Vintage Recipe Cards, 1947

The April 1947 issue of “American Home” magazine is full of retro 1940′s tips for home decor, running a household, and pages of fascinating vintage ads.

However, the part I spent the most time reading over was the cooking section. I really like these clippable “recipe cards,” with the typical photo on front and recipe on the back format. But what I most appreciated about them was the simple fare using basic, inexpensive ingredients. Nothing looks too difficult or time-consuming. And for anyone who, like many of us, is trying to cut down on eating processed foods, a lot of these recipes might be worth a try.

A recipe from 1947 for Coffee Gelatin Cubes

I have scanned some of these cards here for your use; just click on any of them to enlarge if you have trouble reading them clearly. My favorites, which I will probably end up actually making, are the “asparagus with soft-cooked egg” and “strawberry cool and sauce”. This strawberry and sour cream recipe especially looks so refreshing for the summer, and so easy – yet it’s like no dessert I’ve seen before. I think it would be a hit for summer entertaining!

Here is a complete list of recipes you’ll find here:

rhubarb relish
rhubarb betty
custard with rhubarb topping
asparagus with soft-cooked egg
cornmeal pancakes
cheese biscuits
banana oatmeal cookies
molded cream dessert
coffee gelatin cubes with custard
strawberry cool and sauce

1947 Vintage Recipes from thevintagesite.com

1947 Vintage Recipes from thevintagesite.com

1947 Vintage Recipes from thevintagesite.com

1947 Vintage Recipes from thevintagesite.com

Strawberry Cool and Sauce, 1947

1947 Vintage Recipes from thevintagesite.com

I hope you enjoy this vintage 1940′s recipe collection, and please share if you end up trying any of these!

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