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December 31

12-31

Chicken Pie
Curried Rice
Steamed Squash
*Frozen Tomato Salad
Cheese Wafers
Fig Pudding, Wine Sauce

In 1914 December 31 was a Thursday. And this is the last menu of the year.

The Curried Rice comes from a new (to me) source, The Boston Cooking-School Magazine, specifically the January 1902 issue. I may be able to find more of the missing recipes from the past year there.

In honor of the end of the year and the end of this project, I present Frozen Tomato Salad!

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December 19

12-19

Lamb Broth
Beefsteak Smothered in Onions
Potatoes au Gratin
Mashed Squash
Snow Pudding, Custard Sauce
*Peanut Macaroons

In 1914 December 19 was a Saturday.

Beefsteak Smothered with Onions might be Smothered Round Steak.

Winter squash can be steamed, boiled, or baked before mashing.

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December 14

12-14

Tomato and Celery Soup
Duchess Crusts
Cold Sliced Roast Turkey
Cranberry Moulds
*Oysters and Macaroni
French Rolls
Steamed Graham Pudding, Floradora Sauce

In 1914 December 14 was a Monday. We’re having leftovers from Sunday’s roast. Are you sick of turkey yet?

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December 11

12-11

Tomato Bouillon
Baked Finnan Haddie
Paprika Potatoes
Lima Beans
*Celery and Cabbage, Bonne Femme
Orange Puffs, Orange Sauce

In 1914 December 11 was a Friday. Fish again!

The only recipe for Tomato Bouillon I could find was Tomato Bouillon with Oysters. The oysters are just added in at the end, so I think we can leave them out for this menu.

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December 9

12-09

Fried Soft Shell Crabs, Sauce Tartare
Dinner Bread
*Planked Club Steak
Duchess Potatoes
Fried Tomatoes
Chocolate Bread Pudding, Cream Sauce
Café Noir

In 1914 December 9 was a Wednesday.

This menu is very similar to Family Dinners Menu No. XIII in What to Have for Dinner. That menu adds an asparagus salad, specifies Fried Tomatoes au Parmesan, and serves cold bread pudding.

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November 26, Thanksgiving Dinner

11-26

Puritan Soup
Browned Soup Rings
Roast Stuffed Turkey, Giblet Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Riced Potatoes
Mashed Turnips
Onions in Cream
Apple and Celery Salad
Browned Crackers
Mince Pie
Pumpkin Pie
*New England Plum Pudding
Hard and Wine Sauce
Assorted Nuts
Fruit
After Dinner Mints
Café Noir

In 1914 November 26 was a Thursday. Obviously.

Puritan Soup remains a mystery….

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November 22

11-22

Dinner Soup
Cheese Croûtons
*Pigeon Pie
Mashed Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts with Celery
Lettuce Nests, Russian Dressing
Caramel Custard, Caramel Sauce

In 1914 November 22 was a Sunday.

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November 18

11-18

Chicken Cream Soup
Souffléd Crackers
Roast Lamb, Brown Gravy
Rice Croquettes, Currant Jelly
*Cauliflower, Huntington
Snow Pudding, Custard Sauce
Café Noir

In 1914 November 18 was a Wednesday. I’m not sure why, but Wednesdays tend to be a fancy dinner, not as fancy as Sundays, but more elaborate than most other days.

I couldn’t find a recipe for Chicken Cream Soup. Fannie Farmer says that cream soups are “made of vegetables or fish, with milk, and a small amount of cream and seasonings. Always thickened.”

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November 16

11-16

Tomato Soup
Croûtons
Savory Creamed Capon
Sweet Potato Border
Lettuce and Celery Salad
*Apple Fritters
Sabayon Sauce

In 1914 November 16 was a Monday. Sunday’s capon is served again. There’s no specific recipe, so I’m guessing we make Creamed Chicken using leftover capon.

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