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Swingin’ 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! This lovely salad comes from a Kraft TV recipe mailer from 1971. I really, really love...
Sherbet 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! I have to admit I have been obsessed with this recipe since I saw it in a Better Homes and Gardens magazine and...
Sparkling Red Rouser,1967 – A Vintage Recipe Re-Run
I am reposting this drink that ran last year because…well…I guess I am still puzzling it out in my mind. I was given some great suggestions in the comments about what less-sweet vintage soda we could have used in this (Wink and B1 were suggested as alternatives), but...
Easy Chocolate Pudding Covered Frozen Bananas, 1970 – Mid-Century Recipe Tests For Kids
Introducing a new segment on the Mid-Century Menu: Vintage Recipes for Kids! Now that Alex is old enough to be interested/help out/make a huge mess in the kitchen, I thought I would take the time to do some vintage children’s recipe tests with her and see how she...
Cherry-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! This nut-job of a recipe comes from a great book, Favorite Recipes of Home Economics Teachers Salads, that comes from a...
Bluebarb Jam, 1959 – A Vintage Recipe Test
It’s time for some delicious jam! This is Bluebarb Jam. This recipe is from Farm Journal’s Country Cookbook, which is a real winner if you can pick up a copy! Blueberry season is in full swing here in Michigan, and I have to admit that fresh...
Mystery Salad, 1977 – A Mid-Century Recipe Test
So, the garnish on the top probably gives it away, but guess what the mystery ingredient in this salad is? That’s right, it’s bananas. Because this is Mystery Salad! This glorious recipe comes from The Dole Banana Bonanza, which was published...
Brownie S’mores With Easy Red, White and Blue Marshmallows – An Independence Day Vintage Recipe Re-Run
If you love S’mores, you are going to love this fun version made with brownies! We are trying to get in the patriotic spirit here on Mid-Century Menu, so I thought I would bust out this easy recipe from a few years ago and share it again. It even has colored...
Gumdrop Jumbos: The Secret Ingredient is Ketchup! – A Mid-Century Recipe Re-Run
I know, I know. Another recipe from the archives! But I just made these cookies this week for Alex. I added an extra 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and used red, white and blue gumdrops and they were delicious. And patriotic for the upcoming Fourth. So I thought I would...
Chocolate Topping Pie, 1952–A Midcentury Recipe Re-Run
I was digging through the archives for a good pie and I came across this chocolate frosted wonder. Since I’m making it again, I thought you guys may want the recipe as well. This is Chocolate Topping Pie! So, this pie has a chocolate top...
Brandy Apple Pie – 3rd Annual Pieathalon
It’s that time of year again! It’s time for Pieathalon! Thanks again to Yinzerella from Dinner is Served 1972 for hosting the Pieathalon for the 3rd year in a row! This is always a fun vintage recipe swap. In the past I have gotten (sort of) lucky with an...
Milk Sherbet, 1942–A Mid-Century Recipe Test
It’s been hot around here lately, so this week we decided to make a frozen treat. This is milk sherbet. This recipe comes from a book that I received for my birthday from Tom’s folks. It’s called Food for Home and Trade and it is a...
