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50 min Serves 4 Original

Smoky chicken & sweet potato sheet pan

Roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans and red onion with a tangy maple-Dijon drizzle.

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Apricot Sauce

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Baking Powder Biscuit I

A historical breakfast recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Black Bean Soup

A historical lunch recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Bread and Butter Pudding

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Breakfast Cocoa

A historical drink recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Brown Mushroom Sauce

A historical dinner recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Brown Mushroom Sauce II

A historical side recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Butter Scotch

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Buttercups

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Buttered Lobster

A historical dinner recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Caramel Junket

A historical dinner recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Celery Soup II

A historical lunch recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Champagne Punch

A historical drink recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Chestnut Stuffing

A historical dinner recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Chocolate Bread Pudding

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Chocolate Cake II

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Chocolate Caramels

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Chocolate Cream Candy

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Chocolate Frosting III

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Chocolate III

A historical drink recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Chocolate Sauce

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Chocolate Sauce II

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Chocolate Soufflé

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Citron Cake

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Cocoanut Cream Candy

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Coffee Sauce

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Concord Cream

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Confectioners’ Frosting

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Corn Chowder

A historical lunch recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Corn Pudding

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Crab Meat, Indienne

A historical dinner recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Cracked Cocoa

A historical drink recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Cream Maple Sugar Frosting

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Cream of Scallop Soup

A historical lunch recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Cream of Tomato Soup

A historical lunch recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Cream Sponge Cake

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Custard Soufflé

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Devilled Almonds

A historical dinner recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Dutch Apple Cake

A historical breakfast recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Eggs à La Suisse

A historical breakfast recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Filtered Coffee

A historical drink recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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French Dressing

A historical lunch recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Fricassee of Lobster and Mushrooms

A historical dinner recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Frozen Apricots

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Fruit Punch III

A historical drink recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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German Dressing

A historical lunch recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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German Punch

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Ginger Pudding

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Ginger Punch

A historical drink recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

40 min Serves 4 CC BY-SA

Hamburger Skillet Dinner

A community recipe for Hamburger Skillet Dinner, adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.

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Hollandaise Sauce I

A historical side recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Horseradish Sauce II

A historical side recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Hot Mayonnaise

A historical side recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Hot Water Sponge Cake

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Indian Pudding

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Lemon Sauce I

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Lobster and Oyster Ragout

A historical dinner recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Lobster Bisque

A historical lunch recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Lobster Sauce II

A historical side recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Macaroon Ice Cream

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Manhattan Pudding

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Maraschino Sauce

A historical dinner recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Marshmallow Paste

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Maryland Biscuit

A historical breakfast recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Milk Frosting

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Mocha Frosting

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Mock Indian Pudding

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Newton Tapioca

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Oyster Gumbo

A historical lunch recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Parisian French Dressing

A historical lunch recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Parisian Sweets

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Parker House Rolls

A historical breakfast recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Pineapple Cream

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Pineapple Lemonade

A historical drink recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

40 min Serves 4 CC BY-SA

Pizza Rollups

A community recipe for Pizza Rollups, adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.

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Plain Omelet

A historical breakfast recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Pop-Overs

A historical breakfast recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Potato Mayonnaise

A historical lunch recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Pound Cake

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Praline Ice Cream

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Pralines

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Puff Paste

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

60 min Serves 16 CC BY-SA

Pumpkin Bread II

A community recipe for Pumpkin Bread II, adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.

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Raspberry Ice II

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Rich Chocolate Caramels

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Rye Gems

A historical breakfast recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Sauterne Cup

A historical drink recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Scalloped Oysters

A historical dinner recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Scrambled Eggs

A historical breakfast recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Spanish Sauce

A historical side recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Split Pea Soup

A historical lunch recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Steamed Cranberry Pudding

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Steamed Rice

A historical breakfast recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Sticks

A historical breakfast recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Strawberry Ice Cream I

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Strawberry Ice Cream II

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Stuffed Burgers

A community recipe for Stuffed Burgers, adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.

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Sugared Popped Corn

A historical dessert recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Susie’s Spider Corn Cake

A historical breakfast recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Swiss Potato Soup

A historical lunch recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Tartar Sauce

A historical side recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Thin White Sauce

A historical side recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

10 min Serves 8 CC BY-SA

Three Bean Confetti Salad

A community recipe for Three Bean Confetti Salad, adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.

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Tomato Sauce II

A historical side recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Tomato Sauce III

A historical side recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Turkish Pilaf II

A historical breakfast recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Turkish Soup

A historical lunch recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.

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Waffles

A historical breakfast recipe from Fannie Merritt Farmer's 1910 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.