Though my mom wasn’t born until long after the Great Depression, it did hit her farming family pretty hard.
By the time she came around in the 1950s, the family was still relying on the meager funds they could scrape together.
Luckily, my grandpa was a skilled farmer who could grow most of their groceries, and my grandma knew how to stretch one meal out into enough dishes for a whole week. That meant a lot of stews, fresh bread, and even having all nine kids take turns churning their own butter. It wasn’t easy, but they always found a way to transform even the most simple dishes into a yummy family favorite.
In fact, all of the economic Depression-era recipes below are so scrumptious, many should still be regular staples today. I know I always request the potato soup when I’m home visiting my mom! In case you’re looking for a fast and affordable way to get your groceries to the door withing having to lift a finger, try Fresh Direct and start cooking like a pro! Just because these recipes are depression-era, doesn’t mean your groceries have to be!
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1. Depression BreadIngredients:
4 cups flour
2 cups warm water
2 Tbsps. yeast
Instructions:Pour flour into a large bowl and create a hole in the center. Pour the yeast and warm water in the center, then combine with the
flour until you form a ball. Cover with a towel and allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until it’s doubled in size.Knead the dough and split into two loaves, then allow to rise one more time. Bake at 300 °F until golden.
2 cups warm water
2 Tbsps. yeast
Instructions:Pour flour into a large bowl and create a hole in the center. Pour the yeast and warm water in the center, then combine with the
2. Hoover StewIngredients:
16 oz. box of noodles (macaroni is best)
2 cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can corn, undrained
1 can peas or beans (or both!), undrained
1 package sliced hot dogs
Instructions:
Cook pasta until it’s not quite done, then add sliced hot dogs and canned ingredients. Bring to a boil, then allow to simmer until pasta is done.
3. Creamed Peas On Toast
2 Tbsps. of butter
2 Tbsps. of flour
1 cup milk heated close to scalding
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups fresh peas rinsed and drained
Toasted bread
Instructions:
Melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour to make a roux. Be sure to stir consistently until the mixture bubbles, which should take about two minutes, being careful not to let it burn.
Next add the hot milk, again stirring as the sauce thickens. Allow this to be brought to a boil, then add salt and pepper to your preference. Lower the heat and continue stirring for two to three more minutes. Add peas and cover. You can also add protein, like hot dogs or tuna — whatever you have on hand.
Let simmer for 5-10 minutes, then serve on toasted bread.
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