The Custom Osterizer Blender.

Osterizer Potluck

“The Custom Osterizer…finest of all liquefier-blenders. This amazing kitchen genie handles dozens of kitchen chores…and will help you perform feats of meal magic….”

The Custom Osterizer Blender.

Osterizer Potluck

“The Custom Osterizer…finest of all liquefier-blenders. This amazing kitchen genie handles dozens of kitchen chores…and will help you perform feats of meal magic….”

It's a swirling, smoky world of meat!
/ BBQ, meat

Beef and Grass, Cheese Dogs and Hamburger Cake: A Sunset Magazine Barbecue

Nothing says summer like a barbecue (or if you live east of the Rockies, a “cookout”).  This set of recipes is sure to be a hit with your friends and neighbors at your Memorial Day party, or any summer festivity.

It's a swirling, smoky world of meat!
/ BBQ, meat

Beef and Grass, Cheese Dogs and Hamburger Cake: A Sunset Magazine Barbecue

Nothing says summer like a barbecue (or if you live east of the Rockies, a “cookout”).  This set of recipes is sure to be a hit with your friends and neighbors at your Memorial Day party, or any summer festivity.

South of the Border fare is a nice change from chipped beef on toast!

Mexicali Spaghetti Bake, Mexican Fried Rice & Mexican Relish Tray: A Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Before Taco Bell and Del Taco, housewives of America had no idea what authentic Mexican food was. So they took a cue from Frankenstein and threw together the best bits of Chinese and Italian cooking to make these mouth watering, south-of-the-border treats. “It’s alive!!”

South of the Border fare is a nice change from chipped beef on toast!

Mexicali Spaghetti Bake, Mexican Fried Rice & Mexican Relish Tray: A Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Before Taco Bell and Del Taco, housewives of America had no idea what authentic Mexican food was. So they took a cue from Frankenstein and threw together the best bits of Chinese and Italian cooking to make these mouth watering, south-of-the-border treats. “It’s alive!!”

No appetizer plate is complete without some "Hot & Bubblies"

Blue Balls, Bologna Lilies and Meat Quickies: An Innuendo Appetizer Menuette

What is the 1950s but a not-so-subtle state of sexual repression? Thanks to the cultural currency of mid-century cookbooks, we can revisit that time of the happy hostess, willing to please the men in her life with a variety of satisfying appetizers. After all, the way to a man’s–ahem–heart is through his stomach.

No appetizer plate is complete without some "Hot & Bubblies"

Blue Balls, Bologna Lilies and Meat Quickies: An Innuendo Appetizer Menuette

What is the 1950s but a not-so-subtle state of sexual repression? Thanks to the cultural currency of mid-century cookbooks, we can revisit that time of the happy hostess, willing to please the men in her life with a variety of satisfying appetizers. After all, the way to a man’s–ahem–heart is through his stomach.

Cooking meat is a snap thanks to the helpful Meat Board elves!

California Casserole

When you land-locked ladies of the suburban midwest feel the tug of something warm and exotic in the dead of winter, it’s probably not your husband. Heed the siren call of California: make this casserole for your family and imagine yourself on a sunny day with the top down, cruising the Arroyo Parkway as you inhale the scent of freedom and glamor (leaded gasoline exhaust).

Cooking meat is a snap thanks to the helpful Meat Board elves!

California Casserole

When you land-locked ladies of the suburban midwest feel the tug of something warm and exotic in the dead of winter, it’s probably not your husband. Heed the siren call of California: make this casserole for your family and imagine yourself on a sunny day with the top down, cruising the Arroyo Parkway as you inhale the scent of freedom and glamor (leaded gasoline exhaust).

How easily satisfied we were back then.  And FYI: eating tongue is definitely an occasion to wear a bow tie.

Tongue and Greens Casserole

Not even liver and onions can conjure such contradictory emotions as eating beef tongue: at once a warm memory of our mothers’ or grandmothers’ home cooking and at the same time a repulsive organ to behold in it’s original form. Dig in!

How easily satisfied we were back then.  And FYI: eating tongue is definitely an occasion to wear a bow tie.

Tongue and Greens Casserole

Not even liver and onions can conjure such contradictory emotions as eating beef tongue: at once a warm memory of our mothers’ or grandmothers’ home cooking and at the same time a repulsive organ to behold in it’s original form. Dig in!

Grits Gresham

Hush Puppies and Stuff

After a long day on the lake fishing, wash off that mosquito repellant, fry some fish and hushpuppies, and wash it all down with a jar of sweetened tea or a can of Budweiser!

Grits Gresham

Hush Puppies and Stuff

After a long day on the lake fishing, wash off that mosquito repellant, fry some fish and hushpuppies, and wash it all down with a jar of sweetened tea or a can of Budweiser!

Gelatin and meat add a dramatic flair to any potluck table.

Corned Beef Salad Loaf

Gelatin and meat add a dramatic flair to any potluck table, especially this combination of corned beef and cottage cheese.

Gelatin and meat add a dramatic flair to any potluck table.

Corned Beef Salad Loaf

Gelatin and meat add a dramatic flair to any potluck table, especially this combination of corned beef and cottage cheese.

Weiner Roast on the Sand Dunes

Fourth of July Weiner Roast

There’s no better way to spend the 4th than relaxing on the beach, eating wieners.  So for those of you with with a hankering for juicy, nitrate-filled mystery meat on a stick, this menu and recipe is for you!

Weiner Roast on the Sand Dunes

Fourth of July Weiner Roast

There’s no better way to spend the 4th than relaxing on the beach, eating wieners.  So for those of you with with a hankering for juicy, nitrate-filled mystery meat on a stick, this menu and recipe is for you!

Woodchuck Stew, Cuban Style

After wandering around the woods for several days or weeks, a man’s capable of eating just about anything….

Woodchuck Stew, Cuban Style

After wandering around the woods for several days or weeks, a man’s capable of eating just about anything….