Nana's CookBooks

Nana's CookBooks

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Recipes and menus from my Nana's Cookbooks and other older cookbooks, sometimes pictures are included. 🌎SW Michigan 📚The Modern Family Cookbook 1943 📚 Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book, 1950 📚The Fannie Farmer Cookbook, 1965 📚Joy of Cooking, 1975

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1965 Fannie Farmer is back with today's Lenten special, Shrimp Wiggle. I'm not sure where the wiggle part comes in b/c this reminds me a bit of Creamed Chipped Beef. What do you think? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay

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I'm a northern girl. I didn't know about these until I was an adult and someone had them with their fast food takeout.

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From 1975, Joy of Cooking HUSH PUPPIES About Twelve 2½-Inch Puppies Fishermen used to cook these finger-shaped concoctions on the river bank, along with their catch. Rumor has it that they threw a large number to their clamorous dogs with the admonition, "Hush, puppy!" Sometimes we think that is still the best use for them. Mix together: 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 to 3 tablespoons minced onion Beat together: 1 egg ½ cup milk Combine with dry ingredients and form into oblong cakes or pones, about 2 x 4 x ¾ inches. Fry in deep fat heated to 370° until golden brown. Drain on paper toweling and serve at once.

I figured this might be a nice addition to the Lenten season. Growing up, Hush Puppies were a brand of shoes. I didn't know about these deep-fried balls until I was an adult. What do you say about this 1975 @joyofcooking.bsky.social recipe? Yay or nay? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay

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I know, they're going to be so tiny.

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From 1965, The Fannie Farmer Cookbook Walnut Meringue Bars Butter a shallow pan about 8 by 12 inches. Set the oven at 300°. Cream together ½ cup butter 1 cup light brown sugar Add ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla Beat in 2 egg yolks Sift together 1¼ cups flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder Add to the butter and sugar. Stir until blended. Spread evenly in the pan. Beat until stiff 2 egg whites Beat in 1 cup light brown sugar Add 1 cup chopped walnut meats 1 teaspoon vanilla Spread over the cooky mixture. Bake 35 minutes. Cool. Cut in squares with a very sharp knife. Lift out carefully with a spatula. Makes about 50.

Is it too early for a mid-week break? I found this 1965 recipe in Fannie Farmer's cookbook, & my mouth is already watering. It says it makes about 50. I'm not sure I can eat them all, but I'll give it a go. Who's with me? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay

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From 1943, The Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Givens SALISBURY STEAK 1½ Ibs. ground beef chuck, or rump 1¼ teaspoons salt Pepper to suit taste 2 teaspoons grated onion 1 egg, beaten Melted butter Purchase meat in the piece and have it ground once. Combine all ingredients except butter, mixing thoroughly but lightly. On a buttered shallow baking pan, mold the meat into the shape of an oblong or a sirloin or porterhouse steak, making it about 1¼ inches thick, and pushing edges up so they will be square, like a steak. Brush top and sides with melted butter and place in a hot oven (450° F.). Bake 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 325° F. (moderately slow) to finish cooking, which will take about 25 minutes longer. Brush with butter once or twice during baking. Slide carefully onto hot platter, using pancake turner. Serve with Tomato Sauce if desired, or with more melted butter. 5 servings

My family likes my Salisbury Streak recipe, but this is not it. I do find it amusing that this is shaped into a steak form, though. I like to serve this with mashed potatoes, green beans & a mushroom gravy rather than a tomato sauce. What do you think of this 1943 version? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky

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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

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4 days ago

It looks FABULOUS!!!!!

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5 days ago

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.

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6 days ago

How quickly things changed.

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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?
🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay

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1 week ago

A tablespoon of butter is placed into the pan and then swirled around. Fancy, I know. ☺️ I had to look it up.

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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

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1 week ago

Unfortunately, I do not.

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1 week ago

Yes, it is.

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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

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1 week ago

Let me know how they turn out!

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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

Happy to share with you & @acidrainstorm.bsky.social.

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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

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1 week ago

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

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1943 was a different time in many ways.

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