Founding Flavors
250 Years of American Agriculture
American farmers, ranchers, and fishers have fed our nation for 250 years. The recipes in this chapter come from the Historical Dietary Guidance collection from U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Library. Try one of these historic favorites to get a taste of what prior generations served their families.
Breakfast
Breads
Dips and Dressings
Soups and Salads
Main Dishes
- Beef with Rice and Vegetables
- Chicken à la King
- Codfish, Spaghetti, and Tomatoes
- Lamb Roast with Mint Jelly
- Nut Sandwiches
- Pork Shoulder with Savory Stuffing
- Tomato Rabbit
Side Dishes
- Baked Beets with Horseradish Sauce
- Braised Celery
- Carrot or Turnip Custard
- Corn Pudding
- Hopping John
- Potato Scallop
- Scalloped Eggplant
- Tomato Cocktail (Vegetable Juice)
Desserts
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