Make some of our most nostalgic recipes from a vintage Better Homes and Gardens cookbook using simple ingredients.
Thanks to theBetter Homes & GardensTest Kitchen library, I browsed one of the early editions of the cookbook.
Ourbest-selling cookbook’s(it’s sold over 40 million copies!)
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Here are some ideas to throw into your cooking routine.
each of chopped onion, chopped pickle (relish), and mayonnaise.
Split 6 round flat buns; butter and spread with tuna mixture.
Credit: Marty Baldwin
Top with a slice of cheese.
Broil 3 minutes or until cheese melts.
Broil at moderate temperature 3 minutes on each side.
These may also be toasted over a campfire.
Easy Mains
No matter the year, no one wants towaste food.
Using up everything is good for the environment and our wallets.
Chicken Hash
Chop 3 potatoes, 1 medium onion, and 1 green pepper.
Saute in 2 Tbsp.
Add 12 cup drained canned tomatoes and 12 cup chicken stock; simmer covered 20 minutes.
Add 112 cups diced, cooked chicken, and continue cooking slowly 20 minutes.
Turkey may be used in place of chicken.
Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
Add the cooked bacon, 3 cups cooked rice, and 2 cups canned tomatoes.
Bake in a greased casserole at 350F 30 minutes.
If desired 14 cup grated cheese may be sprinkled on top before baking.
butter with 6 Tbsp.
powdered sugar; add 1 beaten egg yolk and 1 tsp.
vanilla extract; beat well.
Add 1 cup flour.
Drop teaspoon-sized amounts on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in 350F oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Cook, stirring until sugar dissolves, tohard-ball stage(265F).
Pour into a greased shallow pan.
When cool enough to handle, pull until light.
Cut with scissors, or cool and break into pieces.
When removed, it should be able to be deformed by pressure but doesn’t flatten until pressed.
I’m thinking the flavors probably meld to taste like butterscotch.
Melt 12 cup (1 stick) of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add 1 cup light brown sugar; stir until dissolved.
Stir in 2 cups rolled oats, 12 tsp.
salt, and 1 tsp.
baking powder; mix well.
Bake in a parchment-lined 8-inch square pan at 300F for about 20 minutes.
Cool and cut into small squares.
