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Holiday Recipes
More From Biltmore 11/10/11
Written By Cathy Barnhardt
Extraordinary Holiday Desserts
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A Flavorful Thanksgiving Feast
A Holiday Meal with the Vanderbilts
Have you ever wondered what would have been a typical Thanksgiving menu served in George Vanderbilt’s Biltmore House? We were able to find a handwritten menu from November 24, 1904 in our archives!
Thanksgiving Dinner [eight courses]
Oysters on 1/2 shell
Consommé Royal
Broiled Spanish Mackerel
Cucumber Salade
Cutlets of Calves Brains
Mushroom Sauce
Roast Turkey – Cranberry Jelly
Sweet Potatoes _ Peas _ Beets
Roast Virginia Ham
Tomatoes Celery Salade
Mince Pie – Pineapple Ice Cream
Cakes
Coffee
I would love to have the recipe for your wonderful sausage and apple dressing for tThanksgiving.