Here I present: Steven Masters, “Vintage Recipes of the 1950’s”, 2023.
INTRODUCTION.
This is a cookbook representing “popular food culture”, post World War II. There are five (5) sections: 1. Non-Alcoholic Recipes, 2. Cocktails, 3. Appetizers 4. Main Dishes & 5. Desserts.
The “table of contents” of the cookbook is shown BELOW.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Non-Alcoholic Recipes
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Punch
Pink Lady Punch
Shirley Temple
Orange Julius
Chocolate Malt
- Cocktails
Martini
Old Fashioned
Manhattan
Whiskey Sour
Sidecar
- Appetizers
Shrimp Cocktail
Deviled Eggs
Cheese Ball
Swedish Meatballs
Stuffed Mushrooms
Spinach Dip
Pigs in a Blanket
Fried Chicken Wings
Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Bruschetta
- Main Dishes
Meatloaf
Pot Roast
Beef Stroganoff
Fried Chicken
Chicken à la King
Salisbury Steak
Tuna Casserole
Lobster Newburg
Beef Wellington
Beef Bourguignon
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Baked Ham
Turkey Tetrazzini
Jambalaya
Pork Chops with Applesauce
Baked Ziti
Shepherd’s Pie
Chicken and Dumplings
Roast Beef
Fried Shrimp
Seafood Paella
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Baked Salmon
5. Desserts
Jell-O Salad
Ambrosia with Fruit Cocktail
Chocolate Cake with Marshmallow Frosting
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Apple Pie
Lemon Meringue Pie
COMMENTS.
The list of recipes that originated in the 1950’s ABOVE are those recipes of today.
Go down the list: what drink and food is your favorite 1950’s food? My favorite recipe is KFC chicken, and Harland Sanders of “Kentucky Fried Chicken” popular culture today
