Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
With summer here in full force I’m gung-ho for trying new vintage salad recipes. What I’ve learned after scanning dozens (hundreds?) of 40+ years old cookbooks is that a ‘salad’ differed greatly back then to what it is known for today. Cookbooks written prior to the 1980s often used colored gelatin, otherwise known as ‘Jello’... 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 →
I made this Curry Vegetable Salad for a potluck at my local library’s cookbook club. It got rave reviews! It is a complete meal with my addition of two boiled, chopped eggs and a 2.5-ounce package of bacon pieces for more protein power. It reminded me of the pea salad that Mom used to make,... 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 →
Today is National Chocolate Chip Day! I can't think of a better culinary item to celebrate. Chocolate chips have been a mainstay in my home all of my life – during childhood, when my children were young and through to today. I always have semi-sweet chocolate chips in their regular size. Sometimes I purchase the... Continue Reading →
In looking through local church cookbooks for great recipes to make, it has been a delight to find names of people who have been a part of my life. Usually it is a female, but in this case it is a man -- WWII vet Dick Beitler of Berne, Indiana. I'll explain. In 2012, I... Continue Reading →
In your preparation for Easter be sure to make this delicious dish -- Rice Vegetable Pilaf. It’s easy, healthy, and you probably have all of the ingredients on your shelves. A family member who is vegetarian is excited to know I’ll be making it just for her. She has heard me rave about its soft... Continue Reading →
In honor of International Waffle Day, I’m offering you the oldest waffles you may ever eat! Actually, it’s a recipe for the oldest waffles you’ll probably ever eat. And they are delicious! I have to admit, I had my doubts. Early attempts to re-create recipes of the 20th century have not always had much taste... Continue Reading →
Thanks to all of you who have reached out in response to earlier posts in which I shared thoughts about my grief journey after losing my husband last year. It was a risky step putting such personal stuff out there. I don't feel I have any advice to share so if you’ve not read any... 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 