Category Archives: Vegetables

Sweet Potato Casserole

I’m not sure how old this recipe is. I’ve been making it for so long and I can’t remember where I originally found it but it’s a great recipe with simple ingredients and we always have it every Thanksgiving and … Continue reading

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Creamed Broccoli With Bread Crumbs

Thank you to the person who threw away The Joy of Cooking (1943) cookbook at the Colorado Springs flea market two weeks ago. I will thoroughly enjoy it! Here is the first recipe I tried. 2 lbs. broccoli 2 T. … Continue reading

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Pilgrim Corn

3 C. whole kernel corn 1 green pepper, minced 2 eggs 2/3 C. buttered crumbs 2 T. melted margarine 2/3 t. salt 1/4 t. paprika Beat eggs slightly and add to corn. Add green pepper, melted butter, salt and paprika. … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Puffs (1954)

2 C. sweet potatoes, mashed 1/2 C. crushed cornflakes 1/2 t. salt 8 marshmallows 1 egg, beaten Add beaten egg to potatoes. If dry, moisten with milk. Form into balls with marshmallows in the center. Roll in cornflakes. Brown in … Continue reading

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Green Beans Au Gratin (1954)

1 1/2 C. milk 1 beaten egg yolk 3 T. flour 4 strips bacon 1 small onion, minced 1/2 C. buttered crumbs mixed with 1/4 C. grated cheese Salt and pepper to taste 1 can string beans Crisp bacon. Pour … Continue reading

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Egg and Asparagus Casserole (1950)

1 C. soft buttered bread crumbs 1/2 t. salt 1 C. grated American cheese Dash of pepper 2 T. butter 2 T. flour 1 C. milk 4 hard boiled eggs 1 large can asparagus, drained (cut in pieces) Place half … Continue reading

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Crispy Scalloped Corn

2 eggs, beaten 1/2 C. milk 1 t. sugar 1 t. salt 1/3 C. onion, diced 2 slices bread (cut into cubes) 1 lb. can cream-style corn 1 C. rice cereal Toss 1 C. of rice cereal with 3 T. … Continue reading

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Bean Salad (1961)

2 cans green beans 2 cans wax beans 1 can kidney beans (rinsed and drained) 1 C. diced celery 1 green pepper 1 small jar pimiento 1 small diced onion Dressing 3/4 C. sugar 1/2 t. pepper 1 t. salt … Continue reading

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