Chicken Tetrazzini

Chicken Tetrazzini

Ingredients 1/4 cup oleo 1/4 pound mushrooms (4-ounce can) 1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1.5 cup milk 1/2 cup stock or bouillon 2 cups cooked chicken 1/2 (8-ounce) package thin cooked spaghetti Grated Parmesan cheese Lemon juice Worchestershire sauce Red pepper Method Melt oleo, saute mushrooms for 3 minutes over low heat, stir in […]

Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird Cake

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups of sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cup salad oil 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 (8-ounce can) crushed pineapple, undrained 2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts, divided 2 cups chopped bananas Method Combine dry ingredients in a large […]

Nesselrode Pie

Nesselrode Pie

Ingredients 1/2 recipe pastry 3 eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup sugar 3 teaspoons unflavored gelatine 1 tablespoon cold water 2 tablespoons rum flavoring 1/4 cup Maraschino cherries 2 tablespoons sweet chocolate, shaved Method Follow directions for one-crust pie; line 9-inch pie pan and bake. Combine slightly beaten egg yolks, […]

Chicken A LA King

Chicken A LA King

A vintage clipped recipe for Chicken a la King, a classic recipe made with green pepper, mushrooms, pimento, cream, chicken, and seasonings.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients 8 large mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped mushroom stems 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs 1/4 cup chopped, cooked ham 1 tablespoon grated onion 1 teaspoon chopped parsley 2 teaspoons milk, to moisten 1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon melted butter 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese Method Prepare and stem mushrooms.  Cook chopped stems in butter […]

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 pound rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (3 cups) 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Method In a large bowl, combine sugar, tapioca, salt, and nutmeg.  Add rhubarb and strawberries, mix well to coat fruit.  […]

Coconut Cake

Coconut Cake

A vintage typed recipe for a Coconut Cake with a Lemon Filling and a Four Minute Frosting. The ingredients for this cake are butter or shortening, sugar, warm water, eggs, cake flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla. Cake 3/4 cup butter or shortening 2 cups white sugar 1 cup warm water 3 eggs, beaten separately […]

Cake and Fluffy Icing

Cake and Fluffy Icing

I love the handwriting on this vintage recipe card!  You can tell by the penmanship that this is an oldie.  Try this vintage recipe for your next birthday celebration or family dinner.  This vintage recipe is for a classic yellow cake, flavored with vanilla and lemon extract and topped with a Fluffy Icing.  The icing […]

Baked Custard

Baked Custard

Ingredients 1 pint milk, heat but do not boil 3 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Method Beat eggs light add sugar and beat then pour hot milk on sugar and eggs.  Flavor mild with vanilla and pour into custard cups.  Sit in outer pan of hot water and bake at 325-degrees until done.  Test by […]

Brownies with Icing

Brownies with Icing

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 2 squares Baker’s Chocolate, unsweetened 3 eggs 1 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon Royal Baking Powder Pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped nuts, pecans Method Melt 1/2 cup butter with 2 squares Baker’s Choice Chocolate (unsweetened).  Cool!  Beat 3 eggs slightly, add 1 1/4 cup […]