Betty Crocker’s Salads General Mills 1978 I don’t know why salad books have been on my radar, but I have had a couple show up in the last few weeks. So here is the Betty Crocker version of salads. I

Betty Crocker’s Salads General Mills 1978 I don’t know why salad books have been on my radar, but I have had a couple show up in the last few weeks. So here is the Betty Crocker version of salads. I
The New Casserole Cookery McGinley 1968 As a native Midwesterner, I grew up on casseroles. I also grew up bringing them to potlucks, suppers, etc. No doubt some recipes do better than others. Most natives probably have an array of
Fondue Magic: Fun, Flame and Saucery Prichard 1969 Fondue was all the rage in the 1970s and was considered pretty chic and sophisticated (at least by my teen self, growing up in the middle of Illinois). I always had the
Meals That Can Wait A Cookbook for Commuters’ Wives, Week-End Hostesses, and Other Dependents of the Undependable Brooks 1970 Another harried housewife cookbook for your consideration. I am not sure there is anything particularly exciting about this cookbook. Remember, this
Fearless Cooking for Crowds Evans 1986 With Thanksgiving nearly here and the rest of the holiday madness kicking into high gear, it is time to break out some recipes for your special holiday meals. Evidently the woman on the cover
Family Circle Buffet Entertaining Robinson, ed. 1978 When I think of buffets, I usually think of potlucks and lots of informal, easy prep food. I am a Midwesterner, after all. This book actually surprised me on the complexity of some
Magical Endings from Cool Whip & JELL-O 2002 Jell-o is one of those foods from my childhood that was a staple at every potluck, buffet, or family dinner. After all, I am a Midwesterner. It certainly isn’t as popular as
Tuna: As You Like It Tuna Research Foundation 1968 (?) As a Midwestern kid from the 1960s, tuna casserole was a staple in my mom’s kitchen. It was cheap and easy to make. To this day, tuna casserole is one