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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September 27

09-27

Dexter Canapés
Roast Sirloin of Beef, Brown Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Squash
Lettuce, Chiffonade
*Glacé Hélène
Peanut Macaroons
Water Crackers
Camembert
Café Noir

In 1914 September 27 was a Sunday.

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April 12, An Easter Dinner

04-12

Frozen Egg Nog in Egg Shells
Clear Mushroom Soup
Souffléd Crackers
Shad à la Delmonico
Cucumber Ribbons
Roast Capon, Brown Gravy
Sweet Potato Croquettes
Moulded Spinach
Dressed Lettuce
Cheese
Eggs
Toasterettes
*Easter Pudding
Mock Macaroons
Café Noir

In 1914 April 12 was Easter Sunday. As usual on Sunday there is an elaborate meal featuring a roast. There are also some special dishes for the holiday, like the Frozen Egg Nog in Egg Shells, and of course, the Easter Pudding.

For those expecting an Easter Ham, we have Roast Capon instead.

I am curious about the eggs on the sixth line of the menu. Here it clearly looks like there are four items: Dressed Lettuce, Cheese, Eggs, Toasterettes. However, one of the Easter Menus in What to Have for Dinner has a recipe for Cheese Eggs. Maybe it’s a spacing error on the card.
The recipe for Cheese Eggs seems to contain an error. It calls for beaten egg whites, but they’re not in the ingredient list.

The Mock Macaroons remain a mystery for now.

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