Cranberry Candle Salad – A Vintage Hellmann’s Recipe Test
Welcome to Thanksgiving 2020, the one where we had to stay home and make our own fun. Or, have someone make our fun for us. My crazy friend Carolyn made me something for the holidays, and it is my...
View ArticlePeach Petal Salad – A Vintage Recipe Test
Today’s recipe is a real peach! (cue collective groans) This is Peach Petal Salad! AuthorRetroRuthRating Peach Petal Salad - 20 Easy New Peach Recipes Tested Recipes! ShareTweetSaveShareEmail 4 canned...
View ArticleCherry Marshmallow Fluff – Vintage Recipe Test
This was a serious week at our house. We spent a lot of it discussing what we are going to do about our school situation. So after all that mental effort, I decided we all needed some fluff. This is...
View ArticleLima Beans and Marshmallows – A Patreon-Chosen Vintage Recipe Test
Well, hello again. Welcome back to another installment of “recipe tests that are chosen for me by patrons”. This week we have this lovely girl. And yes, under that perfectly browned, melty...
View ArticleCole Slaw And Dressing, 1967 – Vintage Recipe Test
I’m sick of mayonnaise. I never thought it would happen, but eating a ton of sandwiches and macaroni salads has finally taken it’s toll. I can hear the mayo-haters out there saying “Hallelujah!”, and...
View ArticleFarm Salad, 1976 – A Vintage Recipe Test
This week I was sick of canned corn, so I decided to use my canned corn in a salad. This is Farm Salad! AuthorRetroRuthRating From Avocado Bravo, 1976 Tested Recipe! ShareTweetSaveShareEmail 2 diced...
View ArticleCheese And Bean Loaf, 1930 – A Vintage Recipe Test
Happy Friday! Who wants some beans? Some beans in the shape of a loaf? This is Cheese and Bean Loaf! AuthorRetroRuthRating From Success In Seasonings, Lea & Perrins, 1930 Tested Recipe!...
View ArticleGolden Cheese And Rice Casserole – A Vintage Recipe Test
The other day I asked Alex what she wanted for lunch. She said, “Rice, carrots and cheese.” “Okay. Do you want them separately, or all together?” “All together. A casserole, please. A big casserole.”...
View ArticleWorcestershire Apple Halves, 1955 – A Vintage Recipe Test
This week we all have Tom to thank for this recipe. Apparently he isn’t getting enough Worcestershire sauce in his diet. These are Worcestershire Apple Halves! AuthorRetroRuthRating From B. C. Apples...
View ArticleSour Cream Green Bean Casserole – A Mid-Century Thanksgiving Recipe Re-Run
This recipe is a fantastic alternative if you can’t stand the traditional cream of mushroom soup version of green bean casserole. I can’t, and this has seriously saved me. Enjoy! I hope everyone has a...
View ArticleSwingin’ Summer Salad, 1971 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test
If you have ever wanted to turn a Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner into a summer salad, then this is the recipe for you! This is Swingin’ Summer Salad! AuthorRetroRuthRating From Kraft TV recipes...
View ArticleSherbet Mayonnaise Dressing, 1965–A Mid-Century Recipe Test
Today we are going to mix lime sherbet with mayonnaise and throw it over some fruit. Because why not? This is Sherbet Dressing! AuthorRetroRuthRating From Mid-Summer Magic From Kraft, 1965 Tested...
View ArticleCherry-Catsup Salad, 1964 – A Vintage Recipe Test
This week I felt like mixing together some ketchup and some cherry gelatin. Just because. This is Cherry-Catsup Salad! AuthorRetroRuthRating From Favorite Recipes From Home Economics Teachers, Salads -...
View ArticleCucumber Rings, 1970 – A Vintage Recipe Test
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! AuthorRetroRuthCategoryAppetizers...
View ArticleSalad, 1952 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test
So, this was supposed to be a Valentine’s Day post, but I missed it by a week. Which is ok, since this isn’t technically a Valentine’s Day dessert. Er…salad. Valentine’s Salad. Instead of the...
View Article7-Up Cheese Aspic – A Mid-Century Gelatin Test
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...
View ArticleCheese And Bean Loaf, 1930 – A Vintage Recipe Test
Happy Friday! Who wants some beans? Some beans in the shape of a loaf? This is Cheese and Bean Loaf! Print Cheese And Bean Loaf Author: Success In Seasonings, Lea & Perrins, 1930 Ingredients 1...
View ArticleHomemade Freezer French Fries With A Vintage Ekco Miracle French Fry Cutter
I had a big, crazy recipe planned for this week, but then TJ got sick, and I got sick and yadda, yadda. Basically, life with kids happened. But I still wanted to do something fun for potato week, so I...
View ArticleGolden Cheese And Rice Casserole – A Vintage Recipe Test
The other day I asked Alex what she wanted for lunch. She said, “Rice, carrots and cheese.” “Okay. Do you want them separately, or all together?” “All together. A casserole, please. A big casserole.”...
View ArticleWorcestershire Apple Halves, 1955 – A Vintage Recipe Test
This week we all have Tom to thank for this recipe. Apparently he isn’t getting enough Worcestershire sauce in his diet. These are Worcestershire Apple Halves! Print Worcestershire Apple Halves Author:...
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