The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy (1971 reprint edition)

Date1796
Era1700s
The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy (1971 reprint edition)
This popular cookbook, first published in England in 1747, was one of the few printed cookbooks available during the 18th century. The author, Hannah Glasse, wrote the book to instruct less experienced cooks “how to do Cookery well.”

Recipes in this cookbook

Date1796
Era1700s
  • Cheshire Pork Pie

    Cheshire Pork Pie

  • Fried Sausages (With Apples)

    Fried Sausages (With Apples)

  • Pork Pie (With Apples)

    Pork Pie (With Apples)

  • Turkey and Chickens Dutch Dressed

    Turkey and Chickens Dutch Dressed

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