Recipes that Save You Money! 1940s Budget Dinners

Today I'm delving into my vintage cookbooks for some recipes that save you money! These 1940s Budget Dinners come to us from the Better Homes and Gardens 1949 edition cookbook. If you're looking for some low cost meal ideas, this video is for you. Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook (1949) https://ebay.us/YK9IaN IKEA GODTA Glass Dessert Bowls https://ebay.us/3OFFsh Pyrex Spring Blossom 1 1/2 pint Casserole https://ebay.us/D8ieuq Rationing article (Nat'l WWII Museum) http://bit.ly/4mVErys Better Homes and Gardens Playlist https://bit.ly/3HQlmuZ ------------------------------ PATREON:   / cookingallthebooks   INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/_cookingthebooks_ FACEBOOK:   / cookingallthebooks   WEBSITE: https://www.cookingthebooks.net/ ------------------------------ SCHOOL DAY CASSEROLE (ch 10, pg 6) 6oz uncooked macaroni 1/4lb dried beef (I used Buddig beef to save $$$) 1/4c chopped green pepper 3Tbsp butter 3Tbsp flour 1 1/2c milk 4oz grated sharp American cheese Cook macaroni in boiling salted water; drain. Frizzle meat and cook green pepper in butter; add flour and blend; add milk; cook until thick, stirring constantly; add 3/4c cheese. Combine sauce and macaroni, pour into greased casserole, top with remaining cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes. CHICKEN HASH (ch 13, pg 3) 3 raw potatoes 1 medium sized onion 1 green pepper 2Tbsp oil 1/2c drained, canned tomatoes 1/2c chicken stock salt and pepper 1 1/2c diced cooked chicken Put potatoes, onion, and green pepper through food chopper using coarse blade. Brown in hot fat. Add tomatoes, chicken stock, and seasonings (be sure to scrape the browned bits up from the bottom of the pan when you add the liquid!); cook covered for 20 minutes. Add chicken and continue simmering for 20 minutes. Turkey may be used in place of chicken. CORN CHOWDER (ch 17, pg 5) 2oz salt pork, diced (I used bacon/bacon grease) 1 small onion, sliced 2 1/2c canned corn 2c diced potatoes 1 1/2c fresh or canned tomatoes 1Tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/2tsp pepper 4c boiling water 1c hot milk Crackers Fry salt pork golden brown; add onion and cook without browning for 5 minutes. Add vegetables in layers; sprinkle with sugar and seasonings; add water and cook slowly until potatoes are tender (I simmered this for about 15 minutes). Remove from heat and slowly stir in milk. Place crackers in hot soup bowls and pour chowder over. ------------------------------ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:51 School Day Casserole 7:14 Chicken Hash 13:06 Corn Chowder 18:48 Cookbook Chat - the Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book (1949) ------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: Links included above may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. You are not required to click through any of my links, and there is no additional cost to you.