by RetroRuth | Aug 7, 2019 | Appetizers, Cocktail Party, Side Dishes & Salads, Vegetables
This week we have a really fun little appetizer that you can make in a few minutes. And it’s a great way to trick your kids into cooking! These are Cucumber Rings! From Michigan Consolidated Gas Holiday Cookbook, 1970 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from the Michigan...
by RetroRuth | Oct 11, 2017 | Side Dishes & Salads, Vegetables
I had a big, crazy recipe planned for this week, but then TJ got sick, and I got sick and yadda, yadda. Basically, life with kids happened. But I still wanted to do something fun for potato week, so I thought I would show you guys my best friend, my vintage french fry...
by RetroRuth | Jul 19, 2017 | Side Dishes & Salads, Vegetables
The other day I asked Alex what she wanted for lunch. She said, “Rice, carrots and cheese.” “Okay. Do you want them separately, or all together?” “All together. A casserole, please. A big casserole.” “I can do that.” I said. “I’m sure there is a mid-century recipe for...
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...
by RetroRuth | Apr 29, 2015 | Side Dishes & Salads, Vegetables
This week we decided we were going to get crazy. We decided we were going to put ketchup on onions. These are Deviled Onions! From Red Magic Recipes, Heinz, 1956 [cooked-sharing] Just in case you decide to get all crazy with the onions and ketchup yourself, make sure...
by Erica | Nov 16, 2014 | Guest Bloggers, Thanksgiving, Vegetables
The sweet potato is a very American ingredient, and so it’s understandable that it’s commonly found on the Thanksgiving table. Let’s sample some Sweet Potato Scallop! From Newspaper clipping [cooked-sharing] Notice the “Vitamin A”...
