Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
Recently, I ran across in a drawer a packet of recipes Mom had collected from my childhood. What a find! There were more than 100 and they were all handwritten by her. They included meat dishes, casseroles (lots!), salads and desserts that she had made and we enjoyed (she was a great cook!). I was... 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 →
As most of you know who follow this recipe blog, one of my favorite things to make is cookies. I’ve included many recipes for them—more than 20 including Amish, Banana, Crackerjack, Halloween. I prefer drop cookies, which means I use a small ice cream scoop to drop cookie batter onto a cookie sheet, usually 12... Continue Reading →
I know this is a day I should be talking of something green that comes from my kitchen. But I have a more exciting occasion to celebrate than a national holiday – my daughter’s wedding! Yes, recently I was proud to see my daughter marry a man whom she loves and who I’m certain loves... 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 →
If there was one food that appeared at my childhood home’s kitchen table regularly, it was potatoes. Mostly in the baked form, but often with cheese and from a box, such as manufactured by General Foods. After church on Sundays, Mom popped one of these prepared boxed mixes of various flavors of potatoes in the... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! I hope you had a good Christmas and special times with family and friends. I traveled across the country to spend time with family. While I would have preferred to be home for Christmas, it was all special and great. Highlights: Participated in my first official ‘Christmas Golf Cart Parade’ Walked on... Continue Reading →
Christmas is almost here. Yikes! If you’re, like me, short on time and cash but need a dish to take to a gathering, I suggest Spiced Pecans. They can be whipped it up in less than 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes for them to cool after baking and you can scoop these luscious, gluten-free snacks... Continue Reading →
“A easy-to-mix cookie with a soft interior made festive with red icing sugar” As an American Midwesterner, I live near a sect of people who call themselves Amish. The region around me has possibly thousands of people who have chosen to adopt a simple way of living in what some of us would consider the... Continue Reading →
As we near the end of 2025, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite recipes from the year and what I love about them. This is my favorite OLD recipe from 2025. In fact, it is the oldest recipe I’ve ever re-created with success. It is delicious! The recipe name labels it a ‘bread’, but... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 