Luau Lulu, 1960 – Back To School With Mid-Century Menu

by RetroRuth | Sep 6, 2017 | Best & Worst, Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies, The BEST

This week we are combining luaus AND back to school in one neat little sandwich. This is Luau Lulu! From The Bold Sandwich with Mr. Mustard, 1960 [cooked-sharing] This little stunner comes from a pamphlet called The Bold Sandwich with Mr. Mustard, from 1960. It you...

Golden Tuna Shortcake – A Mid-Century Recipe Re-run

by RetroRuth | Apr 22, 2015 | Sandwiches & Pies

I know that Lent is over, but I was digging around in the archives recently and came across this bad boy from last year and knew I had to share it again. Who doesn’t love a giant tuna sandwich covered with cheese? Enjoy! This week we are having tuna! Tuna covered with...

Tuna Sandwich Bake, 1967 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Jun 25, 2014 | Main Dishes, Sandwiches & Pies

Who is ready for a disgusting-looking sandwich?? This ugly little guy is Tuna Sandwich Bake. Tuna Sandwich Bake Author: Hunts, 1957 Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 12 slices bread 2 (6.5 oz) cans of tuna, drained 1 cup chopped celery 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 2 (8 oz) cans Hunts...

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...

Golden Tuna Shortcake – A Mid-Century Lenten Recipe Test

by RetroRuth | Apr 16, 2014 | Easter, Fish, Holiday, Main Dishes

This week we are having tuna! Tuna covered with Velveeta. Mmmm…mmm! Tom’s favorite. This is Golden Tuna Shortcake! Golden Tuna Shortcake Author: Velveeta Ingredients 2 cups flour 3 Tbls baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 egg 1 cup milk 2 –...