This dish will make you feel ten years old again. Simple and made from everyday staple ingredients, this classic, simple kid-pleaser from the 1954 Cooking Magic collection, Dishes Children Love, will be a hit at almost any dinner table. You’ll need: 4 strips bacon, cut into small pieces3 Tbsp. fat1 pound frankfurters, cut up into […]
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Pork Chop Casserole
You’ll know that you’re eating what Mom and Dad told you was good for you when you whip up this basic dish from the Assemblies of God Women’s Meats cookbook. You’ll need: 4 thick pork chops (I used many more thin chops for a large batch)2 Tbsp. butter1 10½ oz. can condensed beef consomme soup1 […]
German Beef Stew
Of course! One can make this in the Crock-Pot, too, but my aim is to keep the Old Ways alive. In that spirit, this beef stew adapted from the 1970s Country Cookbook by First United Methodist Church in Norwood, North Carolina is being prepared using old-fashioned stove-top stewing. You’ll need: 1½ lb. beef, cut into […]
Best Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
Few things say “everyday Vintage Classic” quite like a tater tot casserole. So easy to create and adapt on your own, the kiddos will love the fun-looking tater tot topping, and everyone will love the back-home aroma as this oven dish warms your heart as well as your home. Inspired by Mom on Timeout, I […]
Scalloped Potatoes & Chicken, 1950s Style
From my pantry to your table, hosting friends and family, preserving the Old Ways in my kitchen, this ultimate kitchen-staple meal is sure to please. You’ll need: 5 medium potatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick2 small onions, finely chopped (or diced, or sliced, if you prefer)1½ cup cubed chicken, cooked 4 Tbsp. butter4 Tbsp. flourSalt, to […]
Beef & Bean Casserole
Nothing quite reminds me of Grandma like this vintage pantry-staple casserole filling the room with savory aroma as it cooks in the oven! I first saw this in the Cook’s Corner (clipping included in photos) in the Warroad Pioneer newspaper in Warroad, Minnesota, and cleaned it up slightly. Though it’s very basic, it’s as delicious […]
Ham-Noodle Casserole
Adapted from a 1969 recipe from Favorite Recipes of Assemblies of God Women, this dish is exceedingly simple but nonetheless enjoyable. Cookbooks like these church women’s recipe collections give a window into what was actually served on the dinner tables of ordinary households, such as that of Mrs. Frank Giberson, whose recipe was published in […]
Old-School Basic Meat & Potato Casserole
This dish is vintage simplicity at its most classic. Its old-school technique makes us oldsters feel young again, and slowly fills the house with the delicious aroma of anticipation. This recipe is designed for a very large casserole dish. To prepare in a standard 9×13 inch casserole dish, reduce the amount of each ingredient by […]
Suit-Yourself Potato & Sausage Casserole
Sometimes, it really is all in the food, with little help from seasonings. Use Polish sausage, smoked sausage, frankfurters … or even pepperoni! Adapted from a recipe in The French Chef with Julia Child, This recipe is an invitation for creativity. You’ll need: 2½ lbs. potatoes, peeled and sliced1 large or 2 small onions, finely […]
Company Beef Casserole
Those old “Company” dishes! The idea behind them was to be a course served when company was over. But guests or no guests, this is a tasty one to serve and save the leftovers for another day. You’ll need: 1 lb. ground beef2 Tbsp. shortening or beef tallow (more if meat is lean)1 medium onion, […]