Monthly Archives: April 2009

Barbecued Ground Beef (1954)

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Laurie

1 T. fat 1 lb. ground beef 1 C. onions, sliced 1 C. green peppers, sliced 1 T. sugar 1 T. prepared mustard 1 T. vinegar 1 t. salt 1 C. catsup 1/2 t. ground cloves Melt the fat in … Continue reading →

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Apple Oatmeal Cake (1954)

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Laurie

1 C. brown sugar 1 C. oatmeal 1 C. flour 1/2 C. butter 1/2 C. sugar 3 C. apples, diced 2 t. cinnamon Crumb first 4 ingredients together and place 1/2 mixture in pan. Cover with apples. Sift sugar and … Continue reading →

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Green Beans Au Gratin (1954)

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Laurie

1 1/2 C. milk 1 beaten egg yolk 3 T. flour 4 strips bacon 1 small onion, minced 1/2 C. buttered crumbs mixed with 1/4 C. grated cheese Salt and pepper to taste 1 can string beans Crisp bacon. Pour … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Pudding (1954)

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Laurie

1/4 C. butter 1/2 C. sugar 1 1/4 C. cake flour 1/4 t. salt 1 egg, beaten 1 1/4 t. baking powder 1/2 t. vanilla 1/4 C. milk 1 C. blueberries Cream butter. Add sugar. Add the egg and vanilla. … Continue reading →

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Pecan Loaf Cake (1954)

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 C. butter 1 C. sugar 3 T. milk 3 eggs 1 1/2 t. baking powder 1 t. salt 1/2 t. nutmeg 1 t. cinnamon 2 C. flour 2 C. pecans Cream butter, sugar and salt. Beat in the spices … Continue reading →

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Egg and Asparagus Casserole (1950)

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Laurie

1 C. soft buttered bread crumbs 1/2 t. salt 1 C. grated American cheese Dash of pepper 2 T. butter 2 T. flour 1 C. milk 4 hard boiled eggs 1 large can asparagus, drained (cut in pieces) Place half … Continue reading →

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Feather Coconut Cake (1950)

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Laurie

1 1/2 C. flour 1 egg 2 t. baking powder 1 t. lemon extract 7/8 C. sugar 4 T. melted shortening 1/2 C. milk 1/2 C. coconut Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add beaten egg and melted shortening … Continue reading →

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Cheese Sauce (1950)

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Laurie

2 T. fat 1/2 C. milk 3 T. flour 1 C. grated cheese Blend fat and flour. Add 1/2 C. milk. Cook over low heat. Season and add cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. From the kitchen of : Alma … Continue reading →

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Eagle Brand Salad Dressing

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Laurie

1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 C. vinegar 1 t. mustard (French) 1 t. salt Mix in blender. Good for fruit salad.

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Homemade French Dressing

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Laurie

1 C. sugar 1 t. dry mustard 1 t. salt 1 C. oil 1/2 C. vinegar 1/2 C. catsup Mix in blender or shake well.

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Carrot Raisin Salad

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Laurie

4 large carrots, grated 1 C. raisins 1 T. sugar 1 can crushed pineapple, drained Salad dressing Stir all together and mix well. I use juice from pineapple to thin down salad dressing. Chill and serve.

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Mints (1930′s Pet Milk)

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Laurie

1 T. Pet Milk 1 egg white 2 C. confectioner’s sugar (about) 1 t. mint extract or 4 drops oil of peppermint Add milk to unbeaten egg white and stir in gradually enough sugar to handle. Flavor and drop by … Continue reading →

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Mexican Orange Candy (1930′s Pet Milk)

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Laurie

1 C. granulated sugar, caramelized 1/4 C. boiling water 2 C. granulated sugar 1 C. Pet Milk Pinch of salt 2 t. grated orange rind 1 C. nuts Caramelize the 1 cup of sugar by sifting slowly into a hot … Continue reading →

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