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Explore fascinating 19th-century home remedies and household wisdom from our heritage collection

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Miss Madison's Whim
Medium

Miss Madison's Whim

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 33. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

55 min
12 servings
American Southern
Ginger Snaps
Medium

Ginger Snaps

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 34. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Beef Suet Pudding
Hard

Beef Suet Pudding

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 34. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
6 servings
American Southern
Whortleberry Boiled Pudding
Hard

Whortleberry Boiled Pudding

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 22. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
6 servings
American Southern
Cracker Pie
Medium

Cracker Pie

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 25. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

70 min
8 servings
American Southern
Cookies
Hard

Cookies

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 36. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Potato Ferment Rolls
Hard

Potato Ferment Rolls

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 32. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
12 servings
American Southern
Pap Custard
Hard

Pap Custard

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 23. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Pickled Sturtions
Medium

Pickled Sturtions

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 26. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
16 servings
American Southern
Pressed Beef
Hard

Pressed Beef

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 37. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

110 min
8 servings
American Southern
Biscuit
Medium

Biscuit

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 33. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
12 servings
American Southern
Pickled Plums
Medium

Pickled Plums

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 28. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
16 servings
American Southern

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Miss Madison's Whim
Medium

Miss Madison's Whim

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 33. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

55 min
12 servings
American Southern
Ginger Snaps
Medium

Ginger Snaps

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 34. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Beef Suet Pudding
Hard

Beef Suet Pudding

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 34. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
6 servings
American Southern
Whortleberry Boiled Pudding
Hard

Whortleberry Boiled Pudding

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 22. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
6 servings
American Southern
Cracker Pie
Medium

Cracker Pie

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 25. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

70 min
8 servings
American Southern
Cookies
Hard

Cookies

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 36. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
8 servings
American Southern
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Miss Madison's Whim
Medium

Miss Madison's Whim

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 33. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

55 min
12 servings
American Southern
Ginger Snaps
Medium

Ginger Snaps

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 34. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
8 servings
American Southern
Beef Suet Pudding
Hard

Beef Suet Pudding

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 34. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
6 servings
American Southern
Whortleberry Boiled Pudding
Hard

Whortleberry Boiled Pudding

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 22. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
6 servings
American Southern
Cracker Pie
Medium

Cracker Pie

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 25. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

70 min
8 servings
American Southern
Cookies
Hard

Cookies

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 36. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
8 servings
American Southern
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Miss Madison's Whim
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Miss Madison's Whim

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 33. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

55 min
12 servings
American Southern
Ginger Snaps
Medium

Ginger Snaps

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 34. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
8 servings
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Beef Suet Pudding
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Beef Suet Pudding

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 34. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
6 servings
American Southern
Whortleberry Boiled Pudding
Hard

Whortleberry Boiled Pudding

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 22. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
6 servings
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Cracker Pie
Medium

Cracker Pie

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 25. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

70 min
8 servings
American Southern
Cookies
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Cookies

Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 36. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.

45 min
8 servings
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Chef’s Tips

  • •Always read the recipe fully before starting
  • •Mise en place: prep all ingredients first
  • •Taste and adjust seasoning as you cook
  • •Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor