Mutton Chops

 

Ingredients

• Mutton
• Salt
• Pepper
• Butter

Directions

1. Trim fat and skin off of each mutton chop
2. Cook in a cast-iron pan over high heat.
3. Once done finish with salt, pepper and butter.
4. Chops must always be rare. A too well-done
   chop is a chop spoiled.

Source — The Unrivalled Cook-book
Prepared by Caden Rainer
Louisiana Anthology
December 19,2023

Veal Chops

Ingredients

• Trimmed Veal Chops
• Egg
• Breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Dip Veal Chops in beaten egg.
2. Roll Chops in bread crumbs.
3. Fry until golden brown

Source — The Unrivalled Cook-book
Prepared by Caden Rainer
Louisiana Anthology
December 19,2023

 

Beef Hash

 

Ingredients

• Two pounds of trimmed roast beef
• One pound of Potatoes
• Salt
• Pepper
• Milk

Directions

1. Cut Potatoes into cubes.
2. Melt the butter in a deep pan.
3. Add the potatoes and roast beef to the pan.
4. Stir adding salt and pepper to taste.
5. Stop stirring the mixture and cook until golden brown.
6. Then serve. Can also be served on toast.

Source —The Unrivalled Cook-book
Prepared by Caden Rainer
Louisiana Anthology
December 19, 2023

Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• Chicken pieces
• Pepper and salt (to taste)
• Meal (for dusting)
• Butter (for frying)
• Teacupful of cream
• Blade of mace
• Flour (1 saltspoonful)
• Butter (1 teaspoonful)

Instructions

• Season and Dust Chicken: Cut and season chicken with pepper, salt, and a dusting of meal.
• Fry Chicken: Fry in butter, then keep warm on paper-covered dish.
• Prepare Sauce: Pour out grease. In the same pan, simmer cream, mace, salt, pepper, flour, and butter.
• Assemble: Place fried chicken on a hot dish and pour sauce over it.

Source — The Unrivalled Cookbook and Housekeeper's Guide
Prepared by Reagan Garrett
Louisiana Anthology
December 19, 2023

Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients

• Butter (as needed)
• Eggs

Instructions

1. Heat Butter: Put a good-sized piece of butter in a frying pan and heat it until melted and hot.
2. Scramble Eggs: Crack the eggs into a bowl and lightly beat them. Pour the beaten eggs into the hot butter in the frying pan.
3. Stir Continuously: Stir the eggs continuously with a spatula or wooden spoon until they are cooked. This should take about three minutes.
4. Serve Immediately: Turn the scrambled eggs out onto a hot dish and serve immediately.

Source — The Unrivalled Cookbook and Housekeeper's Guide
Prepared by Reagan Garrett
Louisiana Anthology
December 19, 2023

Macaroni, Plain

 

Macaroni, Plain

Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 ounce butter
• 1 pound macaroni

Instructions

1. Boil Water: Put two quarts of water in an iron stewpan and allow it to boil.
2. Add Salt and Butter: Once boiling, add two teaspoonfuls of salt and one ounce of butter to the water.
3. Cook Macaroni: Add one pound of macaroni to the boiling water. Boil until tender, but ensure it is rather firm to the touch.
4. Drain Macaroni: Once cooked, drain the macaroni in a colander. It is now ready for use in soup, pudding, or to be dressed with cheese.

Source — The Unrivalled Cookbook and Housekeeper's Guide
Prepared by Reagan Garrett
Louisiana Anthology
December 19, 2023

Dried Smoked Beef and Eggs

 

Dried Smoked Beef and Eggs

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound dried smoked beef
• Boiling water
• 4 large eggs, well-beaten

Instructions

1. Prepare Dried Smoked Beef: Shave the dried smoked beef into thin strips.
2. Boil Beef Strips: Place the shaved beef strips in a pan and cover them with enough boiling water. Set the pan over the fire for ten minutes.
3. Drain and Cut Beef: After ten minutes, drain off the water and cut the beef into very small pieces.
4. Beat Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly. For every half-pound of beef, use four well-beaten eggs.
5. Combine Eggs and Beef: Stir the well-beaten eggs into the pan with the minced beef.
6. Toss and Stir: Toss and stir the mixture in the pan for approximately two minutes, ensuring even incorporation of eggs and beef. The eggs should cook and form a cohesive mixture with the beef.
7. Serve Hot: Transfer the Dried Smoked Beef and Eggs to a covered dish and serve immediately.

Source — The Unrivalled Cookbook and Housekeeper's Guide
Prepared by Reagan Garrett
Louisiana Anthology
December 19, 2023