1800 recipes

These tried-and-true recipes, from Beef Wellington and Hoppin' John to homemade ketchup and chocolate ganache, date back to at least the 1800s.

Graham bread is named after reverend Sylvester Graham, who invented the bread in 1829. In the Victorian era, Graham bread was promoted as 'health bread' since Victorian white bread wasn't made with white flour but with bleached whole wheat flour.

This 1892 recipe for Composition Cake is lightly crackly on top, with a delicate crumb, and just the right combination of spices and raisins.

I’ve been digging through some old cookbooks and found these amazing vintage recipes that have stood the test of time. They’re seriously some of the best comfort food around, and I bet you'll love them as much as I do.

Browse our royally delicious collection of Victorian recipes for everything from Battenberg cake to kedgeree.

I own a reprint of Lydia Maria Child's The American Frugal Housewife, 12th edition, originally published in 1833. You can view a digital copy of the 1832 edition through Project Gutenberg by clicking here. What's impressive is that the book was originally published in 1828 - yes, it was that popular. I also found the 27th edition, published in 1841 at archive.org. ISBN 978-0-918222-98-5Mrs. Child was, according to Wikipedia, "an American abolitionist, women's rights activist, Native American…

Contents Wondering what people ate in colonial times? In this article, we’ve provided nine different American Revolution recipes you can make at home, so you can find out what food was like during the Revolutionary War. We’ve included breakfast items, snacks soldiers might have eaten, lunch/dinner options, and desserts as well. These recipes allow you ... Read more

This old-fashioned popover recipe from 1894 makes the best, lightest popovers! Serve them like the White House Cookbook suggests, with a sweet sauce, or straight from the oven with a little butter.

This 1800's recipe for soft molasses gingerbread is very easy and requires only 6 ingredients. Sweetened only with molasses, and spiced with ginger, it's delicious.

Food, glorious food, we’re anxious to try it… Okay, okay, I won’t sing anymore, but this is going to be fun and drool-inducing! I’ve been cooking since I was about 10 years old. As a cub scout, I had to cook three meals for my cooking badge (yes, that is a thing). These three meals ... Read more

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The staple ration for Union soldiers was hardtack, a rock-hard biscuit. But other simple Civil War recipes, like soups, stews and hash, could be made with whatever ingredients the soldiers had on hand.

Step back in time with these recipes from 100 years ago. Discover forgotten flavors and ingredients that are rare today but still taste great.

This post was originally published in the 1800’s Housewife daily newsletter, on January 22, 2023. Not on the mailing list? You can join here to receive the daily recipe and cooking notes straight to your email. Today’s recipe comes from Practical Housekeeping, published in 1881, by the Buckeye Publishing Company. My dear Hattie – Received...

With just four ingredients, pioneers made both dumplings and noodles. This original recipe continues to be passed down through generations in our family.