by RetroRuth | Oct 5, 2016 | Best & Worst, Desserts, Halloween, Holiday, The BEST
Happy October! It’s the time for tricks and treats, and your extra-special treat from me is the reposting of these no-knead, no-fry doughnuts. That’s right. Doughnuts that you can mix up in your mixer and bake in your oven. And they aren’t dense and cakey...
by RetroRuth | Aug 31, 2016 | Holiday, Labor Day
Since it’s Labor Day is coming up, it’s time to trot out the old BBQ standbys here on Mid-Century Menu: The loaf of grilled hot dogs, the potato salad with gelatin in it, the spiced lemonade and the chocolate cake made with tomato soup. These are all...
by RetroRuth | Jun 29, 2016 | Best & Worst, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Fourth of July, Holiday, The BEST
If you love S’mores, you are going to love this fun version made with brownies! We are trying to get in the patriotic spirit here on Mid-Century Menu, so I thought I would bust out this easy recipe from a few years ago and share it again. It even has colored...
by RetroRuth | Apr 6, 2016 | Easter, Holiday, Lamb Cakes & Frostings
It was a great Easter! Thank you so very, very much to everyone who visited the blog, used the recipes, shared your recipes, commented, sent an email and especially those who submitted their lamb cake or bunny cake for this year’s gallery. Every year I am thrilled by...
by RetroRuth | Mar 16, 2016 | Hello Jell-O, Holiday, St. Patrick's Day
Since St. Patrick’s Day is rapidly approaching, I thought I would test out some green gelatin. This is Lime Rice Mold! From Unusual Old World and American Recipes, 1972 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from the fantastic Unusual Old World and American Recipes, from the...
by RetroRuth | Mar 9, 2016 | Desserts, Easter, Holiday, Lamb Cakes & Frostings
Who is ready to eat some lamb cake???? It’s time for everyone to dust off their lamb and rabbit pans and get ready to make some molded cakes! To help you out, I’ve pulled together this post to make sure you get all the tips and advice that you need. If you have any...
