Right now many of us are trying to figure out how to keep ourselves occupied during this difficult time. Well let the Vintage Inn help you out! I have compiled a list of Vintage ads that feature Cooking (& Baking) Recipes from the 1930s-1950s. Have some fun with them and share in the comments below on how you made out!

P.S. Some of these might not look too appetizing (that is retro food recipes for you!). Oh and a Tip! To see the recipes larger, click on the image and be taken to it is original source OR save and zoom in on your computer (that is why I do)

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Vintage Cooking Recipes as seen in Vintage Ads

1920s – 1950s

1937 Kraft Miracle Whip Salad Dressing Ad. “Even old-fashioned potato salad seems new when you glorify it with Miracle Whip’s special flavor.” The recipe is to the left in the ad.

Source: Etsy

1930s vintage ad for Two-Tone Chocolate Pie made with Baker’s Chocolate (of course you can make it with whatever chocolate you own). Made to order for the “whoever in your life (a 2020 revision)”.

1947 Birds Eye Vegetables Ad – Fish Fillets with Almond Cream Gravy. Cook in in 30 minutes flat!

Source: Etsy

1949 Snider’s Catsup Ad – Nature’s Bountiful Harvest Spiced Ham Recipe.

Source: Etsy

Vintage 1942 Diamond Walnuts advertisement. “Why be a hen-pecked hostess? You’ll hear nothing but praise for your teatime treats when you just add walnuts”.

Included are 3 great recipes for snacks that use walnuts: Walnut Gelatin Salad, Walnut Divinity, and Golden Walnut Cake Balls.