Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
I chose this recipe as part of a one-hour, 10-recipe series I provided this past fall for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)/ Fresno CA. OLLI is a national educational organization that provides opportunities for senior-aged people to continue learning. The variety of classes they offer varies from religion to politics, gardening, travel, history, and more.... Continue Reading →
Our temps are back in the 80s this week so it’s off with the oven for the evening meal. This stove-top chicken dish is easy to fix and you probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry or refrigerator. The décor in the photo of the finished recipe is from my daughter. She helped... Continue Reading →
Sometimes the simplest of cookbooks catches my attention. This recipe for a delicious chicken salad is in a 64-page, stapled cookbook called ‘Old Timey Recipes.’ It was published by a company of the same name in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in the mid-1990s. The cookbook is in great condition, making me wonder if it was a... Continue Reading →
It’s a cooler day this morning in my part of the Midwest – 68! But the temps are supposed to get sweltering again by the end of the week. We had several incidents of rain over the weekend which really helped with our crops and gardens. Thank God for that! As it is not yet... Continue Reading →
Sometimes titles of recipes catch my eye. That was true in this case. What is green rice? In reading through this recipe I realized spinach turned the rice green. Don't let the dark green color put you off! Even people who don't think they like spinach will find this a tasty dish. Although I regularly... Continue Reading →
I like meat recipes that include vegetables and am constantly on the lookout for them. This recipe called Chicken Continental does that in a delicious way. I added cooked carrot slices for more veggie power. The chicken is covered in a white sauce that keeps the protein source moist and flavorful. This recipe is not... Continue Reading →
While re-creating vintage recipes, I’m teaching myself to use spices that are new to me. Curry is a favorite. Having made Creamy Chicken Curry a year ago, I was happy to find another good Chicken Curry recipe to try. Success! This one came from Nashville Seasons, a Jr. League Cookbook. I have quite a few... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 