Atlas Obscura has several articles about recipes that were created during hard times. Scarcity of ingredients or their expense led to a lot of creativity:
I think it is safe to say we are in a time of discomfort. Maybe some tomato soup cake will hit the spot.
Here is something unique: a cookbook with recipes inspired by cat food. This cookbook is freely available online and was released by Fancy Feast. The recipes sound good but this all feels a bit strange.
Are you looking for some vegetarian dishes to work into your holiday recipe repertoire? Here are some tasty-looking ones from McCormick.
Are you looking for something easy to whip up for just a few people? Try this great spicy tomato soup recipe by Giada de Laurentiis, recommended by Katy Emerson. Goes great with a grilled cheese sandwich, or maybe some beer bread?
Here is a great cookie recipe suggested by Taira Meadowcroft. These cranberry-orange cookies look super tasty. Also, you could use a platter of them for a table centerpiece because they are so pretty!
Want to impress with homemade bread? Here is an easy beer bread recipe from a staff member, original source unknown.
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Do you have a favorite Thanksgiving recipe you like to make? Or a just favorite that you would love to share with coworkers? If so, send your recipes to Katy Emerson (emersonkc@health.missouri.edu) by next Wednesday and have them featured in the Muse!
Need to add some new recipes to your cooking repertoire? Here are some from Taste of Home.
The grocery shortages have made me think about food shortages during the Great Depression and how that changed the way people ate. I came across this article about some recipes that became more commonplace during the depression. The creamed chip beef sounds pretty good. 🙂
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