Halloween Party Treats Tested – Goblin Franks, Halloween Punch And Cocoa Marshmallow Bars

by RetroRuth | Oct 31, 2011 | Beverages, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats

Happy Halloween, Everyone! Today we have a special edition of the Mid-Century Menu for you, that couldn’t wait until Wednesday. And what couldn’t wait? Well, we have Halloween Party Treats from Betty Crocker! Here is some Halloween Punch, Cocoa Marshmallow Bars...

Sweet-Sour Tuna – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Oct 26, 2011 | Contests, Fish, Main Dishes

So, there was a certain point during the testing of tuna recipes for our last contest that we became confused. Baffled. Stricken with bewilderment. And it came immediately on the heels of trying this recipe. But more on the confusion later. Right now, all you need to...

Tuna Cakes With Mushroom Sauce – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Oct 19, 2011 | Contests, Fish, Main Dishes

Guess what, guys?!?!? It’s time for some COMPLETELY insane food. We have been pretty tame in the past two weeks with yummy desserts (Cider Eggnog Pie & Apple Cider Upside-Down Cake) so it’s time to delve back into the horrible and the hideous. And what better way...

Savory Spaghetti Casserole

by RetroRuth | Oct 14, 2011 | Casserole, Main Dishes

Consider the casserole! Was there ever any more enjoyable eating wrapped up in one dish? -From Campbell’s Wonderful Ways With Soups, 1958

Apple Cider Upside-Down Cake–A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Oct 12, 2011 | Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, The BEST

Okay, okay. I know. Apple cider AND desserts two weeks in a row. It’s unheard of here on the Mid-Century Menu, where everything is supposed to be scary all the time. But, it’s Apple Month, so I couldn’t help myself!  I was so disappointed with the lack of...