onions – Recipes of Yesteryear

Italian Spaghetti in 1920

Burlington Hawk Eye, Burlington, Iowa August 15, 1920, page 17 1 quart tomato juice 1/2 box spaghetti 1/2 lb hamburg steak 2 onions 1 green pepper 1 cup cheese (cut into small bits) salt cayenne pepper bay leaf 1 tablespoon margarine or butter Melt margarine in large skillet, fry onion, pepper and hamburg steak untilContinue reading “Italian Spaghetti in 1920”

Mixed Vegetable Chowders in 1920

Wolf Point Herald, Wolf Point, Montana August 12 1920, page 15 A mixed vegetable chowder is a substantial dish and one well liked by the majority of people for luncheon or supper. The following recipe is one recommended by the home economic specialists of the United States department of agriculture: 2 tablespoonfuls fat or aContinue reading “Mixed Vegetable Chowders in 1920”

Green Peppers in 1920

The Washington Herald, Washington, Washington DC Aug 02 1920, page 6 4 large green peppers 1 sweetbread 1 tomato 1/2 cup boiled rice (warm) 1 tablespoon blanched almonds (about six) 1/2 teaspoon grated onions 1 teaspoon salt Cut tops from peppers. Take out seeds and pour boiling water over them. Let stand thirty minutes. ParboilContinue reading “Green Peppers in 1920”

Unusual Ways to Serve Tomatoes in 1920

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana July 10 1920, page 6 Tomato Toast Cut ripe tomatoes into cubes, carefully keeping any juice that drips from them. Heat the juice, add to a white sauce made of blended butter and flour and milk. Place slices of toast on a platter, pour this hot sauce overContinue reading “Unusual Ways to Serve Tomatoes in 1920”

Mixed Vegetable Chowders in 1920

Fremont Eagle, Fremont, Indiana July 08 1920, page 6 Nourishing and Substantial Dish Is Well Liked by Majority of Farm People A mixed vegetable chowder is a substantial dish and one well liked by the majority of people for luncheon or supper. The following recipe is one recommended by the home economic specialist of theContinue reading “Mixed Vegetable Chowders 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”

Dishes with Chili in 1920

Kirklin Press, Kirklin, Indiana June 24, 1920, page 10 For all who like peppery dishes the following will be appreciated: Mexican Hash Take one half pound of boiled beef chopped fine, one tomato and two cloves of garlic, also chopped fine. Cook the tomato and garlic in a little fat for a few minutes, thenContinue reading “Dishes with Chili in 1920”

Save Money on Meat in 1920 Part 2

Owensville Gasconade County Republican, Owensville, Missouri May 28, 1920, page 10 SAVE MONEY ON MEAT Here is a real thrift recipe for a tasty, nutritious dish prepared from less costly meat. It is issued by the Division of Women’s Activities, Department of Justice. Use this recipe and save money on meat. Chuck Steak with OnionsContinue reading “Save Money on Meat in 1920 Part 2”