1960s
22 divinely delicious classic deviled egg recipes
The devilied egg is truly an American innovation, Here are 22 different old-fashioned and divinely delicious deviled egg recipes for you to try!
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1910s
10 sensational old-fashioned savory mushroom recipes (1912)
The French cooks employ the mushroom quite generally in their work, using them often to replace meats, or merely to flavor, as in soup and sauces.
1960s
Frosted layered sandwich loaf (1965)
This frosted sandwich loaf holds a surprise in every layer: curried egg salad, tomato, chicken salad, deviled ham-pickle filling – frosted with a mixture of mayonnaise and cream cheese.
1960s
It’s time for retro appetizers in fun shapes! Get these Cheddar-sherry, ham spread & cream cheese spread recipes (1968)
What were these cheesy cheese spread recipes all about? They were appetizers and snacks that creatively-shaped — into a wreath, a chicken (with a tail made out of Fritos corn chips) and a Christmas tree.
1910s
41 classic egg recipes (1912)
Think you know just about every way to prepare eggs? We bet that at least a couple of the recipes in this collection from 1912 will be new to you. Take a look!
1980s
Hot buttered Cheerios: How to make this super-easy, surprisingly savory snack from the ’80s – plus some tasty variations
Hot buttered Cheerios – the new quick and easy snack you make with Cheerios cereal. Make a bowl right now, and you’ve got Hot Buttered Os! Also get recipes for 5 variations to try.
1970s
Retro party food: 12 classic cheese ball recipes from the ’70s
If you’re having a party, consider these 12 cheese ball recipes! These tidbits provide a good color, taste and texture contrast to other foods, and can be made ahead of time, too — even several days ahead to suit your convenience.
1970s
Check out the Cheez Whiz Idea Book of recipes (1974)
Cheez Whiz is a very American creation. Here, get recipes for fondue and other cheezy dishes like ham & rice roll-ups, Mexican bean dip and many more.
1910s
42 popcorn recipes you have probably never tried
Popcorn pie? Macaroni and popcorn? Popcorn omelet? If you thought popcorn balls and cheesy popcorn was the limit of corny creativity, you were wrong. Here are 42 popcorn recipes to try.
1950s
The kitschy, the bad and the ugly: 18 vintage Christmas party appetizers you don’t see much anymore
Having a retro party for the holidays? Here are the crazy kitschy vintage Christmas party appetizers you will want to serve!
1960s
Retro Christmas appetizer recipes from 1965
The secret of these retro Christmas appetizer recipes – piping hot and bubbly cheese canapes, cucumber bites, deviled eggs, ham cornucopias and crab dip? Find out!
1960s
Holiday appetizer recipes from the ’60s: Saucy cocktail meatballs, Cheese trees & Wreath rollups
Three holiday-themed appetizer recipes from the ’60s made with the help of tomato soup: Saucy cocktail meatballs, Cheese trees & Wreath rollups.
1980s
Philly cheese bells: The perfect retro appetizer for your Christmas party
Philly cheese bells are a shaped creamy cheese spread made from Philadelphia Brand cream cheese and spreadable Cracker Barrel cold pack cheese food.
1960s
Go totally ’70s and make a retro shrimp Christmas tree appetizer for your holiday party! Here’s how
A shrimp Christmas tree appetizer is a scene-stealer and a real buffet beauty, certain to cast a special charm over any holiday party – yet so easy to do! Here’s how.
1960s
Boris Karloff’s guacamole recipe: Frankenstein’s monster does the avocado mash (1966)
Anyone who remembers Frankenstein and his monster might think the actors’ favorite recipe would have wolfbane and batwings, but no. Here’s Boris Karloff’s guacamole recipe.
1960s
Fruits Royal Hawaiian: A carved pineapple basket with fruit salad inside (1965)
Back in the ’60s, they called this recipe Fruits Royal Hawaiian — a easy-to-carve pineapple basket filled with a luscious fresh fruit salad. Get the how-to here!
1960s
Fancy fruit & veg! Do-it-yourself garnishes (1965)
Garnishes can also be an integral part of a dish. What could be prettier than a carrot larkspur, a turnip narcissus, or a cucumber lily? Or a rose, that by any other name, is a radish, lemon, lime, or tomato?
1940s
20 frosted party sandwich loaf recipes to make… or avoid
Nothing says ‘luncheon’ like an old-fashioned frosted party sandwich loaf! And they’re so darn pretty, they can even do double-duty as lunch table centerpieces.
1970s
17 wild & wonderful watermelon recipes (1972)
It’s surprising what you can do with watermelon — cook it, chill it, pickle it — for a side dish, salad, dessert, drink, relish or topping. Here are some great watermelon recipes for you to try!
1960s
Holiday hostess tree! A retro-style Christmas tree with meat ornaments (1961)
Trimmed with good-to-eat Oscar Mayer tidbits stuck on with cocktail picks, this Christmas tree with meat ornaments is sure to be the center of attraction at any holiday buffet.
1960s
Fun with vintage fondue & other recipes for a really ‘with it’ dinner party! (1968)
’60s dinner party with fondue — the fun party dish! Everyone will have a ball the moment the dunking begins. These exciting party foods show you’re really with it. Plenty — and then some — to feed a crowd. Here’s how!
1980s
Make yourself some Cheeriodle pizza snack mix! (1980)
Here’s an easy-to-make recipe for a pizza-flavored snack mix made with Cheerios.
1970s
Celebration sandwich loaf (1973)
Here’s a stacked sandwich loaf featuring ham, salmon, egg and chicken spreads — each separated by bread, and covered with a cream-cheese mayo frosting. Bet you’re just dying to try it, right?
1960s
Winter warmer-uppers: Easy recipes you can make with onion soup mix (1965)
After an outdoorsy afternoon, bring the party inside. Settle down to something warming. Any of these delicious dishes will do fine. They’re super easy because you make them with onion soup mix.
1960s
7 magnificent mushroom appetizer recipes (’60s & ’70s)
Those who entertain often or very little face the same dilemma: What to serve as appetizers that are different? Here are some suggestions mushroom appetizer recipes to vary the packaged onion dip-and-potato chip routine!
1960s
Recipes for a successful party: ’60s California Dip & international variations
You make it in a flash. Just pour an envelope of Lipton onion soup mix into a pint of sour cream. Stir it with a fork… chill. You’ve got it.
1980s
Shirley Jones with Triscuit cheesecake snacks & mini pizza recipes (1982)
Looking for a couple easy recipes you can whip up in minutes? Try these mini-pizzas and tiny cheesecake snacks, with flavorful ingredients stacked on a Triscuit cracker! Ads feature actress Shirley Jones.
1910s
20 ways to serve potatoes (1912)
There are many ways to turn the humble spuds into a tasty side dish. Here are 20 different ways you can make potatoes, including scalloped, fried, mashed and stuffed!
1960s
Frosted ribbon sandwich loaf (1960s)
This frosted ribbon sandwich loaf is strictly for company, and simply delicious! You slice through the luscious cream cheese frosting to reveal pretty layers of ham and egg filling. Tomato rose is fitting trim.
1970s
Make a turkey cheese ball appetizer for Thanksgiving, or as a snack from holiday leftovers (1972)
Turkey cheese ball appetizer Hellmann’s helps keep this canape spread just-made fresh. Turkey cheese ball recipe Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese 1 cup
1970s
Zesty horseradish dip & creamy cottage cheese dip (1972)
Cool Dips for hot days with Lipton Beef Flavor Mushroom Mix Zesty Horseradish Dip recipe Ingredients 1 envelope Lipton Beef Flavor Mushroom Mix 1 pint
1950s
Spam summer platter recipes (1950)
Hit for a hot night: Spam summer platter See how easy Stuffed celery: Mash cream cheese with sweet cream to give butter-like consistency; add grated
1910s
23 different old-fashioned ways to top your toast (1912)
Here are 23 recipes for different ways to prepare toast – spreads, toppings, cooking techniques and more – for toasted bread, from 1912.
1980s
Ranch Buffalo wings, nachos & cheese ball recipes (1987)
Hidden Valley Ranch Buffalo wings / Nachos Ranch Buffalo Wings recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine,melted 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
1970s
Sunday Dinner recipes: That’s Italian! (1974)
In an Italian home, Sunday Dinner is not just a meal, it’s an experience. The table is laden with good things to eat. And everyone is welcome to pull up a chair.
1970s
Party dip & sandwich snacks for Super Bowl (1977)
Whether you’re a devotee of these sporting clashes or merely resigned to this ritual of winter, “Bowl watching,” you can keep the fans at home content with imaginative and tasty snacks for Super Bowl
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