Housewife recipes

Emily | Vintage Housewife on Instagram: "100-year-old Housewife Routine! This is a 100-year-old schedule for a Housewife for a Family of 5, no servants, no labor-saving devices. Washday on Tuesday, because at the time homemaking experts were trying to get women to switch to a Tuesday washday instead of a Monday washday. (spoiler alert: it never really took off.) If you saw the recent video from @kristinawithlove, this is from the same time period, but a different author (hers comes from Good…

I have stepped back in time to try a 1950s housewife schedule! In this post you will find the daily, weekly, and monthly housewife routines.

How about an open faced toasty for lunch or dinner? I’ll link the recipe in the comments. Linked in that same exact recipe post is info about my favorite...

Wondering how to recreate those great mid-century menus for your family? Or just need to use canned goods and leftovers? Plan like a '50s housewife!

Cooking tips from 1950s homemaking magazines. They were submitted by actual 1950s housewives. #vintagehousewife #homemaking #housewife

The BEST Broccoli Cheese Soup! It's perfectly cheesy, hearty, rich, creamy, and easy to make! Pair with bread for a cozy dinner.

A blast from the past! See what an average meal look like in the 1940s. In this blog, I talk about the 1946 Sunday meal plan from The Lily Wallace New American Cook Book- breakfast, dinner, and supper. Recipes included waffles, roast chicken with stuffing, yams, olive and nut sandwiches, salad, and homemade potato chips. Read more about these 1940s recipes and my Sunday as a 1946 housewife on my blog!

Special edition of our Mid-Century Menu Monday! March 23 to 29 has breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus for 7 days, perfect for your inner vintage housewife!

Grandma's Polish Hamburgers are a family staple. Tender burgers with unique flavors of mushroom, garlic and dill. Simmered in a rich gravy creating a savory delight that is best served over your favorite starch like mashed potatoes, steamed bread dumplings, noodles or rice. This recipe is the ultimate Fall or Winter comfort food. This is also a recipe that freezes well.

I’ve been digging through some old cookbooks and found these amazing vintage recipes that have stood the test of time. They’re seriously some of the best comfort food around, and I bet you'll love them as much as I do.

Bring a Disney World favorite home in a brand new, delicious form! These take a few extra steps but are worth it and can also be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience.

Looking to save money on your grocery bill while still providing nutritious meals for your family? Check out these free meal plans from the 1920s-1960s. Learn how meal planning can help you stay organized, save time and money, and incorporate a wider variety of foods into your diet.

50 Recipes from a 1950s Housewife- Do you want to be like a 1950s housewife? Then you need to learn what dishes a 50s housewife cooked! Check out this huge collection of delicious vintage 50s recipes! | authentic 1950s recipes, recipes from grandma, old-fashioned recipe ideas, #recipe #food #desserts #dinner #cookies #soup #meatloaf

If you are a regular on the site, you already know that some of my favorite frugal breakfast items are homemade muffins and oatmeal. Pricewise almost nothing can beat either one of them, but if you are looking for a little more variety for that all-important first meal of the day, try some of these […]

Make ahead baked ham and cheese croissants are the weekend or holiday breakfast of your dreams. Layers of savory ham, creamy cheese like gruyere and brie, plus a tangy layer of hollandaise sauce. This is all baked up in buttery croissants and topped with poppy seeds and minced onions. These can be prepped the night before and baked when ready to serve. These croissants also reheat really well.

A delicious and easy breakfast casserole that can even be made the night before. Rich and delicious, this casserole is perfect for the holidays or any brunch.

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Looking for some delicious recipes to brighten up your spring meals? This post features 1940s recipes and a menu using these recipes. From savory mains to sweet desserts, these recipes are sure to add some vintage charm to your table.

This Peperoncini Chicken is always a hit with those who love the tanginess of these delicious peppers. Breaded chicken breasts that have been marinated in buttermilk and the juice of peperoncini peppers. A simple sauce made in the same pan as the chicken is seared off in using the peppers, broth and a slurry made with corn starch. This dish will be a family favorite.