A bundle of rhubarb, one pound of flour, six ounces of butter, or lard, or dripping, half a pint of water, a pinch of salt, ditto of baking-powder, eight ounces of moist sugar. Fir...
MRS. ARCHIBALD LAURIE. Four large sized sweet potatoes baked until tender, then cut carefully in two. Cut a piece off each end, so they will stand, then scoop out, leaving the skin...
MRS. J. MACNAUGHTON. Slice one peck of green tomatoes into a jar, sprinkle a little salt over each layer and let stand for twenty-four hours, drain off the liquor; put the tomatoes...
One qt. of veal or chicken broth, 1 pt. of cream or milk, 1 onion, a little celery, 1/3 of a cupful of tapioca, 2 cupfuls of cold water, 1 tablespoonful of butter, a small piece of...
Cream of Almond Soup is a delightful and creamy soup that brings a touch of elegance to any meal. This recipe combines the delicate flavors of almonds and milk, creating a velvety-...
Steep two ounces of isinglass two hours in a pint of boiling water; take a pint of white wine, the yolks of eight eggs, well beaten, the juice of four lemons, with the rind of one....
This is a very famous soup which has been associated with India since the beginning of the English regime. In India it is usually made with chicken, but beef or mutton do very nice...
The best way to cook Irish potatoes, is to pare and put them in a pot, with just boiling water enough to prevent their burning, and a little salt. Cover them tight, and let them st...
Two cups granulated sugar, one cup milk; cook these together until it strings. Melt one-fourth pound (or twenty) marshmallows by steaming them after putting three tablespoonfuls bo...
Recipe for Parsley Dried To Preserve Its Green Color: History and Fun Facts: Parsley has been used in culinary practices for centuries. It originated in the Mediterranean region an...
History of Red Snapper with Tomato Sauce Recipe: Red Snapper with Tomato Sauce is a classic dish that combines the delicate flavors of the red snapper fish with a rich and tangy to...
MRS. ARCHIE COOK. Pound three quarters of a pound of chicken, veal or rabbit until quite smooth, then pound one half pound of panada (bread soaked in hot milk), and mix the two tog...
1 cup butter, 2 of brown sugar, 1 syrup, 1 milk, 4 eggs, 5 cups flour, 1 nutmeg, 1 teaspoon soda. Fruit to suit.
Fry bacon till crisp. Then dip liver in the flour and fry until brown on both sides. Remove from skillet and cook in the skillet for a few minutes a chopped onion and a bunch of pa...
MRS. FARQUHARSON SMITH. Mince the lobster fine, and season with pepper and salt, make good and thick with drawn butter. Mix with the lobster enough to make it stick together. Shape...
Russian Punch Torte is a classic dessert that originated in Russia. This decadent cake is made up of three layers of almond tart, flavored with arrack, and filled with a sweet and...
One and one-half cupfuls of sifted squash, half a cupful of sugar, half a cake of compressed yeast, one cupful of milk, half a teaspoonful of salt, four tablespoonfuls of butter, f...
Sheep's trotters are sold ready cleaned and very cheap at all tripe shops. When about to cook them, by way of a treat, for supper, or otherwise, let them be put on in two quarts of...
Pare the roots and throw them into cold water for one half hour. Cut into squares, boil in salted water until tender and serve with a butter or cream sauce.
Tripe is not exactly a cheap commodity for food; yet, as you may feel occasionally inclined to indulge in a treat of this kind, I will give you instructions to cook it in the most...
MRS. FRANK LAURIE. One quart of flour, two teaspoonfuls cream of tartar and one of baking soda, a little piece of butter the size of an egg and one teaspoonful of salt; mix the but...
Club-house sandwiches may be made in a number of different ways, but are served warm as a rule on bread carefully toasted at the last moment. Put on top of a square of toasted brea...
Potato Flour Sponge Cake Recipe History of Potato Flour Sponge Cake: Potato flour sponge cake is a delightful and light cake that originated in Europe. It is believed to have been...
Beat 2 cups of sugar with 1 cup of butter, 2 eggs, and 5 tablespoonfuls of milk. Mix 3 teaspoonfuls of baking powder and 1 of cinnamon with 2 cups of flour, and add as much more fl...
Make into a stiff paste, with about two gills of cold water, half a pound of flour, (cost two cents,) quarter of a pound of chopped suet, (cost two cents,) a teaspoonful of salt, a...
Take the large white Currants, not the Amber-colour'd, strip them, and to two Quarts of Currants put a Pint of Water; boil them very fast, and run them thro' a Jelly-bag; to a Pint...
Stew a can of tomatoes until quite thick, season with salt, pepper and onion juice and put away to cool. To one cupful of this add 3 well-beaten eggs; mix thoroughly, then fill wel...
Sift two cups of flour with two teaspoonfuls of baking powder and half a teaspoonful of salt, work into it two tablespoonfuls of lard until "mealy," add one cup of milk, and stir w...
Prepare the mashed potatoes as shown in the preceding Number, put them in a dish, smooth them over with a knife, put some bits of butter on the top, and set them before the fire, t...
Farina Pudding with Peaches Recipe History of Farina Pudding: Farina pudding is a delightful dessert that has been enjoyed by many for centuries. The use of farina, a finely ground...