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A Week’s Guide Using Seasonal Food in Thrifty Balanced Menus

Monday

Breakfast

Sliced Bananas
Bran Muffins
Pan-broiled Link Sausage
Apple Butter
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Hot Tomato Bouillon
Crackers
Pea and Cheese Salad
Canned Pineapple and Cookies
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Barbecued Spareribs
Parsley Buttered Potatoes
Creamed Celery
Tossed Vegetable Salad
Bread and Butter
Bread Pudding
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Tuesday

Breakfast

Pineapple Juice
Rolled Oats with Top Milk
Toast with Butter, Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Cream Tomato Soup
Crackers
Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Prune Whip
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Pot Roast of Veal with Gravy
Boiled Potatoes
Buttered Green Cabbage
Olives and Radishes
Bread and Butter
Tapioca Cream
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Wednesday

Breakfast

Tomato Juice
Poached Eggs on Toast
Bacon
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Cream of Beet Soup
Crackers
Grapefruit-avocado Salad
Oatmeal cookies (Save half for Thursday)
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Lamb Patties
Creamed Potatoes
Wilted Lettuce
Bread and Butter
Cherry Pie
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Thursday

Breakfast

Stewed Raisins
French Toast
Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Cream of Potato Soup
Crackers
Stewed Apricots
Oatmeal Cookies
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Pineapple Juice
Old-fashioned Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Grapefruit Shortcake
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Friday

Breakfast

Sliced bananas on Prepared Cereal with Top Milk
Toast with Butter
Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Green Beans au Gratin
Melba Toast
Pineapple Date Salad
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Tomato Juice Cocktail
Braised Pork Shoulder Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Pineapple Cole Slaw
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Rice Pudding
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Saturday

Breakfast

Freshly Sliced Peeled Oranges
Cooked Whole Wheat Cereal with thin cream
Scrambled Eggs
Toast with Butter
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Grilled Cheese and Bacon Sandwiches
Vegetable Slaw
Applesauce
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Tuna and Celery Fondue
Buttered Green Beans and Potatoes
Tossed Vegetable Salad
Cornsticks and butter
Lemon Chiffon Pudding
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Sunday

Breakfast

Canned Grapefruit Sections
Wheat Biscuits with Top Milk
Toast with Butter
Quince Honey
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children

Dinner

Beef and Vegetable Pie
Tossed Vegetable Salad
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Peach Meringue
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Supper

Grilled Denver Sandwiches
Bread and Butter Pickles
Fruit Buttermilk
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

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A Week’s Guide Using Seasonal Food in Thrifty Balanced Menus

Monday

Breakfast

Freshly Sliced Pared Oranges
Poached Eggs, Toast, Butter
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Beef Bouillon
Soda Cracker
Apple and Pineapple Rolls
Cottage Cheese Salad
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Veal Paprika
Mashed Potatoes
Buttered Corn with Green Pepper
Celery Hearts
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Golden Feather Cake (Save Half for Tuesday Dinner)
Raspberries, Frozen or Canned
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Tuesday

Breakfast

Sliced Bananas
Whole Wheat Cereal
Toast with Butter
Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Grilled Cheese and Bacon Sandwiches
Bread and Butter Pickles
Lettuce with French Dressing
Applesauce
Gum Drop Cookies
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Lamb Scallop
Hashed Brown Potatoes
Cucumber and Onion Salad
Bread and Butter
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

What a piquant contribution homemade pickles give to a meal!

Wednesday

Breakfast

Stewed Prunes
Scrambled Eggs
Toast with Butter
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Toasted Rice
Stewed Tomatoes
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Molded Peach Salad
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Frankfurter and Lima Bean Casserole
Buttered Cabbage
Cranberry Relish
Bread and Butter
Chocolate Blanc Mange
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Thursday

Breakfast

½ Grapefruit
French Toast
Syrup
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Split Pea Soup
Soda Crackers
Grated Carrot Salad
Doughnuts (Save half for Friday Dinner)
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Spanish Sausage
Mashed Potatoes
Buttered Green Beans
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Canned Plums
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

For occasional use it’s practical to buy mint jelly.

Friday

Breakfast

Orange Juice
Rolled Oats with Light Cream
Toast with butter
Jam
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Eggs Benedictine
Celery
Canned Pears
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Codfish Balls
Harvard Beets
Celery Cabbage Salad
Bread and Butter
Doughnuts
Baked Apples
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Saturday

Breakfast

Sliced Bananas
Farina with Light Cream
Toast with Butter, Jam
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Peanut Butter and Water Cress Sandwiches
Orange and Cocoanut Salad
Cocoa for all

Dinner

Tomato Hamburgers
Creamed Potatoes
Head Lettuce with 1000 Island Dressing
Bread and Butter
Mincemeat Custard
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Sunday

Breakfast

Canned Grapefruit Juice
Quick Streusel Coffee Cake
Pan-fried Canadian Bacon
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children

Dinner

Sauerbraten
Potato Dumplings
Buttered Cauliflower
Pickled Crabapples
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Mince Pie
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Supper

Cream of Carrot Soup
Soda Crackers
Waldorf Salad
Ginger Ice Box Cookies (Save half for Monday)
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Pot roast goes “high-hat” in sauerbraten.

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A Week’s Guide Using Seasonal Food in Thrifty Balanced Menus

Monday

Breakfast

Stewed Dried Peaches
Soft-cooked eggs
Toast with Butter, Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Tomato and Cabbage Soup
Crackers
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Cottage Cheese with Marmalade
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Meat Soufflé
Buttered carrots
Green pepper sticks Radishes
Creamed Potatoes
Bread and Butter
Grapefruit Fluff
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Tuesday

Breakfast

Tangerines
Prepared Cereal with Top Milk
Toast with Butter, Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Kidney Bean Loaf with Chili Sauce
Lettuce Sandwiches
Fruit Cocktail or Fruit Cup
Hermits
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Braised Spareribs with Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Buttered Beets, Celery
Dutch Apple Pie
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Wednesday

Breakfast

Halved Grapefruit
Scrambled Eggs *
Biscuits and Butter, Jam
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

*Stir lightly, don’t beat for white-and gold-streaked scrambled eggs

Luncheon

Spinach Chowder
Melba Toast
Cranberry Sauce
Oatmeal Drop Cookies
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Meat Balls, Sauerkraut
Potato Dumplings
Shredded Lettuce with mayonnaise
Molded Raspberry Cream
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Thursday

Breakfast

Applesauce
Bran Muffins and butter
Broiled Bacon
Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Hot Tomato Bouillon
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Sliced Bananas in Orange Juice
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Pot Roast of Veal with Gravy
Carrot Sticks
Baked Potatoes
Buttered Spinach
Bread and Butter
Brown Sugar Custard
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Friday

Breakfast

Prune Juice
Rolled Oats with thin cream
Toast with butter, jam
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Baked eggs in Bacon Rings
Toast and butter
Orange Waldorf Salad
Peanut Butter Cookies
(Save half for Saturday’s Luncheon)
Chocolate Ice Cream
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Lamb Patties
Quick Escalloped Potatoes
Buttered Peas
Bread and Butter
Baked Apples
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Saturday

Breakfast

Tomato Juice
Griddle Cakes, Syrup
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children

Luncheon

Beans au Gratin
Bread and Butter
Garden Salad
Stewed Dried Apricots
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Heart Chop Suey
Boiled Rice
Lettuce, 1000 Island Dressing
Bread and Butter
Frozen Berries and Cookies
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Sunday

Breakfast

½ Grapefruit
Broiled Bacon
Apple and Pineapple Rolls
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children

Dinner

Braised Pork Chops, Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Buttered Broccoli
Head Lettuce, Russian Dressing
Bread and Butter
Cottage Pudding with Lemon Sauce
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Supper

Cottage Cheese Salad
Jelly sandwiches
Cookies
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Cottage cheese loses its sweet flavor quickly. Be sure it’s fresh.

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A Week’s Guide Using Seasonal Food in Thrifty Balanced Menus

Monday

Breakfast

Orange Juice
Rolled Oats with Thin Cream
Toast with Butter, Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Cream of Navy Bean Soup*
*Navy Bean Soup is best for children when strained.
Hot Corn bread and butter
Raw Apples
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Poached Eggs on Beef Hash
Baked Acorn Squash
Head Lettuce, French Dressing
Bread and butter
Whipped Strawberry Gelatine
Vanilla Crisps
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Tuesday

Breakfast

½ Grapefruit
Hot Whole Wheat Cereal with Thin Cream
Cinnamon Toast
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Spinach Chowder
Toasted Cheese Sandwiches
Fresh or Canned Pears
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Curried Lamb
Baked Potatoes
Buttered Parsley Carrots
Stuffed Prune Salad
Bread and Butter
Pumpkin Custard
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Wednesday

Breakfast

Freshly Sliced Oranges
Poached Eggs on Toast
Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Tomato Rarebit
Shredded Cabbage and Celery Salad
Sliced Bananas with Thin Cream
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Pan-Fried Liver
Mashed Potatoes
Green Onions
Creamed Peas
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Butterscotch Pudding
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Thursday

Breakfast

Grapefruit Juice
Hot Rice with Brown Sugar and Thin Cream
Whole Wheat Toast with Butter
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children

Luncheon

Baked Beans
Boston Brown Bread
Pickles and Celery
Stewed Apricots
Cocoa for all

Dinner

Escalloped Potatoes and Ham
Buttered Onions
Grated Carrot and Raisin Salad
Apple Dumplings
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Friday

Breakfast

Grapefruit Juice
Scrambled Eggs
Whole Wheat Toast and Butter
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children

Luncheon

Spicy Bread Crumb Griddle Cakes, Syrup
Pork Sausage Patties
Grape Tapioca
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Veal a la King
American Fried Potatoes
Buttered Spinach
Olives and Radishes
Bread and Butter
Cupcakes
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Saturday

Breakfast

Tangerines
Whole Wheat Muffins with butter
Fried Sliced Luncheon Meat
Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Macaroni with Cheese Sauce
Stewed Tomatoes
Celery Cabbage, Raw
Bread and Butter
Cupcakes
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Quick-baked Pike
Parsley Buttered Potatoes
Green Beans with Onions
Bread and Butter
Peach Salad
Cocoa Puff
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Sunday

Breakfast

Grapefruit Halves
Prepared Cereal with Thin Cream
Toast with Butter
Jam
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children

Dinner

Baked Ham Slice
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Buttered Brussels Sprouts
Bread and Butter
Crabapple Pickles
Dried Fruit Whip
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Supper

Molded Vegetable Salad
Bacon Muffins with Butter
Cocoa for all

From The Modern Family Cookbook

A Week’s Guide Using Seasonal Food in Thrifty Balanced Menus

Monday

Breakfast

Grapefruit Halves
Griddle Cakes
Syrup
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Bacon Omelet
Tomato Sauce
Bread and Butter
Canned Fruit Salad
Dressing for Salad
Chocolate Wheat Pudding
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Diced Meat Roast
Mashed Potatoes
Buttered Rutabaga
Tossed Vegetable Salad
Bread and Butter
Apricot Bavarian
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

For flavor and color dried apricots are superior to canned.

Tuesday

Breakfast

Stewed Dried Apricots
Cooked Cracked Wheat Cereal
Toast with butter, Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Beef and Noodle Soup
Crisp Crackers
Lettuce, 1000 Island Dressing
Dutch Apple Cake with Lemon Sauce
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Beef Stew and Dumplings
Orange Waldorf Salad
Bread and Butter
Floating Island
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Wednesday

Breakfast

Freshly Sliced Oranges
Poached Eggs on Toast
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
Toast and Butter
Celery
Sugar Cookies for Children
Fruit cup
Holiday Fruit Cake for Adults
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Braised Pork Chops
Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Buttered Carrots
Cole Slaw
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Escalloped Apples
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Thursday

Breakfast

Dates in Cooked Wheat Cereal with milk
Toast with butter, Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Cream of Tomato Soup
Melba Toast with Butter
Sweet Potato Salad
Canned Peaches
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Creamed Shrimp
Boiled Rice
Buttered Spinach
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Prune and Orange Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Friday

Breakfast

Freshly Sectioned Grapefruit
Pan-fried Mush
Bacon
Honey and butter
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Carrot Souffle
Watermelon Pickles
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Pears
Inexpensive Fruit Cake
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Spanish Sausage
Riced Potatoes
Pan-fried Onions
Bread and Butter
Shredded Lettuce with Mayonnaise
Apple Cobbler
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Saturday

Breakfast

Dried Fruit Compote
Prepared Cereal with Milk
Toast with Butter, Jam
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children

Luncheon

Green Beans with Cheese Sauce
Bread and Butter
Orange Cocoanut Salad
Sugar Cookies
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Braised Spareribs
Sauerkraut with Apples
Parsley Buttered Potatoes
Bread and Butter
Lemon Pineapple Fluff
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Sunday

Breakfast

Baked Apple
Broiled Sausage Patties
Toast with Butter and Jelly
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children

Dinner

Roast Chicken
Dressing
Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Creamed Brussels Sprouts
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Tomato Aspic Salad
Steamed Fruit Pudding with Lemon Sauce
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Supper

Egg Salad Sandwiches
Dill Pickles
Pears
Cocoa For All

Some oddities this month in the way the menu is set up. Yes, Meta really substituted Thanksgiving Day for Thursday.

A Week’s Guide Using Seasonal Food in Thrifty Balanced Menus

Monday

Breakfast-

Sliced bananas on prepared cereal with milk
Cinnamon Toast
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Tomato Clam Chowder
Crisp crackers or Toast
Jam Meringue Puff
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Meat loaf
Quick Escalloped Potatoes
Baked Hubbard Squash
Whole wheat bread and butter
Shredded lettuce with dressing
Applesauce Cake (Save half for Tuesday Dinner)
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Tuesday

Breakfast

Tomato Juice
Hot Rolled Oats with Milk
Toast with Butter
Marmalade
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Tuna Fish Salad
Bread and Butter
Sliced Bananas with Lemon Sauce
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Roast Fresh Boston Style Pork Butt
Mashed Potatoes
Savory Creamed Spinach
Bread and Butter
Apple Sauce Cake
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Wednesday

Breakfast

Freshly Sliced Peeled Oranges
Soft-Cooked Eggs
Toast with Butter, Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Oxtail Soup
Carrot Raisin Sandwiches
Baked Apricot Whip
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Beef Stew with Vegetables
Cole Slaw
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Rice Cream
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Thanksgiving Day

Breakfast

Grapefruit Halves
Prepared Cereal with Thin Cream
Toast with Butter, Jam
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children

Thanksgiving Dinner

Roast Turkey with Dressing and Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Buttered Onions
Cranberry Sauce
Head Lettuce with 1000 Island Dressing
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Pumpkin Pie
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Supper

Oyster Bisque
Crisp crackers or Toast
Canned Peaches
Milk for all

Friday

Breakfast

Stewed Prunes
Cooked Whole Wheat Cereal with Milk
Toast with butter
Orange Marmalade
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Turkey a la King, Toast
Head lettuce, French Dressing
Cranberry Sauce
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Baked Perch Tartar Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Stewed Tomatoes
Grapefruit Salad
Bread and Butter
Apple Dumplings
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Saturday

Breakfast

Stewed Apricots
Hot Rolled Oats with Milk
Toast with Butter, Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Escalloped Cabbage, with Broiled bacon
Bread and Butter
Waldorf Salad
Gingersnaps (save some for Sunday)
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Chicken Rice Soup
Croutons
Pea and Potato Casserole
Bread and Butter
Lemon Chiffon Pudding
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Sunday

Breakfast

Tomato Juice
Scrambled Eggs
Toast with Butter, Broiled Bacon
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children

Dinner

Chicken Pie
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Buttered Green Beans
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Lettuce wedges with 1000 Island Dressing
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Supper

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
Gingersnaps
Canned Peaches
Cocoa for all

A Week’s Guide Using Seasonal Food in Thrifty Balanced Menus

Monday

Breakfast

Freshly Sliced Oranges
Cooked Cracked Wheat Cereal
Toast with Butter, Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Cream of Tomato Soup
Orange Bread, Butter
Grated Carrot Salad
Grapes
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Braised Pig Hocks
Boiled Potatoes
Buttered Rutabaga
Lettuce with French Dressing
Bread and Butter
Baked Apples
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Tuesday

Breakfast

Orange Juice
Rolled Oats with Milk
Toast with Butter
Jam
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Corn Fritters
With Syrup
Celery
Baked Apples
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Boiled Bologna
Baked Potatoes
Escalloped Tomatoes
Bread and Butter
Lettuce with French Dressing
Brown Sugar Custard
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Wednesday

Breakfast

Stewed Prunes
French Omelet
Toast with Butter, Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Macaroni, Tomato and Green Pepper Casserole
Toast with Butter, Honey
Concord Grapes
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Spanish Liver
Buttered Parsnips
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Cole Slaw
Sliced Bananas with Butterscotch Sauce
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Thursday

Breakfast

Grapefruit Juice
Prepared Cereal with Milk
Toast with Butter, Jam
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children

Luncheon

Vegetable Soup
Crisp Crackers Butter
Oatmeal Cookies
Applecot Sauce
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Lamb Shoulder Chops with Dressing
Creamed Potatoes
Buttered Spinach
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Frosted Cup Cakes (Save half for Saturday)
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Friday

Breakfast

Freshly Sliced Oranges
Hot Whole Wheat Cereal with Thin Cream
Toast with Butter, Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Cream of Lima Bean and Carrot Soup
Crisp Crackers or Toast
Lettuce Wedges with Thousand Island Dressing
Pears
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Veal Chop Suey
Boiled Rice
Buttered Carrots
Bread and Butter
Sliced Cucumber Salad
Cherry Tapioca
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Saturday

Breakfast

Tomato Juice
French Toast
Syrup
Broiled Sausages
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Eggs with Cheese Sauce on Toast
Tomato Aspic Salad
Sliced Pineapple
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Salmon Loaf
Potatoes O’Brien
Buttered Peas
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Frosted Cup Cakes
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Sunday

Breakfast

Sliced Bananas
Poached Eggs with Bacon Curls
Toast with Butter, Jam
Coffee for Adults Cocoa for Children

Dinner

Tomato Juice Cocktail
Roast Duck with Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Buttered Rutabaga
Radishes
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Apple Delight with Custard Sauce
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Supper

Date, Cream Cheese and Shredded Lettuce Salad
Bread and Butter
Pineapple Buttermilk

From The Modern Family Cookbook

A Week’s Guide Using Seasonal Foods in Thrifty Balanced Menus
Recipes added and linked as the month goes by…

Monday

Breakfast–Melon Wedges
Cooked Whole Wheat Cereal with thin cream
Toast with Butter
Broiled Bacon
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon–Cream of Lima Bean and Carrot Soup
Whole Wheat Toast and Butter
Lettuce with French Dressing
Cocoanut Fingers
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner–Hot Beef Sandwiches
Gravy
Parsley Buttered Carrots
Mashed Potatoes
Celery
Caramel Mousse
Iced Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Tuesday

Breakfast–Sliced Peaches
Prepared Cereal with Top Milk
Toast with Butter
Orange Marmalade
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon–Stuffed Tomato Salad No. 1
Carrot Butter Sandwiches
Fresh Pears
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner–Braised Spareribs
Creamed Potatoes
Buttered Peas
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Tossed Vegetable Salad
Apple Crumble
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Wednesday

Breakfast–Concord Grapes
Griddle cakes and Bacon
Syrup
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon–Baked Eggs in Tomato Cups with Bacon
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Baked Prune Pudding
Milk for All

Dinner–Steak and Kidney Pie
Buttered Summer Squash
Cole Slaw
Bread and Butter
Apple Snow
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Cook skins, seeds and flesh, if summer squash is tender.

Thursday

Breakfast–Melon Wedges
Rice cooked in Milk
Toast with Butter
Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon–Stuffed Green Peppers No. 4
Bread and Butter
Baked Peaches
Milk for All

This month is the time to can grape juice for beverage and jelly.

Dinner–Veal and Spaghetti
Pan-broiled Tomatoes
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Shredded Lettuce with French Dressing
Lemon Pineapple Fluff
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Friday

Breakfast-Grapefruit Juice
Rolled oats with Top Milk
Poached Eggs on Toast
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon–Salmon Salad
Muffins and Butter
White Grapes
Milk for All

Dinner–Beef Pot Roast
Roast Potatoes
Buttered Green Beans
Tomato and Lettuce Salad
Bread and Butter
Frozen Peach Cream
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Saturday

Breakfast–Sliced Bananas in Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Prepared Cereal with Milk
Toast with Butter
Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon–Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
Celery
Baked Apples No. 1
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner–Braised Lamb Shanks
Baked Potatoes
Cucumber and Radish Salad
Buttered Spinach or Mustard Greens
Bread and Butter
Baked Custard
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Sunday

Breakfast–Canned Orange and Grapefruit Juice
Prepared Cereal with Thin Cream
French Toast Syrup
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner–Veal Birds
Creamed Potatoes
Fried Eggplant
Tomato and Lettuce Salad
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Plum Dumplings
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Supper–Parsley Omelet
Bread and Butter
Grapes and Angel Food Cake
Tea for Adults Milk for Children

Use the least possible water to cook vegetables, except strong ones.

From The Modern Family Cookbook

From The Modern Family Cookbook; another month of your favorite retro meal plans. Links to recipes added as the month goes on.

Monday

Breakfast

Stewed Fresh Plums
Fried Eggs
Toast with Butter, Jam
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Creamed Carrots and Celery on Toast
Sliced Tomatoes
Pears
Hot or Iced Tea Milk for Children

Dinner

Pan-fried Liver and Bacon with Riced Potatoes
Buttered Green Beans
Sliced Cucumber Salad
Pineapple Bavarian
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Tuesday

Breakfast

White Grapes
Prepared Cereal with Top Milk
Toast with Butter
Jelly
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Cabbage in Cheese Sauce
Sliced Tomatooes with French Dressing
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Watermelon
Hot or Iced Tea Milk for Children

Dinner

Stuffed Veal Rolls with Gravy
Boiled Potatoes
Pickled Beets and Onions
Bread and Butter
Fresh Peach Cobbler
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Wednesday

Breakfast

Sliced Peaches
Prepared Whole Cereal with Thin Cream
Toast with Butter
Broiled Bacon
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Parsley Butter Sandwiches
Orange Waldorf Salad
Caramel Blanc Mange
Hot or Iced Tea Milk for Children

Dinner

Braised Beef Balls
Creamed Potatoes
Buttered Spinach
Bread and Butter
Baked Fresh Pears
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Thursday

Breakfast

Grapefruit Juice
Soft-cooked Eggs
Cinnamon Toast
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Beet Borsht
Crisp Crackers
Sliced Bananas with Lemon Sauce
Hot or Iced Tea Milk for Children

Good old-fashioned lemonade has the pulp; don’t strain it

Dinner

Roast Boston Style Pork Butt
Roast Potatoes
Buttered Peas
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
French Bowl Salad
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Friday

Breakfast

Cantaloupe
Prepared Cereal with Top Milk
Toast with Butter, Jam
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Creamed Eggs on toast
Sliced Tomatoes and Lettuce Wedges, French Dressing
Fresh Pears
Hot or Iced Tea Milk for Children

Dinner

Cold Sliced Fresh Boston Style Pork Butt
Corn on the Cob
Okra and Tomatoes
Grated Carrot, Apple and Orange Salad
Bread and Butter
Fresh Peach Tarts
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Saturday

Breakfast

Grapefruit Juice
Prepared Cereal with Top Milk
Toast with Butter
Broiled Bacon
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Luncheon

Tuna salad
Buttered Summer Squash
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Fresh Plums
Chilled Cocoa for All

Dinner

Irish Stew
Lettuce with French Dressing
Bread and Butter
Fresh or Canned Apricots
Brownies
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Sunday

Breakfast

Sliced Bananas with Top Milk
French Toast
Syrup
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Dinner

Chicken Fricassee
Mashed Potatoes
Corn on the Cob
Whole Wheat Bread and Butter
Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Peach Blossom Pie
Coffee for Adults Milk for Children

Supper

Olive and Egg Sandwiches
Prune Milk Shake
Cookies

Eat first what you need; finish with what you prefer.