Domestic Cookery, Useful Receipts, and Hints to Young Housekeepers

"Domestic Cookery, Useful Receipts, and Hints to Young Housekeepers" by Elizabeth E. (Elizabeth Ellicott) Lea is a practical guide for young women setting up their households in the 1800s. The book aims to ease the challenges faced by new housekeepers by providing a collection of straightforward cooking recipes and household advice. The book shares how the author learned from her own mistakes and gathered wisdom from others, she walks readers through essential cooking methods like correctly boiling and roasting meat. With a focus on clarity and ease, the book includes specific instructions on preparing numerous dishes—meats, vegetables, and soups, designed to make domestic tasks less daunting and more achievable.