Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
Those of us in the US have a big weekend coming up—Father’s Day. In America it is held always onthe third Sunday of June. I thought it was just an American holiday, but, according to online research, other countries honor fathers on the same day-- UK, Canada, India. Still other countries observe this special day... Continue Reading →
With the hotter days of summer upon us, I’m forced to stay inside, rather than spend relaxing time on my porch swing. I try to be productive most of the time in the swing by reading through cookbooks while listening through bluetooth headphones to an audio book available from my library (Can I brag for... Continue Reading →
This recipe is of great interest to me, first because I love pasta. Second, it reminded me of a dear friend who was a true patriot during World War II. I’ll explain. This recipe was published in a cookbook called “Recipes on Parade: Dining Travelers at Home and Abroad—Favorite Recipes of Military Officers’ Wives.” It... Continue Reading →
The vintage recipe of Chicken Parmesan can be prepared and cooked in an hour. It is tasty with two proteins from the meat and cheese baked on top. Hello from the frozen state of Indiana! We are in Day 6 of not leaving the house due to frigid temps. When I say frigid, I mean... Continue Reading →
Happy National Sandwich Day! To celebrate, I’m featuring a recipe printed in many vintage church cookbooks – Gooie Looies. This is a new recipe to me. I never ate it growing up and had never heard of it before scanning my old cookbooks. It is full of what I would call ‘picnic’ ingredients – bologna,... 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 →
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 →
One of my New Year Resolutions in 2024 was to try new foods. Confession time: I had never eaten cabbage. Never purchased it, never considered it in the diet of my family while they were growing up, never looked for recipes using it. Couldn't stand the smell and look of it after Mom made corned... Continue Reading →
Sometimes the quirky name of a dish catches my eye as I’m examining a vintage cookbook. This ‘Polka-Dot Macaroni & Cheese’ recipe from Good Housekeeping’ (1967) seemed intriguing. What could make a macaroni and cheese casserole look like it had polka-dots? Now I love polka-dots on clothing, textiles and in décor. Still, I couldn't imagine... Continue Reading →
This week’s post is a two-for-one vintage recipe, including a simple, delicious baked good that will become a staple in your baking! The reason for the bonus is because I was blessed to be part of a big cooking adventure this past weekend which included my setting a new record in the number of people... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 