Mystery Pecan Pie – A Mid-Century Thanksgiving Recipe Test

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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}

Grand Finale Peanut Butter Pie – A Vintage Recipe Test

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It’s time for pie!! And not just any pie. This is a no-bake peanut butter cheesecake in an Oreo crust. Nice, huh? Before we even start this recipe, I would like to point out the lone Oreo in the center of this pie. This pie was originally suppose to have Oreos ringing the outside, but SOMEONE (*Yeah, it was Tom) busted into the package of Oreos while my back was turned and made off with all the garnishes. All I {Read More}

Carousel Orange Pie – 1976

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From Create A Circus Spectacular Recipe Book from Borden, 1976 « Previous It’s A Gelatin Round-up – ALL of the Winners In Our Recent Gelatin Contest   Next » Carrot and Pineapple Salad – A Gelatin Recipe Test

Strawberry Gelatin Pie – Too Good Tuesday

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I can’t wait for summer! From GE, The New Art of Modern Cooking, 1937 « Previous Beef Pinwheels   Next » Holiday Gift Ideas for the Retro Cook

Pie Oh My! Five Mid-Century Pie Recipes For Your Thanksgiving Feast

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Oh boy, oh boy! My favorite part of Thanksgiving is almost here! The PIE! And what better pie to serve at Thanksgiving than old school, classic mid-century pies. Wow. This pie will really…keep you regular. Anyway, all these great pie recipes came from the November 1953 issue of Woman’s Home Companion. And I want to try every single one of them, especially this Cranberry pie. I don’t think I’ve ever had Cranberry pie before! Yum! Too bad I don’t have {Read More}