Retro Recipes Tested Here!
Hooray for cookies! This week we are making a little recipe I found in a community cookbook from 1970 called, “Cooking in Circles.” Tom is a big fan of cookies, even more so than pie and much more so than cake. He also loves potato chips, so when I saw this recipe for Potato Chip Cookies I thought we would have a total winner. And when I say this is a little recipe, I actually mean “little”. I have found {Read More}
Yes, we are still posting gelatin recipes! This lovely layered extravaganza was submitted to our Glistening and Jiggly contest by Kelly. Kelly writes: Hello Ruth, I am submitting my contest entry at the last minute, but am sure it’s a winner. It is an old family favorite and was served at my parent’s pot-luck wedding reception in 1964. Enjoy! -Kelly Print Lime Jell-O Salad Ingredients Lime Jell-o (1 large box or 2 small boxes). 1 large can crushed pineapple {Read More}
Well, it’s the day before Thanksgiving and let me tell you that I am cooking up a storm! But I just had to get this post up, because I think this may be the most delicious pie I’ve made on the Mid-Century Menu. If you are struggling to find an easy, interesting dessert that you can whip up before the big day tomorrow, this is it! You probably even have all of the ingredients on hand right now. Behold, Mystery {Read More}
You had me at “chocolate”. And “pecan”. And “pie”. From Betty Crocker’s Holiday Hostess “Can Do” Recipes, 1967 « Previous Ice Cream Muffins Next » Cider Eggnog Pie – A Mid-Century Recipe Test
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