by RetroRuth | Jan 7, 2021 | Hot Dogs & Mystery Meats, Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies, Tested Recipes
I hope that everyone had a happy holiday. And I also hope you are all ready for a hot dog sandwich! This is Overnight Hot Dog Sandwich! Overnight Hot Dog Sandwiches - The New Hot Dog Cookbook, 1970 Honestly, this is less of a sandwich and more of a strata. And instead...
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 This recipe is from the Michigan Consolidated Gas...
by RetroRuth | Jun 7, 2019 | Appetizers, Cocktail Party, Easter, Eggs, Holiday
This week I thought I would post about the Deviled Eggs I made for Easter. And since these are from the Nancy Drew Cookbook, there is mystery meat involved. Because you can’t have Nancy Drew without a mystery. Here are Savory Deviled Eggs and Double Deviled Eggs! From...
by RetroRuth | May 3, 2019 | Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, Cocktail Party, Holiday
Happy early Cinco de Mayo! This year, I am happy to bring you guacamole. And not any old guacamole, either. This week we are making Boris Karloff’s Guacamole!!! Aaaaaaaand….it’s also the same color as the Grinch! Okay, I’ll stop. So, if you follow my Instagram, I...
by RetroRuth | Nov 8, 2017 | Best & Worst, Hello Jell-O, The WORST
I have a rather serious unveiling this week. A serious gelatin mold unveiling. This is how emotionally invested in this I really am. With great seriousness, I present: Mt. Fuji King Crab Salad. From "Mealtime Magic" with Fancy Japanese King Crab Meat, 1950 Can you...
