Category Archives: 17th Century Cooking

A 200-Year Old Chicken Salad Recipe

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

This recipe is called a French Salad and it comes from Maria Rundell’s 1808 cookbook, “A New System of Domestic Cookery”, but even though it is a 19th century recipe, it is very similar to a number of different 18th … Continue reading →

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Carrot Pudding

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Jennifer Stanley

Today’s recipe, a 17th century carrot pudding, comes from The Compleat Cook by Rebecca Price. 6 ounces Breadcrumbs (or Cornmeal) 4 Egg Yolks 2 Egg whites 1 cup Milk 1-2 tablespoons Honey (or Maple Syrup) 2 ounces Sack (Wine) Pinch of … Continue reading →

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