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    Mid Century Recipes & Cocktails

    Browse our collection of from-scratch comfort food recipes from the 1940's, 50's, 60's and 70's featuring classic mid century handwritten recipes with occasional modern updates included. Have fun with our rat-pack era cocktails for the modern mixologist. Enjoy our mid century glasses and dishes and take yourself back in time -- to the future!

    Recent Additions

    Check out our newest recipes, cocktails and mid century dishes and glasses! 

    • Fresh roasted asparagus on a white serving plate, with a serving fork resting on the side.
      Fresh Roasted Asparagus
    • An amaretto sour cocktail in a small glass with orange slice and cherry
      Simple Amaretto Sour Cocktail
    • A bowl of lasagna soup with shredded cheese on top and basil garnish. A glass of wine and a hot roll are pictured next to the bowl.
      Easy Lasagna Soup (Stovetop and Crockpot Methods)
    • Candied orange peel tossed in sugar in a white bowl
      Candied Orange Peel Recipe
    • Orange creamsicle cheesecake on a cake pedestal with candied orange peel and mint leaves garnishing the top in the center.
      Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake
    • The simple, elegant Manhattan cocktail with Bourbon in a cocktail glass
      Classic Manhattan Cocktail with Bourbon

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    Browse by course to find your favorite delicious mid century recipes.

    • Appetizers
    • Breads & Rolls
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Breakfast
    • Dinners
    • Side Dishes
    • Desserts

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    Main Dish Recipes

    These classic main dishes are as filling as they are delicious.

    • Beef
    • Chicken
    • Seafood
    • Vegetarian

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    Dessert Recipes

    Mid century cooks created the most tempting desserts ever!

    • Cookies
    • Pies
    • Cakes and Cupcakes
    • Brownies

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    Classic Cocktails

    Drink like you mean it with these classic cocktails that stand the test of time. Explore a host of different drinks that movies and television have inspired, along with some of our personal favorites. If you're feeling like a taste of the Tropics, then check out our Tiki cocktails.

    • Tiki Cocktails
    • Whiskey Cocktails
    • Gin Cocktails
    • Brandy Cocktails

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    Let's Dish

    If you're into mid century dishes and glasses, then let's talk.

    • Pyrex starburst cinderella casserole dish on a table
      Let's Dish -- About The Pyrex Cinderella Serving Casserole - "Atomic Starburst"
    • Two examples of Dorothy Thorpe glasses
      Let's Dish About Dorothy Thorpe Iconic Cocktail Glasses
    • 2014 Orange and Turquoise Coquelles on a travertine surface
      Let's Dish About Le Creuset's Raymond Loewy Coquelle
    • JAJ Pyrex Flora pattern oval casserole dish in a silver stand
      Let's Dish About Vintage JAJ British Pyrex

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    About Me

    I'm Nancy and I collect vintage handwritten recipes from my family, friends, antique stores and auction sites. Let's cook some mid century classics together!

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    Recently Updated

    We're always making updates to our classics, so feel free to check back here often.

    • Tuna Noodle Casserole With Buttered Cracker Topping
    • Champagne Cocktail with a white sparkly background
      The Classic Champagne Cocktail
    • a pina colada tiki cocktail in a hurricane glass.
      Original 4 Ingredient Piña Colada Recipe
    • Split Pea and Ham Soup is an Old Fashioned Meal in a Bowl

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    Nancy and Bentley

    Hi, I'm Nancy! Welcome to Flourchild where I share classic mid-century recipes from the 1940's - 1970's. I feature many vintage handwritten recipes, and provide modern shortcuts and a variety of healthy and special diet-friendly versions whenever possible. Join me in exploring the delicious flavors and from-scratch cooking techniques of our past!

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