Mystery Salad, 1977 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jul 13, 2016 | Side Dishes & Salads, Vegetables

So, the garnish on the top probably gives it away, but guess what the mystery ingredient in this salad is? That’s right, it’s bananas. Because this is Mystery Salad! From The Dole Banana Bonanza, 1977 [cooked-sharing] This glorious recipe comes from The Dole Banana...

Potato Salad Gelatin Mold – A Mid-Century Salad For Your Labor Day Party!

by RetroRuth | Aug 20, 2014 | Best & Worst, Holiday, Labor Day, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, The BEST

I posted this hilariously delicious concoction last year in preparation for Labor Day, so I thought I would bust it out again. It pretty much has everything you need for any party, mid-century themed or not. It has drama, garnishes, gelatin and pimento. Which I think...

Potato Salad Gelatin Mold – A Mid-Century Gelatin Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Aug 28, 2013 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, Labor Day, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, The BEST

I hope everyone is looking forward to Labor Day! I know I am. And it preparation for all the cookouts and picnics that you will be going on, I decided to dig into our collection and pull out something I know will be a big hit on everyone’s Labor Day menu: It’s potato...

Ham Mousse Imperial – A Mid-Century Gelatin Test

by RetroRuth | Jan 16, 2013 | Hello Jell-O, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads

There are a lot of things that we need every week to make the Mid-Century Menu. Some of those things are tangible. Most weeks we need things like a recipe, the proper cookware, an oven and stovetop, and ingredients (which usually includes lots of gelatin). But a lot...