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Gretchen’s Casserole, 1958 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

Gretchen’s Casserole, 1958 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | May 14, 2014 | Main Dishes, SPAM!

Who’s ready for some Spam??  This week we have an awesome casserole that was make completely by opening cans. No fresh ingredients here! I give you… Gretchen’s Casserole! From Good Housekeeping's Can-Opener Cookery, 1958 [cooked-sharing] Let’s open some cans! Two cans...
Olive ‘N Tuna Super Supper – A Mid-Century Lenten Recipe Test

Olive ‘N Tuna Super Supper – A Mid-Century Lenten Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | May 7, 2014 | Fish, Main Dishes

Mmm…mmm! This week, we are making tuna casserole! This is Olive ‘N Tuna Super Supper, and this is one of the things I forced Tom to eat over Lent! Olive ‘N Tuna Super Supper Author: Olive Advisory Board, 1952 Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 (4-oz) pkg noodles (2 cups) 1...
Reader’s 2014 Lamb Cake Gallery and Vintage Cookbook Winner!

Reader’s 2014 Lamb Cake Gallery and Vintage Cookbook Winner!

by RetroRuth | Apr 23, 2014 | Cake & Cupcakes, Easter, Holiday, Lamb Cakes & Frostings

This was an amazing year for the humble little lamb cake! When I asked for reader submissions, I never thought I would get so many great cakes. It alternately makes me feel happy and very, very hungry. I mean…it’s a gallery of cake. Delicious, delicious...
Happy Easter from Mid-Century Menu!

Happy Easter from Mid-Century Menu!

by RetroRuth | Apr 20, 2014 | Easter, Holiday

From Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Cookbook, 1959
Send Me Your Lamb Cake Photo And Win A Vintage Cookbook!

Send Me Your Lamb Cake Photo And Win A Vintage Cookbook!

by RetroRuth | Apr 18, 2014 | Easter, Holiday, Lamb Cakes & Frostings

It’s that time of year again!!! Lamb cake time!     Send me your lamb cake photos – even if it is a fail – to ruth@midcenturymenu.com !  I will put all the pics together in a gallery after Easter, and you will be entered into a drawing to win a vintage...
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