Hey, my mom used to make that!

Retro Recipe: Soup-er Sloppy Joes

You can't go wrong with Sloppy Joes. Unless you try to eat them like a hamburger. Then all the Sloppy goodness falls out onto the plate. Or your lap.

I like to put Sloppy Joes on half of a toasted bun and eat them with a knife and fork. Much neater. And because you don't fill up on bread, you can have seconds.

I know, I'm a genius.

Here are Campbell's 1989 recipes for Sloppy Joes.

Golden Joe

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can Campbell's Golden Mushroom Soup
1 tbsp. ketchup
dash pepper
hamburger buns, split and toasted 

Conventional: In skillet, cook beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is tender; stir to separate meat. Spoon off fat. Stir in soup, ketchup and pepper. Heat; stir occasionally. Serve on buns. Top with sliced green pepper, sliced onion and chopped tomato if desired. Makes 6 servings.

Microwave: In 1 1/2 qt. microwave-safe casserole, crumble beef; add onion. Cover; microwave on HIGH 5 min. or until beef is no longer pink, stirring once during cooking to break up meat. Spoon off fat. Stir in soup, ketchup and pepper. Cover; microwave on HIGH 3 min. or until hot, stirring once during cooking.

Mushroom Joe
Substitute 1 can Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup and 1 tbsp. prepared mustard for Golden Mushroom Soop and ketchup.

Cheddar Joe
Substitute 1 can Campbell's Cheddar Cheese Soup/Sauce for Golden Mushroom Soup and add 1/4 chopped dill pickle. Serve topped with sliced tomato and pickle slices.

Zesty Joe
Substitute 1/4 cup chopped green pepper and 1 tbsp. chili powder for chopped onion. Also substitute 1 can Campbell's Zesty Tomato Soup/Sauce and 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce for Golden Mushroom Soup and ketchup. 

Click here to see a 1955 recipe for Vienna Beef Sandwiches.

Retro Happy Hour: Irish Mocha Mint Coffee for the teetotallers

This recipe is from 1985.

3 well-rounded tsp. of Sugar-Free or Regular General Foods International Coffees Irish Mocha Mint or any other flavor • 2 tbsp. hot water • 3/4 club soda or natural sparkling water • crushed ice or ice cubes • 1/4 cup ice milk

For one serving, spoon the International Coffee into a tall glass. Add hot water and stir until coffee is dissolved. Pour soda in gradually, mix well, add ice. Top with ice milk. Garnish as desired.

 Click here for a traditional (read: with whiskey) Irish Coffee recipe. 

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Retro Dessert: Cream Cheese Clouds

This recipe is so easy, I'm surprised there's no Jell-O in it.

This 1989 recipe from the National Dairy Board makes 10 Cream Cheese Clouds.

1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. heavy cream
1 can cherry pie filling
chopped nuts (optional)

Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla at medium speed on electric mixer. Gradually add heavy cream; mix well. Whip until thickened. Using the back of a spoon, shape into ten 3 1/2" shells. Place on wax paper-lined cookie sheet. Freeze two hours or overnight. When ready to serve, fill with cherry pie filling. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top if desired. Makes 10. 

 

Turkey Divan made with leftover turkey

Here's the 1987 recipe from Heinz.

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen broccoli spears
4 large slices cooked turkey
1 jar Heinz HomeStyle Turkey Gravy
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Dash red pepper
Freshly ground black pepper
Toasted slivered almonds

Blanch broccoli in boiling water 1 min.; drain thoroughly. Divide broccoli among 4 individual baking dishes; top with turkey. Combine gravy and next 4 ingredients. Heat until cheeses are melted; stir frequently. Pour about 1/3 cup gravy mixture over each serving. Cover dishes with foil; bake in 350˚F oven, 20 min. Garnish with almonds. Makes 4 servings.

Chef's advice for a perfect turkey

When this 1987 ad ran, Chef Byron J. Brady, creator of Heinz HomeStyle gravies, was one of only 31 Certified Master Chefs in the country. Here are his turkey roasting tips.

1. Start with a good pan. The bird should have plenty of room.

2. Stuff lightly. Never pack stuffing in tight. (Otherwise, the turkey will take longer to cook to the center.)

3. Tent with heavy aluminium foil, or oiled baking paper.

4. One hour before bird is done, remove foil so skin will brown crisply (1/2 hour if using oiled baking paper).

5. Like wine, let it breathe. Before you carve, let turkey stand for about 20 minutes, so juices won't drain and leave the meat dry.

6. Relax. You've done enough. Let Heinz handle the gravy. With all due modesty, we've gone about making our gravies with the same attention to detail you've spent on this meal. Simmering just so long. Seasoning just right. Thickening just so. Stirring until ribbony smooth. We've even stored this marvelous turkey gravy in a jar, instead of a can.

 

 

Celebrate Oktoberfest with these two retro recipes from Campbell's

Considering these German recipes come from a Campbell's soup ad, they're surprisingly sophisticated, though not complicated.

Here are close-ups of the recipes for Beef Rouladen and Kartoffelsuppe from the above 1980 ad. Click images to enlarge.

Click here for another beef 'soup-er supper.'

1981 recipe for Chicken Almondzini

Here's the recipe for Chicken Almondzini.

3/4 cup Kraft Real Mayonnaise
1/3 cup flour
2 tbsp. instant minced onion
1 tsp. garlic salt
2 1/4 cups milk
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Kraft Natural Swiss Cheese
1/3 cup dry white wine
7 oz. spaghetti, cooked, drained
2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 10-oz. package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed drained
1 1/4 cup Blue Diamond Sliced Natural Almonds
1 4-oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup chopped pimiento

In medium saucepan, combine mayonnaise, four and seasonings. Gradually add milk; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Add cheese and wine; stir until cheese melts. In large bowl, combine mayonnaise mixture, spaghetti, chicken, broccoli, 3/4 cup almonds, mushrooms and pimiento; toss lightly. Pour mixture into 11 3/4" x 7 1/2" baking dish. Top with remaining almonds. Bake at 350˚, 40 to 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

 Click here for another retro chicken and pasta recipe.

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Delish iced coffee made with General Foods International Coffees

The ad and the recipe are from 1988.

Here's a close-up of the ingredients for General Foods International Coffees' recipe for Sparkling Cafe International:

For one serving, spoon General Foods International Coffees into a tall glass. Add hot water and stir until coffee is dissolved. Pour in soda gradually, mix well, add ice. Top with ice milk. Garnish as desired.

 Click here for a couple of alternative ways to cool off from 1949.

1988 recipe: Citrus Pie

Need a quick pie for tomorrow's festivities? This Citrus Pie is just the thing.

Here's a close-up of the Cool & Simple Citrus Pie recipe:

Click here to see another retro pie recipe that uses Cool Whip and a Keebler Ready-Crust.

Super-easy Turkey-Apple Salad from 1988

Here's a close of Swanson's recipe for Turkey-Apple Salad.

Click here to see another retro recipe from Swanson.