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7-Up Cheese Aspic – A Mid-Century Gelatin Test

7-Up Cheese Aspic – A Mid-Century Gelatin Test

by RetroRuth | Dec 14, 2018 | Christmas, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads

I can’t even tell you how good it feels to be writing this post! So, a quick catch-up for everyone: We are in our new house and we are (mostly) unpacked! It took forever with two small kids, but what are you going to do? It is what it is. It also is taking me a long...
Jellied Tomato-Olive Mold, 1961 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

Jellied Tomato-Olive Mold, 1961 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Sep 14, 2016 | Hello Jell-O

This week we are going to cut through the bull and lay it right on the table: I made this vintage aspic because I wanted to see what it tasted like. Because that is what we do here on Mid-Century Menu. That’s it. End of story. Will 7-Up and canned consommé in a...
Salmon Vermouth Casserole, 1977 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

Salmon Vermouth Casserole, 1977 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Oct 1, 2014 | Casserole, Fish, Main Dishes

This week we are opening cans, dumping them together, adding vermouth and calling it a casserole! This is Salmon Vermouth Casserole!   From 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection [cooked-sharing] I haven’t taken a prep photo in a while, but I just had to share...
Olive ‘N Tuna Super Supper – A Mid-Century Lenten Recipe Test

Olive ‘N Tuna Super Supper – A Mid-Century Lenten Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | May 7, 2014 | Fish, Main Dishes

Mmm…mmm! This week, we are making tuna casserole! This is Olive ‘N Tuna Super Supper, and this is one of the things I forced Tom to eat over Lent! Olive ‘N Tuna Super Supper Author: Olive Advisory Board, 1952 Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 (4-oz) pkg noodles (2 cups) 1...
Real French Cauliflower Supreme, 1954 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

Real French Cauliflower Supreme, 1954 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Oct 9, 2013 | Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, Vegetables

Soooo…this week we are frosting a whole head of cauliflower with mayonnaise. Then putting capers and olives on it. It’s called Cauliflower Supreme and, when you cut it, the inside looks like a brain. I think this is a pretty appropriate recipe for the beginning of...
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