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Lima Beans

From Every-day dishes and every-day work, 1897

Dry Lima beans are also excellent soaked overnight and cooked slowly.

Presented as published in 1897. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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This recipe was extracted from Every-day dishes and every-day work (1897) by E. E. Kellogg, page 57. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

Lima Beans. — Lima beans are not good until they are full grown and have turned white. Shell, wash, cover with boiling 94 EVEKY-DAY DISHES. water, and cook about one hour, or until tender. Let the water nearly evaporate, and add milk or cream thickened with a little flour. Season with salt to taste

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