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Flashback Favorites
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Close your eyes today and take a magical trip back in time…reflect on special memories as we glance back at the events, mood, and flavor of each decade from the 30’s until today. Recipes tell a story, introducing days that disappeared but left their flavor for us to relish. They found their inspiration from foods prepared in kitchens long ago. Pamphlets, company leaflets, magazines, newspapers, cookbooks, and contests show us the way world events, challenges, goals, and dreams were passed from one hand to another.
Join us today on this wonderful journey!
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1930’s – A Time of Ups and Downs
The Depression Era
What’s Happening?
Wall Street “crashes” and The Great Depression make families turn inward, inspiring a time of sharing, cooperation, and for many, surviving the economic woes………
Some of the foods on the table during the Depression Era…
Chipped Beef on Toast, Milk Toast, Mayonnaise Sandwiches, Hot Milk and Rice, Lard or Bacon Grease Sandwiches,
Did you know that these were popular in the 30’s?
Daffodil Cake, Tomato-Cheese Rarebit, Favorite Ice Cream, Elegant Chicken a la King, Stuffed Frankfurters,
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Macaroni Mickey Mouse
Macaroni Mickey Mouse
.About this recipe: I expected the typical creamy mac ‘n cheese dish but this recipe is really extra special. It forms a browned soft crust around the edges of the dish while the center stays soft and cheesy. It reminded me of an omelet wrapped around thick creamy cheese macaroni. It would be a perfect luncheon dish with a light side salad or an extra special side dish for a holiday dinner.
AND SO THE STORY GOES…
“Walt Disney, working late at a Kansas City art studio…
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Recipes from the 1940’s – The “We’re Gonna Win”
War Times Menu
What’s Happening?
As Depression times disappeared, Americans welcomed new kitchen appliances and enjoyed a buying frenzy. But these blue skies were soon clouded by the bombing of Pearl Harbor and World War II, bringing with it times of rationing and food shortages.
Some of the food on that War Times menu…
Rumford War Cake, Eggless Sponge Gone Wrong, Wartime Salad Cream
Did you know that these were popular in the 40’s?
Meat Loaf Ring, Angel Salad, Chicken Fricassee, Rice Croquettes, Ham Loaf,
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Whit Salad – – Mock Potato Eggs
Whit Salad – Mock Potato Eggs
About the Recipe: Eggs were rationed during WWII so this authentic salad recipe used only carrots, cheese, cabbage, and mashed potatoes. It’s a healthy meal that could feed an entire family of four. The best part was potatoes weren’t rationed and could be home-grown. This attractive salad, served in Great Britain, was only lightly seasoned.
AND SO THE STORY GOES…
One of the characters used to encourage people to eat potatoes during the war was called Potato Pete
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Recipes of the 1950’s — Fun Flavors of Confidence, Security, and Achievement
Supermarkets Bringing in Convenience Products
What’s Happening?
Americans finally had the time and money to explore new directions. This generation was driven to seek achievement, power, and status. Education and the GI Bill became the open door for many families to improve their lives. BBQ Grilling and Tail Gating parties added to the demand of great beef recipes. It was the birth of Fast Food, the Drive-In, and the flourishing business of franchises.
Did you know these were popular? Tuna Salad Mold; Marinated Salad,Barbecued Steak, Deviled Beef Patties, Marinated Rump Roast, Roasted Corn in Foil,
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Super Pot Roast
Super Pot Roast – Recipe from Reynolds Wrap Creative Cooking with Aluminum Foil
Mouth Watering Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
About this Recipe: This was one of the most popular recipes and was so easy to prepare since it used the new dry onion soup mix. As expected, cooks added some water, mushroom soup, wine, or even tomatoes to the basic recipe. If preparing this recipe today, you might want to use a slow cooker or Dutch Oven pot. A note of caution: If you use the aluminum foil wrap, make sure to seal it securely.
AND SO THE STORY GOES….
Teen parties, television, and game playing created a demand for easy-to make meals like TV dinners. Stores started selling frozen TV dinners…
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Recipes of the 1960’s – Trying to Establish a New Direction
The Ideas of Camelot
What’s Happening?
Advocating, experimenting, rejecting, and searching for a whole new world belongs to the 60’s. Daring to be different, love-ins, and wild concerts were popping up around the country with ear blaring rock music, flashing lights, and screaming fans who loved the Beetle songs.
Did you know these were popular?
Beef Fondue, Classic Cheese Fondue, Chocolate Nut Fondue, Chicken Kiev, Beef in Burgundy, Sukiyaki, Hungarian Goulash.
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Tunnel of Fudge Cake
About the Recipe: This recipe from Pillsbury’s 17th Bake-Off Contest in 1966 develops a fudgy tunnel filling inside as it bakes. It took the nation by storm, created a demand for Bundt cake pans, and brought “magic” to the dessert table.
AND SO THE STORY GOES…
You can imagine how excited I was to be a finalist at the 25th Pillsbury Bake-Off contest. That morning…
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Recipes of the 1970’s Look Back – Move Forward
“I Want It Quick and Easy”
What’s Happening?
Take a big bowl, add some past with splash of future, and you will have a sense of what it was like to be alive in the 70’s. The “I want it quick and easy” continued to charge ahead while a yearning for Grandma’s old-fashioned goodies tugged at their hearts. They wanted to grind sausage, bake bread, stir-up yogurt or cheese, encouraged by a growing drift towards natural foods.
Did you know these foods were popular?
Homemade Yogurt, Cranberry Cordials, Bagels, Fruited Granola, Nut Butters, Easy Chicken Bake, Crepes, Quiche, Fettuccini Alfredo,
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Watergate Salad
Watergate Salad
About the Recipe: Crushed pineapple with its juice is mixed with instant pistachio pudding, marshmallows, chopped nuts, and whipped cream. After you chill it in the refrigerator, you have a fluffy green sweet creamy dessert that is addictive and served even today.
AND SO THE STORY GOES…
Don’t we all love a real life mystery? The Watergate Scandal was a cover-up
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Recipes of the 1980’s – Living in the Fast Lane
Less Calories, Less Fat, and Less Mess;
Top Trends – Comfort, Ethnic, and Gourmet Nouvelle Cuisine
What’s Happening?
The “me generation” of the 80’s had less time to just sit around; they were movers. They wanted less calories, less fat, and less mess. Their mantra was make it fast, easy, and healthy. Microwave ovens soared to the forefront, cooking everything from eggs to steak in minutes. Stores stocked their shelves with new convenient products such as bagged salad, cut-up carrots, quick sauces, pudding pops, bottled dressings, wine coolers, diet soda, lo-cal products, and meals like Lean Cuisine.
Did you know these foods were popular?
Poppyseed Dressing and Raspberry Vinaigrette, Seven Layer Dip, Pesto, California Sushi, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Pizza Everything…..
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Cajun Meat Loaf
Cajun Meat Loaf
About the Recipe: This meatloaf has a wonderful blend of flavors with a light spicy touch. It is delicious served with the sauce and garnished with cilantro and chopped multi-colored sweet chopped peppers. We served this with baked golden potatoes and a fresh salad. I also think the sauce would be wonderful tossed with shredded beef on a sandwich. I was surprised that it wasn’t as spicy as I expected. Also, to make his recipes easier, prepare some of the seasoning mixture ahead of time to use when you are cooking.
AND SO THE STORY GOES…
Chef Paul Prudhomme was the youngest of thirteen children…
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Recipes of the 1990’s -Fast, Fresh, and Fatless
Fat Free, Low Salt, and Natural Products.
What’s Happening?
Medical research and doctors’ voices strengthened the natural foods trend that developed at the end of 80’s. The public voted with their purchasing power for fat free, low salt, and natural products. They started using more fresh herbs, artisan cheeses, and became fascinated to try global cuisines.
Did you know these foods were popular?
Chinese Chicken Salad with Mandarin Oranges, Chicken, Caesar Salad, Slimfast, Boca Burgers, Veggie Burger, Molten Chocolate Cake,
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Pear-Ginger Muffins and Blueberry Muffins
Pear-Ginger Muffins and Blueberry Muffins
About this Recipe: As expected, these are fat free muffins that used applesauce in place of butter. Healthy recipes were poplar during this time. These muffins do not have the standard texture you might expect in a typical muffin. We prepared them using dried apples and fresh blueberries. The apple-ginger muffins would be nice for a breakfast treat, but we found the blueberry muffins needed more flavor. It might be nice to add shredded orange or lemon peel with the berries.
AND SO THE STORY GOES…
The Galloping Gourmet Graham Kerr, a television cooking star known for his cavalier spirit and cocktail toasts…
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Recipes of the 2000’s – An Era of Millennium Magic
Opportunities to Create, Dream, and Discover
What’s Happening?
This was the age that provided opportunities to create, dream, and discover your own talents. Small business ventures appeared with sophisticated and imaginative ideas. Computer generated services, FaceBook, and even cupcakes made the hit parade. Chefs became celebrities on television and even amateur cooks earned their way into culinary competitions, providing entertainment and advice to the masses on cable television cooking programs.
The Magic of Television Entertainment
“Back in 1993, the Food Network was the Little Network that Nobody Really Thought Could. Cable TV was still, if not in its infancy, then enduring a difficult toddlerhood — no one knew what cable audiences were interested in, and no one thought a scrappy startup dedicated to food would go anywhere. Twenty years later, the doubters have been proved wrong; the Food Network is a global powerhouse
Did you know these foods were popular?
Meatless Tamale Pie, Aioli with Vegetables, Pork Rib Satays with Peanut Sauce, Iced Cinnamon Bun Scones, Heirloom Tomatoes with Orange Zest, Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Bacon,
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Grilled Potato Salad with Watercress, Green Onions & Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Grilled Potato Salad with Watercress, Green Onions & Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
About the Recipe: The potato salad was very attractive, easy to make, and had a wonderful flavor. If watercress is not available, you could substitute radish sprouts, tender spinach leaves, Belgian endive, young dandelion greens, or arugula.
Recipes from: Chef Bobby Flay –
Food Network Favorites. Meredith Books: 2005, p. 43; p. 31
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Fresh Fruit Batidos
Fresh Fruit Batidos
Note: This is Bobby Flay’s recipe. He has a weakness for ice cream.
About the Recipe: The drink is very thick, filled with a tropical mango and orange flavor. It used one whole mango for one large drink. Serve it chilled.
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It almost seems unbelievable that a person could drop out of high school at 17, have his first job at a pizza parlor, serve ice cream, make restaurant salads, be gifted with a scholarship…
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Recipe for 2016 – It’s Futuristic Adventures…
Machine Are Talking to Machines
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Enter an era where machines are talking to machines and don’t even need you to monitor the time or temperature. Well, you still have to put the fish in the pan and take it out. Imagine that! All the navigation is calculated for you. No need to locate the information, just ask the machine and within seconds, the answer is there.
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New Ideas for Mid-Year Trends to Try:
- How about Rainbow Grilled Cheese – either using food colors or making it naturally.
- Matcha, finely ground green tea powder, is being used in baking and desserts. See our Matcha donuts. https://www.gloriagoodtaste.com/sweet-cherry-mini-tea-doughnuts-with-coconut-cream-sauce/
- Be really ‘cool” – Serve some smoky cocktails at your next party.
- Bake up some caffeinated pancakes using caffeinated flour.
- Stir up slivered Brussels sprouts in Mac N’ Cheese and don’t forget the bacon crisps.
- Make sure you’re cooking up food to hit that emotional level – that makes a difference.
- Give unicorn pink milk a try. It’s really Rose-Cardamom Almond Milk.
- Grilling is BIG with massive wood burning grills appearing
- Learn how to smoke those recipes like home smoked pastrami and salmon candy.
- Be on the lookout for new and unusual veggies and fruits; they’re becoming half of your dinner plate.
- Don’t know what to do with it – pickle it. It adds flavor without fat.
- Travel around and learn about other ethnic cuisines and spices like Asian and African.
https://www.gloriagoodtaste.com/jan-2016-out-of-africa-less-than-10-added-sugar-calories-reducing-sugar-recipes/
- Biggest Trends –
- Watch out for machines taking over the cooking and grilling.
- Machines talking to other machines
- Pans that can monitor the time and temperature for you and even Apps that give you directions on how to cook the recipe if you need them.
- Refrigerators that show you what’s inside without opening the door.
- An Echo speaker as an assistant in your home
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Kaleidoscope Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Kaleidoscope Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
About this Recipe: Perfect for Fun, Celebrating, and Grilled Cheese Delicious! I couldn’t wait to see the inside of our sandwich. We used natural colors to tint our cheese and loved the idea of mixing our favorite flavors of white cheese. The sandwich melts into a kaleidoscope of colors and even created some of its own green streaks in it. We also thought that we could slice them into triangles to serve as appetizers. Some things just make you smile and this is one of them.
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Fuzzy Navel Jiggler Shots
Fuzzy Navel Jiggler Shots
About the Recipe: Fuzzy navel peach and orange were a classic dessert duo in the 80’s. In 2016’s, a little bounce is added to the classic flavor combination. When I served them at a recent party, the guests even started toasting with the little liquor jigglers. Now that is Really Fun!
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The fuzzy navel was one of the first drinks to arise in the new popularity
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