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Franko Snack, 1956 – A Vintage Recipe Test

Franko Snack, 1956 – A Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Sep 11, 2019 | Appetizers, Cocktail Party, Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats

This week we are conquering this little snack I’ve been wanting to make for a long time. Just a little snack. A little Franko Snack! Franko Snack - Party Plans For Food And Games, 1956 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from a book titled Party Plans For Food And Games,...
Frank-A-Roni Dinner  – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

Frank-A-Roni Dinner – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Mar 8, 2019 | Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats, Main Dishes

Sometimes you just feel like using hot dogs to make a circle on the top of your dinner and then filling that circle with shredded cheese.  What? You don’t feel like that? Well, never mind. Maybe that’s just me. In any case, this is Frank-A-Roni Dinner!! From Dollar...
Zucchini Weenie, 1934 – A Vintage Recipe Test

Zucchini Weenie, 1934 – A Vintage Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Aug 9, 2017 | Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats, Main Dishes

Whew, welcome back after my two week absence! I had to have some surgery done on my jaw, and let me tell you it wasn’t pleasant. But, thanks to our parents and lots of Carnation Instant Breakfast, I am back on track and ready to bring you another hilarious, and...
Labor Day Barbecue Menu – Tested Vintage and Retro Recipes From Mid-Century Menu

Labor Day Barbecue Menu – Tested Vintage and Retro Recipes From Mid-Century Menu

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...
Curly Franks, 1964 –  A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run

Curly Franks, 1964 – A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run

by RetroRuth | Oct 7, 2015 | Halloween, Holiday, Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats, Main Dishes

‘Tis the season of frights and spooks and Halloween mayhem! For October I thought I would highlight some the the more…creep-tastic of our recipes. Some of these were supposed to be Halloween-themed, and some of them just happen to turn out like that. This is a good...
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