A calendar of dinners, with 615 recipes

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78849

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A calendar of dinners, with 615 recipes

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en

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A vintage 1922 culinary guide by Marion Harris Neil offering 615 tested recipes and a comprehensive calendar of dinners. This practical manual emphasizes economical cooking, proper food selection, and essential techniques like carving and stock preparation. Ideal for home cooks seeking reliable, classic American recipes centered around Crisco, it serves as both a recipe collection and an instructional resource for efficient kitchen management.

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Published in 1922, *A Calendar of Dinners, with 615 Recipes* by Marion Harris Neil serves as an exhaustive guide to domestic cooking, designed to equip the housewife with the skills to prepare substantial, well-flavored meals without excessive expense. The volume blends a practical calendar of daily meal suggestions with over 600 specific recipes, ranging from simple weekday fare to elaborate holiday feasts. The book opens with foundational chapters on selecting ingredients, mastering weights and measures, and the art of carving various meats, poultry, and game. A significant portion is dedicated to stock preparation, encouraging the use of scraps and bones to create nutritious soups and gravies. The core of the book presents a month-by-month calendar of dinners, ensuring readers have a structured plan for their culinary endeavors throughout the year. Recipes cover a wide array of dishes, including soups, stews, roasts, pies, puddings, and desserts. Throughout the text, there is a consistent emphasis on using Crisco as a primary fat for frying, baking, and sautéing. Detailed instructions accompany each recipe, often specifying precise cooking times for different cuts of meat and vegetables. The text also includes sections on vegetarian options and specific holiday preparations, such as English Plum Pudding and Roast Turkey. The author provides tips on economy, flavor enhancement, and presentation, aiming to help readers utilize leftovers and maximize the value of their ingredients. The book concludes with a comprehensive calendar of dinners for the entire year, reinforcing its role as an essential tool for organized and economical home cooking.

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