Fiesta Peach Crown (Canned Cling Peaches from California Ad, circa 1951)

Fiesta Peach Crown
Canned Cling Peaches from California Ad, circa 1951

Make raspberry gelatin as directed on package. Add two tablespoons lemon juice. Cool until thick. Place swirl of drained canned cling peach slices  in 6 or 8 small round molds. Cover with gelatin. Chill until firm. Unmold. Serve with whipped cream. For Golden Fiesta Crown, use plain gelatin, following directions on package for lemon gelatin.

Potatoes Elegante (Kraft, The Greatest Food Show in the Land, 1982)

Potatoes Elegante Kraft, The Greatest Food Show in the Land, 1982 The Best of Kraft Television Recipes

6 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1/3 cup Squeeze Parkay margarine
1 cup (4 oz) Kraft grated Parmesan cheese

Rinse potatoes, dry on paper towels. Brush 1 tablespoon margarine onto bottom and sides of 9 inch pie plate, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese. Coat potatoes with remaining margarine.  Arrange single layer of potatoes on bottom and sides of pie plate, sprinkle with cheese. Repeat layers. Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until potatoes are tender. Invert immediately onto serving plate.

4-6 servings.

Rosy Pear Compote (Better Homes & Gardens September 1970)

Rosy Pear Compote 
(Better Homes & Gardens September 1970)

This dessert was the top prize winner in the "Fast" category of pear desserts - Better Homes and Gardens magazine, September 1970

1 16-oz can whole cranberry sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
6 fresh pears, pared, cored and quartered
2 medium oranges, peeled, sliced and halved

In medium saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and ginger, bring mixture to boiling. Place pear quarters and orange slices in 1 1/2 quart casserole or baking dish. Pour cranberry mixture over pears and oranges. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until pears are tender. Spoon fruit mixture into sherbets or compotes.  Serve warm.

Makes 6 servings.

"Philly" Bell - 1981 Kraft Recipe

Philly Bell
1981 Kraft Recipe Card

1 8-oz container Cracker Barrel Brand Sharp Cheddar Flavor Cold Pack Cheese Food
1 8-oz package Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese
2 tsp. chopped pimiento
2 tsp. chopped green pepper
2 tsp. chopped onion
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. lemon juice

Combine cold pack cheese food and softened cream cheese, mixing until well blended. Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Mold into bell shapes using 2 cold pack containers lined with plastic wrap. Chill until firm, unmold. Garnish with chopped parsley and pimiento strips if desired. Serve with Triscuit wafers. Yield: 2 bells.

See image for variations.

Macaroni and Ground Beef Casserole: Easy Entertaining, Georgia State Chapter PEO 1957

Macaroni and Ground Beef Casserole
Easy Entertaining, Georgia State Chapter PEO 1957

1 box elbow macaroni
1 lb ground beef
1 green pepper
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 medium onions
1 small can mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1/2 cup grated cheese

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water. Brown onion, pepper and meat in skillet in small amount of fat. Add soup, undiluted. Add cooked macaroni, mushrooms, olives. Place in buttered casserole. Sprinkle grated cheese over top and cook in 325 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Serves 8-10

Skillet Chicken Hash (101 Glorious Ways to Cook Chicken, Wesson Oil, Not Dated)

Skillet Chicken Hash
 (101 Glorious Ways to Cook Chicken, Wesson Oil, Not Dated)

1/2 cup chopped celery and leaves
2 tablespoons Wesson Oil
1 cup diced cooked potatoes
2 cups diced cooked chicken
About 1/2 cup chicken gravy
1/8 tsp thyme
4 eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika and chopped parsley

Cook celery in Wesson until tender.  Mix in next 4 ingredients.  Make 4 depressions in hash, drop in eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, cook until eggs are set, over medium heat, about 10 minutes. Garnish with paprika and parsley. 4 servings.

Candy S'Mores (Betty Crocker Family Dinners in a Hurry 1970)

Candy S'Mores
(Betty Crocker Family Dinners in a Hurry 1970)

6 slices cut from frozen pound cake
4 bars (3/4 oz each) milk chocolate candy
Miniature marshmallows

Place cake slices on ungreased baking sheet. Place 6 or 7 squares of candy on each slice. Arrange marshmallows on candy.

Set oven control at broil and/or 550 degrees. Broil about 5 minutes from heat about 1 minute or until marshmallows are golden brown.

6 servings

Variation:

Toasted Cake S'Mores

Substitute one can of chocolate ready to spread frosting for the candy, spread 1-2 tablespoons frosting on each cake slice.

Barbecue Sauce (McCormick, 1965)

Barbecue Sauce (Quick and Easy)
McCormick Advertisement 1965

Combine 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup vinegar, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and the following McCormick or Schilling products:

1 teaspoon instant minced onion
1/2 teaspoon Season-All
1/4 teaspoon Barbecue Spice
1/8 teaspoon EACH Garlic Salt and Black Pepper

Mix well and use to brush spareribs, hamburgers,chicken, steak during grilling. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Chicken Salad - Ocean Spray Cranberries (1965)

Make Chicken Salad - It's Cool!

"And give it a festive touch by adding cubes of Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce. That unique cranberry flavor gives the salad a fresh, clean taste!"