1940's side dish

[AspiringChef]

Hi there,

This is my first post and I have an unusual question. Does any have or know where I can find side dish recipes from the 1940's? Specifically during WWII and the rationing. Every year a friend of mine throws a 12th Night Ball and each year has a different theme. This year it is the HomeFront during WWII and it's potluck. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me

[mcnerd]

Hmmm, we ate pretty much the same things as we do today if you eliminate all the frozen and other convenience foods. Of course you could make something with SPAM, but the stores are selling out fast because of the economy. Lots of stews, soups, and things with white gravy.

Here's a bean recipe:
Chuck-Wagon Bean Pot

1 pound dried beans -- any variety
1 ham hock -- or shank
1 large chopped onion
6 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 7 oz can Green salsa (salsa verde) -- (or larger) or canned tomatoes, tomato sauce)

Rinse the beans and remove any foreign matter. Mix all ingredients in the cooking vessel.

Cover, set temperature at low, and forget for at least 10 hours. If you have only half a day, cook the mixture 5 or more hours on high.

When beans are done, take out ham bone, cut off the meat, and put it back into the pot.

Serve hot with corn bread or muffins.

[Semigourmet]

Try this website. I just looked it up. It might help you! Good Luck

http://www.retro-housewife.com/side-dish-recipes.php

[tunc]

My granny cooked for the Gestapo.
I'l ask her later.

[cookielady]

How about chipped beef on toast? You can still find chipped beef in jars at the grocery store. Make a plain white sauce, add the chipped beef and serve over toasted bread. I remember eating this at least once a week. Also, for special occasions, we had creamed onions and peas as a side dish. Good Luck!! Let us know what you decide to make.

[cookielady]

Another suggestion would be Welsh Rarebit which is basically melted cheese over toast. You can find recipes on the internet -- just put the words Welsh Rarebit into your browser. Today, people make something similar called cheese fondue.

[Atomizer]

Thank you semigourmet for all the wonderful recipes. I checked out the retro housewife and love so many of the recipes in it that i save the page to my favorites. Thank you for all your posts