Ranch House Casserole

This 1950's recipe in from a company called Ann Page that I've never heard of before. Is it the same company as the A&P grocery stores? They were not in the midwest so I'm unfamiliar. You'd have to substitute the Ann Page beans for some Van Kamp's or Bush's beans, but this dish would be a fantastic side to a summer barbecue! The recipe calls for a tablespoon of fat-you don't see that in recipes nowadays! Anyone know a good substitute??

Ann Pillsbury's Boston Peach Cream Dessert

I believe this recipe was printed in a Better Homes magazine around 1953. Peaches were at the height of their popularity in the 50's, but I'd love to see them make a modern day comeback. How delicious does this dessert sound....

Del Monte Peas Yorkshire Potato Pudding

This looks like a hearty side dish. The name is really unique-I've never heard of a potato pudding before-but the recipe looks like a winner! Check this out...

Betty Crocker Chocolate Marvel Pie

February, 1948
Better Homes and Gardens


Wowwwww....This looks like one delicious dessert! And not too complicated, just the way I like my recipes! It looks like all the ingredients are still on the shelves, so make this one for summer....

Stokely Peas Sweetheart Salad

February, 1948
Better Homes and Gardens


If the thought of gelatinous chicken broth and celery still makes you hungry, gives this recipe a go. If not, like me, just enjoy the recipe for it's vintage values....

Durkee's Margarine Lemon Meringue Coconut Pie

February, 1948
Better Homes and Gardens


Here's another item from the past that is no longer available, Durkee's Margarine. I had no idea Durkee's ever made margarine! Substitue it for any brand today and you have a delicious lemon meringue coconut pie for dessert. Sounds like summer.....

Crisco Crown Cake

February, 1948
Better Homes and Gardens

This cake looks simply devine! I sure would love a slice of that. And in a classic bundt cake shape! Fantastic
This one is on my To-do list.....

Stokely's Cape Cod Salad

October, 1946
Better Homes and Gardens

I'm not sure when Stokely's when out of business. (I think they did, they don't sell them in my town, anyway) so this one will need a substitute for peas, like Green Giant. This recipe has the 40's staple gelatin in it again. If a gelled mold of celery, onions, and crab whets your appetite, go ahead and try this. (Sorry, it does nothing for me) I'll pass it on for anyone looking for an authentic, vintage gelatin meal.

Wesson Lafayette French Dressing

October, 1946
Better Homes and Gardens

French dressing! The sweetness, the creaminess....mm-mm good! As this recipe says it's an 'old salad favorite'. My only question, where do you get Roquefort cheese??

Wesson Oil Velvet Waffles

October, 1946
Better Homes and Gardens

Velvet waffles! This recipe really struck a chord! I sure would love to have these for breakfast....

Mazola Mustard Sauce and Super Cole Slaw

October, 1946
Better Homes and Gardens

Summer means picnics, and nothing says Picnic more than cole slaw.
The mustard sauce would be a fun fondue for grillled hot dogs!
Grab a Dole pineapple cocktail, and sit down at the table for these summer sides....

Dole Pineapple Pacific Cocktail

October, 1946

Better Homes and Gardens

Another cool summer treat. Pineapple and fruit cocktail were really common in recipes in the 40's and 50's when the tropics and the Pacific were hot new properties. Here's a simple little cocktail dessert. (A cocktail with no booze in it, how novel!)

Dole Pineapplesauce Cake

October, 1946
Better Homes and Gardens

Fans of applesauce cake should like this new twist - PINEapplesauce cake! Do you like pineapples? Especially in the summertime? Then this is a recipe you'll want to add to your menu....

Karo Waffle French Toast and Bread Pudding

October, 1946
Better Homes and Gardens

Waffles are all the rage 69 years later...who knew! These look like two mouthwatering delicious treats. They are a little extra work than mix and cook, but it looks worth it. Sunday morning brunch??.....

French's Tomato Dalad Sandwich

October, 1946
Better Homes and Gardens

I have a new crop of recipes from 1946, so we're going waaaaay back with these! First up, French's mustard tomato salad sandwiches. Back when mustard came in a jar!
These look like a tasty twist on the ham sandwich....Minced ham sounds cringe-worthy, I'd stick with called it 'ham salad'