Frozen Valentine Rounds – A Retro Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Feb 15, 2012 | Hello Jell-O, Side Dishes & Salads

I have to admit, Tom and I started out this week’s Mid-Century Menu test very disappointed. You see, this special Valentine’s dinner was supposed to really be heart-y. And by that, I mean it was literally supposed to have a beef heart in it. Sadly, our local butcher...

Fish Surprise Sticks – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Feb 8, 2012 | Fish, Main Dishes

Surprise! It’s time for another Mid-Century Menu meal! Much to my joy, and Tom’s consternation, this week’s menu contains two elements that guarantee that this will be a memorable meal. The first one is the title of the recipe.  Now, in the real world, the word...

Cocoa Creamy Rice – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Feb 1, 2012 | Desserts

Well, we have another dessert on the Mid-Century recipe this week because, well…I didn’t feel like making anything gross. So, you can imagine how upset I was when Tom requested rice pudding. Okay, okay. You can stop yelling. I get it. You love rice pudding. I,...

Quick Brownies – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jan 25, 2012 | Cookies & Bars, Desserts

I am in the mood for chocolate this week. I admit it. But I am also in the mood for a little mid-century culinary magic. You know the kind I’m talking about. The magic of a few ingredients thrown together that make something else completely unexpected. A whole new...

Fondue Au Fromage – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jan 18, 2012 | Appetizers

This is Fondue Au Fromage. It looks like a plate of fried cheese, but don’t be fooled. It is comprised mostly of soup and eggs. If you have been following the blog at all these last few weeks, you will know by now that Tom and I foolishly decided to cook from a Lipton...