Tuna Pizza – A Retro Recipe Re-Run

Hey there! Let’s see a show of hands for everyone who likes tuna pizza! Come on, don’t be shy. Anyone? Anyone at all? Nobody??? Hmmm…well anyway, this week I was thinking about this recipe and laughing to myself, so I decided it would be a good idea to break this puppy out from the archives to re-run all its ketchup-tuna-and-biscuit goodness.  This originally ran in July of 2011 as part of our “Sing A Tune To Tuna” contest. It ended {Read More}

Sweet Cherry Ham Bake – 1970

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Ham chunks glazed with spicy pie cherries, topped with parkerhouse biscuits make a great way to use leftover ham. A pretty Christmas supper, ready in about an hour and a quarter. Serve with a green vegetable and a tossed salad. From Pillsbury’s Meat Cook Book, 1970 « Previous Cheeza Corned Beef – 1969   Next » Ham Mousse Imperial – A Mid-Century Gelatin Test

Tuna Pizza – Tuna Contest Finalist #2

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There is a first time for everything, even here on the Mid-Century Menu! And this post has the honor of containing two firsts: The first time we have had the same exact same entry from two contestants AND the first time we have featured this: Yes! *Enthusiastic head nodding* Check out this “handy new way” to make tuna pizza. Which begs the question: What was the old way? But still, I was floored. Tuna on pizza! Tuna!!!!! Can you believe {Read More}

Pillsbury Speedy Biscuit Doughnuts

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I think someone mentioned biscuit donuts in the comments for the Banana Doughnut recipe test, so I thought I would post the recipe! From a free Pillsbury grocery store handout, approx 1980 « Previous Baked Beans ‘N Burgers: A Mid-Century Recipe Test   Next » Vintage Video: Let’s Make A Sandwich