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Jellied Hamburger Loaf – Vintage Recipe Test

Jellied Hamburger Loaf – Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Sep 1, 2020 | Beef, Casserole, Hello Jell-O, Main Dishes

I don’t know if I even need an intro for this one. It’s Jellied. Hamburger. Loaf. From Our Best Hamburger Recipes by Martha Logan [cooked-sharing] This is another recipe chosen for us by the lovely patrons over on our Patreon. I know I mention Patreon...
Marshmallow Chill, 1955 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

Marshmallow Chill, 1955 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jan 31, 2018 | Hello Jell-O

This week we are trying to figure out if the addition of lime gelatin will make marshmallows and celery taste good together. This is Marshmallow Chill! From Knudsen Recipes for Greater Food Value, 1955 (eBay link, affiliate) [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from...
Cherry-Catsup Salad, 1964 – A Vintage Recipe Test

Cherry-Catsup Salad, 1964 – A Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jul 27, 2016 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, The WORST

This week I felt like mixing together some ketchup and some cherry gelatin. Just because. This is Cherry-Catsup Salad! From Favorite Recipes From Home Economics Teachers, Salads - 1964 [cooked-sharing] This nut-job of a recipe comes from a great book, Favorite Recipes...
Hearty Corned Beef Salad – A Mid-Century St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Test

Hearty Corned Beef Salad – A Mid-Century St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Mar 12, 2014 | Beef, Holiday, Main Dishes, St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! And what better way to celebrate then with a corned beef gelatin mold! This is Hearty Corned Beef Salad. And yes, I’m serious. Hearty Corned Beef Salad Author: Betty Crocker Step by Step Recipes, 1975 Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1...
Layered Meatloaf – aka Tom’s Mom’s Meatloaf

Layered Meatloaf – aka Tom’s Mom’s Meatloaf

by RetroRuth | Jun 26, 2013 | Beef, Best & Worst, Main Dishes, The BEST

The first time I made meatloaf for Tom, it was a great meal. Perfectly browned meatloaf, creamy mashed potatoes, and chocolate cake for dessert. As we sat down and I started plating food, I was feeling pretty proud of myself. Pretty proud of myself until I placed a...
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