Monthly Archives: October 2009

Supper Chicken Salad (1968)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

Okay, I know today we find this a very odd combination of ingredients but this was so common in the 1950′s and 60′s that I just can’t ignore the importance of Jello salads. This could just about be a meal … Continue reading →

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Light as a Feather Ginger Bread (1960)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 C. boiling water 1/2 C. shortening 1/2 C. brown sugar 1/2 C. molasses 1 egg, beaten 1 1/2 C. all purpose flour 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. baking soda 3/4 t. ginger 3/4 t. cinnamon … Continue reading →

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Cranberry-Orange Relish (1960)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

4 C. fresh cranberries 2 oranges (quartered and seeded) 2 C. sugar 1 apple, unpeeled but remove seeds Put the cranberries and oranges through a food chopper and add sugar. Mix well and chill several hours before serving. Makes 1 … Continue reading →

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Smothered Chicken (1968)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

6 chicken breasts salt and pepper 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 C. dairy sour cream 1/2 C. chopped almonds Place chicken breasts in a shallow baking pan. Add salt and pepper to … Continue reading →

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Hot Cranberry SPAMwich

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

I haven’t tried this recipe yet but it seemed appropriate for fall and a unique combination of flavors. SPAM slices Bread slices Cheese slices mustard Jellied cranberry sauce Toast a slice of bread on one side under broiler. Cover untoasted … Continue reading →

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SPAM Flamenco (1968)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

1/4 C. chopped onions 1/4 C. diced green pepper 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 T. cooking oil 2 C. (1 lb. can) tomatoes (cut in small pieces) 1 C. Minute Rice 1 C. frozen green peas 1 C. hot … Continue reading →

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Apricot Nut Bread (1945)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

1/2 C. dried apricots, chopped fine 1 egg 1 C. granulated sugar 2 T. melted butter 2 C. flour 2 t. baking powder 1/4 t. baking soda 1/2 C. orange juice 1/4 C. water 1 C. chopped Brazil nuts 3/4 … Continue reading →

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Date Bread (1945)

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Laurie

1 C. dates, cut and stoned 1 C. hot water 1 egg, beaten 1/2 C. white or brown sugar 1 1/2 C. flour 1 t. baking powder 1 t. soda 1 t. salt 1/2 C. pecans, cut into pieces Pour … Continue reading →

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