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Useful Receipts: Simple Directions for Practical Housekeepers, Including Contributions of Special Dishes From Many Sources and a Few Choice Receipts Now Little Known (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Elizabeth Sluyter Ayres

 
9780282426248: Useful Receipts: Simple Directions for Practical Housekeepers, Including Contributions of Special Dishes From Many Sources and a Few Choice Receipts Now Little Known (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Practical, time-tested recipes you can use in any kitchen

This classic guide gathers simple, reliable directions for housekeeping and cooking. It emphasizes clear measurements, careful technique, and a variety of flavors to suit families of modest means as well as those who enjoy a well-set table. Curated from trusted contributors and traditional sources, it’s designed to help you cook confidently and efficiently.

The book covers practical how-tos for building flavorful stocks and soups, creating sauces and entrées, baking breads, and preserving fruits and vegetables. It focuses on straightforward methods and adaptable ideas that still deliver satisfying results in everyday meals.

  • Stock and soup basics, clarifying and simmering techniques for rich flavors
  • Sauces and entrées, croquettes, fritters, and savory bites to expand meal options
  • Bread, yeast, and baking guidance to build dependable loaves and rolls
  • Picks and preserves, jellies, and chutneys for extending fresh produce into shelf-stable treats

Ideal for readers seeking practical, budget-friendly cooking guidance and reliable household recipes.

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