Sweet Potato Puffs (1954)

by | Apr 23, 2009 | Vegetables

2 C. sweet potatoes, mashed
1/2 C. crushed cornflakes
1/2 t. salt
8 marshmallows
1 egg, beaten

Add beaten egg to potatoes. If dry, moisten with milk. Form into balls with marshmallows in the center. Roll in cornflakes. Brown in fat.

Tuna Fish Salad (1954)

by | Apr 23, 2009 | Fish

2 C. tuna fish
2 C. celery, chopped
1/4 C. creamy horseradish
1 C. mayonaise
1 t. salt
Lettuce

Break tuna fish and combine in a cold bowl with clery, horseradish, salt and mayonaise, using a fork. Arrange individual servings on crisp lettuce. Garnish, if desired, with slices of hard-cooked eggs and a dash of paprika.

I thought this looked like a lot of horseradish, I’m not sure how it was prepared in the 50’s. I would recommend reducing the amount and slowly adding more if necessary.

Spaghetti Hotdish (1954)

by | Apr 23, 2009 | Beef, Casseroles

My friend Lorraine shared this recipe with me years ago and it’s one of my kid’s favorites. This actual recipe comes from one of my church cookbooks from 1954. I usually just cook it all in a fry pan but I’m sure it’s just as good or better baked in the oven.

1 lb. hamburger
1 small onion (optional)
1 large can mixed vegetables
1 large can spaghetti with tomato sauce

Fry hamburger and onion. Add mixed vegetables and spaghetti. Bake 1 hour.

From the kitchen of Lorraine Harnwell

Tuna Hot Dish (1954)

by | Apr 23, 2009 | Casseroles, Fish

1 pkg noodles, cooked
1 can tuna fish, drained
1 can mixed vegetables
1 can mushroom soup
1 soup can of milk
Salt and Pepper
Mix soup and milk and add a little salt and pepper. Layer in a casserole dish starting with noodles, then tuna, vegetables and ending with noodles. Pour soup mixture over the top and bake.

Pumpkin Nut Bread

by | Apr 23, 2009 | Breads

2 1/2 C. sifted flour
1 T. baking powder
1 t. salt
2 t. cinnamon
1 t. cloves
1/2 t. mace or nutmeg
1/2 t. baking soda
1 C. chopped pecans
1/2 C. shortening
1 C. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 C. buttermilk or sour milk
3/4 C. mashed cooked pumpkin

Sift first 7 ingredients and add nuts to his mixture. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Combine buttermilk and pumpkin and add to shortening mixture. Slowly add dry ingredients. Spoon into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 75 minutes.

From the kitchen of Virginia Twite