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2-in-1 Bake is a vintage casserole of ham, cheese, and cauliflower.

2-In-1 Bake: Vintage Ham and Cauliflower Casserole

2-in-1 Bake is a vintage casserole for a family dinner from the 1958 Good Housekeeping’s Casserole Book. It combines ham, cheese, cauliflower, and canned cream soup to make a remarkably tasty quick casserole. I served it with Iowa Succotash, Onion-Rye Bread, and Carrot-Raisin Salad. Since it is a creamy dish, I chose Avocado Tidbits, which

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My 1950s Meal Plan for a Vintage Housewife Mid-Century Menu Monday for March 2-8

Mid-Century Menu Monday: March 2-8

Happy Meal Planning Monday! This week, I’m testing a couple of appetizer ideas from Good Housekeeping’s Appetizer Book. Every day (except Sunday) before dinner I will serve Potpourri Cheese, Savory Cheese Spread, or Avocado Tidbits (yes, these all include cheese). I’m working on building an “off-the-shelf” short-order appetizer shelf in the pantry. And a cocktail

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Welcome to Mid-Century Menu Monday! Vintage meals for the 1950s housewife -- it's 1950s Meal-Plan Monday: February 17-23. Includes a President's Day dinner.

1950s Meal-Plan Monday: February 17-23

It’s Mid-Century Menu Monday again! This week we have a President’s Day dinner for a celebration. Also, it’s almost the end of February! Woot! Here’s a chipper set of menus for 1950s Meal-Plan Monday: February 17-23. Mid-Century Menu Monday Dinners for February 17-23 Monday (President’s Day) This inviting casserole stars Swedish meatballs, potatoes, cucumbers, and

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