Worcestershire Apple Halves, 1955 – A Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jan 11, 2017 | Best & Worst, Side Dishes & Salads, The WORST

This week we all have Tom to thank for this recipe. Apparently he isn’t getting enough Worcestershire sauce in his diet. These are Worcestershire Apple Halves! From B. C. Apples Recipe Book, 1955 [cooked-sharing] This recipe comes from The B.C. Apple Recipe Book,...

Sour Cream Green Bean Casserole – A Mid-Century Thanksgiving Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Nov 16, 2016 | Beans, Best & Worst, Holiday, Side Dishes & Salads, Thanksgiving, The BEST

This recipe is a fantastic alternative if you can’t stand the traditional cream of mushroom soup version of green bean casserole. I can’t, and this has seriously saved me. Enjoy! I hope everyone has a nice big, traditional meal planned this year! Because I...

Swingin’ Summer Salad, 1971 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Aug 24, 2016 | Pasta, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads

If you have ever wanted to turn a Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner into a summer salad, then this is the recipe for you! This is Swingin’ Summer Salad! From Kraft TV recipes mailer, 1971 [cooked-sharing] This lovely salad comes from a Kraft TV recipe mailer from...

Sherbet Mayonnaise Dressing, 1965–A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Aug 17, 2016 | Salads, Side Dishes & Salads

Today we are going to mix lime sherbet with mayonnaise and throw it over some fruit. Because why not? This is Sherbet Dressing! From Mid-Summer Magic From Kraft, 1965 [cooked-sharing] I have to admit I have been obsessed with this recipe since I saw it in a Better...

Cherry-Catsup Salad, 1964 – A Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jul 27, 2016 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, The WORST

This week I felt like mixing together some ketchup and some cherry gelatin. Just because. This is Cherry-Catsup Salad! From Favorite Recipes From Home Economics Teachers, Salads - 1964 [cooked-sharing] This nut-job of a recipe comes from a great book, Favorite Recipes...

Mystery Salad, 1977 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jul 13, 2016 | Side Dishes & Salads, Vegetables

So, the garnish on the top probably gives it away, but guess what the mystery ingredient in this salad is? That’s right, it’s bananas. Because this is Mystery Salad! From The Dole Banana Bonanza, 1977 [cooked-sharing] This glorious recipe comes from The Dole Banana...