December 25, Christmas Dinner

12-25

Horn of Plenty Canapés
Pimiento Consommé
Bread Sticks
Roast Goose
Spiced Apple Sauce
Potatoes in Half Shells
Cauliflower, Hongroise
Grape Fruit Salad
Toasterettes
*English Plum Pudding, Brandy Sauce
Coupe St. Jacques
Christmas Cakes
Salted Almonds
Bonbons
Café Noir

In 1914 December 25 was a Friday. It’s Christmas!

The only recipe I found for Pimiento Consommé is iced, but presumably you could served it warm too.

I haven’t found a recipe for Cauliflower, Hongroise, but maybe make the sauce for Hongroise Potatoes and serve it over the cauliflower.

Christmas cakes are baked in a golden-rod cake pan, which results in a triangular cake.Golden Rod cake panThe cakes are cut cross-wise, decorated with green frosting leaves and red candies to look like Christmas trees. The cake batter is Newport Poundcake, which is the same as New York Gingerbread with vanilla instead of ginger. It’s been a while since I went on a recipe chase like that.

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December 24

12-24

Tomato Soup
Imperial Sticks
Spanish Potatoes
Boiled Spinach
*Cheese Pudding
Orange Jelly
Raised Loaf Cake

In 1914 December 24 was a Thursday.

It’s Christmas Eve and we have a meatless meal!

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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 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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December 5

12-05

Brown Soup
Noodles
Pork Chops
Apple Sauce
Baked Potatoes
*Corn Southern Style
Irish Moss Blanc Mange with Sliced Bananas and Cream

In 1914 December 5 was a Saturday.

I think Brown Soup is Brown Soup Stock with Noodles in it. What to Have for Dinner has a recipe for Brown Soup with Macaroni Rings and Cheese that is just Brown Soup Stock heated up with slices of cooked macaroni added and parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Oh no, Irish Moss Blanc Mange is back!

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