Monthly Archives: March 2009

Nut Cream Drops (1930s Pet Milk)

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Laurie

Nut Cream Drops 1 1/2 C. sugar 3/4 C. Pet Milk diluted with 1/4 C. water 2 T. white corn syrup 1 t. vanilla pinch of salt 1/2 C. nuts Mix sugar, diluted milk and corn syrup. Boil slowly until … Continue reading →

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Coconut Kisses (1930s Pet Milk)

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Laurie

Coconut Kisses 1/2 C. sugar 1 1/2 C. shredded coconut 1 T. flour 1/4 C. raisins 1/4 C. candied cherries 1/4 t. salt 1/4 C. Pet Milk 1/2 t. vanilla Combine all dry ingredients. Add milk and vanilla and mix … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Fudge (1930s Pet Milk)

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Laurie

Chocolate Fudge 2 Squares unsweetened chocolate 2 C. sugar 1/4 t. salt 2 T. white corn syrup 1 C. Pet milk 1 t. vanilla 3/4 C. nuts Melt chocolate over hot water in pan in which candy is to be … Continue reading →

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Creamed Chicken with Macaroni (1940)

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Laurie

This recipe comes from the Culinary Arts Institute’s “250 Ways to Prepare Poultry and Game Birds”. (1940) 3 T. butter 1 T. flour 3 oz. cream cheese 1 small pimiento, chopped 1 t. salt dash of pepper 1 C. milk … Continue reading →

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Stewed Chicken and Drop Dumplings (1940)

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Laurie

This recipe comes from The Culinary Arts Intstitute’s cookbook “250 Ways To Prepare Poultry and Game Birds” (1940). 1 stewing chicken 1 small onion pepper and salt 1 C. sifted flour 2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt Sprig parsley, … Continue reading →

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Cheese Biscuits (1940′s)

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Laurie

This recipe came out of a Staley’s cookbook that I think is from the early 1940′s. 2 C. sifted flour 4 t. baking powder 1 t. salt 2 T. Staley’s Salad and cooking oil 7/8 C. milk or water 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Thousand Island Dressing (1940′s)

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Laurie

This recipe came an old Staley’s Cooking oil cookbook. There is no date in it but it looks like early 1940′s to me. 1 C. mayonaise 1 t. onion juice 2 T. chopped green peppers 2 T. chopped pimientos 1 … Continue reading →

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Cheese and Cherry Dessert

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Laurie

20 square graham crackers (10 sheets) 1/3 C. butter 1/4 C. sugar 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese 2 T. milk 1 C. sugar 1 (8 oz.) carton Cool Whip 1 can cherry pie filling Crush graham crackers, mix melted butter … Continue reading →

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Macaroni and Meat Casserole (1966)

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Laurie

1 lb. ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 t. salt 1 t. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 t. pepper 2 cans tomato soup 1 can tomatoes 1/2 lb. cook elbow macaroni Sliced cheese Fry hamburger with onions … Continue reading →

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Smothered Pork Chops (1966)

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Laurie

6 lean pork chops 2 t. flour salt and pepper to taste 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 to 3/4 C. water 1/2 t. thyme 1/2 t. ginger 1/4 t. crushed rosemary 1 t. parsley flakes 1/2 C. sour … Continue reading →

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Everyday Meat Loaf (1966)

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Laurie

2/3 C. to 3/4 C. quick cooking oats 3/4 to 1 C. milk 1 1/2 lb. ground beef 1 or 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 C. chopped green pepper (optional) 1/4 C. grated onion 1 to 2 T. salt 1/2 t. … Continue reading →

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Chuck Roast in Foil (1966)

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Laurie

1 chuck, round or shoulder roast 1/2 to 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 1 or 2 cans mushroom soup or celery soup Place roast on large piece of aluminum foil; sprinkle with onion soup. Spread mushroom soup on top. … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Dessert

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Laurie

This is another recipe received by our friends the Harnwells. 1/3 C. shortening 1 C. flour 2 t. sugar 1 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1 egg yolk 1/4 C. milk or a little more Press dough to the … Continue reading →

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Dump Cake

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Laurie

This recipe comes from our friends the Harnwell’s. It was Jim’s mom’s recipe. 1 No. 2 can crushed pineapple 1 can cherry pie filling 1 pkg. yellow cake mix 1 C. nuts, chopped 1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine Oil … Continue reading →

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