The Economy Cook Book | by Edward A. Harris
This little book goes forth as the result of the earnest effort of its authors to meet the need felt by so many, for a concise, well arranged, practical, all around book of rules for the average housewife. These recipes are the favorites of the most painstaking, economical cooks we know. The appeal to your interest is based upon the intrinsic merit of the contents, which are offered with our strongest recommendation.
Title | The Economy Cook Book |
Author | Edward A. Harris |
Publisher | Edward A. Harris |
Year | 1910 |
Copyright | 1910, Edward A. Harris |
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Weights And Measures
1 quart of flour.............................1 pound
2 cups butter...............................1 pound
1 generous pint of liquid....................1 pound
2 cups granulated sugar ....................1 pound
2 heaping cups powdered sugar..............1 pound
1 pint finely chopped meat, packed............1 pound
10 eggs.................................... 1 pound
1 pound melted butter.......................1 quart
1 pound, 8 ounces Indian meal................1 quart
4 cups liquid ...............................1 quart
4 large tablespoons full........................1/2 gill
8 large tablespoons full ........................1 gill
4 level teaspoonfuls...................... 1 tablespoon
Soup- If you do expect spoon meat, bespeak a long spoon. Soup Stock The word stock, when used in cooking, means the foundation or basis upon which soups and sauces depend. It is therefore the most impor...
Soup. Continued- Noodle Soup Take a soup bone and cover with water, after boiling substance out take out bone and drop in noodles made as follows: Noodles. To about 1 quart of flour, break in 2 eggs and a little salt...
Oysters, Fish- Oysters Thou who dost dwell In the heart of the shell. Fried Oysters One pint oysters, 1 egg, salt and pepper; drain the oysters; beat egg very light and mix with oysters. Stir fine cracker crumb...
Meat- Meat Heaven sends as good meat but the devil sends us cooks. Time Table For Cooking. Turkey, Fowl, Etc 4 pounds................... 1 hour 5 pounds ........ 1 1/2 hour ...
Beef, Eggs, Chicken- Beef Roast Beef Heart Soak heart in cold water, wipe dry, stuff with dressing as for a turkey roast. Roast l 1/2 hour. Serve with the gravy, in which put a glass of wine. Is good sliced cold. Beef ...
Cheese, Vegetables- Cheese Fried Cheese Balls Mix thoroughly 1 1/2 cup grated cheese, a little salt and cayenne pepper and the stiffly beaten whites of 3 eggs. Form into balls the size of a hickory nut. Fry a few at a ...
Corn, Potatoes- Corn Escalloped Corn One pint can corn, a little salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar, 3/4 cup of cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons melted butter, 2 eggs, well beaten, l 1/4 cups of milk. Mix all together ...
Salads- A mystery, aye; Sir, a mystery. Mayonnaise Beat up the yolks of 2 raw eggs to a smooth consistency and add 2 saltspoons of salt and 1 of white pepper, and a tablespoon of oil. Beat up thoroughly a...
Salad Dressings, Sandwiches- Salad Dressings Durkee Dressing Two tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons mustard, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of sweet milk, 3 eggs. Mix thoroughly, then add 1 cup of vinegar, and ...
Puddings- Now we sit to chat, as well as to eat Steamed Pudding One cup bread crumbs, 1 cup hot water, 1 cup of molasses, 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of seeded, chopped raisins, 1/2 cup of chopped walnut meats,...
Puddings. Continued- Blackberry Flip Take 1 cup of sugar, 2 eggs, 1 cup of sweet milk, 2 cups of flour and a teaspoon of baking powder. Place a thin layer in a dish, cover with blackberries and a sprinkle of sugar; add a...
Indian Puddings, Puff Puddings, Dumplings, Tapioca, Plum Puddings- Indian Puddings Improved Indian Pudding Two slices bread, 3/4 inch thick, spread with butter on both sides, using piece as large as an egg. Soften by pouring on boiling water; stir until soft. Add 1...
Graham Puddings, Pies- Graham Puddings Graham Pudding One and 1/2 cup graham flour, 1/2 cup molasses, 1/4 cup of butter, 1/2 cup of sweet milk, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 full teaspoon soda, 1 cup currants, 1/2 cup raisins...
Cakes- Cakes Variety is the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor. Cake To the creamed butter and sugar add the beaten yolks, reserve a small portion of the flour to mix with the baking powde...
Cakes. Continued- Illinois Cake Beat 1 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons of melted butter until it creams, then 2 eggs, saving the white of 1 egg for filling, 1/2 cup of sweet milk, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, sifted with...
Cream Cakes, White Cakes, Apple And Orange Cakes, Sponge Cakes, Spice Cakes- Cream Cakes Cocoa Cream Cake Cream 1/2 cup butter until smooth, then beat in 1 cup sugar, add the beaten yolks of 3 eggs and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Sift together 1 1/2 cup of flour, 5 level tablespoo...
Cake Icings, Cake Fillings, Nut Cakes, Chocolate Cakes- Cake Icings Uncooked Icing To 1 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar, add 1/2 cup of unsalted (preferred) butter, beat to a cream, then add 2 tablespoons cocoa, 2 tablespoons strong coffee and one tablespoo...
Cookies, Sugar Cookies- Cookies To make them one must have a spark of genius. Vanilla Cookies One and one-half cup sugar, 1 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup sweet milk, 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons va...
Rocks, Oatmeal Cookies, Ginger Cookies- Rocks Rocks One cup butter, l 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 3 eggs, 1 1/2 cup raisins stoned and chopped, 3 cups flour, pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon soda dissolved in a tablespoon of hot water, 1 teaspoon...
Bread, Muffins- And if the bread contentment brings, You'll dine with me again. To Make Bread Boil 3 potatoes and mash them fine while hot. Work into them 1 teaspoon each of lard and sugar. Stir in a pint of wate...
Corn Breads And Corn Cakes, Graham Breads And Muffins, Gingerbreads- Corn Breads And Corn Cakes Corn Bread Two cups of flour, 1 cup of corn meal, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of butter, melted, 1 1/2 cup of sweet milk, 1/4 cup of sugar, 3 teaspoons of baking powder, salt. Corn...
Doughnuts, Pancakes, Waffles, Fritters- Doughnuts Doughnuts One cup sugar, butter the size of an egg (melted), 1 cup sweet milk, 3 well beaten eggs, pinch of salt, nutmeg to taste, flour to roll soft. Doughnuts Two cups sugar, 1 cup sou...
Pickles- Pickles The chief pleasure in eating does not consist in costly seasoning or exquisite spices, but in yourself. Prepared Mustard Mix 1/2 cup mustard, rubbed smooth with cold water, 1 tablespoon s...
Cucumber Pickles, Fruit- Cucumber Pickles Cucumber Relish To 4 dozen large cucumbers add 1 dozen green peppers, 2 ounces each of white and black mustard seed, 3 dozen white onions, 1/2 dozen red peppers and 1 ounce of celer...
Frozen Dainties, Sherbet, Ice Cream- Frozen Dainties Such dainties to men. their health it might hurt. It's like sending them ruffles when wanting a shirt. Bavarian Cream One quart of strawberries, 1 cup of Sugar. Put the sugar in a...
Beverages- Beverages They never taste, who always drink. Hot Chocolate Two squares Baker's chocolate, 1 scant teacup granulated sugar, pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon cold water, dissolve in double boiler, then...
Candy, Cream Candy, Fudges- With thy sweets, comfort his ravenous sense. For French Creams Whites of 3 eggs, 3 tablespoons water, XXX powdered confectioner's sugar sufficient to mold; flavor with vanilla. For Chocolate Gra...
Candy, Cream Candy, Fudges. Continued- Three Minute Butter Scotch Use 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of water, butter the size of walnut, 1/2 a tablespoon of vinegar. Boil until brittle; pour on buttered plates. Walnut Molasses Bars Pou...