1970s RECIPES FOR TWO from Better Homes and Gardens

Today I'm trying out some small batch 1970s recipes for two from Better Homes and Gardens! Other videos you might enjoy: Better Homes and Gardens playlist: https://bit.ly/3HQlmuZ Small Batch Recipes video: https://youtu.be/vmU52L1Pclg 1960s Sandwiches: https://youtu.be/xxlN3s1lvhY 1950s Summer Drinks: https://youtu.be/i2LJK0Tnsj0 my Thrive Market link for 30% off your first order: http://thrivemarket.com/CookingTheBooks Items from this video: Better Homes and Gardens Meals for One or Two: https://amzn.to/4aZPOPI Baker's Joy Spray: https://amzn.to/3Xlq6Sz Hand Mixer: https://amzn.to/3xhTYEB Small sheet trays: https://amzn.to/4ekrmLw Small casserole dish: https://amzn.to/3z021GD Buydeem toaster oven: https://amzn.to/4bUveBm 1” scoop: https://amzn.to/45jc1XL ------------------------------ STUFFED ZUCCHINI (pg 68) 1 zucchini (6 to 7 inches long) 1/4c water 1Tbsp butter 1/4c soft bread crumbs 2Tbsp chopped pimiento stuffed olives 2Tbsp shredded sharp American cheese Halve zucchini lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4" shell. Chop zucchini pulp (should measure about 1/3 cup); set aside. Place zucchini shells, cut side down, in an 8" skillet. Add water. Cover and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes or till just tender. Drain, Turn shells, cut side up, in same skillet. Sprinkle with a little salt. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, cook chopped zucchini pulp in butter for about 3 minutes or until squash is tender. Add bread crumbs and olives; toss to combine. Spoon bread crumb mixture into zucchini shells. Top with cheese. Cover and heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE (pg 73) 1/3c granulated sugar 1/4c softened butter 1 egg 1/2tsp finely shredded lemon peel 1/4tsp vanilla 3/4c all purpose flour 1tsp baking powder 1/4tsp salt 3Tbsp milk for topping: 1/4c packed brown sugar 1/4c all purpose flour 1/4tsp ground cinnamon 2Tbsp butter 2Tbsp chopped walnuts (optional) In small mixer bowl thoroughly cream granulated sugar and 1/4c butter. Beat in egg, lemon peel, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, stir together 3/4c flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into creamed mixture alternately with milk. Turn into a greased and floured 6 1/2 by 6 1/2 by 2 inch baking dish. Combine brown sugar, 1/4c flour and cinnamon; cut in 2Tbsp butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts (if using). Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over batter. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Makes 1 small cake. SAUCY MEATBALLS ( pg 22) 1 beaten egg 1 slice white bread, torn up 1Tbsp ketchup 1/4tsp salt dash pepper 1/2 pound ground beef 1 - 7 1/2oz can semi-condensed cream of mushroom with wine soup* 4oz tomato sauce 2Tbsp finely chopped onion 1Tbsp finely chopped green pepper Hot cooked rice or noodles In a small mixing bowl combine beaten egg, bread, ketchup, salt, and pepper and mix well. Shape mixture into 1" meatballs. Set aside. In skillet combine soup and tomato sauce. Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally. Add meatballs, onion, and green pepper. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice or noddles. Microwave cooking directions: Prepare the meatballs as above. Arrange in 10x6x2 inch non-metal baking dish. Cook, covered with waxed paper, in countertop microwave oven on high power for 5 minutes, rearranging meatballs once. Drain off fat. In bowl, combine soup, tomato sauce, onion, and green pepper; pour atop meatballs, stirring to rearrange. Micro-cook, covered, for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring once. Serve as above. ------------------------------- TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:51 Stuffed Zucchini 6:21 Streusel Coffee Cake 13:04 Saucy Meatballs 19:45 Cookbook Chat - Better Homes and Gardens Cooking for One or Two (1978) ------------------------------ MY FAV KITCHEN GEAR - seriously, I use this stuff ALL the time: - Twist Whisk: https://amzn.to/3tDvFPo - Geometry kitchen towels: https://www.geometry.house/?ref=AnnaB15 - use my link for 15% off! - 1/4 Sheet Pans (to hold my prepped ingredients!): https://amzn.to/46S9IKE - Ove Glove: https://amzn.to/3CkmyV5 - Small offset spatula: https://amzn.to/3GB9Rb7 - OXO Mini Angled Measuring Cup: https://amzn.to/3Gx2osz - GIR Silicone Spatula: https://amzn.to/3ImvNIs ------------------------------ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/CookingAllTheBooks INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/_cookingthebooks_ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cookingallthebooks WEBSITE: https://www.cookingthebooks.net/ ------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: Links included above may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. You are not required to click through any of my links, and there is no additional cost to you.