1960s
3 recipes for lamb shanks in foil bundles (1960s)
A new way to make Lamb Shanks tender and juicy. Bargain cuts cook fork-tender in “Quilted” Kaiser Foil. Beats old-time pot roasting. Rich juices are in! Pot washing is out!
Retro dinner recipes
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Retro dinner recipes
Anthony’s mouthwatering meatball recipe (1997)
Great American cook Anthony Gaglione shares a prize family secret with this meatball recipe.
1970s
Skillet seafood & chicken paella (1974)
Rice, shrimp, clams and chicken combine in this in skillet paella, which takes its name from the two-handled frying pan in which the Spanish cook and serve it.
1990s
Texas Two-Step chicken picante recipe (1997)
Texas Two-step Chicken Picante The bold taste of Pace, a touch of tang, and a little something sweet come together for a lip-smackin’ new way
1960s
8 retro meatloaf recipes (1967)
1. Beef loaves with frankfurters (hot dogs) Ingredients 3 pounds ground beef Salt and pepper 2 cups soft stale-bread crumbs 1-1/2 cups carbonated water or
1800s
Recipe for dinner on New Year’s Day (1891)
Ellice Serena Prescribes a Dinner Suited to Stomachs Tried by the Thanksgiving and Christmas Festivities — How to Make and Serve the Various Dishes. The stomach is
1960s
6 classic lamb recipes: Broiled, baked, browned & beyond (1969)
Here are six classic lamb recipes — including those broiled, baked or browned in a skillet — and given that extra touch that makes for a main course with guest appeal!
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.
Classic side dish recipes
How to make the dressing that makes the turkey (1955)
How to make the dressing that makes the turkey Cook bread crumbs in shortening, and use freshest, full-flavored herbs and seasonings. For a 12-lb. bird,
1970s
Thanksgiving recipes: Turkey fondue, Ham crepes, Caramel rum pumpkin cake & more (1974)
GOURMET FEASTS FOR THANKSGIVING Those special holiday tables need just a dash of confidence The picture-perfect dishes you envy in magazines can spring from the
1980s
Tropic Sun Spareribs recipe (1986)
A little Dole pineapple makes it amazingly simple to bring a bright new flavor to anything you make — as you’ll see by trying these tasty
1960s
So retro! A cold glazed baked ham with pimento flowers (1965)
Flowery cold glazed baked ham Cold glazed baked ham is coated with a new version of chaud froid with mayonnaise or salad dressing and sour cream in the
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!
1950s
The fifties’ famous 15-minute meatloaf recipe (1955)
Need a fast dinner? Besides being a “quickie” – just fifteen minutes cooking time – this 15-minute meatloaf recipe is truly delicious with its savory tomato gravy!
1970s
Recipe for the best-ever barbecue sauce (1973)
The best-ever barbecue sauce is great for hot dogs, hamburgers, broiled chicken, grilled ham slices and steaks — or add a couple of tablespoons of it to a can of baked beans for some taste magic!
1970s
Cheez Whiz Idea Book recipes (1974)
Cheez Whiz Idea book: A cookbook of Cheez Whiz recipes and serving suggestions, from Kraft Recipes for Tampico Tomato Soup, Cheemato Soup, Ham &
1980s
Easy dinner ideas: Impossible zucchini-tomato pie & taco pie recipes (1982)
Get the recipes for the quick and easy classic dinners — Impossible zucchini-tomato pie and Impossible taco pie!
Condiment recipes
Have a summer spree with Lipton Onion Soup Mix (1966)
Lipton summer salad topping recipe & Lipton Chili Con Carne recipe No other soup — canned or mix — gives your recipes this special flavor California
1910s
10 sensational savory mushroom recipes (1912)
Tips for choosing mushrooms for savory mushroom recipes The French cooks employ the mushroom quite generally in their work, using them often to replace meats,
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
Frankly delicious! Wieneroni casserole (1966)
Combine bacon and onion in skillet, fry until bacon is crisp and onion is soft. Drain off excess fat. Stir in Worcestershire sauce…
1940s
Dinners from dried or chipped beef (1944)
Dried beef saves day in emergency by Judith Wilson Handy to have around to meet the emergency of unexpected hungry guests, and practical for quick
1800s
Traditional sauces and sides to serve with meats (1899)
Meat is the foundation of a dinner, and vegetables, sauces, jellies, preserves and relishes help to make the whole complete. Here are several traditional sauces and sides to serve with meats.
1910s
How to make chicken gumbo & chicken Creole (1912)
Here are two old-fashioned recipes for chicken gumbo and chicken Creole from 1912.
1970s
Caribbean coconut chicken recipe (1974)
A Caribbean Coconut Chicken dinner for company Serve the Caribbean coconut chicken with cornbread or French bread, pear-lettuce salad, and a full, dry white table
1960s
11 one-dish hot-dog meals (1965)
With eggs, cheese or vegetables, in hearty soups or salads, frankfurters make a meal that every member of the family will enjoy.
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
1950s
People’s Choice Macaroni Platter (1950)
Here’s just the ticket to win you the vote of your party… a gorgeous macaroni dish with broccoli, tomatoes and a zippy cheese 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.
1960s
Lunch for a bunch: Treatwich-in-the-round (1966)
It’s a treatwich-in-the-round, topped with the best-tasting pasteurized process cheese slices you can buy: the ones marked Kraft.
1960s
Chicken ham pinwheels (1969)
Fancy holiday party snacks Chicken Ham Pinwheels recipe An elegant roll-up wins top honors in the Fancy category Ingredients 2 chicken breasts, skinned and boned
1970s
Beef Romanoff, new from Hamburger Helper (1978)
“Introducing Beef Romanoff… a handy new main dish from Hamburger Helper.” If it’s one of those days when you’re running late, but you still want
1970s
Kikkoman Teriyaki: The sauce of great ideas (1973)
Simply use this superb combination of the world’s finest soy sauce, choice wine and natural herbs and spices as a marinade, a baste and directly on foods as a seasoning. Try the tasty recipes below. You’ll enjoy a revelation in flavor!
1960s
Crusty SPAMbake recipe (1968)
Crusty SPAMbake New idea for dinner: you make it quick with SPAM and Kellogg’s Corn Flake Crumbs. 1/2 cup Kellogg’s corn flake crumbs 2 tablespoons
1970s
Ham & cheesy Monte Cristo Sandwich recipe (1974)
Kraft Swiss makes a Monte Cristo the Count would be proud of. Here’s a sandwich that’s easy to make, but so darn elegant, you’ll probably
1980s
Chicken nuggets, primavera & beef stroganoff recipes (1987)
Golden Chicken Nuggets recipe 1 envelope Lipton Golden Onion Recipe Soup Mix 3/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs 1-1/2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts, cut into
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