of receipts to the test only give them a fair trial,
neither trusting to conceited servants, who, despising all other
methods, obstinately adhere to their own, and then lay the blame of
failure upon the directions; nor committing their execution to careless
ones, who neglect the means prescribed for success, either in regard to
time, quantities, or cleanliness; and the result will not fail to afford
satisfactory evidence of their pleasant qualities and practical
utility.

CONTENTS.

PAGE
GENERAL DIRECTIONS 3

CATALOGUE OF THINGS IN SEASON--Fish--Game and
Poultry--Fruit--Roots and Vegetables 5
GENERAL RULES FOR A GOOD DINNER 13
Dinner for Fourteen or Sixteen 14
---- ---- Twelve or Fourteen 19
---- ---- Ten or Twelve 23
---- ---- Eight 26
---- ---- Six 29
---- ---- Four 32

SOUPS.

Almond 33
Asparagus ib.
Calf's-head 34
Carrot ib.
Clear ib.
---- herb 35
Cod's-head ib.
Crawfish ib.
----, or lobster ib.
Curry, or Mulligatawny 36
Eel ib.
Fish ib.
French ib.
Friar's chicken 37
Giblet ib.
Gravy 38
Hare