Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
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 →
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 →
When our family moved recently to another home in my hometown, a former neighbor blessed us with a dessert as a moving-in gift. She knew how stressed we were with the move and the gift of ready-made food was just the right thing. My kids and my husband and I grew to love Jan (shown... 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 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 →
When I began researching vintage recipes and cookbooks 18 months ago, I did it for fun and comfort. Stress was a big part of my life (and continues to be) and thinking of my mom and grandmas (people who had loved me) made me happy. Sadly, all of these wonderful women are gone now, but... 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 →
I’ve been re-creating vintage recipes long enough now to know not every one is a keeper. Some recipes, while sounding good and made satisfactorily, just didn't strike true with our household tastes. That is not true of Meatball Stew. (Those other recipes don't make it to this blog. I love the recipes I post.) In... Continue Reading →
I feel like this post could be called ‘Ode to Macaroni and Cheese.’ That’s because my family loves this dish so much. I grew up eating macaroni and cheese regularly. It was as much a part of our routine as Cheese Toasties (Grilled Cheese to the rest of the world) on Sunday nights and Cherry... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 