Welcome to Amanda's Atomic Home

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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Simple Chili

I don’t think there is much my daughter likes more than chili. Maybe sushi, but it’s a close call for sure. I always enjoy trying out new...

Aug 19, 20221 min read

Strange Texture

I generally serve carrots steamed or sometimes glazed. I was looking for something different. This recipe starts by steaming the carrots...

Aug 18, 20221 min read

Refreshing Citrus Tea

I had some people over for dinner that do not drink. So wine was out. I didn’t want to relegate everyone to water, so I pulled out this...

Aug 17, 20221 min read

Boozy Cake

I can’t honestly say I have every had a Harvey Wallbanger. After trying this cake I think I will have to make one. The vanilla pudding...

Aug 16, 20221 min read

It Takes A Minute

Growing up my mother was not a great cook. She could put some things together, but it was mostly boxes and prepared food. So we always...

Aug 15, 20221 min read

A Lovely Roast

The garlic, basil and mustard combine so very well with this roast. Marinating it with the wine and lemon juice helps break down the...

Aug 14, 20221 min read

A Complete Fail

I enjoy coffee, I enjoy coffee desserts. So I had high hopes. Those hopes were dashed with this dish. The mousse comes together nicely...

Aug 13, 20221 min read

A Strange Side Dish

This is definitely one of the strange side dishes that were so popular in the Mid Century. The apples stay very crunchy, so if you are...

Aug 12, 20221 min read

Different Than The Traditional

I remember as a child being served sloppy joes that were a combination of ground beef and a can of manwich. I was never a big fan. My...

Aug 11, 20221 min read

Saffron Risotto

Risotto is something that seems very luxurious. It is often served in high end restaurants and seems unattainable for the home chef....

Aug 10, 20222 min read

I Wanted To Like It

I will start by saying that I think it was unnecessary to use bone in chicken. Unfortunately the chicken was undercooked. I think if I...

Aug 9, 20221 min read

Quick Great Dinner

The pork chops cook perfectly in this great one skillet meal! I used thick chops with the bones in. I think if you used de-boned chops...

Aug 8, 20222 min read

Strange But Not Horrible

Over the years I have come to think of myself as a very good cook. I’m not trying to brag, but I do know my way around the kitchen. My...

Aug 7, 20221 min read

Delicious Cake

What a lovely cake. It is simple, but moist and delicious. The toasted coconut provides a lovely crisp to the very moist cake. The lemon...

Aug 6, 20221 min read

Delicious Sweet Potatoes

I grew up hating sweet potatoes. At some point in the past twenty years or so, that changed. I find now that I quite enjoy sweet...

Aug 5, 20221 min read

Herbed Chicken

The herbs that are rubbed on the chicken form a lovely herb crust. Adding the flour gives the skins small amount of crunch. Marinating...

Aug 4, 20221 min read

A Different Swiss Steak

I made a Swiss steak a while back with ground beef and a mushroom sauce. This recipe is quite different. Using the round steak gives the...

Aug 3, 20221 min read

Enough For A Crowd

Growing up my family did not make the traditional green bean casserole for the holidays. I have been with groups who made it, and it...

Aug 2, 20221 min read

Something For Everyone Cookie

I was cleaning out my pantry and discovered I had a huge jar of chocolate chips. I decided that I had to use them, so went looking for...

Aug 1, 20221 min read

Strange and Salty

I think deviled ham is an acquired taste. To start it is very salty. It is also kind of mushy. I opted not to use the egg. If you have...

Jul 31, 20221 min read