Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
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 →
Among my purchases from an online auction was a cookbook entitled “20th Century Cookbook.” While the title is not exactly auspicious, the title page (first page inside front cover) provided more information: “A Feast of Good Things, A Careful Compilation of Tried and Approved Recipes, The Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren Church, Monroeville,... Continue Reading →
You may not expect to find a good meat loaf recipe in a cookbook dedicated to fruit. Cranberry Meat Loaves defies that expectation. It is listed in the Better Homes and Gardens 'So Good with Fruit’ volume from 1967. It might seem early to be delving into the cranberry vibe since Thanksgiving and Christmas –... Continue Reading →
Last week, I gave my debut presentation of ‘Cooking Through the 20th Century.’ It was a zoom presentation for an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) group in Fresno, CA. I presented one recipe from each decade of the 20th century, based on recipes found in cookbooks I own. I showed photos of the cookbooks and... Continue Reading →
I love finding gems in my vintage cookbooks – especially those that are more than 100 years old! Butterscotch Squares should be renamed ‘Pecan Butterscotch Squares’ because the pecans add so much flavor. The recipe is in a hardback 350-page volume called ‘Modern Priscilla Cook Book.’ The cover also states that it includes “One thousand... Continue Reading →
Our temps are back in the 80s this week so it’s off with the oven for the evening meal. This stove-top chicken dish is easy to fix and you probably have all of the ingredients in your pantry or refrigerator. The décor in the photo of the finished recipe is from my daughter. She helped... 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 →
This is my new favorite vintage dessert recipe! I had never cooked with plums. Truth be told, although I liked the taste of plums eaten raw, I didn't purchase them often. Finding two bags on sale at the grocery inspired me to pick them up and try them in a recipe. Wow! This Italian Plum... Continue Reading →
Sometimes the simplest of cookbooks catches my attention. This recipe for a delicious chicken salad is in a 64-page, stapled cookbook called ‘Old Timey Recipes.’ It was published by a company of the same name in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in the mid-1990s. The cookbook is in great condition, making me wonder if it was a... Continue Reading →
(That is how the recipe in the cookbook spells what we spell as 'Lasagna') With a slight break in the hot temperatures (the high is only 84 degrees!), I finally turned on the oven to make a baked pasta dish. It’s been a while for us to have such a filling dish. But school has... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 