Larkin Housewives’ Cookbook

Date
1915
Era
1910-1920
Larkin Housewives’ Cookbook
The Larkin Company operated a booming mail order business that sold soap, packaged foods and other household products to millions of American housewives. This cookbook is filled with prize-winning recipes submitted by Larkin customers to the company’s recipe contests.

Recipes in this cookbook

Date
1915
Era
1910-1920
  • An Economical Meat Dish

    An Economical Meat Dish

    Meat Recipes
  • Baked Caramel Pudding

    Baked Caramel Pudding

    Dessert Recipes
  • Baked Pork Chops

    Baked Pork Chops

    Meat Recipes
  • Beef Broth with Vegetables

    Beef Broth with Vegetables

    Soup Recipes
  • Boston Brown Bread

    Boston Brown Bread

    Biscuit & Bread Recipes
  • Cheese Potatoes

    Cheese Potatoes

    Side Dish Recipes
  • Fried Tomatoes

    Fried Tomatoes

    Vegetable Recipes
  • Maryland Chicken

    Maryland Chicken

    Poultry Recipes
  • Michigan Hash

    Michigan Hash

    Meat Recipes
  • Peanut Butter Griddle Cakes

    Peanut Butter Griddle Cakes

    Breakfast Recipes
  • Rich Blackberry Cake

    Rich Blackberry Cake

    Dessert Recipes
  • September Salad

    September Salad

    Salad Recipes
  • Shrimp in Ramekins

    Shrimp in Ramekins

    Fish Recipes
  • Stuffed Green Peppers

    Stuffed Green Peppers

    Vegetable Recipes
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