Pet Milk Fabulous Fudge

Pet Milk Fabulous Fudge

The above recipe is from Parade Magazine, December 1966.  A different advertisement, with the same recipe, appeared in the December 1964 issue of Better Homes and Gardens. 

Coconut Cake – Thompson

Coconut Cake - Thompson

A vintage handwritten recipe for a classic Coconut Cake. Ingredients 2 cups and 2 tablespoons sifted plain flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup soft shortening (Crisco) 1 1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring 3 eggs 1 cup sweet milk 1 cup coconut (fresh or canned) Icing – Double […]

Smothered Wild Duck

Smothered Wild Duck

Ingredients 1 duck 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup salad oil 1 cup milk Method Cut duck into 6 or 7 pieces.  Season with salt and peppers and dredge in flour, saute duck slowly in hot oil about thirty minutes or until brown on both sides, turning only once.  […]

Hamburger and Rice Casserole

Hamburger and Rice Casserole

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons melted margarine 1 cup uncooked rice 3 large tomatoes or 1-pound can tomatoes 1 1/2 cup water (use only 1 cup if using canned tomatoes) 2 teaspoons seasoned salt Method Brown beef and onion in butter.  Stir in rice, add tomatoes and salt.  Cover […]

Chili Cheese Steak

Chili Cheese Steak

3 tablespoons flour 2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds round steak 1 inch thick, cut into 6 pieces 1/4 cup shortening 2 cups chopped onion 16 ounces whole tomatoes 4 ounces sharp cheese Mix dry ingredients and put on meat.  Brown meat and onions.  Add remaining flour to grease, […]

Bean Salad

Bean Salad

1 cup white vinegar 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 chopped bell pepper 1 chopped red onion 1 small can pimento 1 can English peas 1 can green beans 1 can wax beans 1 can red kidney beans 1 teaspoon celery seed or 1 cup chopped celery Mix oil, vinegar, sugar and […]

Chocolate Sheet Cake

Chocolate Sheet Cake

2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 4 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup water 1 stick oleo 1/2 cup cooking oil 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon soda 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Sift flour with sugar and cocoa.  Combine margarine, water, and oil in a saucepan bring to a boil.  Pour over flour mixture.  Combine buttermilk in […]

German Cake Icing

German Cake Icing

2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 2 egg yolks 1/3 cup shortening 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/3 cups flaked cocoa 1 cup chopped nuts In a saucepan combine sugar, evaporated milk, egg yolks, and shortening.  Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.  Remove from heat, add vanilla, coconut, and […]