Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 13 of 14 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuit | 1 medium (45g) | 166 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Shrimp | 100g cooked | 99 |
| Oyster | 6 medium (84g) | 81 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Cayenne | 1 tsp (1.8g) | 6 |
| Allspice | 1 tsp ground (1.9g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Soup | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pints of vinegar
- 1 teaspoonful cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tablespoonful black pepper
- 3 heads of garlic cut in small pieces
- 3 tablespoonfuls whole allspice
- 3 tablespoonfuls whole cloves
- a pint of salt
- four half pecks of ripe tomatoes
- 48 indian
- 50 sponge
- 39 thin biscuit
- 67 chicken soup
- 84 crab ravigote
- 94 oysters
- vinegar
- cayenne
- pepper
- black pepper
- salt
- allspice
- cloves
Directions
MRS. MARGARET ERRICKSON CHAMBERS, 1840.
_Contributed by Mrs. Katharine Errickson Hinckle, Philadelphia, Pa._
Wash four half pecks of ripe tomatoes, place them in a pan, scald and skin them, then cook the tomatoes until they are soft, strain through a fine wire sieve and add 1½ pints of vinegar, 1 teaspoonful Cayenne pepper, ½ tablespoonful black pepper, ¾ of a pint of salt, 3 heads of garlic cut in small pieces, 3 tablespoonfuls whole allspice, 3 tablespoonfuls whole cloves. Tie each of the spices in a separate cheesecloth bag, boil for three hours, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, when done, remove the spice bags, bottle the catsup, cork tightly, sealing the bottles with wax.
Additional Rare Old Receipts, 333
Batter Cakes, 39 _Mrs. A. W. Garber._
Beaten Biscuit, 47 _Mrs. John Stephenson._
Beaten Biscuit, 50 _Mrs. Mary C. B. Alexander._
Boston Brown, 38 _Mrs. Henry Winsor._
Brandon Puffs, 43 _Miss Caroline Sinkler._
Bread, 42 _Mrs. J. Bertram Lippincott._
Bread Cake, 40 _Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith._
Bread Muffins, 48 _Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith._
Brown Bread, 42 _Mrs. J. Bertram Lippincott._
Brown Bread, 46 _Mrs. Grover Cleveland._
Clermont Muffins, 41 _Mrs. Robert K. Livingstone._
Corn Bread, 41 _Mrs. Mary Balding._
Corn Bread, 48 _St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans._
Corn Bread, 49 _Mrs. Dabney H. Maury._
Corn Bread, 53 _Mrs. Mary Palmer Bispham._
Corn Muffins, 39 _Mrs. A. W. Garber._
Cream Biscuit, 37 _Mrs. Richard L. Ashurst._
Delicious Corn Muffins, 45 _Providence, R. I._
Drop Biscuits, 50 _Mrs. Oliver Hastings._
Drop Corn Cakes, 47 _Mrs. Dabney H. Maury._
Dutch Toast, 53 _Mrs. W. H. Pulsifer._
Famous Virginia Yeast Rolls, 44 _Mrs. Eugene S. Herndon._
Flannel Cakes, 39 _Mrs. A. W. Garber._
Flannel Cakes, 49 _Mrs. Dabney H. Maury._
German Waffles, 42 _Mrs. M. Kim Miller._
Graham Gems, 46 _Mrs. J. Frailey Smith._
Graham Rolls, 48
Indian and Flour Biscuits, 53 _Mrs. Oliver Hastings._
Indian Meal Griddle Cakes, 43 _Mrs. Charles Brinton Coxe._
Indian Sponge Breakfast Cakes, 44 _Providence, R. I._
Kentucky Salt Rising Bread, 51 _Houston Eldredge._
Lapland Cakes, 52 _Mrs. Charles Mason._
Laplanders, 48 _Mrs. James T. Halsey._
Madison Biscuit, 37 _Mrs. John Murdoch._
Maize Bread, 48 _Janice Meredith’s._
Maryland Biscuit, 45 _Mrs. Joshua Harvey._
Muff Bread, 46 _Mrs. Paul C. Lea._
Muffins, 39 _Mrs. Daniel Harrison._
Muffins, 40 _Mrs. A. W. Garber._
Muffins, 45 _Mrs. Elisabeth Cooper Harrison._
Muffins, 52 _Mrs. Edward Jacquelin Smith._
Mush Cakes, 41 _Miss Mollie Ward._
Potato Pone, 42 _Miss Caroline Sinkler._
Pop Overs, 44 _Mrs. Elisabeth Cooper Harrison._
Pop Overs, 47 _Mrs. Gouverneur Ogden._
Quick Waffles, 47 _Mrs. John Moulton._
Rice Waffles, 43 _Mrs. Charles B. Maury._
Rice Waffles, 47 _Mrs. Mary Palmer Bispham._
Rice or Hominy Bread, 53 _Miss Caroline Sinkler._
Rye and Indian Bread, 50 _Mrs. Jacob Batcheller (1770)._
Rye Bread, 41 _Mrs. J. Bertram Lippincott._
Sally Lunn, 40 _Mrs. T. B. Sims._
Sally Lunn, 43 _Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith._
Sally Lunn, 46 _Mrs. Julia Breckenridge._
Sally Lunn, 49 _Mrs. Mary Palmer Bispham._
Sally Lunn, 52 _Mrs. W. H. Pulsifer._
Sally Lunn, 38 _Mrs. Dabney H. Maury._
Soufflé Biscuit, 50
Sponge for Bread, 45 _Mrs. R. H. Maury’s Cook._
Sweet Rolls, 51 _Mrs. Oliver Hastings._
Thin Biscuit, 39
Thin Biscuit, 40 _Mrs. Dabney H. Maury._
Thin Corn Cakes, 54 _Philadelphia._
Virginia Sour Milk Batter Bread, 51 _Houston Eldredge._
Virginia Batty Cakes, 52 _Mrs. James T. Halsey._
Waffles, 38 _Miss Logan._
Waffles, 41 _Mrs. Joseph Patterson._
Yeast--to Make Good, 49 _Mrs. Roy Mason._
Yorkshire Bread, 37 _Mrs. Wm. Govane Howard._
A Large Omelet, 57 _Mrs. Burd (1810)._
Cheese and Eggs, 58 _Margaret Cameron._
Eggs Divorcon, 58 _Mrs. James Anders._
Fricasseed Eggs and Onions, 57 _Mrs. W. A. Glasgow, Jr._
Scrambled Eggs, 57 _Mr. Francis Rawle._
Bean Soup (Black), 61 _Mrs. Charles A. Farnum._
Bean Soup (Black), 63 _Harvey’s Restaurant, Wash., D.C._
Bean Soup (Black), 65 _Grandmother Hannah Burrows._
Bean Soup (Kidney), 70 _Mrs. George Newbold Lawrence._
Beef Soup, 62 _Mrs. Charles B. Maury._
Bisque of Clams, 72 _Mrs. Thomas B. Sims._
Bouillon, 62 _Mrs. Charles B. Maury._
Bouillon, New Orleans Court, 69 _Miss Charlotte Mitchell._
Brunswick Stew, 62 _Mrs. Junius B. Mosby._
Calf’s Head Soup, 66 _Mrs. Frank A. Brastow._
Calves’ Head Soup, 70 _Mrs. Julia Breckenridge._
Calf’s Head Soup, 74 _Mrs. Thomas Prather._
Chestnut Soup Clear, 73 _Lord Raglan, Raglan Castle, Eng._
Chicken Soup, 67
Chicken Soup, 70 _Mrs. Francis Brooke._
Clam Soup, 66 _General Burnsides._
Clam Soup, 67 _Mrs. John Markoe._
Crab Soup, 64 _Miss Charlotte Mitchell._
Crab Soup, 67 _Mrs. Lewis Minor._
Cream of Mushrooms, 76 _Mrs. C. Stuart Patterson._
Crecy Soup, 71 _Mrs. Morris R. Stroud._
Mock Turtle Soup, 68 _General Dabney H. Maury._
Mock Turtle Soup (Mammy Lackey’s), 75 _Mrs. Catherine Leaf Smith._
Mushroom Soup, 65 _Mrs. James Crosby Brown._
Ochra Soup, 61 _Mrs. Etting._
Ochra Soup, 69 _Mrs. James T. Halsey._
Ochra Gumbo, 73 _Mrs. Eugene Palmer._
Onion Soup, 64 _Mrs. James T. Halsey._
Oyster Gumbo, 74 _Mrs. Lawton._
Palestine Soup, 71 _Mrs. Charles A. Farnum._
Parker House Soup, 63 _Miss Rice._
Pepper Pot, 68 _Mrs. Rachel Walker Cresson._
Pepper Pot (Ellen Gallagher), 71 _Mrs. Wm. H. Horstman._
Pepper Pot (Philadelphia Famous), 72 _The Old Higgenbottom Family._
Rich Brown Soup, 66 _Mrs. Charles A. Farnum._
Turtle Soup, 63 _Miss Charlotte Mitchell._
Turtle Soup, 65 _Miss Charlotte Mitchell._
White Dahl Soup (Sarah Davis), 64 _Mrs. W. A. Glasgow, Jr._
Boston Fish Balls, 84 _Mrs. Charles P. Searle._
Brown Sauce (To dress fish), 89 _George W. Anderson._
Clams (Deviled), 89 _Mrs. M. Kim Miller._
Cod Fish Balls, 86 _Mrs. Gilbert_ (1800).
Cod Fish Balls (Dropped), 348 _Mrs. Frederick Sylvester._
Cod Fish (Tossed-up), 84
Crab Ravigote, 83 _Mrs. Joseph Neff._
Crab Ravigote, 86 _Chef of the Famous Old Bellevue._
Crabs (Soft Shell Sautéd), 89 _Miss Charlotte Mitchell._
Crabs (Stuffed), 82 _Mrs. Morris R. Stroud._
Fish à la Creme, 89 _Mrs. Allen Maury._
Fish (Chowder), 88 _Mrs. Neil Robinson._
Fish (Fried in Flour Batter), 88 _Mrs. Charles B. Maury._
Fish (How to Fry), 83 _Mrs. Charles B. Maury._
Fish in Mould (Norwegian), 85 _Mrs. J. F. Minis._
Fish Pie, 80 _Mrs. J. A. Hewlett._
Fish (Planked), 80 _Mrs. Morris R. Stroud._
Kedgeree, 88 _Miss K. Wilcox._
Lobster (Creamed), 90 _Mrs. General Wm. B. Franklin._
Lobster and Crab (Farcee), 82 _Mrs. Morris R. Stroud._
Lobster Cutlets, 85 _Mrs. M. Kim Miller._
Sabot à la Creme au Gratin, 85 _Mrs. Bradley T. Johnson._
Salmon Pudding, 83 _Philadelphia._
Shad Roe Croquettes, 90 _Miss Schenck._
Shrimp Pillau, 82 _Mrs. Huger._
Terrapin, “Aunt” Mary Sharp’s, 79 _Mrs. Robert C. Wright._
Terrapin Brown Stew, 79 _Mr. Joe McAllister._
Terrapin Stew, Mrs. Habersham’s, 81 _Mrs. Frank B. Screven._
Terrapin, Maryland Style, 81 _Mrs. Leila Andrews Smith._
Terrapin, 84 _Mrs. Goodfellow._
Terrapin, 86 _Mrs. M. Kim Miller._
Terrapins, 87 _Mrs. John Markoe._
Terrapin, White Stew, 87 _Mrs. Gulielma Harrison._
Turbot à la Creme, 87 _Philadelphia._
Oysters, à la Bellevue, 97 _Mrs. Charles Heath Bannard._
Oyster Bellevue-Stratford, 97 _Baptisté, Head Waiter._
Oysters Bellevue, 98 _Philadelphia._
Oysters Celeried, 96 _Miss Flora Hartley._
Oyster Cocktails, 94 _Mrs. Charles B. Maury._
Oyster Croquettes, 97 _Mrs. M. Kim Miller._
Oyster Gumbo, 93 _Mrs. Lewis Minor._
Oyster Jambalaya, 96 _Miss Lucretia Lennig._
Oysters and Macaroni, 94
Oysters (Panned), 95 _Mrs. Morris Hacker._
Oyster Patties, 93 _Mrs. Thomas B. Sims._
Oysters (Pickled), 94 _Mrs. Richard William._
Oysters (Pickled), 95 _Philadelphia._
Oysters (Pickled), 96 _Mrs. Joshua Harvey._
Oysters (Pickled), 98 _Mrs. George W. Anderson._
Oysters (Scalloped), 96 _Mrs. Oliver Hastings._
Oyster Soup, 95 _Mrs. Lewis Minor._
Beefsteak with Bananas, 101 _Mrs. James W. Noyes._
Bechamel Sauce, 102
Chicken Croquettes, 102 _Mrs. Charles B. Maury._
Chicken, Potted, 101 _Mrs. Wm. Logan Fisher._
Chicken, Timbales, 103 _Lord Raglan, Raglan Castle, Eng._
Chicken or Veal, Jellied, 102 _Mrs. Julia Breckenridge._
Custard Soufflé, 101 _Miss Flora Hartley._
Quenelles with Spinach, 103 _Mrs. Joseph Coleman Bright._
Sweet Breads with Tomatoes, 102 _Mrs. Annie S. Hammond._
Sweet Peppers, Fried, 103 _Mrs. Alice Cabell Palmer._
CROQUETTES.
Chicken Croquettes, 107 _Mrs. James B. Meeks._
Chicken Croquettes, 107 _Mrs. Morris R. Stroud._
Oyster Croquettes, 97 _Mrs. M. Kim Miller._
Rice Croquettes, 108 _Mrs. Oliver Hastings._
Coquilles de Volaille, 118 _Mrs. Clara Pollard Lee._
Chicken Fricassee (Creole), 112 _Mrs. Celestin Villeneuve._
Chicken Fricassee (Yellow), 113 _Mrs. Celestin Villeneuve._
Chicken Fricassee (White), 114 _Mr. and Mrs. John Cadwalader._
Chicken Fried (Virginia), 117 _Mrs. James T. Halsey._
Chicken Patés, 112 _Mrs. S. B. Dana._
Chicken Pie, 113 _Mrs. H. C. Cunningham._
Chicken, Pressed (Grandmother’s), 114 _Mrs. Mary C. B. Alexander._
Chickens (Young), Roasted, 113 _Mrs. Roy Mason._
Chicken Terrapin, 112 _Mrs. Charles B. Maury._
Chicken Terrapin, 116 _Mrs. F. S. Burrows._
Chicken Terrapin, 117 _Philadelphia._
Chicken, à la Sanford White, 111 _Mrs. James M. Anders._
Chicken Sauté (Bellevue), 116 _Chef Bellevue-Stratford._
Chicken Smothered in Mushrooms, 111 _Mr. Herbert L. Clark._
Chicken, Smothered, 116 _Mrs. Morris Hacket._
Chicken Soufflé, 117 _Miss Schenck._
Chicken Timbales, 118 _Miss Lucretia Lennig._
Indian Pilau, 115 _Mrs. Lily Latrobe Loring._
Turkey, Boned, 119 _Mrs. Robert H. Maury._
Turkey, Roasted, 115 _Shirley, Virginia._
Ducks (How to Dress), 125 _Mrs. Gulielma Harrison._
Ducks, Dressed with Onions, 125 _Mrs. James T. Halsey._
Ducks, Wild (Roasted), 125 _Mrs. James T. Halsey._
Duck, Wild (Stewed), 126 _Mrs. Lewis W. Minor._
“A Frickasie” (Colonial), 123 _Mrs. John Burroughs._
Partridge, or Any Small Birds (Roasted), 124 _Mrs. Roy Mason._
Pigeons, 123 _Mrs. Oliver Hastings._
Pigeons (Roasted), 124 _Mrs. Roy Mason._
Pigeons (Potted), 126 _Philadelphia, Pa._
Rabbit (Fricasseed), 123 _Mrs. Charles B. Maury._
Squirrels, Brunswick Stew, 124 _Mrs. Robert H. Maury._
Turkey, Wild, à la Hanna, 126 _Mrs. James M. Anders._
Beef, Breaded, Broiled, 134 _Mrs. Meredith Bailey._
Beef, Sarony, 132 _Mrs. Stephen Brock._
Calf’s Head, as Terrapin, 133 _Mrs. Richard Gilpin._
Chilicon Carne, 129 _Mrs. Francis B. Loring._
Grillades (Creole), 136 _Miss Gottschalk._
Hams, Christmas, 133 _Mrs. George W. Anderson._
Hams, Cured (Bristol Method), 131
Hams or Beef (Cured), 135 _Mrs. Shippen_ (1814).
Ham, Roast, 138 _Mr. Wellford Mason._
Hams, Westphalia, 132
Hash, Corned Beef, 135 _Mrs. Mary C. B. Alexander._
Kidney and Madeira Sauce, 137 _Mrs. Richmond Pearson._
Liver Dumplings, 131 _Sophie Fisher._
Liver and Kidney Stew, 135 _Mrs. Charles B. Maury._
Liver Terrapin, 134 _Mrs. Charles Duggin._
Liver Wurst, 132 _Mrs. James T. Halsey._
Ollo--How to Make (1831), 137 _Miss Meta Lisle._
Paté de Veau, 136 _Miss M. M. Halsey._
Piccadello, 134 _Mrs. Bradley F. Johnson._
Pig, Roast, 129 _Mrs. Wm. A. Glasgow, Jr._
Pudding, Santa Cruz, 136 _Mrs. E. W. Clark._
Pudding, Yorkshire, 138 _Mr. Wellford Mason._
Sausage Surprises, 130 _Mrs. Wm. A. Glasgow, Jr._
Sausages, 136 _Mrs. Gulielma Harrison._
Sausages (How to Make), 137 _Mrs. Roy Mason._
Tongue (Fresh), 133 _Miss Schenck._
Tongue (Jellied), 131 _Mrs. William A. Glasgow, Jr._
Veal Birds, 130 _Mrs. Meredith Bailey._
Veal Loaf, 130 _Mrs. J. A. Hewlett._
SAUCES FOR ENTRÉES, FISH, FOWL, MEATS AND SALADS.
Asparagus Dressing, 142 _Mrs. R. H. Maury._
Bernaise Sauce for Steak, 146 _Mrs. Richmond Pearson._
Bread Sauce for Birds, 147 _Mrs. Morris R. Stroud._
Cauliflower Sauce, 147 _Mrs. Morris R. Stroud._
Celery Sauce, 143 _Mr. and Mrs. John Cadwalader (1800)._
Cole Slaw, 145 _Mrs. James T. Halsey._
Cream Gravy for Chicken, 142 _Mary Robertson Hawkins._
Cucumber Catsup, 145 _Mrs. Dabney H. Maury._
Fish Cream Sauce, 143 _Mrs. Charles B. Maury._
Fish Sauce, 144 _Mrs. Richmond Pearson._
French Dressing, 146 _Mrs. C. Stuart Patterson._
Grillades á la Creole, 143 _Miss Charlotte Mitchell._
Hollandaise Sauce, 141 _Mrs. George Groves._
Mayonnaise Dressing, 147 _Mrs. Charles B. Maury._
Meats and Their Respective Sauces, 141
Mushroom Sauce for Boiled Fowls, 142 _Margaret Coleman (1774)._
Mutton Gravy (Venison), 144 _Mrs. Robert E. Patterson._
Salad Dressing, 146 _Clara Thomas._
Sauce Remoulade, 144 _Mrs. Morris R. Stroud._
Tomato Glacé, 145 _Mrs. Charles B. Maury._
Tomato, Lettuce and Salad Dressing, 146 _Mrs. Charles B. Maury._
Venison Gravy, 145 _Mrs. S. S. Bailey._
VEGETABLES.
A Breakfast Dish, 160 _Mrs. Charles Stevens._
Asparagus Loaf, 152 _Mrs. J. A. Hewlett._
Baked Beets, 157 _Mrs. Mary C. B. Alexander._
Baked Peaches, 154 _Mrs. Celestin Villeneuve._
Baked Sweet Potato, 151 _Miss Lucretia Lennig._
Beans (Boston Baked), 158 _Mrs. Charles P. Searle._
Beans, Snap (Creole), 154 _Mrs. Eugene Palmer._
Cole Slaw, 152 _Miss Elizabeth Rodman Fisher._
Corn Cakes, 160 _Mrs. Malcolm S. Councill._
Corn Fritters, 154 _Mrs. Mary Balding._
Corn Pudding, 158 _Mrs. Edwin T. Clinton._
Corn Pudding, 158 _Mrs. Charles P. Searle._
Creole Dish, 156 _Mrs. F. B. Loring._
Egg Plant, 155 _Mrs. Roy Mason._
Escalloped Onions, 159 _Mrs. Mary C. B. Alexander._
Hominy or Samp Porridge, 153 _Mrs. J. A. Hewlett._
Macaroni Dish (Italian), 157 _Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith._
Mock Oysters (Corn), 159
“Mushrumps”, 151 _Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith._
Peppers, Green (Stuffed), 155 _Mrs. Eugene Painter._
Pilau (Turkish), 156 _Mrs. Lily Latrobe Loring._
Polenta (How to Make), 157 _Mrs. Randolph._
Potato Pudding (Irish), 160 _Mrs. Robert H. Maury._
Potato Puffs, 155 _Mrs. Frank Carter._
Rice and Cabbage, 158 _Mrs. F. H. Loring._
Rice, How to Cook, 156 _Mrs. W. Hinckle Smith._
Rice and Peppers, 153 _Mrs. Eugene Palmer._
Sweet Potato Pone (1), 159 _Miss Sarah Rutledge._
Sweet Potato Pone (2), 159 _Miss Sarah Rutledge._
Tomato with Gelatine, 154 _Mrs. James W. Noyes._
Tomatoes, Ripe, Stuffed, 153 _Mrs. Eliza S. Brolaski._
Asparagus Salad, 164
Calves’ Head Salad, 164 _Mrs. John Poe._
Crab Salad, Served in Tomatoes, 164 _Miss Lucretia Lennig._
Grape Fruit Salad, 165
Potato Salad (Irish), 163 _Mrs. Norman V. Randolph._
Potato Salad, 163 _Mrs. John Poe._
Potato Salad, 163 _Mrs. George W. Anderson._
Potato Salad (2), 164 _Mrs. George W. Anderson._
Turkey Salad, 165 _Mrs. Norman V. Randolph._