Miss Leslie's Lady's New Receipt-Book, 3rd ed. / A Useful Guide for Large or Small Families, Containing Directions for Cooking, Preserving, Pickling...

A practical mid-19th-century household guide offering hundreds of recipes and domestic instructions for everyday and entertaining use. Organized into sections on soups, fish, meats, vegetables, poultry and game, puddings, cakes and confectionery, preserves and pickles, domestic liquors and perfumery, remedies, laundry and needlework, and suggested menus, it provides detailed receipts, weights and measures, cooking techniques, preservation methods, and troubleshooting tips. Many recipes reflect recent French influences and include clear proportions, timing, and serving advice intended to be accessible for large or small families. Additional receipts and a dedicated Indian-meal section expand the book's practical repertoire.