This section is from the book "Soyer's Standard Cookery", by Nicolas Soyer. Also available from Amazon: Soyer's Standard Cookery.
Cut up some beetroot into shapes, add to this a little chopped celery, some turnip, carrot, potato, all cooked and cut into dice; pour some mayonnaise over it all, mix well, and garnish with bunches of cress.
 
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