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Spring and Easter Recipes Collection – We have gathered a list of Spring and Easter-themed recipes on Life’s Little Sweets, including cupcakes, candy, snacks, and more!
These Fresh Spring Rolls have vermicelli, cooked shrimp, carrots, cucumber, basil, mint, & cilantro all wrapped up in a rice wrapper. They are delicious when dipped in our easy peanut sauce recipe, plum sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Whether you’re looking for warm soup recipes for the change of seasons, or comfort food to keep you company during the refreshing days of spring, you’ll find plenty of food inspiration here!
Nettle Pesto has foraged, wild, stinging nettles (Urtica dioica), fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese (or substitute vegan Parmesan cheese, if vegan), Kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper. It's vibrant, vegetal, and loaded with vitamins and minerals. Try this Nettle Pesto on your favorite pasta, on toast and it's a great sauce to go with chicken, fish, meat, or vegetables.
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During the Great Depression era in the United States (1929-1939), many families had to make do with limited ingredients and resources, leading to the creation of a variety of simple and affordable recipes. In this article, I share lists of recipes to give you food & recipe inspiration as you create recipes for yourself and your family.
Hi Everyone, The Great Depression Era recipes are a source of constant inspiration for me as I develop recipes for the blog. I find them to be versatile, budget-friendly, and enduring recipes that hold up to recipes of today. In this article, I share lists of recipes to give you food & recipe inspiration as you create recipes for yourself and your family.
During the Great Depression Era in the United States, many families were struggling to make ends meet, and food was often scarce. As a result, people had to get creative with the ingredients they had on hand, and many classic Depression-era recipes were born. Here are a few examples of popular recipes from this era:
These are just a few examples of popular recipes from the Great Depression Era in the United States (read below for a more comprehensive list). Despite the difficult circumstances of the time, people found creative and delicious ways to make do with what they had.
Here is a list of 50 unique Great Depression Era recipes (all links open in a new window):
These recipes were popular during the Great Depression era due to their affordability, simplicity, and use of easily accessible ingredients. Many of them have continued to be beloved dishes throughout the years.
Yes, Depression Era recipes have been making a comeback in recent years. This is likely due to a variety of factors, including a renewed interest in simple, affordable, and comforting dishes, as well as a desire to reduce food waste and use ingredients more efficiently.
Additionally, in times of economic uncertainty or hardship, people may turn to Depression Era recipes as a way to stretch their food budgets and make the most out of the ingredients they have on hand. These recipes often utilize pantry staples and less expensive cuts of meat or vegetables, making them a practical choice for many households.
Overall, the popularity of Depression Era recipes shows that even in modern times, we can still appreciate the resourcefulness and creativity of those who came before us, and find comfort in the classic dishes that have stood the test of time.
Many Depression Era recipes have been experiencing a resurgence in popularity in recent years, as people have been looking for simple, affordable, and comforting meals. Some of the most popular Depression Era recipes from the list I provided earlier include:
These recipes are often made with simple, affordable ingredients that are easy to find and require minimal preparation. They are also versatile, allowing for easy customization and adaptation to suit individual tastes and preferences.
In addition to the above recipes, Depression Era desserts such as bread pudding, apple pie, and gingerbread have also been enjoying a resurgence in popularity. These comforting treats make use of basic ingredients such as flour, sugar, and eggs, and are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.
Overall, the popularity of Depression Era recipes is a testament to their enduring appeal and the ingenuity of those who created them during difficult times.
Let us know in the comments if you have tried any of these Great Depression Era recipes or if you have one to share; Thank you for reading and following along.
During the Great Depression era in the United States (1929-1939), many families had to make do with limited ingredients and resources, leading to the creation of a variety of simple and affordable recipes. In this article, I share lists of recipes to give you food & recipe inspiration as you create recipes for yourself and your family.
Corned Beef and Cabbage is a classic Irish-American family dinner popular to serve on St. Patrick’s Day. This savory, delicious, and complete meal is cooked in a Dutch Oven on the stovetop with corned beef brisket, baby red potatoes, green cabbage wedges, and carrots.
Homemade Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting has cinnamon, vanilla, and 3 cups of finely shredded carrots throughout this delicious cake. It is a 2-tiered cake with smooth and sweet homemade cream cheese frosting. It’s topped with optional chopped pecans and decorated with fresh, peeled little carrots.
This is a classic Fried Dough recipe that can be made right at home with a few basic ingredient staples.
Wacky Cake is a vintage, Great-Depression era, from scratch, a recipe that makes a dense, incredibly moist chocolate cake without the use of eggs, butter, or milk! This delicious cake recipe is topped with vanilla frosting and sprinkles to make a perfectly sweet snacking cake that can also be used for special occasions. It makes a wonderful Science/STEM activity to do with kids as well as a great history lesson. vegetarian
This Roasted Chicken is juicy, savory and delicious. It’s a classic family dinner staple that can be combined with most any side dish and salad. All you need is a whole fresh chicken, kosher salt, pepper and optionally any favorite herbs, garlic and or citrus to customize – it is that easy!
This Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole Recipe is a savory and comforting one-dish recipe, perfect for dinner with your family or bring to a gathering. It has chicken, pie crust, tater tots, and mixed vegetables all combined into one lovely dish! makes 2, 9-inch round casserole pies
These Fried Green Tomatoes have a crunchy, panko bread crumb coating with tuxedo sesame seeds.
This Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe is a family favorite with garden-fresh flavors and fully satisfying for dinner. Customize them with ground chicken, beef, turkey, or pork!
This Scalloped Potatoes recipe has thinly sliced potatoes, and sliced onions, with a creamy sauce of half-and-half (or whole milk or cream), with flour, butter, and simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and aromatic thyme or other optional seasonings. It is baked in a 9x13-inch casserole dish and perfect for serving as a vegetarian side dish on Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and any holiday and/or gathering! (makes 12 servings)
This Tuna Noodle Casserole is made-from-scratch (no canned soup!), it has buttery Light ‘n Fluffy® Extra Wide Egg Noodles (12 oz), fresh vegetables like onions, garlic, celery, and peas and seasoned with dill, lemon, fresh Italian parsley salt, and pepper. This Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole is the ultimate comfort food!
Jiffy Cornbread Johnny Cake – This recipe post has the ingredients and directions for making the classic Johnny Cake recipe on the Jiffy Cornbread mix box! This is a family favorite recipe that can be further customized. It goes great as a snack, with soup or chili, a recipe for Thanksgiving, Independence Day/4th of July, or any meal in between.
Rice Pudding is an ultimate sweet (yet not too sweet) comfort food with nourishing rice, milk (or vegan milk), nutmeg, vanilla, and optional add-ins like fresh seasonal fruit or berries, dried fruit, or berries, and cinnamon. Have it customized to your tastes for breakfast, snack, or dessert! Non-dairy/lactose-free/vegan option available.
This Gingerbread Spice Cake is flavorful, with aromatic spices, molasses, and honey & maple agave nectar! It has a dairy-free & vegan option, so everyone can enjoy this moist & delicious cake 🙂 Spice up things with a warm slice topped with Vanilla Coconut Icing.
Chipotle Turkey Chili is savory, flavorful and so perfectly warming on a cold, Winter day. You can use up leftover turkey meat or substitute the same amount of lean ground turkey. This recipe uses flavorful and smokey, TABASCO® Chipotle Pepper Sauce.
A straightforward and delicious one-pot chili mac and cheese that's sure to feed a large family. Best of all, it can be made in one pot!
This Easy Crock-Pot Turkey Chili with Egg Noodles recipe is perfect for when you want hot comfort food that satisfies every food group. Let your Crock-Pot/slow cooker do all the work for you!
This Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chicken Chili is the perfect bowl of Winter comfort food. This recipe can be made quick and easy in your instant pot. Make this warm and savory chili in advanced to have for the week. It is sweet from the sweet potatoes and comforting from the chicken. They are paired together perfectly to satisfy! Add any additional topping of your choice to top it off.
Chili season is here and waiting to be eaten! Beat the cold this winter with our delicious chili recipes. These recipes can be made in a slow cooker, stovetop, or instant pot.
This classic, Incredible Homemade Apple Pie has an incredible flavor with a buttery, crisp crust one can only dream about. Bring this epic homemade pie to your next holiday gathering and get ready for the fanfare it brings!
Vegetarian Mac ‘n Cheese is a baked mac ‘n cheese recipe, made with vegan shredded cheeses, vegan butter, elbow macaroni, and topped with Panko breadcrumbs. Try out this cheesy, vegetarian side dish that has an easy way to make it vegan too.
Filled with either lean ground turkey or beef, these Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are served with tomato sauce and are sure to impress a dinner crowd. This simple weeknight meal is popular in Eastern Europe, the Mediterranean, and parts of Asia. This classic comfort food is a hit every time!
Naturally Sweet Cornbread uses one bowl to make, has only 8 ingredients, and is naturally sweetened with Madhava Coconut Sugar.
This type of bread, apart from the previous bread recipes I’ve shared, uses baking powder instead of yeast for leavening. This recipe is no fuss – you can just throw the ingredients together and part of the appeal (aside from the ease of making) is how down-home and rustic it is, in short: comfort food.
This Cornbread recipe is a classic, fluffy cornbread recipe that tastes great topped with butter and honey. This recipe is also perfect for making Cornbread Muffins.
Cornbread Muffins are light and fluffy, great for breakfast, snack, or meal prep. You can have these simple, homemade cornbread muffins on their own or topped with butter or jam. (dairy-free option, makes 12 muffins)
Yellow Split Pea Soup is a hearty soup filled with protein, veggies and carbs, perfect for sustaining you during cold weather. Enjoy this classic, family, comfort food, soup recipe which is a meal in an of itself!
Split Pea Soup is hearty soup filled with protein, veggies and carbs, perfect for sustaining you during cold weather. Enjoy this classic, family soup recipe which is a meal in an of itself!
This Easy Shepard’s Pot Roast Pie takes only 6 ingredients or less to make, and has a STOUFFER’S® Complete Skillets Yankee Pot Roast topped with homemade mashed potatoes.
Crispy Fried Buttermilk Chicken Tenders are savory, juicy, and tender on the inside and crispy-crunchy on the outside. They are made with buttermilk, Argo® Corn Starch, some all-purpose flour, and seasoned with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper, kosher salt onion powder, and garlic powder then deep fried in a vegetable-based oil. Try these delicious chicken tenders out for your family!
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