19 Recipes That Helped Americans Survive the Great Depression

There was a time when pantries were bare, and creativity was the key ingredient in every kitchen. During the Great Depression ...
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This vintage Depression-era pie used an unusual ingredient

The Great Depression led to the creation and popularization of some unique desserts, including this pie that used an unusual ...
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This Once-Popular Casserole Is The Epitome Of Depression-Era Cooking

vintage photo of woman stirring pot - George Marks/Getty Images When times are tough, culinary innovation takes place. From Italy's flavor-optimizing cucina povera to the complicated history of budae ...
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If you had a grandmother who cooked in the '30s, you'll remember these 5 Depression-era treats

Think about the last time you rummaged through your pantry, determined to create something decent with just flour, sugar, and whatever odds and ends you could find. Now imagine doing that every single ...
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Cooking School a big hit in Depression-era Rochester

Patrons attending the final day of the annual Post-Bulletin Cooking School in 1936, left with door prizes ranging from potted plants, a 49-pound sack of flour, a large baked ham, an electric mixer and ...
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Depression-era recipes: Good food on a tight budget

Volunteers donate meals from their own tables. Or, like the volunteers we caught up with at St. Jerome's Church in Northeast Philadelphia, they cook in church or synagogue kitchens. As the economy ...
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Depression-era cooking is making a comeback

Chef Andrew Hunter shares depression-era meals that are gaining popularity as grocery prices surge and budgets shrink. Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise with Wall Street set to ...