This book is a collection of 591 practical recipes recommended by the Chef Rufus Estes for preparing soups, fish, beef, veal and pork, salad , lunch dishes, game, gravy and garnishes, lenten dishes, butter, vegetables, sauces, rolls, bread, muffins, cakes, crullers, eclairs, candies, ice cream and sherbets, preserves, pickles and relish, souffles, fowl, puddings, pastries, desserts, beverages, etc.