Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
I’m not much of a pie baker. My attempts in the past have either ended with soggy bottoms (raw crust) or filling that is too soft. Imagine my delight when this version of Butternut Squash Pie turned out lovely! This particular vegetable has been unknown to me until last winter when a friend blessed me... Continue Reading →
The bounty of fall vegetables continues with yellow squash. I felt lucky to find an easy, delicious, nutritious recipe to use up those stragglers hanging around in my refrigerator. I had not yet featured yellow squash in a recipe so this is a novelty. They taste similar to zucchini with much moisture inside. They cook... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 