Nearly a thousand tested recipes from Kentucky’s best home kitchens, gathered for everyday cooks.
This classic cookbook gathers new and time-honored dishes, organized to help you feed a family with confidence and flavor.
Edited by the Ladies of the Presbyterian Church in Paris, Kentucky, this edition collects practical recipes that have been used by many skilled housekeepers. It emphasizes reliable techniques and familiar favorites, making it a durable reference for both new cooks and seasoned kitchens.
Inside you’ll find a broad range of cooking ideas—from soups and meats to puddings and desserts—plus a section of preserves, pickles, and sauces. The book aims to be useful, affordable, and easy to use in daily family life.
- Nearly a thousand recipes, including many new to readers of the time.
- Practical guidance drawn from trusted home kitchens in Kentucky and beyond.
- Sections on soups, meats, fish, desserts, pickles, and condiments to cover everyday meals.
- Historical note on the edition’s benevolent publishing purpose and church connection.
Ideal for readers who enjoy traditional American home cooking and early American cookbooks, especially those interested in Southern kitchen heritage.