Summary:
"Fifty-Two Sunday Dinners: A Book of Recipes" by Elizabeth O. Hiller is a collection of culinary recipes written in the early 20th century. The book is designed to provide housewives with well-balanced, seasonally appropriate menus for every Sunday dinner throughout the year, accompanied by helpful cooking tips. It emphasizes efficiency and economy in meal preparation, reflecting the evolving domestic landscape of its time. The opening of the book introduces the author's intentions and the practical focus of the recipes. It highlights the modern challenges faced by housewives in creating appealing and nutritious meals while managing costs and preparation time. Hiller outlines the structure of the book, which includes a menu for each Sunday, with an emphasis on well-tested recipes that can cater to a variety of tastes. Additionally, there's an introduction of Cottolene, a vegetable shortening recommended for its health benefits, setting the stage for a variety of meal suggestions rooted in both innovation and tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)