Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser
Capturing Delicious Recipes From the Past
I confess, I normally skip Appetizer sections of cookbooks. The vintage ones especially are filled with recipes for cheeseballs, many of which sound similar, and, in my opinion, are seasonal (Christmas). But in continuing with my ‘When Cooking Hurts’ types of recipes, I looked at this cookbook’s appetizer section for a quick and easy dish... Continue Reading →
Today is part one of a new series I’m calling ‘When Cooking Hurts.’ Bear with me. It’s not as much of a downer as it may sound. Usually I talk about how cooking/baking vintage recipes helps me by recalling delicious recipes from my mom, grandmas, aunts, beloved friends, all of whom are no longer with... 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 →
If there is one cookie/dessert I wish I had grown up with because I now love it so much, it is shortbread. I’m actually surprised that Mom never made it, nor did I have it at family reunions or church potlucks. It is one of the easiest and quickest treats I’ve ever made. Just a... 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 →
If you’re stuck in the Midwest with (still) tons of snow outside, you may be thinking – It’s Narnia all over again (from ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ by C.S. Lewis). We’re never going to be released from this curse of the White Stuff. Ok, enough of my dramatics. One positive note is that a big American... 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 →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 