PREFACE TO REVISED EDITION
Reading edition
This cook book consists of about 1,250 recipes which have been tested and prepared. It is divided into 26 Chapters, as follows:
ChapterRecipes
1Soups68
2Beef6
3Veal42
4Mutton32
5Pork35
6Poultry and Game Birds56
7Game25
8Fish61
9Headcheese and Gelatines12
10Dressings or Gravies58
11Potatoes26
12Vegetables74
13Salads47
14Eggs15
15Omelets, Pancakes, Waffles Noodles and Pies58
16Jams and Sauces23
17Desserts128
18Beverages29
19Wheat and Rye Bread, Yeast Cakes, Baking Powder Cakes and Tarts111
20Fillings and Frostings27
21Cookies53
22Confectionery20
23Preserves115
24Menu5
Sandwiches8
25Cookery for Invalids63
26Miscellaneous12
In giving to the public this second edition I am glad to be able to, offer a revised and improved cook book. It has been my aim to improve it in every way and to make it as clear, practical and helpful as possible.
The previous material has been carefully revised and changes made in the wording where it was believed that the language could be improved upon to make the author’s meaning more clear and comprehensible. A radical change has also been made in the construction and arrangement of the pages, which I trust will be an advantage.
In recognition of the friendly attitude of the great public toward my first book, I wish to say that the entire edition of about 5,000 copies is scattered all over the country and many assurances of appreciation have come to me. I therefore feel encouraged to send this new edition out upon the world, knowing that it is the same excellent cook book, only improved and augmented, and I hope that the book will contribute materially to the happiness and attractiveness of many homes and help to solve many problems, especially for brides and beginners.
Respectfully,
MRS. LINA MEIER,
Author.
Milwaukee, Wis., U.S.A.
Reliable Weights and Measures as used in this Book.
Are equal to
Flour1quart or 4 teacups1lb.
Flour (sifted)3coffee cups, level1lb.
Flour2tbsps., well-rounded1oz.
Flour1teaspoonful, heaped½ oz.
Sugar, granulated2measuring cups, level1lb.
Sugar, “A” coffee1¾coffee cups, level1lb.
Sugar, powdered2½coffee cups, level1lb.
Sugar, powdered2tbsps., well-rounded1oz.
Sugar, best Brown2coffee cups, level1lb.
Sugar, granulated, “A” or brown1tbsp., well-heaped1oz.
Butter, soft2full cups, well-pressed1lb.
Butter, soft3tbsp., well-rounded2ozs.
Butter, soft1Piece size of an egg1oz.
Lard2cups1lb.
Eggs10but if quite large 9llb.
Cornstarch3cups1lb.
Indian Meal2¾coffee cups, level1qt.
Coffee, ground4cups1lb.
Chocolate, sweet3grated tablespoons1oz.
Rice2cups, heaped1lb.
Rice2tablespoons1oz.
Sago2cups, heaped1lb.
Barley4cups1lb.
Bread crumbs1cup, grated2ozs
Chopped meat2cups, heaped1lb.
Suet1pint1lb.
Nutmeg2cups1lb.
Almonds5medium-sized1oz.
Figs2cups1lb.
Dates2cups1lb.
Raisins2cups1lb
Prunes2cups1lb.
Citron2cups, heaped1lb.
1 cup4ozs
2 rounded tablespoons1oz.