January, 2007

  1. Pie Canape

    January 31, 2007 by Tarrant Figlio

    Pie CanapePerfect for your next party-this 1950s Culinary Arts Institute appetizer from their cookbooklet “500 Snacks”.

    Caviar! Shrimp Spread. Salmon Spread! Anchovy paste! Cream cheese. All in the same appetizer…people will definitely cheer.
    Pie Canape

    Category Appetizers, Fish, Recipes, retro food | Tags: | 2 Comments

  2. Molded Kidney Bean Salad

    January 30, 2007 by Tarrant Figlio

    Kidney Bean Molded SaladMy apologies to Liz, I am sure this violates her vegetable and jell-o rule but it was just too intriguing to pass up. (and really…the picture was too…be sure to click it to see it in full glory.) I did pass up the pork and bean Jell-o salad.

    Molded Kidney Bean Salad

    2 tbsp. lemon juice
    2 tbsp. water
    1 envelope unflavored gelatin
    1 1-lb can kidney beans
    ½ c. chopped celery
    ½ c. sweet pickle relish
    2 hard-cooked eggs
    ½ c. mayonnaise
    1 tbsp. grated onion
    ¼ tsp salt
    1 c. evaporated milk
    Place lemon juice and water in custard cup. Sprinkle gelatin over top; let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Place custard cup in small saucepan with small amount of water. Place over low heat; heat until gelatin is dissolved. Mix beans with remaining ingredients except milk. Stir in gelatin; blend in evaporated milk. Ladle into 5-cup oiled ring mold. Chill until firm. Yield: 6-8 servings. Favorite Recipes of America-Salads, 1966.

    Category Recipes, retro food, Salads, Vegetables | Tags: | 4 Comments

  3. Frozen Marshmallow-Pineapple Salad

    January 29, 2007 by Tarrant Figlio

    It seems like the 1960s were a groovy time to eat. Frozen salads were all the rage judging by the large section devoted to frozen salads in Favorite Recipes of America Salads cookbook. I wonder how these impacted the issues of the day! This recipe bears a striking resemblance to retro favorite: marshmallow-fruit fluff…but this time it is FROZEN!

    Frozen Marshmallow-Pineapple Salad

    ½ lb. miniature marshmallows
    1 c. crushed pineapple
    ¼ c grated pimiento or American Cheese
    ¼ c. mayonnaise
    ½ c. heavy cream, whipped

    Combine marshmallows, pineapple, cheese and mayonnaise; fold in whipped cream. Pour into 8 or 9-inch pan; freeze. May be served on lettuce with Maraschino cherry flower and mayonnaise. Yield: 6-7 servings

    Mrs. Anna S. Fronk
    Mifflintown, PA.
    Favorite Recipes of America Salads cookbook, 1966.

    Category Recipes, retro food, Salads | Tags: | 3 Comments

  4. Bacon Muffins

    January 28, 2007 by Tarrant Figlio

    The bacon haters will hate this recipe. Bacon lovers may even pause. Reconsider. This is a tasty, easy recipe.

    Bacon Muffins

    2 slices bacon
    2 cups all-purpose flour
    ½ teaspoon salt
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    2 tablespoons sugar
    1 egg, beaten
    1 cup milk or â…“ cup evaporated milk and â…” cup water
    2 tablespoons melted bacon drippings
    Pan broil bacon until done; drain thoroughly and crumble Sift flour, measure a, and resift twice with salt, baking powder and sugar; add crisp bacon and stir until well-distributed. Beat egg and combine with milk and melted fat; add to dry ingredients all at once, and stir quickly until they are just dampened; then give 3 or 4 more stirs. Do not stir until smooth. Spoon into greased muffin pans, filling them â…” full. Bake in a hot oven (425° F.) 20 minutes or until nicely browned. Serve piping hot with butter. 12 medium-size muffins. The Modern Family Cookbook

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