Rhubarb Shortcake in 1920

Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa July 26, 1920, page 5 This is made with a regular shortcake dough. For one pie pan: 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon shortening 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar milk to make a soft dough Sift dry ingredients together, rub in shortening, and milk. Roll out one floured boardContinue reading “Rhubarb Shortcake in 1920”

Salads in 1920

Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa July 06 1920, page 7 Asparagus Salad Boil asparagus until tender; drain. Cut rings from a bright red pepper, one-third inch wide. Place three or four stalks of asparagus in each ring. Arrange on lettuce leaves and serve with French dressing to which has been added one-half teaspoon tomato catsup.Continue reading “Salads in 1920”

Good Chicken Recipe in 1920

Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa June 28, 1920, page 4 Chicken, Cuban Style – Single the chicken and then cut as for fricasseeing. Wash and place in a saucepan and add two quarts of water, three onions, the well cleaned root of the celery stalk. Bring to a boil and cook slowly until tender. LetContinue reading “Good Chicken Recipe in 1920”