Cheese Biscuits (1940’s)

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 C. grated cheese

Sift together dry ingredients. Add grated cheese and mix well. Add oil to milk or water; add liquids to dry ingredients, and with knife or spatula make into a soft dough. Toss on slightly floured board, cut with biscuit cutter and bake 15 minutes in a hot oven. These are delicious with salads.

Thousand Island Dressing (1940’s)

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 T. chopped olives
1 T. tomato catsup
2 T. Chili sauce
1 chopped hard boiled egg

Mix all ingredients thoroughly just before serving.

Cheese and Cherry Dessert

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 and sugar. Place this in 9×13 inch baking dish. Press down evenly and bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Cool. Combine cream cheese and milk, beat until smooth and add 1 C. sugar. Mix well. Fold in carton of Cool Whip. Spread evenly over graham cracker crumbs. Cool. Cover with 1 can cherry pie filling. Chill and serve.

Macaroni and Meat Casserole (1966)

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 and celery. Add all other ingredients, except cheese. Put in a casserole dish. Arrange cheese slices on top and bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. 8 servings

Smothered Pork Chops (1966)

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 cream
1 (3 1/2 oz.) can French-fried onions

Brown chops; arrange in baking dish. Sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper. Combine soup, water and seasonings. Heat; add parsley, sour cream and one half of the onions. Mix thoroughly. Pour over chops. Cover and simmer or bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until tender. Remove cover; sprinkle remaining onions over chops. Bake for 5 minutes. 4-6 servings