Nana's CookBooks

A Baked Ham, richly glazed and decorated with cloves and colorful candied cherries, is a picture all by itself; when accompanied by frosted, seedless green grapes on pineapple slices, it becomes a masterpiece. The tiny clusters of grapes are dipped first in slightly beaten egg white and then in granulated sugar. Fresh mint leaves add a touch of realism to the frosty clusters.

Does anyone still make the main course look like it should be on the cover of a magazine anymore? This Baked Ham from Nana's 1943 cookbook is ready to serve with Pineapples, candied cherries & frosted grapes. Let me know if your holiday meals look presentable like this. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking

It looks FABULOUS!!!!!

It's so easy, pan-broiled bacon, drained & then chopped. Arrange cabbage ( I think shredded would be good, but sliced is fine too) on buttered bread, sprinkle chopped bacon, and cover with 2nd piece of bread. Ta-Da!

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From 1943, The Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Givens A meal plan for: SUNDAY Breakfast- Sliced bananas on prepared cereal, top milk. Poached eggs Toast with butter Coffee for adults. cocoa for children Dinner- Swiss steak Mashed potatoes Buttered green beans Bread and butter Raw carrot and peanut salad Lemon pie Coffee for adults. milk for children Supper- Watercress or cabbage and bacon sandwiches on whole wheat bread. Cherries Tea for adults. milk for children. TIP: Whenever you wish, replace whole wheat bread with the enriched.

It's Spring Forward Day for most of us in the USA!. That didn't stop Nana from getting the Sunday Meal plan ready. Take a look at today's options and let me know if you plan on stopping by, and I'll let Nana know. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay

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Yes, must add Cheese.

How quickly things changed.

There isn't anything fancy about this 1950s classic from Betty Crocker. It's simple, straightforward, and delicious. Just what my Saturday needs after a big round of Storms. Anyone else looking for some comfort food today?
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A tablespoon of butter is placed into the pan and then swirled around. Fancy, I know. ☺️ I had to look it up.

From 1975, Joy of Cooking FRESH COD À LA PORTUGAISE 4 Servings Season: with: 4 thick cod fillets Pepper Place the fish in a heavy saucepan. Add: 1 finely chopped onion 1 crushed clove garlic 1 cup coarsely chopped parsley A sprig of thyme 3 peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped tomatoes ½ cup dry white wine Bring to boiling point, » reduce the heat and simmer gently, covered, about 10 minutes. Remove the fish carefully. Arrange it on a hot serving dish and keep warm. Reduce the cooking liquid by one-third. Season to taste and finish with a: Butter Swirl, Pour the sauce over the fish and serve at once.

It's another Fish Friday & Nana's brought 1975 @joyofcooking.bsky.social out with this Cod recipe. I haven't even tried this yet, but I'm already a fan. Who's sitting at Nana's table tonight? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay

Unfortunately, I do not.

Yes, it is.

From 1943, The Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Givens BAKED CARROT PUDDING 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup shortening 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 1¼ teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon cloves ½ Nutmeg 1 cup grated raw carrot,(4 medium-carrots) 2 teaspoons tartrate or calcium-phosphate baking powder OR 1½ teaspoons S.A.S.-phosphate baking powder 1½ cups finely chopped apple (3 medium-sized apples) ¾ cup seedless raisins Sift flour, measure, and resift 3 times with salt, spices and baking powder. Cream shortening thoroughly and gradually blend in sugar. Add carrot, apple, and raisins and mix thoroughly. Add flour mixture slowly, mixing until well blended. Turn into buttered individual molds; bake in a moderately slow oven (325° F.) for 50 minutes, or steam for 1½ hours in covered molds. Serve hot with Lemon Sauce). 8 to 10 servings.

Easter is just 30 days away, & perhaps you're already thinking about a dessert to bring to a gathering. Nana's 1943 cookbook says, "Why have carrot cake when you could have Carrot Pudding?" With carrots, apples, & raisin's, it's sure to hit all the right notes. What do you think? 🍽️ 🍜 #Foosky

Let me know how they turn out!

The book has that traditional recipe along with others for a total of 5 different ways to stuff your peppers.

Yes. According to the book, you parboil them until nearly tender, around 10 minutes. Then fill and serve.

From 1975, Joy of Cooking GREEN PEPPERS STUFFED WITH CORN A LA KING 6 Servings Prepare for stuffing: 6 pepper cases Place in a double boiler → over—not in—boiling water: 2½ cups drained corn niblets: 1 No. 2 can 1 chopped canned pimiento You may add: (4 slices sautéed minced bacon) (2 tablespoons minced onion that has been sautéed in the bacon fat and drained) Combine, beat and add to the above: 1 egg ½ cup milk 1 tablespoon soft butter ¾ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon paprika Cook until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Fill the peppers and serve.

Can we dish today? As in side dish? I came across this 1975 @joyofcooking.bsky.social Stuffed Pepper recipe and wondered, why don't we see that more often? What do you think, should we give this side dish some attention today? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay

I'm guessing that they'd end up as "pigs in blankets".

From 1943, The Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Givens BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH LITTLE PIG SAUSAGES 3 medium-sized acorn squash 1 tablespoon butter 1 lb. pork link sausages Cut squash in halves and remove seeds and fibers. Butter cut surfaces and place cut side down on a baking sheet. Bake in a moderately hot oven (400° F.) 30 to 40 minutes, or until squash is tender when pierced with fork. (If desired, squash halves may have a mixture of brown sugar and butter sprinkled over their rims; then return to the oven to toast to a luscious brown.) Just before serving, broil the sausages until nicely browned on both sides, but not dry or shrivelled. Arrange sausages in cavities of squash halves, and serve. Sausage patties may be used instead of the links. 5 or 6 servings.

I found this little gem of a recipe from 1943 this morning. With just 3 ingredients, it's hard to pass up. Acorn Squash, butter, & Sausage. I have some Maple Chicken Sausage I have to use up. What do you think? Want to try it with me? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay

From 1965, The Fannie Farmer Cookbook Peanut Macaroons Butter a cooky sheet. Set the oven at 300°. Prepare 5 tablespoons chopped skinned peanuts Beat until stiff 1 egg white Add gradually, beating constantly ¼ cup sugar Add the peanuts. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla Put on the cooky sheet by teaspoonfuls, 1½ inches apart. Garnish each with half a peanut. Bake until dry (12 to 15 minutes). Makes 16.

I like the occasional Peanut Butter cookie, but these 1965 Peanut Macaroon. Well, I might need a little more often. Only 4 ingredients and we're just 15 minutes away from a nice, easy treat. Who's interested in one or 4? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay

From 1943, The Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Givens SNOW PUDDING 1 tablespoon plain gelatine ¼ cup cold water 1 cup boiling water 6 tablespoons lemon juice (2 lemons) 2 egg whites ⅔ cup sugar Soften gelatine in the cold water; pour boiling water over it and stir until dissolved. Add sugar and lemon juice; chill until mixture begins to congeal. Then whip. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold thoroughly into gelatine mixture. Cover bowl and chill in refrigerator until firm. Serve in sherbet glasses. Serve with Custard Sauce (930). 5

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From 1943, The Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Givens A meal plan for: SUNDAY Breakfast- Stewed apricots Fried eggs Bacon Toast with butter Coffee for adults. milk for children Dinner- Braised duckling, gravy Mashed potatoes Harvard green beans Head lettuce, 1000 Island dressing Whole wheat bread and butter... Snow pudding with custard sauce Coffee for adults. milk for children Supper Sardine sandwiches Lemon sugar cookies Milk for all TIP: Lighten Sunday dinner preparation by making the pudding Saturday.

Good morning to you and the month of March. Nana's got the meal plan ready for the day, but I understand if you have other plans and can't visit today. I'll break it to Nana gently. 😆 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay

From what I can tell, from my very basic research, the idea of al dente did not come around until after WW2.

1943 was a different time in many ways.

Fro 1943, The Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Givens SPAGHETTI SOUFFLÉ WITH CREAMED HAM ¾ package spaghetti (5-6 oz.) 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1½ cups milk 3 eggs, separated 3 cups unseasoned medium white sauce 2½ cups diced cooked ham Salt and pepper to suit taste Dash pepper Drop broken spaghetti into 1½ quarts boiling salted water and boil uncovered until just tender (about 20 minutes). Drain, rinse well with hot water, and again drain. Melt butter, blend in flour and salt, add milk, and stir over direct heat until sauce boils and thickens. Cool and stir in pepper and beaten egg yolks; fold in spaghetti. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold in thoroughly. Turn into buttered casserole or ring mold and bake in a moderately slow oven (325° F.) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a sharp knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Combine unseasoned white sauce with the ham, and season to suit taste. Unmold spaghetti souffé onto hot platter and serve with creamed ham. Macaroni may be used in place of spaghetti. 5 servings.

After reading today's recipe from Nana's 1943 cookbook, I'm starting to wonder: Should we bring casserole molds back into the kitchen? 🤔 I'd be interested to see this SPAGHETTI SOUFFLÉ served in a molded form. What do you think? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay

From 1943, The Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Givens SALMON AND RICE CASSEROLE 1 1-lb. tin pink or red salmon 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1½ teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs Wash rice thoroughly through several cold waters; drop into 1 quart rapidly boiling salted water and cook briskly until tender (about 20 minutes). Drain and rinse in hot water. Beat eggs thoroughly and combine with milk and rice; toss butter and crumbs together and stir into mixture. Then add flaked salmon from which skin and bones have been removed, and remaining ingredients. Turn into a buttered baking dish or into individual custard cups, and bake in a moderately slow oven (325°F.) for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot. 5 servings.

Nana's brings out a nice rice casserole that goes with our Lenten Fish Friday theme today. Salmon & Rice Casserole. I suggest servingwith a nice tossed salad to balance out the meal. What do you think? Let me know below. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay

From 1975, Joy of Cooking PISTACHIO ICE CREAM About 9 Servings A pretty Christmas dessert served in a meringue tart garnished with whipped cream and cherries. Shell and blanch, 562: 4 oz. pistachio nuts Pound them in a mortar with: A few drops rose water Add to them: ¼ cup sugar 1 cup cream 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract A little green vegetable coloring Stir these ingredients until the sugar is dissolved. Heat, but do not boil: 1 cup cream Add and stir until dissolved: ¾ cup sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt Chill these ingredients. Add the pistachio mixture and: 2 cups whipping cream 1 cup cream

We're nearly the weekend & the end of February. Let's celebrate with fresh homemade ice cream. This 1975 recipe from @joyofcooking.bsky.social espcially w/the drawing of the ice cream churner. Now, I'll use my Cuisinart. Anyone up for a scoop or 2 of ice cream? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay

That is something I never knew. Thank you!!

From reading several old cookbooks now, there must be a lot of differences in the quality of ingredients and cookware now.

From 1950, The Betty Crocker Picture Cookbook A Nut Loaf sits on a breadboard with pre-sliced butter in a green dish off to a side.

From 1950, The Betty Crocker Picture Cookbook DATE AND NUT LOAF Extra moist, delicious. Served by Mrs. Jack Bruce of Winnetka, Illinois, at a buffet supper. Pour 1½ cups boiling water over .. • 1½ cups cut-up dates and let cool. Follow & recipe above for method, but use: ½ cup brown sugar 1 tbsp. soft shortening 1 egg the dates and water (2¼ cups sifted GOLD MEDAL Flour 1 tsp. soda ½ tsp. salt 1 cup broken nuts

From 1950, The Betty Crocker Picture Cookbook Fruit Loaf A moist loaf with a delicate fresh fruit flavor. Mix together thoroughly.. ⅔ cup sugar ⅓ cup soft shortening 2 eggs Stir in.. 3 tbsp. sour milk or buttermilk 1 cup grated apple (unpared) or other fruit Sift together and stir in 2 cups sifted GOLD MEDAL Flour 1 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. soda ½ tsp. salt Blend in. ½ cup chopped nuts Pour into well greased 9x5x3" loaf pan. Let stand 20 min. before baking. Bake until it tests done. Serve warm or cold. TEMPERATURE: 350° (mod. oven). TIME: Bake 50 to 60 min.

Pretty much anyone can make Banana Bread, so let's change things up with this 1950 Date & Nut Loaf from Betty Crocker. It could be a nice change to your weekend breakfast spread. What do you think? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay