A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes

"A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes" by Charles Elmé Francatelli is a 19th-century cookbook that helps working-class families cook good meals without spending too much money. This book provides simple recipes for regular meals and special events, focusing on saving money and using what you have. The book begins by telling readers what they need to start cooking. Francatelli advises families with little money to buy basic tools that can improve their cooking. He explains how much common ingredients and dishes cost, and shows how to cook and reduce waste by using leftovers. By giving easy-to-follow recipes and tips, the book hopes to help working families eat better and enjoy different foods while staying on a budget.