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Dishes made without meat

By C. S. Peel

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

"Dishes Made Without Meat" by Mrs. C. S. Peel is a cookery manual written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a guide for those looking to p...

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2022-11-14
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"Dishes Made Without Meat" by Mrs. C. S. Peel is a cookery manual written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a guide for those looking to prepare meatless dishes, primarily targeting housekeepers managing tight budgets or those embracing a vegetarian lifestyle. It offers an array of recipes focused on economical ingredients, notably vegetables, rice, macaroni, and grains. The opening of this cookbook introduces the reader to the rising interest in meatless dishes, highlighting their value in both health and cost-effectiveness. Mrs. Peel emphasizes the importance of utilizing vegetables fully and creatively, suggesting that even minimal amounts of leftover cooked vegetables can be transformed into flavorful dishes. She provides practical cooking instructions and tips for handling various vegetables, thereby preparing the reader not only for the recipes to come but also for a more resourceful approach to meal planning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

Constance Dorothy Evelyn Peel was an English journalist and writer, known for her non-fiction books on cheap household management and cookery. She wrote with the name Mrs. C. S. Peel, taking the name of her husband, Charles Steers Peel. She is sometimes cited as Dorothy Constance Peel. After the First World War, she worked on behalf of women, sitting on governmental committees.

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