Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches by Eliza Leslie

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Author Leslie, Eliza, 1787-1858
Title Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches
Note Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches" by Eliza Leslie is a comprehensive cookery guide written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a practical manual for American household cooking, incorporating a range of recipes that are both accessible and tailored to the ingredients available in the United States. Leslie emphasizes simple, clear instruction, aiming to enable even inexperienced cooks to prepare a wide variety of dishes. The opening of the book includes a preface that outlines the author's intent to create a more extensive collection of cooking recipes following the success of her previous book. It discusses the importance of accuracy in measurements for successful cooking and sets a tone of practical advice tailored to both frugal and more lavish home kitchens. Leslie details basic culinary principles, including the use of proper equipment, weights, and measures essential for cookery. The introductory section hints at the multitude of recipes to come, covering various categories such as soups, meats, vegetables, and pastries, reflecting the diverse and rich culinary culture of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TX: Technology: Home economics
Subject Cooking, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 9624
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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