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Nana's CookBooks
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Recipes and menus from my Nana's Cookbooks and other older cookbooks, sometimes pictures are included. 🌎SW Michigan 📚The Modern Family Cookbook 1943 📚 Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book, 1950 📚The Fannie Farmer Cookbook, 1965 📚Joy of Cooking, 1975
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · Jan 1
Welcome to my little side dish of a project exploring past cookbooks. I aim to look at recipes, meal plans, & menus from the 1900s to the 1970s. You can see what books I’m using in my profile. 
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 7h
Your Saturday meal plan from 1943 is up and ready for your thoughts. I could go for a cup of cocoa this morning, & I'm for sure stopping by for dessert tonight. What about you?
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From 1943, The Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Givens Breakfast Tomato juice Prepared cereal with top milk. Toast with butter Coffee for adults. cocoa for children Luncheon Lentil soup Crisp crackers or toast. Head lettuce with 1000 Island dressing Honeydew melon with lemon. Tea for adults. . milk for children Dinner Veal stew Radishes Whole wheat bread and butter. Banana cream pie Coffee for adults. milk for children
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 1d
Butter, Margarine, and Lard are viable options.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 1d
Sometimes you need a good ole muffin for breakfast. In this case, from 1950s Betty Crocker, a Country Breakfast Muffin. Plus, we get a little tip on hot muffins with this recipe. Who wants a Muffin this morning? Let me know below. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
From 1950, The Betty Crocker Picture Cookbook COUNTRY BREAKFASTMUFFINS (Sour Cream) With that so good flavor and tenderness. Beat until light... 1 egg Beat in 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. soft shortening 1 cup thick sour cream Sift together and stir in ... 1⅓ cups sifted GOLD MEDAL Flour 1 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. soda ½ tsp. salt Fill greased muffin cups ⅔ full. Bake until golden brown. Serve hot. TEMPERATURE: 400° (mod. hot oven). TIME: Bake 20 to 25 min. AMOUNT: 12 medium-sized muffins. All you have to do - To serve muffins piping hot from the oven: mix and fill muffin cups ahead. Let stand in refrigerator until about to serve, then bake. Or get ingredients all measured mix and bake at the last.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 2d
I just chose to post 2 of the 3 meals listed. Swiss Steak is tonight's main course.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 2d
I have to agree, fresh OJ is best.
As far as dinner, that's for another post. 😁
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 2d
Well, it looks like Nana needs to get to the store. Our meal plan is looking a little light today. At least we still get some dessert with lunch. Let me know your thoughts below or if you're interested in seeing a specific recipe. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay #Menuoftheday
From 1943, The Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Givens A meal plan for Breakfast and Luncheon Breakfast Orange, grapefruit juice Broiled bacon Toast with butter Jam Coffee for adults.. milk for children Luncheon Pineapple cottage cheese salad Whole wheat bread and butter. Butterscotch pudding Tea for adults.. milk for children.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 2d
At least I won't make you sit at the time until you either eat it your it's your bedtime. 🤣
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 2d
You don't want to know any more than that.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 2d
Toast might be an improvement.
Mash beans, top with grated onions, and spread on plain bread slices for a sandwich. Option to add catsup or chili sauce
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 2d
protein alternative. 🤷🏼‍♀️
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 3d
My mind did think British when I read through this first.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 3d
Upon looking the recipe up, mash the beans, add grated onion on top, and spread between sliced bread. Add catsup or Chili sauce if desired. 😳
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 3d
Soup and Sandwich is a great lunch pairing, especially as we head into Fall. However, I'm not sure about this combination. It is a good reminder that 1943 was a very different time in the kitchen. Let me know your thoughts on this mid-week lunch menu. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #Menuoftheday
From 1943, The Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Givens Luncheon Hot tomato bouillon Baked bean sandwiches Beet pickles Blackberries Tea for adults. . milk for children.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 3d
I had to use my best judgment and went with 2 teaspoons. I know it can be overpowering, so I went in with caution.
It's one of my son's favorite dishes.
My husband said this style was his preferred method if he could have it again.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 3d
Worcestershire was a new ingredient for me, but it added a nice zing to the overall flavor.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 3d
Wait, what?
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 3d
Well, here are the results. I made a couple of minor adjustments. 1.) Lower cooking temp. 2.)Topped with French Fried Onions. Overall, a success. The noodles stayed moist, a bit heavy in tuna flavor but not overpowering. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
Ingredients for Tuna Noodle Mushroom Casserole. Cooked Tuna Noodle Mushroom Casserole with French Fried Onion topping. This is an 8x8 casserole dish. Close up of the casserole served on a dinner plate with a little fresh cracked pepper.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 4d
Cooler temps arrived last night, & as a midwestern gal, that means the casserole dish is out. We might as well start with the Classic Tuna Casserole, thanks to 1975 @joyofcooking.bsky.social. I'm making this tonight, so look for a review later. Share your thoughts below if you'd like. 🍽️ 🍜 #Foodsky
From 1974, Joy of Cooking TUNA, NOODLE AND MUSHROOM SOUP CASSEROLE 4 Large Servings An excellent emergency dish. Preheat oven to 450° Have ready: 2 cups Boiled Noodles, Drain: 1 can tuna fish: 7 oz. Separate it with a fork into large flakes. Do not mince it. Grease an ovenproof dish. Arrange a layer of noodles, then sprinkle it with fish and so on, with noodles on top. Pour over this mixture: 1 cup condensed mushroom soup Season the soup with: Worcestershire sauce, curry powder or dry sherry ¼ cup chopped parsley Cover the top with: Buttered cornflakes or cracker crumbs Bake until the top is brown.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 4d
**makes note for next Monday.**
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 5d
Since no one asked me, let me tell you that I think Mondays need more cake. Specifically, this Red Devil's Food Cake is for this Monday. Why, you ask? Why not, I tell you! Can I interest you in a slice? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
From 1943, The Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Givens RED DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE 2 cups cake four 1 teaspoon soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1½ squares baking chocolate ½ cup butter or other shortening 1½ cups sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup thick buttermilk ½ cup water Sift flour, measure and resift 3 times with soda and salt. Melt chocolate over hot water (1124); cool. Cream butter until soft and smooth, then add sugar and blend thoroughly. Add beaten eggs and beat until smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla. Mix in cooled chocolate. Combine buttermilk and water. Add four and liquid alternately in several portions, beginning and ending with flour and beating until smooth after each addition. Turn into two 8-inch cake pans, lined with waxed paper in the bottom and buttered on the sides, and bake in a moderate oven (350° F.) for 27 to 30 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly pressed with finger tips. Turn out onto cake racks and cool. Spread when cool with any desired frosting. 10 servings.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 6d
I hope you woke up to a lovely Sunday morning wherever you are. Today's 1943 meal plan is gosh darn near perfect. There's something to please everyone. Well, at least I think so, but what about you? Let Nana know below. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay #Menuoftheday
From 1943, The Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Givens A meal plan for : SUNDAY Breakfast Blue plums Hot whole wheat cereal with top milk Toast with butter Jelly Coffee for adults. milk for children Dinner Stewed chicken, gravy mashed potatoes Buttered peas Tomato and lettuce salad Bread and butter Dutch apple pie Coffee for adults.. milk for children. Supper Buttermilk waffles Syrup Bananas Tea for adults. milk for children.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 7d
Serving size was also different back then. The majority of recipes in the book are for serving 5 people.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 7d
At the time of this printing, rationing wasn't in full swing. Sugar had started, but dairy was later on.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 7d
In the US at this time, they were not rationing that much yet. 1st thing was sugar, and Dairy was later on.
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Nana's CookBooks @nanascookbooks.bsky.social · 7d
Your 1943 meal plan is up for the day. We start with a good breakfast, move on to a decent lunch, and then consider dinner. I'm not sure how my taste buds would react to the main course, but you never know until you try it. So..Will you be trying anything for today's menu?? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky
From 1943, The Modern Fmaily Cookbook by Meta Givens A meal plan for SATURDAY Breakfast Tomato juice Scrambled eggs Toast with butter, jelly Coffee for adults. milk for children Luncheon Green beans with onions and bacon Cole slaw Whole wheat bread with butter. Baked apples No. 1 Tea for adults. milk for children Dinner Codfish au gratin Baked potatoes Buttered beets Carrot and peanut salad Bread and butter Lemon pie Coffee for adults. . milk for children Chilly days make hearty autumn dishes welcome.
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