On October 29, 1929, the US Stock Market crashed, surging the country into what we know as the Great Depression.

This is a traditional french-Canadian dessert that was made during the depression era… the ingredients are simple and were cheap and it is one of those staple desserts in french…

Have you seen Clara of Depression Coooking with Clara on the news lately? She is 93 years old and has her own blog and several videos on youtube. With the downturn of the economy, people are very interested in being frugal. Clara shares recipes and stories from her own life during the Great Depression. I […]

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This recipe is an old French Canadian recipe which originated during the depression. It consists of tender pieces of chicken and homemade noodles swimming in a delicious gravy. A real rib sticker and a favourite with my family during the winter. Sounds harder than it is and it is absolutely delicious!

Have you seen Clara of Depression Coooking with Clara on the news lately? She is 93 years old and has her own blog and several videos on youtube. With the downturn of the economy, people are very interested in being frugal. Clara shares recipes and stories from her own life during the Great Depression. I […]

Cooking on a tight budget isn't easy, so we look to great depression recipes for inspiration, sharing really simple easy-to-make recipes that are affordable

10 Delicious Depression Era Pie Recipes that have stood the test of time!

If you want to save money, you should reduce your grocery budget. To do this easily, start eating some of these old-fashioned frugal recipes!

Have you seen Clara of Depression Coooking with Clara on the news lately? She is 93 years old and has her own blog and several videos on youtube. With the downturn of the economy, people are very interested in being frugal. Clara shares recipes and stories from her own life during the Great Depression. I […]

Home cooks quickly learned to stretch their food budget and ingredients during the Great Depression. Here's what they came up with.

Follow me The Great Depression is almost universally thought of as the darkest time in recent U.S. history from at least a financial

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A HUNGARIAN EASTER TRADITION ANGELS’ WINGS FRIED COOKIES Hungarian Csöröge (Angels' Wings) are those wonderful light as air, crispy, fried dough cookies traditionally prepared for Weddings. Beautifully piled high in pyramid style on cut crystal platters, they are lovely to behold and even most delightful to indulge. A popular dessert for Sunday dinner and served with coffee after a meal of Beef Gulyas or Chicken Paprikas. It tends to leave powdery traces of sugar on your upper lip, your chin and your nose. The secret is now out! Angel wings are traditional in several other European cuisines and have been incorporated into other regional cuisines (such as the United States) by immigrant populations. They are most commonly eaten in the period just before Lent, often during Carnival and on Fat Thursday, the last Thursday before Lent – not to be confused with "Fat Tuesday" (Mardi Gras), the day before Ash Wednesday. There is a tradition in some countries for husbands to give them to their wives on Friday the 13th in order to avoid bad luck. Forgács Fánk or Csöröge Ingredients: 10 large egg yolks 4-5 cups sifted flour 1 tbsp baking powder 3 tbsp sugar ¼ tsp salt 1 oz cognac brandy (or rum) Directions: In a large mixing bowl, cream egg yolks until thick and lemon coloured. Add all ingredients except flour and beat a little more until well blended. Add flour gradually; beat to a smooth batter then as you add rest of the flour you begin to knead with your hands until dough is smooth as silk, soft and very elastic. Add more flour as needed. Separate dough into balls and let rest on your noodle board (covered with a bowl). Roll out very thin on a slightly floured pastry board. Cut with zigzag pizza wheel into one inch wide diagonal strips. Take one long strip at a time, cut a slit and take one corner and loop it through the slip to form a flying angel. (See diagram below). When the oil is hot, place about 10 pieces of dough into the deep fryer or pan at a time. Turn Csöröge after ½-1 minute and fry on other side until light golden (about 1/2 min). Remove onto tray lined with paper towel. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving. ANGELS’ WINGS FRIED COOKIES (Smaller recipe) Forgács Fánk or Csöröge Here’s another variation on the theme. This one has sour cream in it. Try them both. Ingredients: 1 cup sour cream 4 large egg yolks 1 tbsp sugar ¼ tsp salt 2¼ cups flour 1 oz cognac brandy (or rum) ½ tsp baking powder ¼ cup icing sugar (for dusting) 1 pkg vanilla sugar Oil/shortening (for frying) Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Form into a soft dough. Roll out and cut as directed in previous recipe (See Diagram- above). Fry quickly in hot Crisco shortening until light brown. Dust with vanilla icing sugar. Chef’s Hint: All donut recipes should contain 1 shot of rum - it gives it a pleasant taste and during frying - the dough will absorb less oil. (I would suggest 1 shot for the cook - this will give her a bit of courage for the task!) For more of these amazing recipes - visit http://www.helenshungarianrecipes.com/ Blessings Clara Czegeny Dream Machine Publications Paris, Ontario, Canada The "Hot Hungarian Chef"

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Home cooks quickly learned to stretch their food budget and ingredients during the Great Depression. Here's what they came up with.

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Not being a culinary history expert, I don't know if this recipe really originates from the Civil War era. Whether this recipe has been around that long or not, these pancakes are so easy and delicious. Don't let the oatmeal fool you! They are very light and tender. They need to be started at least 4 hours before you will be cooking them. Mix the buttermilk and oatmeal and let them soak for at least 4 hours, but overnight is much better. In the morning add remaining ingredients and cook them like regular pancakes. The batter also makes great waffles! Stand back, so you won't be caught in the stampede of hungry pancake eaters :o) Civil War Pancakes 2 cups buttermilk 1-1/2 cups quick oatmeal 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons sugar Additional milk to thin batter, as needed Mix buttermilk and oatmeal in mixer bowl. Allow to soak at least 4 hours or overnight. In the morning add dry ingredients, eggs and oil. Mix well and thin with additional milk, if needed. Enjoy! This recipe can be doubled or tripled. Flash freeze any extra pancakes on a cookie sheet. Once frozen, remove and store in a zip bag or plastic container in your freezer. Reheat in microwave, oven or toaster oven. This freezer method works for any kind of pancake or waffle and makes a fabulous quick breakfast! Visit Tasty Tuesday and Tempt My Tummy Tuesday for more great recipes!

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Water Pie is a depression era recipe that turns bare bones ingredients into a delicious buttery pie!

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Corn pone was a stable for many of the pioneers and early settlers. It was normally cooked without milk or eggs. You can cook it over a campfire.

These vintage recipes will give you the perfect taste of the 1930s.

Cooking on a tight budget isn't easy, so we look to great depression recipes for inspiration, sharing really simple easy-to-make recipes that are affordable

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