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Fruit Pies, McCall's Great American Recipe Collection, Odd Retro Recipes, Retro Recipes, Vintage RecipesAugust 6, 2017Comments: 2

In 1973 McCall’s recipe card collection would add yet another oddity to what they called, “The ContemporaryCooking” section calledJewel Fruit Tart. Looking at the photograph, I feel slightly nauseated; it’s hideous. Please elongate the word Hideous when you read it because that is how I am actually saying it.

I had a chance to review the ingredient list which consists of plenty of canned fruits such as peaches, mandarin oranges, and pear halves. Followed up by preserves, cream cheese, a few frozen berries and finally a fresh fruit, strawberries–then ruined by even more jelly. Good grief this sounds like a health food lovers nightmare.

Let me know if you’ve ever made or had this becauseI always love hearing from Y’all. I am actually thinking this might not be a bad idea if modified using uncanned fruit,What do you think? Let me know. Continue reading →

Cakes, Cakes, Christmas, McCall's Great American Recipe Collection, Odd, Odd Retro Recipes, Retro Recipes, Vintage RecipesApril 25, 2017Comments: 3

Love or hate the idea of fruitcake McCall’s decided to share their version of the dreaded fruitcake in their recipe card collection– It would be neatly tucked away in the Holidays section, Card 24-K, titled White Fruitcake. I’m not even sure how it got named White Fruitcake; looking at the recipe photo it doesn’t look white to me…Am I missing something? Clearly, I must be.

In my 44 years, I have suffered a few undesirable slices of this Christmas Season torture called Fruitcake. I’m really not a huge fan of fruitcake and might even bolt right out of the house if you are offering one slither of this cake poison to me.

I am aware that some love fruitcake and I am often told that the mail order cakes sent around the holidays truly do not reflect the taste of a homemade fruitcake. I am also Leary of those folks and mentally scream in my head, “Lies….ALL Lies!!!”

With that said I leave you with this recipe card to find out for yourself if this recipe is tasty or Christmas Season Torture. May the force be with you, my friends. Be sure to share your thoughts on fruitcake in the comments. Do you love them OR do you loaththem as I do?

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Desserts, Odd Retro Recipes, Pies, Retro RecipesApril 14, 20171 Comment

Butterscotch Pecan Pie is one of the great Southern contenders that makes you jump for joy if you are a pecan and butterscotch kinda guy or gal. However, you really would not know that by the picture featured on this1973 recipe card by The McCall Publishing Co.

The butterscotch and pecan flavor is subtle, adding an interesting twist to the Butterscotch Pecan Pie, without overwhelming your taste budswith this Southern-inspiredpie that is guaranteed to possibly also cause a few cavities if eaten too often.

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McCall's Great American Recipe Collection, Odd Retro Recipes, Retro RecipesApril 6, 20171 Comment

Betty CrockerHot Dog Cheesiesrecipe is very reminiscent of today’s Pinterest recipe for the Crescent Hot Dog and Cheese filled Cresent Rolls recipe we see being dubbed “Kid Friendly”; except it involves plain white bread instead of the crescent roll.Have you ever noticed many of the recipes we often think are new and trendy are actually spin-offs of recipes from our parent’s era?

Would I make this for my children today? I am going to have to answer this with not likely, Why you ask? Now before I answer this and get in hot water with a few of you parents for being a food snob, I don’t eat white bread or American cheese. I hate the way American cheese tastes and the way white bread feels in my mouth. Nothing personal directed at any parents, no babbling about nutrition no no’s; I just don’t like either or ingredient.

However, if I could change a few ingredients I would make this. What would I change? I’m glad you asked. I would go for a soft rye or pumpernickel, lacy Swiss cheese, and all beef hot dogs. You bet your bottom dollar that I would make in a heartbeat.

Would you make this for your children? If so would you change anything? What would you change about theMcCall’s 1979 Hot Dog Cheesies?Let me know, I love hearing from you all and look forward to reading your comments and suggestions. Continue reading →

Chicken, McCall's Great American Recipe Collection, Odd Retro Recipes, Retro Recipes, UncategorizedApril 6, 2017Leave a comment

One of the most iconic southern dishes to date is Southern Fried Chicken. There a ton of recipes for Southern Fried Chicken as there are southern cooks, that have been passed down through generations. My family has lived in the South all their lives and I have never tasted McCall’s Batter-Fried Chicken to date.Now mind you, I have had what we call a wet/dry batter chicken, but just not this one.

I found the ingredients for thisMcCall’s 1973 Batter-Fried Chicken Recipe to be very interesting and at first shocking to see until I read the directions a bit more. Here’s a little hint they do something to their chicken that made my mouth drop—I won’t tell you, but if you are from the South you will find this a bit odd.

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Casseroles, Meat dishes, Odd Retro Recipes, Uncategorized, Vintage RecipesJanuary 22, 20141 Comment

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The simple 1977 recipe for Egg Nests

Egg Nests

• 4 slices buttered toast
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. butter or margarine

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place hot buttered toast on baking sheet.

Separate egg yolks and whites, keeping yolks in half of the shell for later use.

Beat egg whites and salt until stiff, but not dry, and pile on toast slices. Make a well in the centre of each pile of egg white. Slip yolk into each well. Top with 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine.

Bake 15 minutes, or until whites are lightly browned and yolks are set. Serve at once with salad, milk and fruit. Makes 2-4 servings.

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Casseroles, Casseroles, Casseroles, Chicken, Odd Retro Recipes, Retro Recipes, Rice Dishes, Rice Dishes, Uncategorized, Vintage RecipesDecember 27, 2013Leave a comment

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Appetizers, Appetizers, Breads, Breads, Odd Retro Recipes, Retro Recipes, Vintage RecipesNovember 18, 2013Comments: 7

Party Sandwich Loaf

Prepare fillings (below). Trim crusts from 1 loaf unsliced sandwich bread. Cut loaf horizontally into 4 equal slices. Spread one side of 3 slices with softened butter. Place 1 bread slice, buttered side up, on serving plate. Spread evenly withShrimp Salad Filling. Top with second bread slice and spread evenly withCheese-Pecan Filling. Top with third slice and spread evenly withChicken-Bacon Filling. Top with remaining bread slice. Frost top and sides withCream Cheese Frosting(below). Chill until frosting has set, about 30 minutes. Wrap loaf with a damp cloth and continue to chill 2-1/2hours, or overnight.12 to 14 servings.

Shrimp Salad Filling
• 1 hard-cooked egg, finely chopped
• 1 can (4-1/2oz.) broken shrimp, rinsed and drained
• 2 tbsp. finely chopped celery
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• Dash pepper
• 3 tbsp. mayonnaise

Mix all ingredients.

Cheese-Pecan Filling
• 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
• 1 can (8-3/4oz.) crushed pineapple, well drained

Mix all ingredients.

Chicken-Bacon Filling
• 8 slices bacon, crisply fried and crumbled
• 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped pimiento
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

Mix all ingredients.

Cream Cheese Frosting
• 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup light cream
• Green food coloring

Mix cheese and cream thoroughly. Add a few drops food coloring to tint frosting a delicate green.

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