by RetroRuth | Aug 7, 2019 | Appetizers, Cocktail Party, Side Dishes & Salads, Vegetables
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! From Michigan Consolidated Gas Holiday Cookbook, 1970 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from the Michigan...
by RetroRuth | Feb 22, 2019 | Holiday, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads, Valentine's Day
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 ubiquitous strawberry, the pink in this dessert actually comes from...
by RetroRuth | Dec 14, 2018 | Christmas, Hello Jell-O, Holiday, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads
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 are you going to do? It is what it is. It also is taking me a long...
by RetroRuth | Mar 2, 2018 | Beans, Main Dishes
Happy Friday! Who wants some beans? Some beans in the shape of a loaf? This is Cheese and Bean Loaf! From Success In Seasonings, Lea & Perrins, 1930 [cooked-sharing] This recipe is from a recipe book put out by Lea & Perrins (yes, the ones that make...
by RetroRuth | Oct 11, 2017 | Side Dishes & Salads, Vegetables
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 thought I would show you guys my best friend, my vintage french fry...
by RetroRuth | Jul 19, 2017 | Side Dishes & Salads, Vegetables
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.” “I can do that.” I said. “I’m sure there is a mid-century recipe for...
