Good Old-Fashioned Recipes -

Pumpkin Pie Mousse

January 7, 2022April 12, 2014 by Elizabeth

This easy no-bake pumpkin pie mousse is just like Grandma used to make. Creamy pumpkin mousse, served with maple whipped cream. No calorie counting here, just a delicious, creamy, and …

Old Fashioned Chicken Broth Recipe

July 23, 2021December 22, 2013 by Elizabeth

Old fashioned chicken broth in a white bowl with fresh parsley floating on top.

The old fashioned chicken broth takes a little bit of time, but it’s worth it. It may be one of the best things you can cook with your pantry ingredients …

Non-Alcoholic Spiced Apple Cider

July 23, 2021November 1, 2013 by Elizabeth

Here is an old-fashioned recipe for making spiced apple cider. Sometimes called mulled apple cider, this hot spiced drink is traditionally served at Christmas, but is great all autumn and …

Traditional Bread and Butter Pudding

July 23, 2021October 12, 2012 by Elizabeth

The best traditional bread and butter pudding recipe is by Mrs Beeton, and has been around since at least 1861. Interestingly, Mrs Beeton’s cookery book has no less than 6 …

Apple and Blackberry Jam (Mrs Beeton)

July 23, 2021July 22, 2012 by Elizabeth

This is Mrs Beeton’s apple and blackberry jam recipe, published in her Book of Household Management in 1907. Note: this recipe is provided for information only, I have not tested …

Mrs Beeton’s Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

July 23, 2021June 28, 2012 by Elizabeth

Traditional large Yorkshire pudding in a cast iron skillet.

Mrs Beeton’s Yorkshire pudding recipe is a classic recipe used by generations of cooks. Her original recipe is for one large traditional Yorkshire pudding, but you can use the same …

Old Fashioned Spices and Flavorings

July 23, 2021May 21, 2012 by Elizabeth

Overhead shot of old fashioned spices in small bowls.

Here is a list and description of the spices used in 1910 by Fannie Merritt Farmer in her recipe book The Boston Cooking School Cook Book1. Condiments Condiments are not …

Old Fashioned Apple Betty Recipe

July 23, 2021April 10, 2012 by Elizabeth

Ingredients 4 cups bread cubes (packed lightly in the cup) 4 cups tart apples (peeled and diced) 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter (melted) …

Mrs Beeton’s Scone Recipe

July 23, 2021March 28, 2012 by Elizabeth

Mrs Beeton’s Scone recipe is from Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book, published in 1925. The original recipe SCONES. INGREDIENTS—1lb of flour, 1oz sugar, 2oz. of butter or fat, 2 teaspoonfuls of …

Old Fashioned Rice Pudding Recipe

July 23, 2021March 10, 2012 by Elizabeth

This recipe is found in Mrs Beeton’s The Book of Household Management published 1861. Mrs Beeton’s Cook Book ( as it is known) contains many many recipes that have stood …