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Birthday Cake, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 6

Birthday Cake

A classic 1910 sweet built around butter, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.

Health Food Muffins, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Baking Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 4

Health Food Muffins

Health Food Muffins as recorded by Fannie Farmer, with the historic ingredient list transcribed for reference.

Almond macaroons, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Almond macaroons

A page-cited historical dinner recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

Fruit Rolls (Pin Wheel Biscuit), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 4

Fruit Rolls (Pin Wheel Biscuit)

Start the day with Farmer’s original Fruit Rolls (Pin Wheel Biscuit) method, preserved as a source transcription.

Cornstarch pudding, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Cornstarch pudding

Cornstarch pudding, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including dissolve three tablespoonfuls of corn-starch in a cupful of milk, then set aside unt.

Vinegar pie (No. 1), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Vinegar pie (No. 1)

Marion Harland’s original method for Vinegar pie (No. 1), retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Nut Bars, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 6

Nut Bars

A classic 1910 sweet built around brown sugar, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.

Lemon cake, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 6

Lemon cake

Marion Harland’s original method for Lemon cake, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Baked Indian puddings, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Baked Indian puddings

Baked Indian puddings, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including light three eggs and one cupful of molasses, one tablespoonful of softened butter, o.

Cranberry pie, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Cranberry pie

Marion Harland’s original method for Cranberry pie, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Graham puffs, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 4

Graham puffs

A page-cited historical dinner recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

An old-fashioned bread pudding, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

An old-fashioned bread pudding

Marion Harland’s original method for An old-fashioned bread pudding, retained as a source transcription for modern discovery.

Spanish Soufflé, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Spanish Soufflé

A classic 1910 sweet built around butter, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.

Layered Gruyère Potatoes, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. Timing not statedEst. Yield not stated

Layered Gruyère Potatoes

Thin potatoes layered with butter and Gruyère in a homestyle French casserole.

Whole wheat bread (No. 2), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

Whole wheat bread (No. 2)

A page-cited historical breakfast recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

German Chocolate Cookies, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 6

German Chocolate Cookies

A classic 1910 sweet built around eggs, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.

Nut cake, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Nut cake

A page-cited historical dessert recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

“Salt-rising” bread (No. 1), an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 4

“Salt-rising” bread (No. 1)

A page-cited historical breakfast recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

Rich Strawberry Short Cake, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Breakfast Cited source

Est. 20 min prepEst. serves 2

Rich Strawberry Short Cake

Start the day with Farmer’s original Rich Strawberry Short Cake method, preserved as a source transcription.

Peach batter pudding, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 10 min prepEst. serves 6

Peach batter pudding

A page-cited historical dessert recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

Orange pie, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 2

Orange pie

A page-cited historical dessert recipe from Marion Harland, transcribed with its original method.

Hot Cross Buns, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Baking Cited source

Est. 25 min prepEst. serves 2

Hot Cross Buns

Hot Cross Buns as recorded by Fannie Farmer, with the historic ingredient list transcribed for reference.

Apple puff, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dinner Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 4

Apple puff

Apple puff, preserved from Marion Harland’s 1903 cookbook with ingredient cues including peel and grate enough apples to make two cupfuls.

Currant Pie, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

Dessert Cited source

Est. 15 min prepEst. serves 6

Currant Pie

Farmer’s period recipe for Currant Pie, faithfully transcribed from the public-domain edition.