Trying to cut down on your food costs? I’m guessing you don’t want to stop having good food while you try to save money?
Good thing we have history to look back on. During The Great Depression, people didn’t have a lot of money or food, so they had to get creative with what they had. Some of those recipes aren’t going to fly now, but these retro recipes from The Great Depression are perfect for you to try.
Even if you aren’t trying to save money, these retro recipes from The Great Depression are a must-try!
Navy Bean Soup
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Warm up on a chilly day with this easy, tasty navy bean soup with ham recipe. It’s the perfect meal for any occasion, packed with protein and flavor. Serve this tasty soup with sweet potato cornbread or warm garlic knots.
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Grandma’s Homemade White Bread
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Grandma’s Homemade White Bread is the best, easy recipe with yeast and milk and shows how to make a loaf of soft, classic farmhouse fresh bread from scratch. You’re going to love my Grandma’s old-fashioned white bread recipe.
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Irish Potato Bread
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This recipe is for an easy 4-ingredient Irish Potato Bread! Also known as Irish Farls, Fadge, or potato cakes! This gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free potato bread recipe is a delicious, simple, quick side dish, breakfast, or snack made on a hot griddle with leftover mashed potato! It’s soft and crisp, eggless mashed potato bread can be savory or sweet!
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Vegetable Soup
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Want to know how to make an easy and healthy Vegetable Soup recipe? We’ve got you covered. It has 10 Fresh Ingredients and only 25 Minutes of Hands-on Time- making it a great and simple recipe.
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Beef Stew With Root Vegetables
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This Beef Stew is perfect for making in the fall since we add many delicious fall root vegetables to a traditional stew. This version utilizes the crockpot to make it extra easy. It has a rich, savory gravy and bright, earthy fall flavors like winter squash and sweet potatoes.
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Cinnamon Raisin Rice Pudding
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Thick, creamy rice pudding with cinnamon and plump raisins is delicious hot or chilled and the ultimate comfort food.
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White Bean & Smoked Pork Stew {Croatian Grah i Varivah}
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Here is an authentic recipe for grah, a traditional Croatian peasant stew of white beans, vegetables, and smoked pork. This is how my mother and grandmother made it.
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Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe
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This Old Fashioned Salisbury Steak Recipe is an easy skillet dinner with ground beef, bread crumbs, and flavorful spices in a rich mushroom gravy!
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