Almond Potato Pudding – 1950

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From State of Maine Potato Cookbook, 1950 « Previous Happy Easter From Mid-Century Menu – Send Me Your Lamb Cake Pictures For A Chance To Win A Vintage Cookbook!   Next » 2012 Lamb Cake Gallery – Reader Submissions

Sherry-Almond Chiffon Pie – A Vintage Gelatin Recipe Test

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Guess what? It’s pie time here on Mid-Century Menu! I love pie time. Mostly because most of the pies we make here turn out pretty well. And they almost never have vegetables in them. See? Not a vegetable in sight. This recipe for Sherry Almond Pie was sent to us by Godzilaw for our gelatin contest. You might remember Godzilaw as the one who also sent us the recipe for Ham Mousse Imperial, but we won’t hold that against her {Read More}

Almond Bars – The 10 Days of Vintage Christmas Cookies

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What can I saw about almond-flavored baked goods, except that I love them? I thought everyone’s vintage-inspired cookie plate should have at least one almond treat on it, and if you love almond these bars are totally it. This recipe is from (once again) the March 1973 issue of Mail Box News. Have I mentioned how much I love that publication? Only about a thousand times. Print Almond Bars   “Delightfully rich!” Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 {Read More}

Cherry Vanilla Parfaits

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From The Jell-O Pudding Sampler, 1976 « Previous Sauerkraut Chocolate Cake And Tower Kitchen Recipe Cookbooks   Next » Pie Oh My! Five Mid-Century Pie Recipes For Your Thanksgiving Feast