This section is from the book "Mrs. Owens' Cook Book", by Frances E. Owens. Also available from Amazon: Mrs. Owens' Cook Book.
Slices of lemon are placed on the boiled mackerel, and parsley used as a further garnish.
Parsley, curled lettuce, or fringed celery are placed as seen in the cut.

PLATE II. - See Garnishes and Description of Colored Plates.
Any sprigs of green that are at hand may be used to ornament the dish as represented.

Lemons are cut in halves and the rind notched like saw-teeth as seen in the cut, and placed alternately with sprigs of green.
Thin slices of lemon are placed on the steak, and sprigs of green around it.

PORTER-HOUSE STEAK.
Slices of lemon and sprigs of green are placed as seen in the cut.

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