A collection of vegetarian recipes from the late 19th century. It offers a selection of recipes culled from manuals dating broadly from 1856 to 1908. It is arranged in chapters covering Soups; Salads; Beans, Lentils and Rice; Cheese and Egg Dishes; Cutlets, Croquettes and Sausages; Moulds and Galantines; Pies and Pastries; and Vegetable Dishes.