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Tag Archives: vintage recipe cards
The Clara Project: old-fashioned rice pudding.
I keep running into recipes for rice pudding, so I dipped into my vintage recipe card collection to find a classic recipe for this comforting dessert. I love this updated version. Continue reading
Posted in Clara Project, Desserts, Recipes
Tagged basics, comfort food, homemade, old-fashioned, rice, sweets, vintage recipe cards
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The Clara Project: creamy corn soup.
This old-fashioned creamy corn soup can be made with frozen corn. It’s great with a sprinkle of crumbled cooked bacon or finely diced red pepper. Continue reading
Posted in Clara Project, Dinner, Soups, Vegetarian
Tagged basics, corn, easy, food, homemade, vintage recipe cards
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Crazy good meatloaf sandwiches.
This meatloaf sandwich recipe takes a comfort classic and updates it, with baby arugula, caramelized onions and, of course, melty cheese. Continue reading
Posted in Clara Project, Dinner, Recipes, Sandwiches
Tagged arugula, cheese, classic, favorite, food, homemade, meatloaf, vintage recipe cards
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The Clara Project: old-fashioned meatloaf, updated.
Meatloaf seems so old-fashioned, and I suppose that’s part of why we still love it. Here, I’ve updated a classic meatloaf recipe with a tasty glaze and a fun serving idea. Continue reading
Posted in Clara Project, Dinner, Recipes
Tagged basics, beef, classic, favorite, food, homemade, meatloaf, pork, vintage recipe cards
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Foodie trends: Predictions for 2013.
As I scout food-related media and watch what’s happening in my own city (and backyard), here are a few foodie trends I’m anticipating in the coming months. Continue reading
Posted in Eating local, Food 4 thought, How-to, List
Tagged food, food trends, healthy, homemade, local, seasonal, vintage cookbooks, vintage recipe cards
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Best recipes of 2012.
A look back at my top recipes from 2012, including hot fudge pudding cake, pasta with bacon and kale, and the very best way to cook spaghetti squash. Enjoy! Continue reading
Posted in Better than store-bought, Clara Project, Desserts, Dinner, Eating local, List, Recipes, Sandwiches
Tagged basics, best recipes, favorites, food, healthy, homemade, seasonal, vintage recipe cards
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The Clara Project: pecan pie bar cookies.
This Pecan Pie Bar Cookie recipe is much easier to make than mini pecan pies, just as tasty, and a welcome addition to the holiday cookie tray. Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Clara Project, Desserts, Holiday, Recipes
Tagged cookies, easy, food, homemade, nuts, vintage recipe cards
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The Clara Project: Hot fudge pudding cake.
This classic chocolate dessert sits exactly at the intersection between cake and pudding: warm, fudgy, comforting. You’ll want to make this recipe. Continue reading
Posted in Clara Project, Desserts, Recipes
Tagged cake, chocolate, easy, homemade, old-fashioned, pudding, vintage recipe cards
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The Clara Project: an update.
Through December, I’ll be sharing recipes from the 1930s for classic Christmas cookies and desserts … recipes your mother or grandmother might have made during the holiday. Continue reading
Posted in Clara Project, Holiday, Recipes
Tagged cookies, food, homemade, vintage recipe cards
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The Clara Project: classic chicken croquettes.
This classic recipe for chicken croquettes is not at all fussy or difficult, and the results are fantastic: flavorful, crunchy and super family-friendly. Continue reading
Posted in Clara Project, Dinner, Recipes
Tagged chicken, food, homemade, vintage recipe cards
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