Cabbage and noodles, or haluski, is an "A-plus" recipe that comes together in a few simple steps. The hearty cabbage ...

Depression-era cooking wasn’t just about making do with less-it created some incredibly delicious recipes that shine through generations. My grandmother taught me how frugal cooks transformed simple ...

The Great Depression was all about making do with what you've got, and this unique sandwich definitely brought the flavor ...

Poorman’s Meal This next recipe comes to us courtesy of Clara Cannucciari. She lived through the Great Depression, and her grandson recorded her recipes on YouTube. Though she is no longer with us, ...

During the Depression, scarce resources and frugal mindsets forced home cooks to get creative during the holidays, but the recipes they devised out of necessity deserve a second look in times of ...

Use up the whole can of black beans; no need to leave a quarter cup to turn gooey in the back of the fridge. If you like heat, shake in extra chili flakes. If you want earthiness, a pinch of cumin ...

Tuna Noodle Casserole Tuna Noodle Casserole became popular in the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1940s and 1950s.

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I tried a chocolate-cake recipe with no eggs or dairy that dates back to the Great Depression. Known as "Depression cake," the penny-pinching recipe is useful now due to the high price of eggs. I didn ...

Gather some friends around a white skillet lasagna, crispy tofu shawarma or roast squash with chickpeas and feta, and steel ...