Family Meat Loaf

Happy Fourth of July... the day Americans celebrate kicking us Brits out of the US. I got my own revenge by marrying my lovely American Hubby... and made it back again.  Actually.. it was probably one of my better decisions and have had 10 wonderful years here. 

Now...something that I never ate in the Uk and we think of as typically American is meatloaf...so I thought this is the day to share it. This Meatloaf comes from "Recipes For Today" a handy World War 2 booklet produced by General Foods Corp. in 1943. It covers food shortages and rations in the US and includes helpful tips and creative recipes for working with  limited food supplies.

The only amendment I made to the recipe was that I used 3 cups saltine crackers (which were available in the 1940s) instead of the breakfast cereal as I had them on hand...and I wasnt going to buy cereal that isnt in my budget

We really liked this recipe. It was tasty and perfectly cooked. Plus there was plenty left over for meatloaf sandwiches, and another new dish I want to try at the weekend

4 cups Post’s Corn Toasties, or 3 cups Grape-Nuts Flakes or Post’s 40% Bran Flakes
2 pounds ground meat
1 egg
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced onion
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/4 cup chopped celery leaves
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup milk or stock

• Crush cereal flakes slightly. 
• Combine remaining ingredients in order given; mix well. 
• Add flakes. 
• Pack into greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. 
• Bake in moderate oven (375° F.) 1 hour and 15 minutes. 
• Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Recipes For Today
General Food Corporation 1943

**Family Meatloaf**

Happy Fourth of July... the day Americans celebrate kicking us Brits out of the US. I got my own revenge by marrying my lovely American Hubby... and made it back again. Actually.. it was probably one of my better decisions and have had 10 wonderful years here.

Now...something that I never ate in the Uk and we think of as typically American is meatloaf...so I thought this is the day to share it. This Meatloaf comes from "Recipes For Today" a handy World War 2 booklet produced by General Foods Corp. in 1943. It covers food shortages and rations in the US and includes helpful tips and creative recipes for working with limited food supplies.

We really liked this recipe. It was tasty and perfectly cooked. Plus there was plenty left over for meatloaf sandwiches, and another new dish I want to try at the weekend

Recipe: https://the1940skitchen.blogspot.com/.../family-meat-loaf...

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**Family Meatloaf**

Happy Fourth of July... the day Americans celebrate kicking us Brits out of the US. I got my own revenge by marrying my lovely American Hubby... and made it back again. Actually.. it was probably one of my better decisions and have had 10 wonderful years here.

Now...something that I never ate in the Uk and we think of as typically American is meatloaf...so I thought this is the day to share it. This Meatloaf comes from "Recipes For Today" a handy World War 2 booklet produced by General Foods Corp. in 1943. It covers food shortages and rations in the US and includes helpful tips and creative recipes for working with limited food supplies.

We really liked this recipe. It was tasty and perfectly cooked. Plus there was plenty left over for meatloaf sandwiches, and another new dish I want to try at the weekend

Recipe: https://the1940skitchen.blogspot.com/.../family-meat-loaf...

#the1940skitchen
#1940srecipes
#1940s
#wartimerecipe

Macaroni Salad

A lovely fresh tasting pasta salad from Better Homes and Gardens Magazine July 1943 is perfect for a hot summers day. It was lovely and creamy.. and I should imagine you could add any vegetable you like to the mix. I added some lovely cherry tomatoes from our garden. Eat as a side dish...or on its own... but either way.. enjoy!

1 6-ounce package 7-minute macaroni
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
1½ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 cup diced, cooked ham
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper

• Cook macaroni in boiling, salted water 7 minutes; drain. 
• Add vinegar; mix lightly
• Let stand 10 minutes. 
• Add remaining ingredients; toss; season. 
• Chill

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine
July 1943

**Macaroni Salad**

A lovely fresh tasting pasta salad from Better Homes and Gardens Magazine July 1943 is perfect for a hot summers day. It was lovely and creamy.. and I should imagine you could add any vegetable you like to the mix. I added some lovely cherry tomatoes from our garden. Eat as a side dish...or on its own... but either way.. enjoy!

Recipe: https://the1940skitchen.blogspot.com/.../macaroni-salad.html

#the1940skitchen
#1940srecipes
#1940s