1970s
Quick apple coffee cake: A classic breakfast recipe from the ’70s
Sweet delight – this quick apple coffee cake: A classic recipe from the ’70s is a golden cake dotted with raisins topped with sliced apple and brushed with apple-jelly glaze,
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1990s
From breakfast to dessert: A Giant Raisin Bran cookies recipe from 1998, plus a bonus version from 1976
Kids need fiber. And when they’re eating these delicious Giant Raisin Bran cookies, they love getting it. Get the classic cookie recipe from Kellogg’s here – plus a similar recipe from 1976!
1970s
Remember Snackin’ Cake – the ’70s dessert you could mix, bake and serve in 1 pan?
Make all eight kinds of Snackin Cake something special to eat. And since you mix, bake and serve it in the same plan, they’re especially convenient, too.
1960s
Have yourself a little tomato soup fruitcake for a very retro Christmas (1960s)
Here’s a recipe for a surprise holiday cake! It’s a tomato soup fruitcake that you make it with Campbell’s tomato soup. Get the retro recipe right here.
1970s
Old-fashioned Christmas desserts: Classic carrot ‘pudding’ cake & coconut joy no-bake cookies (1979)
When most gifts are going under the tree, here are two Old-fashioned Christmas desserts that will grace your table for the holidays.
1970s
Light, creamy and fluffy pumpkin pies: Two new old-fashioned no-bake pies to try for Thanksgiving (1970s)
What’s new about these old-fashioned no-bake Thanksgiving pie recipes? They make a light and creamy and fluffy pumpkin pies, because they’re made with delicious non-dairy Cool Whip.
1980s
Cheerios on a stick: Cereal plus peanut butter, marshmallows & more (1980)
Here’s an easy-to-make recipe for Cheerios on a stick – no-bake snack treats that combine Cheerios with peanut butter, marshmallows and a few other goodies .
1990s
How to make easy m&ms jumbles cookies (1994)
If you’d like to become a more creative baker, you might consider replacing the ordinary chocolate chips you’re using with m&ms mini baking bits. Just use your imagination, or use this jumbles recipe, for starters.
1920s
20 vintage Southern fruitcake recipes
This old Colonial Southern fruitcake recipe is the real old-fashioned fruitcake prepared on all the Southern plantations for the holiday season before the war.
1960s
36 Christmas cookie recipes children will love (1962)
Children love them Here is a group of irresistible cookies of every kind which you’ll enjoy making as much as giving. Cookies are part of
1940s
Royal Cranberry Pie recipe (1948)
If you’ve never thought of putting luscious, ruby-red cranberries into a pie, hurry and find out how royally delicious this Ann Pillsbury creation really is!
1980s
Amazin’ Raisin Cake recipe & Surprisin’ Carrot Cake recipe (1985)
Use Best Foods for moister, richer spice cakes… the best you’ve ever tasted. Amazin’ Raisin Cake Recipe Ingredients 3 cups unsifted flour 2 cups sugar
1910s
One a penny, two a penny: Recipes for Hot Cross Buns (1912)
We do not hear the cry “Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross Buns, One a Penny, Two a Penny, Hot Cross Buns,” when we awaken on Good Friday morning in this country.
1800s
Real old-fashioned mincemeat recipes from the late Victorian era (1890s)
These traditional mincemeat recipes come from Fannie Farmer’s famous Boston Cooking-School Cook Book as well as Mrs Mary Simmerson Cunningham Logan.
1970s
Cocoa-raisin cake-muffins ‘cuffins’ recipe (1978)
Cuffins are a great new way to please your family. These delicious single-serving cakes can be baked in any standard cupcake or muffin pan!
1970s
Instant Quaker Oatmeal flavors – including maple & brown sugar and chocolate (’70s, ’80s & ’90s)
The more they eat, the better you feel (1972) Instant Quaker Oatmeal Maple & Brown Sugar Apples & Cinnamon Raisins & Spice Natural Flavor Flavor
1910s
Old-fashioned New England mincemeat recipes
Here are two New England mincemeat recipes for those who think that Thanksgiving and Christmas are not complete without the accompaniment of old-fashioned mince pie.
1960s
Holiday cookie box: Spicy Walnut Bars (1961)
Spicy Walnut Bars recipe The spices are cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and ginger. Ingredients 2 cups light brown sugar, packed 3/4 cup margarine or other shortening
1970s
Flavor of times long gone: Heartland Natural Cereal (1973)
Taste the flavor of times long gone. In Heartland Natural Cereal. Your first taste of Heartland Natural Cereal will seem strangely familiar. As if you’ve
1960s
Raisin-date cake, sticks & drop cookies (1962)
Spring fancies! 3 taste surprises from raisins and Betty Crocker Date Bar Mix Raisin-Date Cake recipe 1 package Betty Crocker Date Bar Mix 1/2 cup
1970s
Southern specialty: Lane cake recipe (1978)
Favorites from our dining room A fitting end to luncheon at the Institute, this Southern specialty is layered with a rich filling of pecans, fruit,
1900s
Stuffed cucumbers recipe (1904)
Stuffed cucumbers Choose large yellow cucumbers; pare, cut off an inch length at one end, remove all the seeds and pulp, and securely fasten the
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