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Famous old receipts used a hundred years and more in the kitchens of the North and the South, contributed by descendants

INDEX

Reading edition

Additional Rare Old Receipts, 333

BREADS.

Batter Cakes, 39

Mrs. A. W. Garber.

Beaten Biscuit, 47

Mrs. John Stephenson.

Beaten Biscuit, 50

Mrs. Mary C. B. Alexander.

Boston Brown, 38

Mrs. Henry Winsor.

Brandon Puffs, 43

Miss Caroline Sinkler.

Bread, 42

Mrs. J. Bertram Lippincott.

Bread Cake, 40

Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith.

Bread Muffins, 48

Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith.

Brown Bread, 42

Mrs. J. Bertram Lippincott.

Brown Bread, 46

Mrs. Grover Cleveland.

Clermont Muffins, 41

Mrs. Robert K. Livingstone.

Corn Bread, 41

Mrs. Mary Balding.

Corn Bread, 48

St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans.

Corn Bread, 49

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Corn Bread, 53

Mrs. Mary Palmer Bispham.

Corn Muffins, 39

Mrs. A. W. Garber.

Cream Biscuit, 37

Mrs. Richard L. Ashurst.

Delicious Corn Muffins, 45

Providence, R. I.

Drop Biscuits, 50

Mrs. Oliver Hastings.

Drop Corn Cakes, 47

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Dutch Toast, 53

Mrs. W. H. Pulsifer.

Famous Virginia Yeast Rolls, 44

Mrs. Eugene S. Herndon.

Flannel Cakes, 39

Mrs. A. W. Garber.

Flannel Cakes, 49

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

German Waffles, 42

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Graham Gems, 46

Mrs. J. Frailey Smith.

Graham Rolls, 48

Indian and Flour Biscuits, 53

Mrs. Oliver Hastings.

Indian Meal Griddle Cakes, 43

Mrs. Charles Brinton Coxe.

Indian Sponge Breakfast Cakes, 44

Providence, R. I.

Kentucky Salt Rising Bread, 51

Houston Eldredge.

Lapland Cakes, 52

Mrs. Charles Mason.

Laplanders, 48

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Madison Biscuit, 37

Mrs. John Murdoch.

Maize Bread, 48

Janice Meredith’s.

Maryland Biscuit, 45

Mrs. Joshua Harvey.

Muff Bread, 46

Mrs. Paul C. Lea.

Muffins, 39

Mrs. Daniel Harrison.

Muffins, 40

Mrs. A. W. Garber.

Muffins, 45

Mrs. Elisabeth Cooper Harrison.

Muffins, 52

Mrs. Edward Jacquelin Smith.

Mush Cakes, 41

Miss Mollie Ward.

Potato Pone, 42

Miss Caroline Sinkler.

Pop Overs, 44

Mrs. Elisabeth Cooper Harrison.

Pop Overs, 47

Mrs. Gouverneur Ogden.

Quick Waffles, 47

Mrs. John Moulton.

Rice Waffles, 43

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Rice Waffles, 47

Mrs. Mary Palmer Bispham.

Rice or Hominy Bread, 53

Miss Caroline Sinkler.

Rye and Indian Bread, 50

Mrs. Jacob Batcheller (1770).

Rye Bread, 41

Mrs. J. Bertram Lippincott.

Sally Lunn, 40

Mrs. T. B. Sims.

Sally Lunn, 43

Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith.

Sally Lunn, 46

Mrs. Julia Breckenridge.

Sally Lunn, 49

Mrs. Mary Palmer Bispham.

Sally Lunn, 52

Mrs. W. H. Pulsifer.

Sally Lunn, 38

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Soufflé Biscuit, 50

Sponge for Bread, 45

Mrs. R. H. Maury’s Cook.

Sweet Rolls, 51

Mrs. Oliver Hastings.

Thin Biscuit, 39

Thin Biscuit, 40

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Thin Corn Cakes, 54

Philadelphia.

Virginia Sour Milk Batter Bread, 51

Houston Eldredge.

Virginia Batty Cakes, 52

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Waffles, 38

Miss Logan.

Waffles, 41

Mrs. Joseph Patterson.

Yeast—to Make Good, 49

Mrs. Roy Mason.

Yorkshire Bread, 37

Mrs. Wm. Govane Howard.

EGGS.

A Large Omelet, 57

Mrs. Burd (1810).

Cheese and Eggs, 58

Margaret Cameron.

Eggs Divorcon, 58

Mrs. James Anders.

Fricasseed Eggs and Onions, 57

Mrs. W. A. Glasgow, Jr.

Scrambled Eggs, 57

Mr. Francis Rawle.

SOUPS.

Bean Soup (Black), 61

Mrs. Charles A. Farnum.

Bean Soup (Black), 63

Harvey’s Restaurant, Wash., D.C.

Bean Soup (Black), 65

Grandmother Hannah Burrows.

Bean Soup (Kidney), 70

Mrs. George Newbold Lawrence.

Beef Soup, 62

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Bisque of Clams, 72

Mrs. Thomas B. Sims.

Bouillon, 62

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Bouillon, New Orleans Court, 69

Miss Charlotte Mitchell.

Brunswick Stew, 62

Mrs. Junius B. Mosby.

Calf’s Head Soup, 66

Mrs. Frank A. Brastow.

Calves’ Head Soup, 70

Mrs. Julia Breckenridge.

Calf’s Head Soup, 74

Mrs. Thomas Prather.

Chestnut Soup Clear, 73

Lord Raglan, Raglan Castle, Eng.

Chicken Soup, 67

Chicken Soup, 70

Mrs. Francis Brooke.

Clam Soup, 66

General Burnsides.

Clam Soup, 67

Mrs. John Markoe.

Crab Soup, 64

Miss Charlotte Mitchell.

Crab Soup, 67

Mrs. Lewis Minor.

Cream of Mushrooms, 76

Mrs. C. Stuart Patterson.

Crecy Soup, 71

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Mock Turtle Soup, 68

General Dabney H. Maury.

Mock Turtle Soup (Mammy Lackey’s), 75

Mrs. Catherine Leaf Smith.

Mushroom Soup, 65

Mrs. James Crosby Brown.

Ochra Soup, 61

Mrs. Etting.

Ochra Soup, 69

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Ochra Gumbo, 73

Mrs. Eugene Palmer.

Onion Soup, 64

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Oyster Gumbo, 74

Mrs. Lawton.

Palestine Soup, 71

Mrs. Charles A. Farnum.

Parker House Soup, 63

Miss Rice.

Pepper Pot, 68

Mrs. Rachel Walker Cresson.

Pepper Pot (Ellen Gallagher), 71

Mrs. Wm. H. Horstman.

Pepper Pot (Philadelphia Famous), 72

The Old Higgenbottom Family.

Rich Brown Soup, 66

Mrs. Charles A. Farnum.

Turtle Soup, 63

Miss Charlotte Mitchell.

Turtle Soup, 65

Miss Charlotte Mitchell.

White Dahl Soup (Sarah Davis), 64

Mrs. W. A. Glasgow, Jr.

FISH.

Boston Fish Balls, 84

Mrs. Charles P. Searle.

Brown Sauce (To dress fish), 89

George W. Anderson.

Clams (Deviled), 89

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Cod Fish Balls, 86

Mrs. Gilbert (1800).

Cod Fish Balls (Dropped), 348

Mrs. Frederick Sylvester.

Cod Fish (Tossed-up), 84

Crab Ravigote, 83

Mrs. Joseph Neff.

Crab Ravigote, 86

Chef of the Famous Old Bellevue.

Crabs (Soft Shell Sautéd), 89

Miss Charlotte Mitchell.

Crabs (Stuffed), 82

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Fish à la Creme, 89

Mrs. Allen Maury.

Fish (Chowder), 88

Mrs. Neil Robinson.

Fish (Fried in Flour Batter), 88

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Fish (How to Fry), 83

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Fish in Mould (Norwegian), 85

Mrs. J. F. Minis.

Fish Pie, 80

Mrs. J. A. Hewlett.

Fish (Planked), 80

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Kedgeree, 88

Miss K. Wilcox.

Lobster (Creamed), 90

Mrs. General Wm. B. Franklin.

Lobster and Crab (Farcee), 82

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Lobster Cutlets, 85

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Sabot à la Creme au Gratin, 85

Mrs. Bradley T. Johnson.

Salmon Pudding, 83

Philadelphia.

Shad Roe Croquettes, 90

Miss Schenck.

Shrimp Pillau, 82

Mrs. Huger.

Terrapin, “Aunt” Mary Sharp’s, 79

Mrs. Robert C. Wright.

Terrapin Brown Stew, 79

Mr. Joe McAllister.

Terrapin Stew, Mrs. Habersham’s, 81

Mrs. Frank B. Screven.

Terrapin, Maryland Style, 81

Mrs. Leila Andrews Smith.

Terrapin, 84

Mrs. Goodfellow.

Terrapin, 86

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Terrapins, 87

Mrs. John Markoe.

Terrapin, White Stew, 87

Mrs. Gulielma Harrison.

Turbot à la Creme, 87

Philadelphia.

OYSTERS.

Oysters, à la Bellevue, 97

Mrs. Charles Heath Bannard.

Oyster Bellevue-Stratford, 97

Baptisté, Head Waiter.

Oysters Bellevue, 98

Philadelphia.

Oysters Celeried, 96

Miss Flora Hartley.

Oyster Cocktails, 94

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Oyster Croquettes, 97

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Oyster Gumbo, 93

Mrs. Lewis Minor.

Oyster Jambalaya, 96

Miss Lucretia Lennig.

Oysters and Macaroni, 94

Oysters (Panned), 95

Mrs. Morris Hacker.

Oyster Patties, 93

Mrs. Thomas B. Sims.

Oysters (Pickled), 94

Mrs. Richard William.

Oysters (Pickled), 95

Philadelphia.

Oysters (Pickled), 96

Mrs. Joshua Harvey.

Oysters (Pickled), 98

Mrs. George W. Anderson.

Oysters (Scalloped), 96

Mrs. Oliver Hastings.

Oyster Soup, 95

Mrs. Lewis Minor.

ENTRÉES.

Beefsteak with Bananas, 101

Mrs. James W. Noyes.

Bechamel Sauce, 102

Chicken Croquettes, 102

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Chicken, Potted, 101

Mrs. Wm. Logan Fisher.

Chicken, Timbales, 103

Lord Raglan, Raglan Castle, Eng.

Chicken or Veal, Jellied, 102

Mrs. Julia Breckenridge.

Custard Soufflé, 101

Miss Flora Hartley.

Quenelles with Spinach, 103

Mrs. Joseph Coleman Bright.

Sweet Breads with Tomatoes, 102

Mrs. Annie S. Hammond.

Sweet Peppers, Fried, 103

Mrs. Alice Cabell Palmer.

CROQUETTES.

Chicken Croquettes, 107

Mrs. James B. Meeks.

Chicken Croquettes, 107

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Oyster Croquettes, 97

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Rice Croquettes, 108

Mrs. Oliver Hastings.

FOWL.

Coquilles de Volaille, 118

Mrs. Clara Pollard Lee.

Chicken Fricassee (Creole), 112

Mrs. Celestin Villeneuve.

Chicken Fricassee (Yellow), 113

Mrs. Celestin Villeneuve.

Chicken Fricassee (White), 114

Mr. and Mrs. John Cadwalader.

Chicken Fried (Virginia), 117

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Chicken Patés, 112

Mrs. S. B. Dana.

Chicken Pie, 113

Mrs. H. C. Cunningham.

Chicken, Pressed (Grandmother’s), 114

Mrs. Mary C. B. Alexander.

Chickens (Young), Roasted, 113

Mrs. Roy Mason.

Chicken Terrapin, 112

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Chicken Terrapin, 116

Mrs. F. S. Burrows.

Chicken Terrapin, 117

Philadelphia.

Chicken, à la Sanford White, 111

Mrs. James M. Anders.

Chicken Sauté (Bellevue), 116

Chef Bellevue-Stratford.

Chicken Smothered in Mushrooms, 111

Mr. Herbert L. Clark.

Chicken, Smothered, 116

Mrs. Morris Hacket.

Chicken Soufflé, 117

Miss Schenck.

Chicken Timbales, 118

Miss Lucretia Lennig.

Indian Pilau, 115

Mrs. Lily Latrobe Loring.

Turkey, Boned, 119

Mrs. Robert H. Maury.

Turkey, Roasted, 115

Shirley, Virginia.

GAME.

Ducks (How to Dress), 125

Mrs. Gulielma Harrison.

Ducks, Dressed with Onions, 125

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Ducks, Wild (Roasted), 125

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Duck, Wild (Stewed), 126

Mrs. Lewis W. Minor.

“A Frickasie” (Colonial), 123

Mrs. John Burroughs.

Partridge, or Any Small Birds (Roasted), 124

Mrs. Roy Mason.

Pigeons, 123

Mrs. Oliver Hastings.

Pigeons (Roasted), 124

Mrs. Roy Mason.

Pigeons (Potted), 126

Philadelphia, Pa.

Rabbit (Fricasseed), 123

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Squirrels, Brunswick Stew, 124

Mrs. Robert H. Maury.

Turkey, Wild, à la Hanna, 126

Mrs. James M. Anders.

MEATS.

Beef, Breaded, Broiled, 134

Mrs. Meredith Bailey.

Beef, Sarony, 132

Mrs. Stephen Brock.

Calf’s Head, as Terrapin, 133

Mrs. Richard Gilpin.

Chili con Carne, 129

Mrs. Francis B. Loring.

Grillades (Creole), 136

Miss Gottschalk.

Hams, Christmas, 133

Mrs. George W. Anderson.

Hams, Cured (Bristol Method), 131

Hams or Beef (Cured), 135

Mrs. Shippen (1814).

Ham, Roast, 138

Mr. Wellford Mason.

Hams, Westphalia, 132

Hash, Corned Beef, 135

Mrs. Mary C. B. Alexander.

Kidney and Madeira Sauce, 137

Mrs. Richmond Pearson.

Liver Dumplings, 131

Sophie Fisher.

Liver and Kidney Stew, 135

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Liver Terrapin, 134

Mrs. Charles Duggin.

Liver Wurst, 132

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Ollo—How to Make (1831), 137

Miss Meta Lisle.

Paté de Veau, 136

Miss M. M. Halsey.

Piccadello, 134

Mrs. Bradley F. Johnson.

Pig, Roast, 129

Mrs. Wm. A. Glasgow, Jr.

Pudding, Santa Cruz, 136

Mrs. E. W. Clark.

Pudding, Yorkshire, 138

Mr. Wellford Mason.

Sausage Surprises, 130

Mrs. Wm. A. Glasgow, Jr.

Sausages, 136

Mrs. Gulielma Harrison.

Sausages (How to Make), 137

Mrs. Roy Mason.

Tongue (Fresh), 133

Miss Schenck.

Tongue (Jellied), 131

Mrs. William A. Glasgow, Jr.

Veal Birds, 130

Mrs. Meredith Bailey.

Veal Loaf, 130

Mrs. J. A. Hewlett.

SAUCES FOR ENTRÉES, FISH, FOWL, MEATS AND SALADS.

Asparagus Dressing, 142

Mrs. R. H. Maury.

Bernaise Sauce for Steak, 146

Mrs. Richmond Pearson.

Bread Sauce for Birds, 147

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Cauliflower Sauce, 147

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Celery Sauce, 143

Mr. and Mrs. John Cadwalader (1800).

Cole Slaw, 145

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Cream Gravy for Chicken, 142

Mary Robertson Hawkins.

Cucumber Catsup, 145

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Fish Cream Sauce, 143

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Fish Sauce, 144

Mrs. Richmond Pearson.

French Dressing, 146

Mrs. C. Stuart Patterson.

Grillades á la Creole, 143

Miss Charlotte Mitchell.

Hollandaise Sauce, 141

Mrs. George Groves.

Mayonnaise Dressing, 147

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Meats and Their Respective Sauces, 141

Mushroom Sauce for Boiled Fowls, 142

Margaret Coleman (1774).

Mutton Gravy (Venison), 144

Mrs. Robert E. Patterson.

Salad Dressing, 146

Clara Thomas.

Sauce Remoulade, 144

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Tomato Glacé, 145

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Tomato, Lettuce and Salad Dressing, 146

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Venison Gravy, 145

Mrs. S. S. Bailey.

VEGETABLES.

A Breakfast Dish, 160

Mrs. Charles Stevens.

Asparagus Loaf, 152

Mrs. J. A. Hewlett.

Baked Beets, 157

Mrs. Mary C. B. Alexander.

Baked Peaches, 154

Mrs. Celestin Villeneuve.

Baked Sweet Potato, 151

Miss Lucretia Lennig.

Beans (Boston Baked), 158

Mrs. Charles P. Searle.

Beans, Snap (Creole), 154

Mrs. Eugene Palmer.

Cole Slaw, 152

Miss Elizabeth Rodman Fisher.

Corn Cakes, 160

Mrs. Malcolm S. Councill.

Corn Fritters, 154

Mrs. Mary Balding.

Corn Pudding, 158

Mrs. Edwin T. Clinton.

Corn Pudding, 158

Mrs. Charles P. Searle.

Creole Dish, 156

Mrs. F. B. Loring.

Egg Plant, 155

Mrs. Roy Mason.

Escalloped Onions, 159

Mrs. Mary C. B. Alexander.

Hominy or Samp Porridge, 153

Mrs. J. A. Hewlett.

Macaroni Dish (Italian), 157

Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith.

Mock Oysters (Corn), 159

“Mushrumps”, 151

Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith.

Peppers, Green (Stuffed), 155

Mrs. Eugene Painter.

Pilau (Turkish), 156

Mrs. Lily Latrobe Loring.

Polenta (How to Make), 157

Mrs. Randolph.

Potato Pudding (Irish), 160

Mrs. Robert H. Maury.

Potato Puffs, 155

Mrs. Frank Carter.

Rice and Cabbage, 158

Mrs. F. H. Loring.

Rice, How to Cook, 156

Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith.

Rice and Peppers, 153

Mrs. Eugene Palmer.

Sweet Potato Pone (1), 159

Miss Sarah Rutledge.

Sweet Potato Pone (2), 159

Miss Sarah Rutledge.

Tomato with Gelatine, 154

Mrs. James W. Noyes.

Tomatoes, Ripe, Stuffed, 153

Mrs. Eliza S. Brolaski.

SALADS.

Asparagus Salad, 164

Calves’ Head Salad, 164

Mrs. John Poe.

Crab Salad, Served in Tomatoes, 164

Miss Lucretia Lennig.

Grape Fruit Salad, 165

Potato Salad (Irish), 163

Mrs. Norman V. Randolph.

Potato Salad, 163

Mrs. John Poe.

Potato Salad, 163

Mrs. George W. Anderson.

Potato Salad (2), 164

Mrs. George W. Anderson.

Turkey Salad, 165

Mrs. Norman V. Randolph.

ICE CREAM.

Cherry Mousse, 170

Mrs. S. B. Dana.

Frozen Coffee, 169

Mrs. S. Naudain Duer.

Frozen Pudding, 170

Mrs. Clara Pollard Lee.

Frozen Pudding (English), 170

Bessie Frazer.

Ice Cream (Aunt Parsons), 169

Miss Pauline Johnson.

Ice Cream (To Make German or Vanilla), 171

Mr. and Mrs. John Cadwalader.

Ice Cream (To make three quarts), 171

Mrs. Rodney.

Still-Frozen Ice Cream, 169

Mrs. Cadwalader Jones.

ICES, PUNCHES, SHERBETS, BEVERAGES AND WINES.

Apple Toddy, Virginia Club, 188

Commander Hugo Osterhaus.

Apple Toddy, General Harry Heth’s, 188

Mrs. H. H. Mortimer.

Apple Toddy, Westmoreland Club, 185

Mr. Junius Mosby.

Art of Serving Wine, 175

Mr. Paul Garrett.

Blackberry Cordial, 182

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Blackberry Syrup, 184

Mrs. Mary C. B. Alexander.

Blackberry Wine, 183

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Blackberry Wine (Father’s), 19

Mrs. Mary C. B. Alexander.

Cherry Bounce, 195

Capt. Nicholas Moran (1770).

Cherry Bounce (Wild), 194

Mrs. Frances Surget (1791).

Cherry Bounce, 188

Miss M. M. Halsey.

Cider (Mulled), 196

Mrs. Lydia S. Hinchman.

Claret Cup, Somerset Club, 180

Mr. Charles P. Searle.

Claret Ice, 182

Mrs. Robert H. Maury.

Claret Wine, Spiced, 189

Miss Isabelle Pegram.

Creme de Menthe, 183

Mrs. Judge L. L. Lewis.

Currant Wine, 186

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Eggnog, James Selden, 190

Mrs. H. H. Mortimer.

Eggnog, Old Virginia, 184

Mrs. Roy Mason.

Eggnog, Old Virginia, 184

Mr. J. C. Dailey.

Eggnog, Southern, 191

Houston Eldredge.

Eggnog, Mrs. Simrall’s, 195

Prof. Lindley M. Keasbey.

Etiquette of the Wine Glass, 178

Mr. Paul Garrett.

Koumyss, 183

Mrs. James Meeks.

Mint Julep, John Dabney’s, 179

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Mint Julep, Pendennis Club, 193

Mr. J. A. Hadley.

Mint Julep, Westmoreland Club, 193

Mr. Junius Mosby.

Plum Cordial, 196

Mr. Charles Stevens.

Punch, 192

Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith.

Punch, Baltimore Tea, 181

Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith.

Punch, Champagne, 190

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Punch, Colonial, 186

Mary Robertson Hawkins.

Punch, Dragoon, 189

Charleston, S. C.

Punch, Fish House, 185

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Punch, Fish House, 196

Mr. Rodman Wister.

Punch, Fish House, 194

Dr. S. Naudain Duer.

Punch, Fruit, 181

General Dabney H. Maury.

Punch, Fruit, 192

Miss Charlotte Mitchell.

Punch, Jonathan Prescott Hall’s, 186

Miss Isabelle Pegram.

Punch, Lalla Rookh, 180

Mrs. James Thomas.

Punch, Regent’s, 191

Mrs. Richmond Pearson.

Punch (The Regent’s), 195

Mrs. James D. Winsor.

Punch, Robert E. Lee, 192

Mr. Coulter Bryan Carmichael.

Punch, Roman, 187

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Punch, Rum, Virginia Club, 190

Commander Hugo Osterhaus.

Punch, Tea, 187

Mrs. Francis T. Boykin.

Raspberry Shrub, 182

Mrs. Mary C. B. Alexander.

Raspberry Vinegar, 187

Mrs. George Turner.

Raspberry Vinegar, 193

Marie Louise Jones.

Raspberry Wine, 187

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Receipt to Relieve Craving for Alcoholic Liquor, 195

Mrs. James D. Winsor.

Rhine Wine Cup, 194

Dr. S. Naudain Duer.

Rum Toddy (1775), 181

Miss Elisa Sinclair Lyon.

Sherbet, 194

Mrs. Robert H. Maury.

Sherbet, Lemon, 191

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Sherbet, 186

Mrs. Seth Barton French.

Sherry Cobbler, Pres. Cleveland’s, 185

Mrs. John Beverly Roberts.

Wine Cautions, 176

Mr. Paul Garrett.

CREAM AND OTHER DESSERTS.

Apple Sponge, 202

Bessie Fraser.

Bisque Glacé, 201

Mrs. Richmond Pearson.

Charlotte Polonaise, 199

Mary B. Garrow.

Charlotte Russe, 200

Mrs. Flowerree.

Charlotte Russe, 200

Mrs. Portieux Robinson.

Charlotte Russe, 200

Mrs. Michel.

Charlotte Russe, 201

Philadelphia.

Charlotte Russe, 202

Mrs. Nicholas Roosevelt.

Floating Island, 199

Mrs. Roy Mason.

Orange Charlotte, 201

Mrs. Edward Randall.

Rum Sauce, 202

Mrs. Richmond Pearson.

Sauce for Fritters, 202

Virginia Bell Fritters, 202

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Wine Whey, 201

Mrs. Richmond Pearson.

JELLIES.

Apple Jelly, 206

Mrs. Thompson.

Apple Jelly, 208

Mrs. Joseph Patterson.

Calves’ Foot Jelly, 206

Mrs. Dangerfield.

Calves’ Foot Jelly, 208

Mrs. Robert H. Maury.

Crab Apple Jelly, 207

Miss F. Virginia Baldwin.

Jelly with Isinglass, 207

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Wine Jelly, 205

Mrs. Oliver Hastings.

Wine Jelly, 205

Mrs. Portieux Robinson.

Wine Jelly, 205

Mrs. Earl B. Putnam.

Wine Jelly, 206

PASTRY.

Apple Dumpling, Baked, 217

Mrs. C. V. F. Greenwood.

Cheese Cake, Lemon, 218

Mrs. Roy Mason.

Cocoanut Pie, 213

Mrs. Edward I. Clinton.

Cream Pies, 220

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Cream Pie (Lemon), 217

Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith.

Cream Pies, 221

Mrs. Maria Louise Bailey.

Lemon Pie, Famous, 213

Mary E. Chandon.

Lemon Pie, 214

Miss Minnie Perry.

Lemon Pie, 218

Mrs. Edward I. Clinton.

Lemon Pie, 220

Mrs. Nicholas Roosevelt.

Mince Meat, 211

Mrs. L. Webster Fox.

Mince Meat, 212

Mrs. Samuel Ewing.

Mince Meat, Aunty’s, 213

Mrs. Prescott Adamson.

Mince Meat, 214

Elisabeth Van Rensselaer.

Mince Meat (1800), 214

Mrs. Frederick Wistar Morris.

Mince Meat, 215

Mrs. Edward I. Clinton.

Mince Pie, 215

Mrs. Oliver Hastings.

Mince Pies, 215

Madam Stephen Ward.

Mince Meat, 216

Mrs. C. Stuart Patterson.

Mince Meat (Duke of Gloucester’s), 216

Mince Meat, 217

Mrs. Edward Jacquelin Smith.

Mince Meat, 218

Mrs. Roy Mason.

Mince Meat, 218

Mrs. Goodfellow.

Mince Pie, 219

Mrs. Edward Shippen.

Molasses Pie, 219

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Pastry, 211

Mrs. Mary Palmer Bispham.

Pastry, 216

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Puff Paste, 212

Miss Charlotte Mitchell.

Puff Paste, 221

Mrs. Rumsey.

Pumpkin Pie, 220

Miss Schuyler.

Squash Pie, 212

Mr. Mark L. Requa.

Sweet Potato, 219

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Washington Pie, 219

Mrs. Oliver Hastings.

PUDDINGS.

A Pudding, 230

Mrs. Edward Jacquelin Smith.

Adam’s Pudding, 243

Mrs. Edwin S. Cramp.

Apple Pudding, 231

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Apple Dumplings, 241

Mrs. William Coxe.

Blanc Mange, 235

Mrs. Oliver Hastings.

Boiled Flour Pudding, 236

R. T. West.

Bread Pudding, 237

Mrs. Catherine Leaf Smith.

Cabinet Pudding (Royal Iced), 227

Mrs. Sara Yorke Stevenson.

Cherry Roll, 242

Mrs. Héliose Minor.

Chestnut Pudding, 226

Mrs. Charles M. Andrews.

Citron Pudding, 226

Mrs. John A. Logan.

Cocoanut Pudding, 228

Miss Mary Lapsley-Pyle.

Cocoanut (Blanc Mange), 232

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Continental Pudding, 233

Mrs. Horatio Gates Lloyd.

Cup Custard, 241

Ellen Gallagher.

Delicious Dessert, 241

Mrs. Wm. A. Glasgow, Jr.

English Christmas Pudding, 238

Mrs. Charles C. Duggin.

Fig Pudding, 231

Mrs. Meredith Bailey.

Fig Pudding, 241

Mrs. Russell Robinson.

Fruit Pudding, 235

Mrs. G. T. Hewlett.

Hamburg Cream, 233

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Indian Pudding, Baked, 240

Mrs. F. S. Burrows.

Indian Pudding, 242

Lucy Detwiler.

Indian Pudding, 226

Mr. and Mrs. John Cadwalader.

Indian Pudding (Nantucket), 230

Mrs. Lydia S. Hinchman.

Indian Pudding (New England), 230

Miss Hannah Fox.

Lemon Pudding, 225

Mrs. Morris Hacker.

Lemon Kiss Pudding, 237

Mrs. Meredith Bailey.

Marmalade Pudding, 234

Mrs. Wm. A. Glasgow, Jr.

Milk Biscuit, 229

Mrs. Deborah Shoemaker.

Nest Pudding, 244

Maria Louise Hoxie.

Plum Pudding French, 225

Mrs. Charles Brinton Coxe.

Plum Pudding, Kentucky, 228

Mrs. Alice Slaughter.

Plum Pudding, Old English, 232

Mrs. L. Webster Fox.

Plum Pudding (White), 232

Mrs. Meredith Bailey.

Plum Pudding, English, 233

Mrs. Francis M. Boykin.

Plum Pudding, Ireland, 234

Mrs. Horatio Gates Lloyd.

Plum Pudding, English, 235

Mrs. Malcolm S. Councill.

Plum Pudding, 236

Mrs. Vogels.

Plum Pudding, Perfection, 237

Mrs. G. H. Ellerbe.

Plum Pudding, 238

Mrs. Edwin I. Clinton.

Plum Pudding, 238

Miss Schuyler.

Plum Pudding, English, 239

Mrs. William A. Glasgow, Jr.

Plum Pudding, Economical, 239

Plum Pudding, 243

Madam Stephen Ward.

Potato Pudding, 235

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Quaking Pudding, 243

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Rice Pudding, Boiled, 229

Mrs. Samuel V. Merrick.

Rice Pudding, Iced, 240

Mrs. Joseph Patterson.

Rice Pudding, 244

Mrs. Portieux Robinson.

Rice Pudding, Red, 242

Mrs. C. Stuart Patterson.

Sauce for Pudding, 236

E. W. Horstman.

Sauce, Economical, 239

Mrs. Wm. A. Glasgow, Jr.

Snowdon Pudding, 229

Mrs. C. Stuart Patterson.

Snow Pudding, 240

Mrs. W. V. R. Watson.

Sweetmeat Pudding, 239

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Sweet Potato Pudding, 231

Mrs. John H. Easby.

Suet Pudding, 244

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Tapioca Pudding, 234

Mrs. Earl B. Putnam.

Tapioca and Canned Peaches, 242

Miss Josephine Barry Meeks.

SAUCES FOR PUDDINGS.

Chocolate Icing, 247

Mrs. John Poe.

Foamy Sauce, 247

Mrs. C. Stuart Patterson.

Foamy Sauce, 248

Mrs. J. Frailey Smith.

Lemon Custard for Tarts, 247

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Pudding Sauce, 247

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Sauce for Cakes and Puddings, 248

Mrs. Edward Fisher.

Wine Sauce, 248

Mrs. Norman Randolph.

Yellow Sauce for Puddings, 248

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

CAKES.

Almond Cake, 256

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Almond Cake, 274

Mrs. Meredith Bailey.

Apeas, 251

Mrs. Edwin I. Clinton.

Apple Cake (Dutch), 269

Mrs. Wm. A. Glasgow, Jr.

Black Cake, Wedding, 277

Mrs. Frederick Wistar Morris.

Black Cake, 281

Mrs. John Somers Smith.

Black Cake (Will keep one year), 264

Mrs. Roy Mason.

Black Cake, ½ (Wedding Cake), 265

Mrs. Albor Man.

Black Tarte (1561), 266

Mrs. H. Cavalier Smith.

Blueberry Cake, 283

Philadelphia, Pa.

Boiled Icing, 271

Icing, 266

Mrs. Rodney.

Bride’s Cake (Famous), 259

Mrs. Robert H. Maury.

Bride’s Cake, Best, 267

Mrs. Albor Man.

Burgess Cake, 263

Mrs. Joseph Neff.

Cream Cake, 256

Mrs. Edwin I. Clinton.

Cream Cake, 278

Miss M. Biddle.

Charlotte Polonaise, 258

Miss Looney.

Cheese Cake, 260

Mrs. Lewis Livingstone.

Cider Cake, 284

Mrs. Ella Upton Philler.

Cinderella Puffs, 255

Mrs. Edwin I. Clinton.

Clove Cake, 255

Mrs. B. F. Hadduck.

Coffee Cake, 261

Mrs. S. E. Lyon.

Coffee Cake, 263

Mrs. James M. Anders.

Cookies, 271

Miss Katherine A. Willcox.

Cookies, New England, 272

Mrs. James M. Anders.

Cookies, Wakefield Ginger, 279

Miss Elizabeth Rodman Fisher.

Corn Starch, 252

Mrs. Paul C. Lee.

Croxynos, 280

Mrs. Pierre Surget.

Crullers, 251

Mrs. Edwin I. Clinton.

Crullers, 268

Aunt Mary Balding.

Cup Cake, 284

Madam Stephen Ward.

Currant Dumplings, 254

Mrs. Edwin I. Clinton.

Dewey Cake, 282

Mrs. Prescott Adamson.

Dolly Madison’s Whim, 253

Mrs. James T. Halsey.

Doughnuts (French), 252

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Doughnuts, 253

Mrs. Edwin I. Clinton.

Doughnuts, 257

Madam Stephen Ward.

Doughnuts, 260

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Doughnuts, 269

Mrs. Joseph Patterson.

Doughnuts, 271

Aunt Nancy Trotter.

Doughnuts, 273

Miss F. Virginia Baldwin.

Doughnuts, 276

Mrs. M. E. Furman.

Drop Cakes, English, 274

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Dutch Cake, 255

Mrs. Edwin I. Clinton.

English Tea Cake, 283

Mrs. Prescott Adamson.

English Cakes, 285

Mrs. Catherine Leaf Smith.

Fruit Cake, 255

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Fruit Cake, Martha Washington’s, 279

Mrs. Roberts Lowrie.

Fruit Cake, 279

Mrs. Oliver Hastings.

Ginger Cake, Soft, 254

Mrs. Edwin I. Clinton.

Ginger Bread, Molasses, 262

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Ginger Bread, Crisp, 267

Mrs. Collins.

Ginger Bread, Soft, 268

Mrs. Morris Stroud.

Ginger Bread, Taylor, 268

Mrs. Ralph W. Seiss.

Ginger Cake, Montgomery Inn, 277

Mrs. Beverly Roberts.

Ginger Bread, 282

Dr. Meigs.

Ginger Bread, Soft, 283

Mrs. E. W. Clark.

Ginger Bread, Soft, 283

Miss Mary Lapsley-Pyle.

Ginger Bread, 285

Mrs. Clara Lee Pollard.

Ginger Bread, Hard, 286

Mrs. Oliver Hastings.

Ginger Pound Cake, 256

Ginger Pound Cake, 261

Mrs. Cary.

Ginger Nuts, 255

Mrs. Edwin I. Clinton.

Ginger Snaps, 252

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Ginger Snaps, 265

Madam Stephen Ward.

Grand Duke Cake, 252

Mrs. Alex. Delgado.

Grandmother’s Plunkets, 263

Mrs. Edward I. Cramp.

Hermits, 257

Miss Marie L. Minor.

Hollow Hearts, 272

Laura G. Brower.

Imperial Cake, 281

Miss M. Biddle.

Jumbles, 256

Mrs. Edwin I. Clinton.

Jumbles, Cinnamon, 260

Madam Stephen Ward.

Jumbles, Lemon, 264

Mrs. Washington Tompkins.

Jumbles, Sour Cream, 264

Miss Katherine A. Willcox.

Jumbles, 284

Mrs. Catherine Leaf Smith.

Laughing Mollies, 265

Miss A. Jacqueline Minor.

Lemon Puff, 254

Mrs. Robert H. Maury.

Lemon Sauce, 270

Lemon Cake, Aunt Phebe’s, 278

Miss Caroline E. Brooks.

Loaf Cake, French, 262

Mrs. Charlotte Cranwell Minor.

Maple Biscuit, 267

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Marguerites, 282

Mrs. Gulielma Harrison.

Mehitable Cake, 260

Mrs. Edward Williams.

Molasses Cheese Cake, 251

Mrs. Alice Cabell Palmer.

Molasses Pound Cake, 258

Mrs. Edwin I. Clinton.

Molasses Pound Cake, 273

Mrs. Marie Louise Jones.

Molasses Cake, 273

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Molasses Pound, 275

Mrs. Dominick.

Moravian Orange Bread, 262

Miss M. Schott.

Moravian Sugar Cake, 270

Miss M. P. Connelly.

New Year Cake, 284

Miss Catherine Bishop.

New Year’s Cake, 285

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Number Cake, 258

Mrs. Jennie Williams.

Olycooks, 277

Mrs. Francis Taylor Chambers.

Orange Cake, 275

Penelope Jones.

Pan Cakes, Stir, 270

Mrs. G. T. Hewlett.

Pound Cake, 262

Madam Stephen Ward.

Pound Cakes, Little, 281

Miss M. Biddle.

Quaker Cake, 256

Mrs. J. T. Halsey.

Quire of Paper Pan Cakes, 280

Mrs. Gulielma Harrison.

Rail Road, 254

Rice Cake, 284

Miss M. P. Connelly.

Sand Tarts, 253

Mrs. Washington Hopkins.

Sand Tarts, Old Philadelphia, 259

Miss M. M. Halsey.

Sand Tarts, Pennsylvania, 266

Mrs. Caroline Rogers Buehler.

Sand Tarts, 285

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Scotch Cake, 268

Mrs. Morris R. Stroud.

Scripture Cake, 275

Mrs. James Crosby Brown.

Shrewsbury Cake, 259

Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith.

Soda Cake, 261

Mrs. Rosalie Beauregard Page.

Spice Cake, 274

Mrs. Francis Sorrel.

Spice Cake, Mrs. Roosevelt’s, 283

Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt.

Sponge Cake, 253

Mrs. Charles Duggin.

Sponge Cake, 257

Mrs. Earl B. Putnam.

Sponge Cake, Cream, 259

Miss Frances Virginia Baldwin.

Sponge Cake, 261

Madam Stephen Ward.

Sponge Cake, 265

Mrs. C. W. Dailey.

Sponge Cake, 266

Mrs. B. F. Hadduck.

Sponge Cake, 276

Mrs. Sarah Powel.

Sponge Cake, 271

Mrs. G. T. Hewlett.

Sponge Cake, Old Fashioned, 273

Mrs. Samuel Bettle.

Sponge Cake, 273

Mrs. Joshua Harvey.

Sponge Cake, 280

Mrs. Oliver Hastings.

Sugar Cakes, 274

Mrs. Locke.

Lettis Tart, 269

Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith.

Washington Cake, 281

Emile Victorine Wierman.

Wedding Cake, Schuyler, 264

Miss Eliza Sinclair Lyon.

Wedding Cake Lady Washington, 272

Mrs. Samuel Ewing.

White Mountain Cake, 276

Mrs. John Beardslee.

Whortleberry Cake, 258

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

FILLING FOR CAKES.

Filling, 289

Miss L. M. Warfield.

Filling, 289

Miss Mary Savage Jones.

Filling, Marshmallow Cake, 290

Mrs. Whittle.

Filling, Caramel Cake, 290

Mrs. Whittle.

Filling, 290

Miss L. M. Warfield.

Icing, 289

Mrs. E. S. Elliott.

PICKLES.

Bordeaux Sauce, 298

Miss Boughter.

Canteloupe Pickle, German, 300

Mrs. John Minor Maury.

Chili Sauce, 301

Chow-Chow, 294

Mrs. Lewis R. Lemoine.

Chow-Chow, Tomato, 297

Mrs. E. W. Horstman.

Chow-Chow Pickle, 298

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Cucumber Pickle, Small, 295

Miss Elizabeth White.

Cucumber Mash, 297

Mrs. Nathaniel Chapman.

Cucumber Oil, 299

Miss Belle Maury.

Grape Sauce, 298

F. L. Lewis.

Limes, Preserved, 302

Mrs. Mary Rawle Williams.

Mustard Pickle, 296

Mrs. Robert G. Gamble.

Onion Pickle, 296

Mrs. Alice Cotell Palmer.

Peach, Spiced, 295

Mrs. Walter R. Horstman.

Peaches, Spiced, 300

Miss Maria Louise Hoxie.

Pepper Hash, 297

Mrs. George Philler.

Piccalilli, 301

Mrs. James Crosby Brown.

Pickle, Old Virginia, 293

Mrs. John Beverly Roberts.

Pickle, French, 295

Mrs. Mary Palmer Bispham.

Pickle, Daniel Webster, 299

Mrs. Russell Davenport.

Tomato Pickle, 296

Mrs. M. Kim Miller.

Tomato Pickle, Sweet, 299

Mrs. Richard Gilpin.

Tomato Pickle, Green, 300

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Tomato Pickle, Green, 301

Mrs. General Watts.

Tomato Pickle, Green, 302

Mrs. John Staige Davis.

CATSUPS.

Chili Sauce, 305

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Chili Sauce, 306

Mrs. Russell Robinson.

Tomato Catsup, 305

Tomato Catsup, 305

Mrs. C. W. Dailey.

Tomato Catsup, The Best, 306

Mrs. Dabney H. Maury.

Tomato Ketchup, 306

Miss Mary Lapsley-Pyle.

PRESERVES.

Almonds, Caramel, 317

Adelaide Y. Chilton.

Apples, Stuffed, 312

Herbert L. Clark.

Caramels, 318

Mary Rice.

Caramel, Chocolate, 318

Miss Caroline Duer.

Currant and Raisin Jam, 312

Miss Elisa Sinclair Lyon.

Fig Preserves, 313

Mrs. Gabriel Benoist Shields.

Grape Jam, 316

Miss Elisa Sinclair Lyon.

Green Sweetmeats, 309

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Green Sweetmeats, The Best, 309

Mrs. Lewis N. Webb.

Marshmallows, 315

Miss Josephine B. Meeks.

Mint Cream, 318

Mrs. Elwood Newton.

Orange Marmalade, 312

Mrs. Portieux Robinson.

Orange Marmalade, 316

M. E. Leager.

Peaches, Brandied, 310

Mrs. J. D. Martines Cardeza.

Peaches, Brandied, 313

Mrs. Elsie Ramee Arguimbau.

Peach Encho, 310

Anna Ledyard Cuyler.

Peaches, Brandied, 311

Miss Nancy Cope.

Peach Leather, 317

Mrs. Susan Lymar Morris Bruce.

Pears, Gingered, 315

Miss Katharine Willcox.

Pecan Kisses, 315

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Pecan Kisses, 317

Mrs. Philip Harding.

Pecan Macaroons, 314

Mrs. Oliver Bonsh.

Pineapple Preserves, 311

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Pralines, Creole, 313

Mrs. G. H. Ellerbe.

Quinces, To Preserve White, 314

Miss Gibbs.

Quinces, How to Preserve, 318

Mrs. Samuel Powel.

Strawberries, Brandied, 315

Miss Marie Louise Hoxie.

Tomato Preserve, Yellow, 314

Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith.

Tomato Preserve, Green, 316

Cousin Marion.

Wine Jelly, 316

Madam Stephen Ward.

DAINTIES.

Calves’ Foot Jelly, 322

Mrs. Toland.

Cheese Fondu au Gratin, 321

Miss Josephine Barry Meeks.

Cheese Patties, 324

Mrs. Henry Parkman.

Cheese Straws, 324

Mrs. Charles B. Maury.

Cheese, Toasted, 325

Elsie Chapin.

Coffee Brulo, New Orleans, 323

Houston Eldredge.

Cream Cheese (1787), 323

Mr. and Mrs. John Cadwalader.

Cream Cheese, 325

Dr. Horace Howard Furness.

Cream Sandwiches, 321

Mrs. W. D. Cleveland.

Daffodil Sandwiches, 322

Mrs. Mary C. B. Alexander.

For the Sick, Sago Milk, 325

Mrs. Robert E. Peterson.

For the Sick, Mulled Wine, 324

Mrs. Robert E. Peterson.

For the Sick, London, 1855, 324

Mrs. Robert E. Peterson.

Italian Cheese, 323

Miss Katharine Willcox.

Welsh Rarebit, 326

Miss Annie S. Hammond.

Welsh Rarebit, 321

MISCELLANEOUS.

Aching Muscles, 330

Miss F. Virginia Baldwin.

Ants, 331

Miss Pauline Johnson.

Barry’s Tricopherous, 329

Miss Pauline Johnson.

Canada Thistle Tea, 330

Chills and Fever, 330

Miss F. Virginia Baldwin.

Cold Cure, 330

Rebecca Elliott.

Diarrhœa, 329

Eye Water, 331

Mr. and Mrs. John Cadwalader.

Hair Tonic, 329

Mrs. E. F. Griffiths.

Lock Jaw, 329

Rheumatic Pains, 331

Mrs. Judge Frederick Smith’s Salve, 330

Wash for Blankets, 329

Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith.

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