Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
The bounty of fall vegetables continues with yellow squash. I felt lucky to find an easy, delicious, nutritious recipe to use up those stragglers hanging around in my refrigerator. I had not yet featured yellow squash in a recipe so this is a novelty. They taste similar to zucchini with much moisture inside. They cook... Continue Reading →
As we get into cooler temps with an emphasis on heartier meals, that doesn’t mean we can’t crave lighter food. Tomato-Basil Salad is a quick, easy-to-fix dish that can function as a meal or side. It came together in less than 10 minutes, making it helpful for busy weeknights or weekends. And it's likely you... Continue Reading →
One thing I really like about re-creating vintage recipes is knowing exactly what I’m eating. There is no strange ingredient list with items I can't pronounce and have no idea of what they are. Instead, I use common items that are economical and something from my pantry, usually a leftover item I’ve used previously, which... Continue Reading →
I’m not a vegetarian, but I’m not a huge meat eater either. I prefer cheese and crackers to a heavy meat dish. But in recent years, I’m veering more towards sauteed vegetables for a main dish like are found in this yummy and simple dish. I found this recipe which was called ‘Special Carrots’ in... Continue Reading →
Wow! There are definite rewards for trying old recipes. This is one of them! It's not often that I find a cookbook dedicated to one vegetable among my growing collection of vintage cookbooks. But when I found one dedicated to asparagus, I had to have it. Admittedly, asparagus has not always been a popular veggie... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 