cakes is a cherished heirloom that has been passed down through generations. This r...
One teacup milk, one cup sugar, two eggs beaten light, let come to a boil; cool and strain, adding one quart cream. Flavor with a tablespoon of vanilla. Then freeze.--Mrs. McKenzie...
If you have only a little piece of veal or other cold meat, you can make a very presentable dish in the following way: Cut a thin slice of meat and spread on each side of it a laye...
1 quart of cream 1/2 pound of sugar 1 vanilla bean or two teaspoonfuls of vanilla extract Put the sugar and half the cream in a double boiler over the fire. Split the vanilla bean,...
Separate the whites from the yolks keeping each yolk separate. Salt the whites, while beating to a stiff froth, then spread on a platter. Place the yolks at regular distances apart...
12 eggs (whites) 1 small cup butter 4 small cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 cups sugar 1 cup sweet milk 1/2 cup corn starch Flavor to taste This makes two good sized cakes,...
1 nice cabbage, or sufficient young greens to make a dish. Boil the cabbage in the usual way. When cooked, after thoroughly extracting all the water, stand on one side to get quite...
From MRS. ALICE HOUGHTON, of Washington, Lady Manager. One pint milk, two tablespoons corn starch, one cup sugar, one square grated chocolate, three eggs (yolks). Scald the milk an...
Fruit pudding is a classic dessert that has delighted taste buds for generations. This delightful treat combines the sweetness of fresh fruits with a light and fluffy pudding batte...