His Majesty's Meatloaf -Vintage Durkee Ad

Start with 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef, and any basic meatloaf recipe. Then, for a change of taste:

Add 1/2 cup tomato sauce (from 8 oz. can), and 1 1/2 cups Durkee French Fried Onions.

Mix, shape, bake at 300 degrees for one hour. Top with remaining tomato sauce and onions. Return to oven for 5 minutes. Serves 6.

Cheese Straws

Cheese Straws

Source: Charleston Receipts Cookbook - Junior League of Charleston, 1950.

NOTE: Cheese Straws are a southern "staple" at bridal and baby showers.

1 pound sharp cheese
1 3/4 cups plain flour
1/4 cup butter, creamed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red pepper

Run cheese through meat chopper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and put in cookie press or roll thin and cut in narrow strips 4 inches long. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until light brown. Makes about 100.