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Rice Pie with Meat Crust, 1953 – Vintage Pie July!

Rice Pie with Meat Crust, 1953 – Vintage Pie July!

by RetroRuth | Jul 23, 2014 | Beef, Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies

I hope you guys are enjoying Vintage Pie July, because I am having a great time doing this. Who knew there were so many fun vintage pies? And vintage pies made out of meat! This is Rice Pie With Meat Crust! Rice Pie with Meat Crust Author: Mrs. Dean E Parker, 1953...
Tom’s Mom’s Sloppy Joes – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

Tom’s Mom’s Sloppy Joes – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jan 8, 2014 | Beef, Main Dishes

So, one of the greatest things about going home to your folk’s house for the holidays is that you don’t have to cook. The second greatest thing is when the meals that your folks cook are vintage! Not only did I get a post out of this meal, but I didn’t have to MAKE it...
Un-Wealthy Wellington – The Vincent Price Halloween Cookalong!

Un-Wealthy Wellington – The Vincent Price Halloween Cookalong!

by RetroRuth | Nov 4, 2013 | Beef, Halloween, Holiday, Main Dishes

Well, it’s finally here! The Vincent Price Cookalong is in full swing and we can finally unveil our dish: Un-Wealthy Wellington! Un-Wealthy Wellington Author: Vincent Price, 1972 Ingredients 2 lbs ground round 2 boxes pie crust mix (or enough for two pie crusts) 2 T...
Layered Meatloaf – aka Tom’s Mom’s Meatloaf

Layered Meatloaf – aka Tom’s Mom’s Meatloaf

by RetroRuth | Jun 26, 2013 | Beef, Best & Worst, Main Dishes, The BEST

The first time I made meatloaf for Tom, it was a great meal. Perfectly browned meatloaf, creamy mashed potatoes, and chocolate cake for dessert. As we sat down and I started plating food, I was feeling pretty proud of myself. Pretty proud of myself until I placed a...

Cranberry Mayonnaise Cake And Porcupine Meatballs – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Nov 30, 2011 | Beef, Best & Worst, Cake & Cupcakes, Desserts, Main Dishes, The BEST

Are you exhausted from Thanksgiving, Readers?? I know I am! S,o here is a classic Mid-Century feast from our archives. This post originally ran on March 24, 2010, but features an amazing Cranberry Mayonnaise Cake that Tom and I loved and ate right down to the last...
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