Caramel Cake Recipe is from the New England Cook Book circa 1936 2 C flour2 tbs cocoa2 tsp baking powderPinch of salt2 eggs, well beaten1.5 C sugar½ C butter or other shortening1 C milk1 tsp vanilla Cream the butter and… Continue reading

Stroganoff You can essentially use any meat for this, even pulled chicken or turkey would do well. 1 lb ground meat of choice½ onion, diced1 C broth or gravy1 can of cream of mushroom/chicken soup 1 cup if you make… Continue reading

Creamed Dried Beef Recipe from Depression Era Recipes by Patricia Wagner Ingredients: ¼ cup dried beef2 tbs butter1-2 tbs flour1 c milkHot buttered toast Recipe: Pick meat in small pieces, brown in butter. Sprinkle flour and stir. Slowly add milk;… Continue reading

Egg Noodles Recipe from vintage book | Plain and Fancy Cook Book Ingredients: 2 Eggs½ tsp saltSifted flour Recipe: Add salt to the eggs and work in enough glour to make a stiff dough. Knead thoroughly, divide into two portions… Continue reading

Hard Times Green Beans Recipe from Vintage Recipe Blog Ingredients: 2lbs Fresh Green Beans, ends cut off and snapped in half1/2lb Smoked Hog Jowl, skin removed and diced1 Small Onion, diced2 Cloves Garlic, minced1tsp Salt1/2tsp Pepper1C Vinegar1T sugar1C Chicken StockWater… Continue reading

Tuna Melts Recipe from my personal collection Ingredients: Canned tunaMayo or Miracle Whiprelish or pickle juicesalt and pepperSlice of preferred cheeseHot sauce or Dijon mustard (optional) Recipe: Combine tuna ingredients, scoop desired amount on english muffin or bread. Add a… Continue reading

Pennsylvania Dutch Dumplings Recipe from my personal collection Ingredients: 1 ¾ cup flour + more to dust½ tsp baking powder½ tsp salt6 tbs cold butter¾ c milk Recipe: Combine dry ingredients and cut in butter. Add milk a little at… Continue reading

Johnny Cakes Recipe from Depression Era Recipes by Patricia Wagner Ingredients: 1 C flour1 tsp salt1 C cornmeal¾ tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder2 eggs, beaten1 ½ c sour milk2 tbs brown sugar¼ c lard Recipe: Sift together flour, salt,… Continue reading

Cabbage Rolls Recipe from Homesteading Secrets . This is a basic recipe of a very common recipe across many cultures. If you find my reel with this recipe, I encourage you to skim through the comments there are many wonderful… Continue reading

Quick Breakfast Puffs Recipe from Depression Era Recipes by Patricia Wagner. Ingredients: 2 eggs1 scant cup milk1 tbs melted shortening1 ½ cups flour3 tsp baking powder½ tsp salt Recipe: Beat the eggs very thoroughly and add the milk and shortening.… Continue reading