Bean Surprise – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday

by Erica | Jan 5, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Main Dishes

Bean Surprise! The surprise is… um… that there are things besides beans in it? Or perhaps the surprise is that there are beans in it. I promise they’re in there. Somewhere. Bean Surprise Author: A&P Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 firm tomatoes 1 can Ann...

Dessert Pancakes – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday

by Erica | Dec 29, 2013 | Desserts, Guest Bloggers

Sometimes you get a recipe that you know will be doomed to failure. And then there are recipes like Dessert Pancakes, which shouldn’t be bad… but then you try making it… Dessert Pancakes Author: Libby’s Ingredients 8 small thin pancakes 2...

Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday

by Erica | Dec 15, 2013 | Cookies & Bars, Guest Bloggers

When Retro Ruth emailed me this advertisement, I literally whooped with joy. It’s rare that a retro recipe looks like a winner from the beginning — but how can you go wrong with butter, sugar, chocolate, and pecans? Assuming there’s no nut allergies....

Ham Boats – Mid-Century Recipe Guest Test Sunday

by Erica | Dec 8, 2013 | Guest Bloggers, Sandwiches & Pies

Hey guys! RetroRuth here, and I just wanted to introduce you to a new feature here on Mid-Century Menu! Over the last couple of months, I have become aware of two things: 1) Taking care of a baby takes up a lot of time. 2) I have more recipes in my collection than I...