Cooking the Books

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I've collected vintage cookbooks for many years and love trying out 'new' (to me) vintage recipes. If you love food, cookbooks, and all things vintage, then you've come to the right place!

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe | A Vintage Favorite!

Strawberry Pretzel Salad Recipe | A Vintage Favorite! Cooking the Books

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Here's what happened when I followed a 1970s Cookbook!

Here's what happened when I followed a 1970s Cookbook! Cooking the Books

12.5K views - 6 days ago

3 Vintage Sandwich Recipes from the 1979 Pillsbury Cookbook!

3 Vintage Sandwich Recipes from the 1979 Pillsbury Cookbook! Cooking the Books

21.7K views - 1 week ago

This Retro Green Grasshopper Pie Recipe Tastes Amazing!

This Retro Green Grasshopper Pie Recipe Tastes Amazing! Cooking the Books

11.2K views - 2 weeks ago

Vintage 1940s Cheese Recipes Put to the Test! Cream Cheese Recipes from Kraft

Vintage 1940s Cheese Recipes Put to the Test! Cream Cheese Recipes from Kraft Cooking the Books

14.2K views - 3 weeks ago

These 1950s Hamburger Recipes Are Surprisingly Delicious!

These 1950s Hamburger Recipes Are Surprisingly Delicious! Cooking the Books

18.3K views - 1 month ago

I tried food from the 1960s - here's what happened!

I tried food from the 1960s - here's what happened! Cooking the Books

20K views - 1 month ago

Lemon Surprise from The Dooky Chase Cookbook

Lemon Surprise from The Dooky Chase Cookbook Cooking the Books

27.3K views - 1 month ago

Minnesota Cooking - I Tried Recipes from a 1980s Cookbook!

Minnesota Cooking - I Tried Recipes from a 1980s Cookbook! Cooking the Books

19.4K views - 1 month ago

Trying 1940s Recipes from The Watkins Cookbook - Here's What Happened!

Trying 1940s Recipes from The Watkins Cookbook - Here's What Happened! Cooking the Books

25.9K views - 1 month ago

Easy Slow Cooker Dinners - I can't believe how good this slow cooker stew tasted!

Easy Slow Cooker Dinners - I can't believe how good this slow cooker stew tasted! Cooking the Books

13.8K views - 1 month ago

This 1960s Cookbook Is Full of Forgotten Budget Dinners!

This 1960s Cookbook Is Full of Forgotten Budget Dinners! Cooking the Books

52K views - 1 month ago

Vintage 1980s Cookbook Reveals Secret Budget Cooking Tricks

Vintage 1980s Cookbook Reveals Secret Budget Cooking Tricks Cooking the Books

25.9K views - 1 month ago

Forgotten 1950s Budget Recipes | Do They Hold Up Today?

Forgotten 1950s Budget Recipes | Do They Hold Up Today? Cooking the Books

24.8K views - 3 months ago

6 Party Appetizers that will WOW your guests!

6 Party Appetizers that will WOW your guests! Cooking the Books

20.3K views - 3 months ago

These Ridiculously Easy Cheese Balls Will Impress Everyone!

These Ridiculously Easy Cheese Balls Will Impress Everyone! Cooking the Books

15.9K views - 3 months ago

3 Holiday Party Snacks You Need to Try!

3 Holiday Party Snacks You Need to Try! Cooking the Books

15.1K views - 3 months ago

Holiday Party Snacks - 1980s Recipes from Home Economics Teachers!

Holiday Party Snacks - 1980s Recipes from Home Economics Teachers! Cooking the Books

14.2K views - 3 months ago

Holiday Nostalgia! Vintage Cookie Recipes from Betty Crocker

Holiday Nostalgia! Vintage Cookie Recipes from Betty Crocker Cooking the Books

13.3K views - 4 months ago

WOW - I Tried 3 EASY Party Dip Recipes from Gooseberry Patch!

WOW - I Tried 3 EASY Party Dip Recipes from Gooseberry Patch! Cooking the Books

14.1K views - 4 months ago

Trying 1940s Recipes! What to Make for Thanksgiving

Trying 1940s Recipes! What to Make for Thanksgiving Cooking the Books

19.1K views - 4 months ago

These Baked Potato Ideas are GENIUS! Baked Potato Dinner Recipes

These Baked Potato Ideas are GENIUS! Baked Potato Dinner Recipes Cooking the Books

12.5K views - 4 months ago

Budget Friendly Dinner Ideas - Pantry Cooking Recipes You Can Make Tonight!

Budget Friendly Dinner Ideas - Pantry Cooking Recipes You Can Make Tonight! Cooking the Books

24.5K views - 5 months ago

Quick and Easy Halloween Food - Treats You Can Make TONIGHT!

Quick and Easy Halloween Food - Treats You Can Make TONIGHT! Cooking the Books

16.5K views - 5 months ago

1950s Easy Entertaining - Betty Crocker Vintage Recipe Taste Test!

1950s Easy Entertaining - Betty Crocker Vintage Recipe Taste Test! Cooking the Books

14.6K views - 5 months ago

Trying Vintage Slow Cooker Recipes! Happy Crocktober 2025

Trying Vintage Slow Cooker Recipes! Happy Crocktober 2025 Cooking the Books

17.5K views - 5 months ago

Don't Know What to Make in a Slow Cooker? Try These Recipes!

Don't Know What to Make in a Slow Cooker? Try These Recipes! Cooking the Books

18.2K views - 5 months ago

Trying 1960s Recipes from the Quaker Oats Company

Trying 1960s Recipes from the Quaker Oats Company Cooking the Books

14.4K views - 6 months ago

Cozy Fall Cooking From The Past! 🍂 Pillsbury Recipes

Cozy Fall Cooking From The Past! 🍂 Pillsbury Recipes Cooking the Books

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Trying 1950s Recipes TODAY!

Trying 1950s Recipes TODAY! Cooking the Books

24.3K views - 6 months ago

Small Batch Recipes - How to Cook for Two People

Small Batch Recipes - How to Cook for Two People Cooking the Books

16.9K views - 6 months ago

Recipes that Save You Money! 1940s Budget Dinners

Recipes that Save You Money! 1940s Budget Dinners Cooking the Books

44.4K views - 7 months ago

Muffins and More! Which Quick Bread Recipe is the Best?

Muffins and More! Which Quick Bread Recipe is the Best? Cooking the Books

13.4K views - 7 months ago

Great Casserole Recipes from Sunset Magazine!

Great Casserole Recipes from Sunset Magazine! Cooking the Books

19.6K views - 7 months ago

Easy 1990s Recipes You Can Make Tonight! Quick Dinner Ideas

Easy 1990s Recipes You Can Make Tonight! Quick Dinner Ideas Cooking the Books

24.3K views - 7 months ago

What Happens When You Cook Mexican Food From Vintage Books?

What Happens When You Cook Mexican Food From Vintage Books? Cooking the Books

23.4K views - 8 months ago

Easy Dessert Ideas! Delicious Squares - Company's Coming recipes

Easy Dessert Ideas! Delicious Squares - Company's Coming recipes Cooking the Books

20K views - 8 months ago

I Tried 3 Recipes from Little Women - Food from Classic Literature

I Tried 3 Recipes from Little Women - Food from Classic Literature Cooking the Books

15.7K views - 8 months ago

Cooking a Whole Meal From a 1976 Cookbook!

Cooking a Whole Meal From a 1976 Cookbook! Cooking the Books

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Trying Vintage Salad Recipes From the 1960s!

Trying Vintage Salad Recipes From the 1960s! Cooking the Books

15.1K views - 8 months ago

Trying Vintage Recipes From a 1960s Cookbook! Easy Summer Side Dishes

Trying Vintage Recipes From a 1960s Cookbook! Easy Summer Side Dishes Cooking the Books

19.9K views - 9 months ago

Making Easy Slow Cooker Dinners for Two People!

Making Easy Slow Cooker Dinners for Two People! Cooking the Books

32.2K views - 9 months ago

1980s Nostalgia! QUICK and EASY Recipes from Better Homes and Gardens

1980s Nostalgia! QUICK and EASY Recipes from Better Homes and Gardens Cooking the Books

19.5K views - 9 months ago

1970s PARTY FOOD from Southern Living - EASY snacks for a party!

1970s PARTY FOOD from Southern Living - EASY snacks for a party! Cooking the Books

23.5K views - 9 months ago

The BEST Summer Recipes from Gooseberry Patch! Summer Dinner Ideas

The BEST Summer Recipes from Gooseberry Patch! Summer Dinner Ideas Cooking the Books

16.7K views - 10 months ago

Great CHICKEN RECIPES for Dinner - I tried 3 dishes from 1968!

Great CHICKEN RECIPES for Dinner - I tried 3 dishes from 1968! Cooking the Books

31K views - 10 months ago

I Tried 3 Recipes From The American Girls Cookbook!

I Tried 3 Recipes From The American Girls Cookbook! Cooking the Books

21.9K views - 10 months ago

I tried 1960s BUDGET RECIPES - Low Cost Dinner Ideas

I tried 1960s BUDGET RECIPES - Low Cost Dinner Ideas Cooking the Books

42.9K views - 10 months ago

Trying 1950s RECIPES - Good Housekeeping Recipes From the 50s

Trying 1950s RECIPES - Good Housekeeping Recipes From the 50s Cooking the Books

26.9K views - 11 months ago

EASY Dinner Ideas - Food from the 1970s!

EASY Dinner Ideas - Food from the 1970s! Cooking the Books

31.9K views - 11 months ago

Making Delicious Refrigerator Pickles Is Really Easy!

Making Delicious Refrigerator Pickles Is Really Easy! Cooking the Books

20.7K views - 11 months ago

Spring Salads! TASTE OF HOME Salad Recipes You'll Love

Spring Salads! TASTE OF HOME Salad Recipes You'll Love Cooking the Books

15.4K views - 11 months ago

1950s FAMILY FAVORITES - Easy Dinner Ideas that surprised me!

1950s FAMILY FAVORITES - Easy Dinner Ideas that surprised me! Cooking the Books

29.7K views - 11 months ago

Slow Cooker Meals for Two - Easy Slow Cooker Dinners!

Slow Cooker Meals for Two - Easy Slow Cooker Dinners! Cooking the Books

76.8K views - 1 year ago

Exploring Delicious Recipes From The Anne Of Green Gables Cookbook

Exploring Delicious Recipes From The Anne Of Green Gables Cookbook Cooking the Books

37.1K views - 1 year ago

1960s PARTY SNACKS - Retro Party Snacks from Vintage Recipes!

1960s PARTY SNACKS - Retro Party Snacks from Vintage Recipes! Cooking the Books

30K views - 1 year ago

1970s MEATLESS MEALS - Dishes from the Moosewood Cookbook

1970s MEATLESS MEALS - Dishes from the Moosewood Cookbook Cooking the Books

27.4K views - 1 year ago

1970s DINNER IDEAS - Easy Weeknight Meal! What to Make for Dinner

1970s DINNER IDEAS - Easy Weeknight Meal! What to Make for Dinner Cooking the Books

22.9K views - 1 year ago

Trying 1990s Recipes from TASTE OF HOME MAGAZINE!

Trying 1990s Recipes from TASTE OF HOME MAGAZINE! Cooking the Books

30.2K views - 1 year ago

Trying a 1950s DINNER FOR TWO with Betty Crocker Recipes

Trying a 1950s DINNER FOR TWO with Betty Crocker Recipes Cooking the Books

24.9K views - 1 year ago