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Welcome! I am Amanda Kennedy, an avid Mid Century Lover! I started this blog to share the recipes I recently discovered at an Estate Sale. I hope you enjoy discovering these recipes as much as I do!

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Basic Dinner Rolls

I made these for a dinner party I had last week. I always like to have a bread option when I serve dinner. I don’t know why, it’s just...

Oct 18, 20221 min read

The Perfect Puff

I had a dinner party a few nights ago. I always like to impress when I have new people over, so decided to make an Apple Tarte Tartin....

Oct 17, 20222 min read

Super Tart Curd

I have always been a fan of lemon. Not so much lemon meringue. Something about the meringue bothers me. Usually store bought meringue is...

Oct 16, 20222 min read

Simple Pastry

I used this recipe for the crust on my Beef and Vegetable Pie. The pastry came together well. The shortening provided the necessary fat...

Oct 15, 20221 min read

Meaty Pot Pie

There is a lot of meat in this pie. That is a good thing! I hate pot pies where you have to search for the protein. I was concerned that...

Oct 14, 20221 min read

Crunchy Casserole

There really is no need to cook a whole chicken for this recipe. It could have easily been made with leftover or canned chicken. Alas, I...

Oct 13, 20221 min read

Fabulous Sandwich Bread

Admittedly, I am getting pretty good at bread making. I think I have finally figured out the kneading and resting process. Of course,...

Oct 12, 20222 min read

A Sticky Mess

My husband loves caramel. So this was the recipe I choose for his birthday. He took the cupcakes to work. The cupcakes themselves are...

Oct 11, 20222 min read

Fabulous Carrots

Side dishes are one of those things I don’t think you always need a recipe for. I have a recipe for steamed carrots. I mean, do I really...

Oct 10, 20221 min read

Simple and Delicious

This recipe is so simple! But it will impress whomever you serve it to. I did not find thick cut pork chops. It seems to be harder and...

Oct 9, 20221 min read

Moist Cake, Amazing Frosting

My daughter picked this recipe for her birthday cake. She liked the idea of the whipped cream and the coffee. Using whipped cream in the...

Oct 8, 20222 min read

They Could Have Been Better

I think I struggled with these rolls because the dough was so soft. It was not the traditional bread making method. I think the egg was...

Oct 7, 20221 min read

Yummy Pasta

I honestly did not expect this dish to be so good. It really was delicious. That being said, there are a few things I would change. The...

Oct 6, 20222 min read

Light and Fluffy Fritters

Doughnut making is not something I have done before. I have always wanted to try though. I think this was the perfect recipe to start...

Oct 5, 20222 min read

Seasoned Rice

Using red onions was definitely the right move. The onions and almonds sauté to a lovely texture - the onions not too soft, the almonds...

Oct 4, 20221 min read

Slow Cooked Flavor

I love a curry. We eat curry often - it is our go to take out. I have made curry at home with varied success. This recipe is going into...

Oct 3, 20222 min read

I Made It To Share, But . . .

I am beginning to become a very big fan of coffee cake. This one is fueling that fandom. The cake itself is very moist. It has a lovely...

Oct 2, 20221 min read

Not Your Average Taco

I used a spicy sausage for the meat portion. We like a little spice, so that seemed like the right thing for us. I also did not cut my...

Oct 1, 20221 min read

Soft Flour Tortilla

This is not my first foray into tortilla making. So I knew a bit what I was doing. Mixing the dough with your hands is a must. I don’t...

Sep 30, 20221 min read

Better Than I Thought It Would Be

This recipe makes a decent casserole of sorts. Although it is not a traditional casserole as you do not bake it. It takes very little...

Sep 29, 20221 min read