Ann Page Foods Bean Surprise

Ann Page foods, never heard of it! Apparently this is the A&P food store chain, it didn't exist in my area so I'm not familiar with it, but for those who know it this will be quite nostalgic!
  "Bean Surprise" looks like food I would make! A fresh, whole tomato stuffed with delicious pork and beans and topped with bacon. Side dish or main meal...you decide! The recipe calls for those Ann Page Beans, whether or not there are still A&P stores is a mystery to me-but I would go with good old Bush's beans in mine. A great new way to serve those garden fresh tomatoes!

Spam Bean Bake

From Better Homes and Gardens, June 1952

  Spam fans?? Here's a great dinner for you to try! Looks like a great, savory dish for those cold fall nights coming up!! Yum-Yum! Everything's better with baked beans! Try this with the pineapple dessert for a real nostalgic dinner!

 

French's Busy Day Beans

Better Homes and Gardens, June 1952

  Here's another Labor Day grill-out dish everyone will enjoy! Who doesn't love baked beans with their hamburger?? The only mystery item in this one-French's onion flakes?? What are those! Oh well, try some dried onions or fried onions...or fresh onions! The rest of this recipe sounds like barbecue heaven!!  French's mustard adds a little zing to this bean recipe!

 

Del Monte Sliced Pineapple Tropic Salad Dessert

From Better Homes and Gardens, June 1952

  1952 was the peak of tropical recipes in the magazines. Pineapple desserts were something new and exotic and this one looks luscious! The only caveat: Del Monte Apricot or Peach nectar. As far as I know, they don't make this anymore, if anyone knows otherwise, let me know! There must be a substitute out there, or you can get creative and make your own with a juicer. The treat looks pretty and refreshing!
 

 

Crisco's Country Apple Pie

Better Homes and Gardens, June 1952

   Here's an all-American classic: The traditional apple pie, cooking with real Crisco and stuffed with apples and raisins. Wouldn't this be perfect for a Labor Day picnic?? It sounds like the crust of this pie will crisp to perfection, the only thing that can spoil this timeless dessert is a soggy crust! Give this classic recipe a try...