Recipe Reviver

02/10/2026

I'm not sure how authentic to the Philippines this is, but it sure tasted good! Both pork and chicken in the same stew, along with peanuts, celery, and evaporated milk. This recipe comes from a 1975 cookbook put out by the Lea & Perrins Worcestershire company.

Cooking straight from the 1975 Lea & Perrins cookbook, I dive into a curious recipe called Philippine Pork and Chicken Stew. While it’s not authentically Fil...

01/25/2026

Today's recipe is for a Senegalese Chicken Casserole, with noodles, chicken cooked in a curry sauce, and peas, among many other things. It took quite a long time to make. Was it worth it?

This recipe takes some time, but simmering chicken in a curry stock, adding peas, noodles, toasted almonds, and cream, makes for an interesting take on a chi...

01/20/2026

From an Episcopal Churchwomen's Desserts cookbook, here's a sticky topping Coconut Caramel Upside-Down Cake from 1968. I really liked the cake part. The topping could have used some work.

Today, I'm baking an easy to make coconut caramel upside-down cake from the 1968 cookbook "Favorite Recipes of Episcopal Churchwomen Desserts Including Party...

01/12/2026

I can't figure this one out. Is it a pasta dish? Is it an egg dish? Is it some weird 1950's casserole that is impossible to define? Well, yes, to all of those questions. Check out this recipe from 1950 - Macaroni Loaf, from a cookbook called "Burnt Toast".

Ever heard of a Macaroni Loaf from 1950? I hadn’t either—until I made one, and I still don’t know how to classify it. This vintage recipe combines cooked mac...

12/22/2025

Guess who's back? Hint: It's me!

Try this 1972 recipe from the Copper Town Cookbook, which was put out by the ghost town of Jerome, Arizona as a fundraiser, with multiple printings. The Bisq...

02/05/2024

We finally got another episode up there and it's a good one! Do you like apricots?

Episode 51: Apricot Surprise Coffee Cake (1964)From the Maxwell House Coffee CookbookThis apricot cake, that also includes coconut, pineapple, and orange jui...

01/22/2024

Our latest episode takes us to the American South with this recipe for Brunswick Stew from Greensboro, North Carolina.

Episode 50: Brunswick Stew (1978)From "Out of Our League", a cookbook put together by The Junior League of Greensboro, North CarolinaThis southern classic is...

01/14/2024

Caesar salad, anyone?

Episode 49: Caesar Salad Dressing (1968)From "Favorite Recipes of America: Salads including Appetizers"I have made multiple recipes for Caesar salad dressing...

01/07/2024

These were much simpler to make than I anticipated. Have you made homemade meatballs before? What is your favorite meatballs recipe like?

Episode 48: Polynesian Meatballs (1978) from A Book of Favorite Recipes Compiled by the Finance Committee of Augustana Lutheran Church (Phoenix, AZ)This basi...

12/28/2023

Trying something new with a YouTube Short this time. One Recipe. One Minute. Pecan Christmas Butter Balls.

Episode 47: Christmas Butter Balls (1969)From The Federated Women's Clubs Cookbook "Desserts Including Party Beverages" 2000 Favorite Recipes from Women's Cl...

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas!

12/19/2023

Flavors of the holiday season or flavors of a major flop? Find out in today's episode!

Episode 46: Noel Eggnog Pie (1967)From the Better Homes & Gardens Holiday Cook BookThis may not have set up the way that it should have, but the flavors are ...