This is a full page recipe advertisement for Bisquick listing 8 different recipes you can use with Bisquick. It was published in a magazine dated 1964. The entire page is typed below along with a scanned copy, click to view larger if you like. The page size is a bit too large for my scanner [...]
This was clipped from a cardboard box, probably for Graham Crackers. Recipe is typed below (there was a typo that I corrected) along with a scanned copy you can click if you’d like to view a larger size.
GRAHAM CRACKERS
Basic Crumb Crust:
1 Inner Seal Packet of NABISCO Graham Crackers, finely rolled (about 1 2/3 cups crumbs)
1/4 [...]
This is a two page article pulled from the Poultry Tribune magazine (1957). The article is typed below along with scanned copies of both pages, each scan is clickable if you’d like to view a larger copy. The last recipe on page two for “Cottage Cheese Pinwheel Rolls” carried over to another page that I [...]
This recipe was clipped from a newspaper, date is unknown but most of the recipes in this collection were from the 1940s through the 1960s. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy.
Successful Meringue
My meringues used to be so tough they would actually lift off the pie when I tried to cut them. I [...]
This is a recipe pamphlet from Dromedary for their Gingerbread Mix and Dates. There’s no date anywhere but this would have been published shortly after WWII since it mentions food shortages easing. The full sheet is typed below along with scans of both sides, you can click them to view a larger copy.
Soon you’ll have [...]
Here’s a sweet vintage recipe folder/booklet from the New York Cherry Growers Association, I believe it was published around 1955 since it includes the 1955 prize winning recipe for Lattice Cherry Pie. Each of the recipes are typed out below as well as scans of the full sheet. It’s too long for my scanner so [...]
Here’s a great find, it’s a recipe folder from Quaker Oats featuring 12 different recipes, I believe this was published in 1938. One side of the sheet has a small section promoting two radio show characters, “Betty Lou” from The Quaker Party that was broadcast Saturday nights and “Girl Alone” that was broadcast 5 days [...]
Here are 5 different recipes cut from a cardboard box of some kind, probably Baker’s Coconut packaging. Date unknown, all the recipes are typed below with a scan of the cutout (click to view larger).
Creamy Coconut Frosting
3 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar (about)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Dash of salt
Grated rind 1/4 lemon or orange
1 1/2 [...]
This is a sweet 4 page vintage pamphlet from Cream Corn Starch that offers a few recipes as well as gives instructions for how to make your own cake flour. There is no date anywhere on this, but I would guess this is from around the 1940s. The entire pamphlet and its recipes are typed [...]
This is a clipping from Better Homes and Gardens magazine dated March, 1978.
Whole Wheat English Muffins
An outside coating of cornmeal contributes to the crunchy crust–
2 packages active dry yeast
2 3/4 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cracked wheat
1/4 cup wheat germ
2 cups milk
1/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
Cornmeal
In large [...]
This is a recipe clipped from a magazine then taped on the back of a green index card. No date.
Party Doughnuts
1 lb. Swift’ning for frying
3 tbsp. melted Swift’ning
2 2/3 c. sifted flour
4 tsp. double acting baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Heat Swift’ning to 365° [...]
Typed with a typewriter on plain white paper. Recipe below is as-is.
Selby Tart
8 ozs. Flour (I use Wholemeal)
4 ” Margarine
4 ” Sugar (I use Sunsweet)
2 tspns. Baking Powder
1 Egg
Filling.
Cream margarine and sugar, add beaten egg, stir in flour and baking powder. Mixture should be stiff.
Knead with the hand, to get it into one lump.
Spread about [...]
Here’s a nice long promo sheet for Betty Crocker, date unknown. Image to the right shows top half, recipes cover both sides. Date unknown. Very nice piece! Recipes are below:
25-LB. SACK–PLAIN
NO. 90–10 VALUES
BEGINNERS, BAKE BEAUTIFUL PIE CRUSTS!
Betty Crocker says:
“My new STIR-N-ROLL recipe simplifies measuring, makes dough extra easy to handle. And, my solid shortening [...]
Salisbury Steak
2 lbs. ground meat
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove minced garlic
1 tbsp. milk
Shape into cube steak forms about 1-inch thick and fry lightly on both sides. Remove steaks from skillet and place in baking dish. Measure out 3 tablespoons drippings and add about 2 tablespoons flour, stirring over low heat until brown. Add [...]
Here’s an old newspaper clipping found in a box of recipes, date unknown.
SCOTCH CLOOTIE DUMPLINGS
1 lb. self-rising flour
1 tea cup breadcrumbs
1 tea cup sugar
1 tea cup shredded suet
1/2 lb. of currants
3/4 lb. raisins
1 grated apple
1 teaspoonful mixed spice
1 tablespoon treacle (molasses)
1/4 teaspoonful salt
1/4 pint cold milk
Mix flour, sugar, breadcrumbs, suet, salt and spice. Add grated [...]
This is an old Aunt Jemima recipe booklet (19 pages) that measures approx 4″ x 6″. It’s a bit worn on the cover, a few stains inside, but otherwise in great condition. Date unknown.
After reading the Legend of Aunt Jemima (page 18 towards the bottom), I did a bit of research on the history of [...]
Here are three recipes from a recipe advertisement slip from Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate - General Foods Kitchens. No date.
EASY ICEBOX CAKE
1 package Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate, melted
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 egg yolk, unbeaten
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 egg white, stiffly beaten
12 ladyfinger halves or vanilla wafers
Blend the melted chocolate with water. Add [...]
Here is a small clipping found in a big box of old recipes. It was clipped from Woman’s Day Kitchen (November 1943), two small clipped pieces glued together. Recipe follows below:
CANDIED GRAPEFRUIT OR ORANGE PEEL
Costs 5 cents (November 1943) Woman’s Day Kitchen
Peel of 1 large grapefruit or 3 large oranges
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
Cover [...]
This is a recipe found in a box of old recipes purchased at a lot sale. The recipe was typed using a typewriter on an index card. Date unknown. Overall the recipe is posted below true to original copy, but I did clean it up a bit ;).
NO-FRY DOUGHNUTS
2 packs active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm [...]