What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 authentic depression era recipes that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Authentic Depression Era Recipes
Depression Era Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Depression Cake (No Eggs, Butter, or Milk)
Depression Cake
Chocolate Depression Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Peanut Butter Bread French Toast
Peanut Butter Bread
What food was popular during the Great Depression?
Chili, macaroni and cheese, soups, and creamed chicken on biscuits were popular meals.
What was a typical dinner in the 1930s?
1930s
Owing to that whole “Great Depression” business, the ’30s were a pretty lean dinner time. This basic dish — beef covered in a white sauce, usually served over toast — was one entree most people could make without breaking the bank (and it was significantly more appetizing than another option: dandelion salad).
What was a typical dinner in the 1940s?
In the 1940s, side dishes were everything from dinner rolls or biscuits to vegetables of many different kinds (a lot of canned vegetables—remember, it was during the war). For the deviled chicken, we are going to go with two different sides: sweet-sour carrots and pea croquettes.
What was the cheapest food in the Great Depression?
Plain potatoes, split pea soup with a slice of bread, and pork and beans were common menu items. You wouldn’t find much meat on most of these menus, but nevertheless these meals kept people fed for a price they could afford – all while preserving their dignity.
What did farmers eat during the Great Depression?
What did they eat? One advantage to living on a farm during the Great Depression is that farmers could grow their own food. They had vegetables, eggs, and milk that sometimes were tough to come by in the city. They even had meat occasionally from sheep, cattle, or pigs.
What food did they eat in the 1920’s?
You might see baked pork chops or meatloaf or roast chicken, bread or muffins and a vegetable or salad, plus, if you were lucky, cake or pie. You would probably drink fresh milk or water, or perhaps tea or coffee, with your meal.
What was the most popular food in the 1930s?
Chicken divan casserole, cherries jubilee, sweet potato-marshmallow surprises, and black bottom pie were very popular during the 1930s. In towns and cities, some women entertained in their homes, often at an afternoon tea with dainty sandwiches, nut breads, and tiny cookies.