British cooks were not averse to bringing the tastes of the Continent into their kitchens. Germanic recipes -- recipes from Germany, Austria and Switzerland -- seemed to be the most popular, followed by French recipes and techniques. Articles featuring Italian or Spanish recipes are far less common; perhaps these flavors were a bit too exotic for British palates. Recipes from specific regions within the British Isles were also considered sufficiently different to be virtually "foreign." Other sources of international recipes included Britain's colonies.

British Regional Recipes

Local Dishes, and How They Are Made, by Phillis Browne (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1876)

A Few Words On Scottish Cookery, by Mary A. D. Brechin (Girl's Own Paper, 1887)

Bannocks, scones, white skin puddings, haggis, and potted head are a few of the offerings here!

A Gossip About Cornish Cookery, by A.G. Payne (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1890)

County Cooking, by Ardern Holt (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1896)

Some Economical Irish Dishes, by Lina Orman Cooper (Girl's Own Paper, 1898)

French Recipes

A Chapter of French Cookery (Godey's, 1863)

Some Secrets of a French Kitchen (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1879)

French Cookery Contrasted with English, by Mary Pocock (Girl's Own Paper, 1884)

Though more of a discussion of techniques, this article features several French recipes.

French Recipes (Girl's Own Paper, 1886)

Along with beignets and "fritures," this article introduces the concept of "Dough Nuts".

Explanation of French and Other Terms Used in Modern Cookery (Girl's Own Paper, 1887)

Salads in French Cookery (Girl's Own Paper, 1887)

Some French Dishes (Girl's Own Paper, 1887)

How a French Chef Makes..., by Mary Pocock (Girl's Own Paper, 1889)

A 12-part series covering: Soups; Sauces and Gravies; Fish; Forcemeats, Garnishes, Batters, Pastes, etc.; Beef and Mutton; Veal, Lamb and Pork; Poultry; Game; Entrees; Vegetables; Hors D'Oeuvres; Sweet Dishes.

A Luncheon in Brittany, by Louie Carew (Girl's Own Paper, 1892)

Austrian, German & Swiss Recipes

A Few Words About German Cookery (Girl's Own Paper, 1884)

This author marvels that the German woman, having learned to cook, insists upon continuing to do so herself rather than passing the chore along to a servant! Lots of good recipes, though.

Swiss Cakes and How to Make Them, by L. Stanton (Girl's Own Paper, 1890)

Almond Sugar-Bread, Swabian Bread, Chocolate Cake and Macaroons are just a few of the recipes in this collection!

German Recipes (Girl's Own Paper, 1891)

Some Foreign Sweet Dishes and How to Make Them (Girl's Own Paper, 1891)

A collection of German and Austrian treats.

Some Austrian Sweets (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1893)

"It has been said... that throughout Austria the puddings have reached the summit of perfection; the same may be said of the sweets generally..."

Some Curiosities of Austrian Cooking (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1893)

Some Austrian Recipes (Girl's Own Paper, 1896)

Home-Made Biscuits in Switzerland (Girl's Own Paper, 1900)

Kummels, Kussens and Kuchli... for our American readers, remember that "biscuit" means "cookie."

Foreign Cakes and Sweets (Girl's Own Paper, 1902)

A round-up of German recipes.

Some Continental Recipes for Cooking Vegetables (Girl's Own Paper, 1902)

German recipes for cabbage, turnips, asparagus and more.

Other European Recipes

Italian Cookery, by Margaret Mudie (Girl's Own Paper, 1884)

Some Swedish Dishes (Girl's Own Paper, 1884)

Vegetable Cookery, English and Foreign (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1885)

Spanish Cookery (Girl's Own Paper, 1890)

Useful Hints: Italian Recipes (Girl's Own Paper, 1894)

Several recipes for pasta and gnocchi.

Italian Methods of Cooking Eggs (Girl's Own Paper, 1895)

Some Foreign Sauces (Girl's Own Paper, 1901)

Delicious continental recipes for Orange Sauce, Mustard Sauce, Italian Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Olive Sauce, Vinaigrettes and more!

Some Continental Recipes for Eggs (Girl's Own Paper, 1902)

Delicious French and German egg concoctions.

Recipes from Around the World

Some Egyptian Cookery Recipes for Hot Weather (Girl's Own Paper, 1881)

Nebabs, Rolled Vine Leaves, Kufta, and Oriental Rice Milk.

On Boiling Eggs (Girl's Own Paper, 1885)

A traveler's adventure with eggs, Eastern style.

A Chapter on Curry, by A.G. Payne (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1887)

Lentils, by Lina Orman Cooper (Girl's Own Paper, 1896)

A selection of Eastern dishes.

Some Eastern Sweets, by Lina Orman Cooper (Girl's Own Paper, 1896)

Some Economical Indian Dishes, by Lina Orman Cooper (Girl's Own Paper, 1896)

This article offers a couple of delicious-sounding chutney recipes.

Some Eastern Savouries, by Lina Orman Cooper (Girl's Own Paper, 1897)

Leaves from an Old Book/Indian Recipes for Hulwa, by Fenella Johnstone (Girl's Own Paper, 1898)

Some recipes from an antique cookbook, and Indian recipes for hulwa.

West Indian Products, by Dora de Blaquière (Girl's Own Paper, 1900)

A look at some West Indian foods, such as bananas, banana flour, yams, and "coker-nuts" -- and what to do with them.

• See also Recipes from America