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 bar. Here is Mid-Century Menu Monday for March 2-8.
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Mid-Century Menu Monday Dinners
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This first week in March is the first week of my experiment with the infamous Good Housekeeping green binder (affiliate link) of the 1950s. Monday through Saturday menus came straight from the booklets! Oh, and I noted which booklet the recipes for the day came from, too.
Monday
Today’s dishes are from Good Housekeeping’s Casserole Book, Good Housekeeping’s Book of Breads and Sandwiches, Good Housekeeping’s Book of Salads, and Good Housekeeping’s Book of Delectable Desserts.
- 2-in-1 Bake
- Iowa Succotash
- Onion-Rye Bread
- Carrot-raisin Salad
- Cherry Skillet Cake
Tuesday
Today’s dishes are from Good Housekeeping’s Poultry and Game Book, Good Housekeeping’s Egg and Cheese Spaghetti and Rice Dishes, Good Housekeeping’s Book of Vegetables, Good Housekeeping’s Book of Breads & Sandwiches, Good Housekeeping’s Book of Salads, and Good Housekeeping’s Book of Delectable Desserts.
- Easy Chicken Divan
- Savory Rice
- Susan’s Carrots
- Garlicky French Loaf
- Spicy Peach Cranberry Ring
- Ivory Cream
Wednesday
Today’s dishes come from Good Housekeeping’s Meat Cook Book, Good Housekeeping’s Book of Vegetables, Good Housekeeping’s Book of Breads & Sandwiches, Good Housekeeping’s Book of Salads, and Good Housekeeping’s Book of Delectable Desserts.
- Pork Chops with Herbs
- Potato Scallop
- Green Beans and Carrots in Cream
- Cornbread Muffins
- Harlequin Slaw
- Quick Peach Crisp
Thursday
Today’s dishes come from Good Housekeeping’s Hamburger and Hot Dog Cook Book, Good Housekeeping’s Book of Vegetables, Good Housekeeping’s Book of Breads & Sandwiches, Good Housekeeping’s Book of Salads, and Good Housekeeping’s Book of Delectable Desserts.
- Spaghetti and Meat Balls Italiano
- Cooked Greens with French Dressing
- Italian Bread
- Crisp Green Salad
- Rhubarb Parfaits
Friday
Today’s dishes come from Good Housekeeping’s Casserole Book, Good Housekeeping’s Egg and Cheese Spaghetti and Rice Dishes, Good Housekeeping’s Book of Vegetables, Good Housekeeping’s Book of Breads & Sandwiches, Good Housekeeping’s Book of Salads, and Good Housekeeping’s Book of Delectable Desserts.
- Tuna Supper Casserole
- Green Rice
- Herb Carrots
- Cheese Pan Biscuits
- Baked Coconut Custard
Saturday
Today’s menu is a preplanned menu from Good Housekeeping’s Book of Company Meals and Buffets!
- Delmarva Chicken Special
- Hot Asparagus
- Baking Powder Biscuits
- Strawberry Spongecake
Sunday
All of today’s dishes come from the Good Housekeeping Cook Book (affiliate link). I made my Thanksgiving dinner from the recipes in this cookbook! It’s one of my favorite vintage cookbooks. The recipes come out so fabulous!
- Chilled Tomato Juice
- Roast Beef
- Mashed Potatoes
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Creamed Spinach
- Crescent Rolls
- Green Salad
- Chocolate Layer Cake
If you would like, you can check out the rest of my mid-century dinner menus. And if you make the menus, share a pic on Instagram and tag me! (Are you following me on Instagram? I share a lot of vintage homemaking quick wins over here!)
