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    Mid Century Recipes

    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!

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

    • Two brownies stacked on top of each other on a white plate.
      Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies
    • Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
    • Creamed chipped beef poured over two slices of toast.
      Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
    • El Presidente cocktail in a cocktail glass with a twist of orange peel
      The Classic El Presidente Rum Cocktail

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    Browse by category to find recipes or cocktails. Check out the mid century dishes we use in "Let's Dish!"

    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
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    • Classic Cocktails
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    Main Dish Recipes

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

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    Breakfast Recipes

    Get going in the morning with these hearty family favorite breakfast recipes!

    • An empty quiche crust in a pie plate.
      Homemade Quiche Crust Recipe
    • A slice of broccoli & cheddar jack cheese quiche on a plate with a fork next to it.
      Broccoli & Cheddar Jack Cheese Quiche Recipe
    • A stack of peanut butter oatmeal squares on an orange plate.
      Peanut Butter Oatmeal Squares Recipe; aka Baby Ruth Bars
    • Two slices of coconut poundcake in front of the whole poundcake, with coconut sprinkled on top
      Coconut Pound Cake is a Tropical Tasting Treat

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    Mid Century Cocktails

    Drink like you mean it with these classic cocktails that stand the test of time. Check out how to build a classic bar with essential tools and glasses. Explore a host of different drinks that movies and television have inspired, along with some of our personal favorites.

    • An amaretto sour cocktail in a small glass with orange slice and cherry
      Simple Amaretto Sour Cocktail
    • The simple, elegant Manhattan cocktail with Bourbon in a cocktail glass
      Classic Manhattan Cocktail with Bourbon
    • Screw driver cocktail in a tall glass with orange slice and orange straw.
      The Original Screwdriver Cocktail Recipe
    • A Zombie Tiki cocktail in a clear tiki mug.
      Easy Zombie Tiki Cocktail Recipe

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    About Me

    I'm Nancy and I collect vintage hand written 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.

    • Hollandaise Sauce poured over an asparagus side dish
      Rich and Creamy Hollandaise Sauce
    • This southern sweet creamed corn features both yellow and white corn kernels for variation in the dish.
      Southern Sweet Creamed Corn in a Skillet
    • Champagne Cocktail with a white sparkly background
      The Classic Champagne Cocktail
    • Fresh roasted asparagus on a white serving plate, with a serving fork resting on the side.
      Fresh Roasted Asparagus

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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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      Easter Favorites

      • A spiral sliced ham with pineapple and cherries affixed with toothpick, sitting in a large silver roasting pan.
        Spiral Sliced Ham with Pineapple
      • Coconut Whipped Cream Cake ready to serve, sitting on a wooded pedestal.
        Coconut Whipped Cream Cake
      • Ambrosia salad with colored marshmallows inside an antique bowl with a pink napkin behind it.
        Vintage Ambrosia Salad (made with fresh fruit)
      • A dozen deviled eggs on a blue batter, sitting on a red-checkered table cloth.
        Classic Mid Century Deviled Eggs

      Soups & Stews

      • 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)
      • Bowl of simple lentil soup served with French bread on the side.
        Simple Lentil Soup Recipe
      • A close up image of vegetable barley soup in a white bowl
        Old Fashioned Vegetable Barley Soup
      • Super Bowl Chili Is The Perfect Football Food
      • Two bowls of beef burgundy stew with a loaf of French bread sitting on a table
        Beef Burgundy Stew - Warm Comfort on a Cold Night
      • A bowl of baked potato soup topped with bacon, green onions, shredded cheddar, and a dollop of sour cream
        The Best Baked Potato Soup

      Popular Recipes

      • Slice of cheesy potato casserole on a mid century plate with a fork and napkin.
        Cheesy Potato Casserole with Fresh Potatoes
      • 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
      • A Rum Runner Cocktail in a hurricane glass with ingredients.
        The Tasty Rum Runner Cocktail

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