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...
by RetroRuth | Feb 3, 2016 | Appetizers, Best & Worst, Cocktail Party, The BEST
Since the first Super Bowl was in 1967, I would say that it’s totally appropriate to throw a vintage Super Bowl Party. To help you plan your party, I made some dip. This is Philly Hostess Dip! From "Philly" Dip Party Handbook, 1950 [cooked-sharing] This dip is from a...
by RetroRuth | Sep 24, 2014 | Best & Worst, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, Tom
Do you guys remember when we made clam gelatin? No? Well, neither does Tom*, so I thought I would bust this one out of the archives so we can relive all the clammy moments. *I’m being serious here. He really didn’t remember. And I think when someone makes clam...
by RetroRuth | Mar 20, 2013 | Beans, Hello Jell-O, Side Dishes & Salads
Let’s see a show of hands: Who out there likes canned baked beans? I have to admit that I do enjoy baked beans, even of the canned variety. And I can understand adding a few ingredients to a can of baked beans to perk up the flavor, which is very common in mid-century...
by RetroRuth | Oct 24, 2012 | Hello Jell-O, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads
So, today we have a sort of crazy little gelatin recipe that was fun to make. This is Clam Aspic: It was submitted to us by Veg-O-Matic, who writes: Hiya! Ever since I started reading Midcentury Menu, I’ve been keeping my beady little eyes peeled for, uh, suitable...
