Forgotten Cookbooks

02/28/2026

This is an easy and fast version of a Mexican bean recipe. High in fiber and protein.

https://moderndayfoodie.com/2026/02/28/easy-homemade-beans-high-protein-fiber/

02/14/2026

The historical story and recipe for Queen Elizabeth's Drop Scones

Queen Elizabeth’s DELICIOUS Drop Scone Recipe: Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, a long, long time ago, a queen had a president as her guest. She serve...

02/14/2026

EAT LIKE A QUEEN: Queen Elizabeth’s DELICIOUS Drop Scones and President Eisenhower

Queen Elizabeth’s DELICIOUS Drop Scone Recipe: Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, a long long time ago, a queen had a president as her guest. She served this dignitary a delightful dish from her family’s past. The queen was so kind that she soon shared her family recipe with the president. This fun true fairytale is the story of how the United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth II and President Dwight D. Eisenhower shared some Scottish Pancakes (Drop Scones) together and the recipe of those delicious pancakes....

https://moderndayfoodie.com/2026/02/14/eat-like-a-queen-queen-elizabeths-delicious-drop-scones-and-president-eisenhower/

02/02/2026

In this episode of "Eat Like a President," we dive into the fascinating food habits of the nation's first family, featuring recipes straight out of vintage cookbooks and historical archives. This is a tour of the famous Martha Washington Crab Soup, and whether it is indeed Martha Washington's recipe or one passed down from the Roosevelt White House to the Eisenhower White House to the Truman White House.

https://moderndayfoodie.com/2026/02/02/eat-like-a-president-first-lady-martha-washingtons-crab-soup/

02/01/2026

EAT LIKE A PRESIDENT

Welcome to the ultimate culinary history tour of the White House! Ever wonder what Presidents ate on a daily basis, at State dinners, or how First Ladies tra...

01/10/2026

Long before it was a comfort food staple, Navy Bean Soup was a survival ration on the high seas. In the video, we trace the recipe back to the 1904 General Mess Manual and Cookbook and explore how it fueled the United States Navy since the 19th century.

https://moderndayfoodie.com/2026/01/10/the-secret-history-of-navy-bean-soup-why-the-us-senate-eats-it-every-day/

12/27/2025

This vintage recipe is the classic no-bake lemon square recipe. The original name of the recipe was "Crunchy Lemon Squares" and it appeared on the back of the Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk can as early as 1947.

https://moderndayfoodie.com/2025/12/27/delicious-vintage-no-bake-layered-lemon-dessert/

12/10/2025

A great old fashioned oatmeal cookie

This is a How to Make Chewy Oatmeal Cookies cooking guide for my favorite recipe for classic oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! They're richly flavored, perfect...

12/08/2025

A Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie You’re Going to Love

This is a How to Make Chewy Oatmeal Cookies cooking guide for my favorite recipe for classic oatmeal chocolate chip cookies! They're richly flavored, perfectly soft and chewy, and SO easy to make (no mixer required!)...

https://moderndayfoodie.com/2025/12/08/a-chewy-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookie-youre-going-to-love/

12/07/2025

A great holiday recipe

Come cook delightful mint bark candy treats with Denise on Epic Earth Found. You will make these every holiday. 🔔 Please Subscribe!...

12/05/2025

EAT like a PRESIDENT!!

Welcome to the ultimate culinary history tour of the Kennedy White House! Ever wonder what President John F. Kennedy ate on a daily basis, or how First Lady ...

12/05/2025

PILLSBURY BISCUIT RECIPE?!?

Join me on a culinary journey as I discover a rare 1914 "The Pillsbury Cookbook"! 📖 We're talking over 300 vintage recipes, charming illustrations, and the ...