Miss Leslie's Complete Cookery / Directions for Cookery, in Its Various Branches

Name: Miss Leslie's Complete Cookery / Directions for Cookery, in Its Various Branches
Author: Eliza Leslie

By Eliza Leslie

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A comprehensive domestic manual presenting practical, step-by-step recipes and techniques for soups, fish and shellfish, meats, poultry and game, sauces and gravies, vegetables, eggs, pickling, preserves, sweetmeats, pastries, puddings, cakes, and warm breakfast and tea breads. It also offers guidance on ingredient selection, cooking methods, carving, domestic liquors, preparations for the sick, perfumery, and miscellaneous household receipts. The work organizes instructions with introductory hints, explanatory figures, appended new receipts, and indexes to facilitate reference, favoring clear, economical directions and variations suited to home cooks of differing experience.

About the Author

Eliza Leslie

Eliza Leslie was an influential American author and cookbook writer in the 19th century, known for her contributions to domestic literature and culinary arts. She published numerous cookbooks, including the widely recognized "Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches," which provided practical guidance for home cooks. Leslie's works often emphasized the importance of etiquette and manners, as seen in her book "The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners." In addition to her cookbooks, she wrote essays and sketches that reflected her keen observations of society and character. Her writings remain a valuable resource for understanding the culinary and social customs of her time.