by RetroRuth | Jan 16, 2013 | Hello Jell-O, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads
There are a lot of things that we need every week to make the Mid-Century Menu. Some of those things are tangible. Most weeks we need things like a recipe, the proper cookware, an oven and stovetop, and ingredients (which usually includes lots of gelatin). But a lot...
by RetroRuth | Oct 24, 2012 | Hello Jell-O, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads
So, today we have a sort of crazy little gelatin recipe that was fun to make. This is Clam Aspic: It was submitted to us by Veg-O-Matic, who writes: Hiya! Ever since I started reading Midcentury Menu, I’ve been keeping my beady little eyes peeled for, uh, suitable...
by RetroRuth | Oct 3, 2012 | Hello Jell-O, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads
Well, I threatened to show you guys the rest of the tested recipes from the gelatin contest, and if you know me at all you know that I always make good on my threats. Wait. Promises. I mean, I always make good on my promises. Anyway, this freaky looking pie...
by RetroRuth | Sep 12, 2012 | Hello Jell-O, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads
This week we have a recipe test that is, thankfully, short and sweet. Since we tested out a TON of recipes for our recent Gelatin Contest, I have a bunch of gelatin recipes stacked up and ready to go for you guys. Which is kind of weird since I am used to...
by RetroRuth | Jan 5, 2011 | Hello Jell-O, Salads, Side Dishes & Salads
Hooray!!!! This week’s installment of the Mid-Century Menu may be the easiest MCMenu ever. I am not kidding. My fabulous friend, Deb, didn’t just submit a fun recipe this week. Oh no. She MADE it for me and then the food was actually delivered to my house! How great...
by RetroRuth | Oct 6, 2010 | Hello Jell-O, Salads, Vegetables
Whew! This post is ANOTHER entry from the Mid-Century Menu Worst Recipe Contest. It is the second to last one, and am I ever happy about that! You guys really came up with some doozies for us to choke down. This horrifying combo comes from Gabrielle, who writes: I...
