Beef stroganoff goes by many recipes, but this one delivers a very satisfying meal while sticking to the basics. You’ll need: 2 lb. lean sirloin beef, cut into cubes1 large onion, finely chopped1 No. ¼ can mushrooms, drained and finely chopped (that’s a 3 or 4 oz. can)5 Tbsp. butter1 Picnic size can condensed mushroom […]
Month: May 2022
Seven Layer Dinner
This elaborate but simple assemblage is classic Fifties basic: several seemingly unrelated ingredients out of the refrigerator and pantry, layered casually into a casserole dish to yield a dish that works. And wow, is it filling. The recipe works well with green pepper as well. You’ll need: 1 cup uncooked rice1 No. ½ can whole […]
Scalloped Potatoes with Ham and Cheese
This version of the classic vintage potato dish utilizes a fun technique: preheating milk and butter together in a double boiler and pouring the hot mixture into the remaining ingredients. The presence of flour with the other ingredients creates the white sauce right in the casserole dish. You’ll need: ¾ lb. cooked ham, thinly sliced […]
Sausage and Noodles Casserole
This visually appealing recipe would make for a challenging home economics assignment with its numerous cooking steps using several different cooking methods from boiling to sauteing and roasting. Yet, in true vintage American form, its use of mundane ingredients with little added seasoning nonetheless yields a surprisingly rich, flavorful dish. You’ll need: 6 oz. pasta […]