by Erica | Mar 8, 2015 | Bread and Pastries, Guest Bloggers
I am constantly impressed by how mid-century recipes continue to surprise me with the ways they find to use commercially pre-packaged foods. Like pudding in sweet roll dough. Pudding. Sweet Yeast Dough Ingredients 1 4 oz. package of vanilla pudding mix 2 cups milk 1/2...
by Erica | Mar 1, 2015 | Appetizers, Guest Bloggers
It has been a crazy, crazy few weeks in the Retro Recipe household, and we haven’t been cooking (or blogging!) as much as we want. But after our too-long hiatus from Mid-Century Menu, we’re back with a doozy: corned beef spread. Hooooo boy. From Knudsen...
by Erica | Dec 21, 2014 | Guest Bloggers
Need to take an easy appetizer to that potluck holiday party? Try a fancier twist on a classic: Avocado Deviled Eggs. [cooked-sharing] I have to confess right now, that despite managing to buy an avocado, I completely failed to buy pimiento or parsley. My family...
by Erica | Dec 14, 2014 | Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Guest Bloggers
Good morning and happy Sunday, everybody! Let’s have something bright and cheerfully orange. No, it isn’t a mimosa — sorry. It’s Orange Yam Cookies! [cooked-sharing] This fell into the category of recipes that I really don’t know...
by Erica | Nov 29, 2014 | Casserole, Guest Bloggers, Thanksgiving
If your family is anything like mine, there’s always some leftovers. But turkey sandwiches are so boring. Let’s try some Quick Turkey Pie instead. From Better Homes & Gardens, December, 1963 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is Mrs. Sarah O. Duff’s...
by Erica | Nov 23, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Pie, Thanksgiving
We’re going to detour quickly to dessert with this guest test. Mystery Pecan Pie is a classic Thanksgiving recipe, and this week we’re going to see if Sarah’s Pumpkin Pie is a suitable accompaniment. From Newspaper Clipping [cooked-sharing] Sarah has...
