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For the appetizer — Fossilized Potato Quenelles (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. 12 potatoes 4 eggs 2 tablespoons butter parsley onion Method: Boil the potatoes, peel, and mash very finely. Add the butter, minced parsley, and half an onion minced […]
For dessert — Howler Monkey’s Baked Apples (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. 8 medium-sized tart apples 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup maple syrup or brown sugar 1 cup water 4 cups heavy whipped cream Method: Core the apples and pare […]
As a side dish — Jungle Salad (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. 8 potatoes 2 cups sliced stuffed olives 2 cups cooked string beans 2 dill pickles 2 green onions 8 hard-boiled eggs 1 cup walnut meats Method: Line your […]
For the main course – Gold Spider Chili Con Carne (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. 2 pound (900g) beef, dice in half-inch cubes ¼ to 1 pound (112 to 450g) red peppers, or 1 to 4 tablespoons chili powder (adjust […]
For the appetizer — Lost City Enchiladas (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. 24 tortillas 1 pound (450g) American cheese, grated 1 pound (450g) onions, minced (finely chopped) 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup lard 1 ½ to 6 tablespoons chili powder […]
For dessert — Ceremonial Cob Apple Pie (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. Short crust pastry 12 sliced and cored apples 2 cups molasses (you can substitute treacle or honey) cinnamon butter Method: Line a deep cast-iron pie-pan with piecrust (shortcrust […]
As a side dish — Ritual Corn and Beans (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. 4 cups lima beans 4 cups corn kernels 2 generous pieces of unsmoked bacon or salt pork pepper, salt butter Method: Combine corn kernels, freshly cut […]
For the main course — Cultist’s Corn and Chicken Pie (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. 12 ears of corn (or equivalent kernels) 2 spring chickens pepper, salt butter Method: Cut the corn from the cob, cutting close to get all […]
For the appetizer — Sacrificial Scallops (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. 2 or 4 cups small scallops 4 tablespoons butter 4 slices of onion minced parsley, salt, pepper slices of toasted bread Method: Parboil the scallops, drain, and dry well. […]
For dessert — Adventurer’s Cream Pie (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. 1/2 cup butter 2 cups sugar 4 eggs, well beaten 3 ½ cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla Method; Cream […]
As a side dish — Sewer Salad (serves 8) This themed recipe is for an authentic dish cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. 8 tomatoes, peeled and sliced 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 4 green peppers (capsicums) thinly sliced 2 tablespoons minced onion 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon A1 sauce […]
For the main course — Barbecued ’gator and Sauce (serves 8) These themed recipes are for authentic dishes cooked in the continental United States during the late 1930s. 1 boneless leg of lamb (2 pounds/900g) 4 tablespoons chili sauce 4 onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons […]
