1960s DINNER FOR TWO 🍽️ Easy Dinner Ideas from Betty Crocker

[@transamgal9]

The rotary mixer was used in place of a whisk. No cook in my family had a whisk. I was influenced by Julia Child in the 60s and was the first one in my family to use one. They did have electric mixers. I still have my blue one that Grandma received from a bank in the 50s. I was married in 78, and the blue hand mixer is still going! I've burnt thru 2 kitchen aid stand mixers in that time...lol they don't make them like they used to♡

[@angelaoneal5169]

Your vintage cookware/dishes, etc are super freaking cute! Brings back memories from my childhood.

[@cooking_the_books]

Thank you!! I love using my cookware collection in videos.

[@sarahcleary110]

I have both the quart dish & the cookbook! The cookbook was my Mom's, she got it when she & Dad got married in 1965. I've got to look through all her cookbooks that I have. She passed in July so this year has been hard & I've not been looking forward to the holidays. I think cooking from her books will help me remember all the time we spent cooking together. I love your videos, they remind me of so many happy times with family.

[@judisewnsew6514]

❤

[@lavernehodge3320]

I received this as a wedding present in 1968 and I still have it. I learned how to cook with this. Now I'm cooking for one so it still comes in handy,

[@dianeeyestone2040]

I got that cookbook as a wedding gift about 55 years ago. Still have it.

[@nikip9161]

I love this so much. My bff's folks passed away over the last several years, I loved them so much, they were so classic. The point being, this early/mid sixties was when they grew their family, etc. I'll miss them forever, they were ALWAYS kind and supportive towards me. I love to become inspired by recipes. Throw times in there, that's even better. ❤❤❤🌻❤

[@chestyvulva]

Americas Test Kitchen has the greatest cooking for two cookbooks ever published. I highly recommend it for those who seriously need to learn to cook small. It has saved me soooooo much money haha.

[@redrooster1908]

BTW, the soothing dinner music is lovely and vintage 🎶 🎵

[@cooking_the_books]

Happy you enjoy it. 😊

[@christinemurphy5118]

I received that exact cookbook as a wedding gift in 1966 from my department colleagues at Ohio Bell. I still have and use it.

[@cooking_the_books]

I love this! ❤

[@denisebunker6674]

My granddaughter is getting married in March. I need to find this cookbook.

[@susanmcroberts8877]

I was at a antique store last week, and found this exact cookbook, and purchased it. It had an original price sticker on it-$1.95! I bought it because I do have problems making way too much (I had three boys). I'm really enjoying it.

[@cynthiamurphy3669]

Sounds like you got a good deal. I'm looking on Abebooks online, and they show 14 results of the 1964 edition. Some gal in South Dakota says hers is like new and wants $55 with free shipping; the cheapest says $10 including shipping but in poor condition.

[@susanmcroberts8877]

@@cynthiamurphy3669 I'm sorry, the tag that said 1.95 was original-so it was 1.95 in 1964. I paid 15.00 for it. Sorry for the confusion.

[@VintageVermilion]

Yeah-- more small size dinner ideas! So love seeing your wonderful collections of bowls, plates, etc. Makes cooking more fun.

[@redrooster1908]

It's a dangerous hobby to love dishes and vintage kitchen cookware. I'm 60 and my house is FULL!!😂

[@redrooster1908]

You've influenced me. Anna. 😂 A peanut butter balls recipe said 2 cups this and 2 cups that...and I immediately thought, I can make half this recipe.❤

[@cooking_the_books]

Sounds perfect!

[@toniwalsh7317]

It’s only my husband and I. I love small batch meals. 😊

[@mistythompson1398]

I just found a vintage warming tray at our thrift store. It works and I can't wait to use if for thanksgiving. I loved seeing that article about it.

[@janetmoore1124]

Everything looked delicious! Tip for the custard cups; put a kitchen towel into the pan, top with the custard cups and then add your water. The towel will keep the cups from sliding around. I have one of those princess bowls, too and love it because it has the pour spouts.

[@claudiakatrosh8945]

The quart dish you used today was a wedding gift to my parents in the 70’s. My mom was going to get rid of them a few years ago and I had to keep them. I have the 1qt and 2qt sizes

[@jpgabobo]

I don't know what I love more, the awesome recipes, or the stellar vintage accoutrements. Keep on!

[@janemartin229]

I save old spice jars for making my own spice blends or when I get something like your paprika that should, but doesn't, have a shaker top! It's funny, I saw an electric tray for sale today on QVC. I have some old ones with the wood grain look and they were very handy for office potlucks (no kitchen). What's old is new again!

[@dmbalsam]

I remove all the shaker tops because I am always spooning it out by the teaspoon.

[@jenniferbrown2402]

Dinners for two are perfect for me -- just two people in our house. And I have some ground beef and was thinking about making a casserole. Thanks so much! Oh, and I made that refried bean bake again today!

[@arescue]

“I love it when that happens and I planned it that way” You are brilliant!

[@lauren6889]

So pleased to say that i actually have this one ! I can never really join in, being here in England ( UK ) we just don't have the books that you mention, we have our own. I watch Kevin at Cavalcade, which i love just love to watch and listen to him. Thankyou,

[@cooking_the_books]

I'm a Cavalcade of Food fan as well! 😊

[@getoffmydarnlawn]

I love how you have to clarify that you know Betty Crocker isn't real because there's always that person out there itching to type, "Actually ..." @27:33 I didn't remember until this point in your vid my mom made this all the time, only in a 13x9 pan and she put shredded cheese on top. I don't think we had a name for it, but it conjures memories of our freezing cold house in the winter when the kitchen at supper time felt so warm.

[@cooking_the_books]

It’s happened soooo many times! 😂

[@patriciaholstein878]

That's where the hamburger pie recipe came from! I grew up with that and still make it today. It's a family favorite...of course I would "double" the recipe. It freezes well too.

[@cooking_the_books]

It was so delicious. I still have the portion I popped into the freezer...maybe I'll have it for lunch tomorrow! 😋

[@znachkiznachki5352]

Same! Love the leftovers.

[@rezaliaw4662]

Hello, per the pumpkin custard: melt the butter and mix it with the egg yolk before you put everything else in the bowl. The yolk will help to emulsify the butter into the mixture giving it a better mouthfeel and taste. I enjoy your channel. I love old cookbooks, too! Have a great day. Happy cooking!

[@utopicconfections5257]

Thanks for this! I have this book for "one day" when there's only my husband and I. I love going to thrift stores to find vintage cooking/baking pans. Edit - I made a kale salad today for a church potluck.

[@Adventures-with-Sisters]

I notice your background music every week and I just thought of the word. It’s lovely.

[@cooking_the_books]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy it.

[@The3GMom]

I remember the Hamburger pie from a friends house. I made something similar with peas and carrots in place of green beans and a brown gravy in place of tomato soup.

[@molcol100]

I’m going to look for this cookbook. The kids are pretty much grown up and it’s me and my husband most meals. These videos always spark a nostalgic conversation. Thanks!

[@deborahwilliams-rowley4281]

Good Morning, Anna these recipes look delicious, when I do the instant potatoes I do the same thing add the milk and butter with the water some times I also add garlic powder to it to make garlic potatoes, since it's just me I love your small recipes ❤

[@tinashort9098]

Hey sweet girl!!! Your cookbook should be there tomorrow!!! I was born in 1965 so I love this!!!!!

[@cooking_the_books]

I'll check my PO box! 😊

[@sarawright9576]

Being the only gluten free person in my family thanksgiving is bittersweet 😂 but I’m making that pumpkin custard to take with me this year so I get my pumpkin pie fix!

[@brendashope1558]

I am the only gluten free person here too. Don’t be afraid to take safe versions of your favorites!

[@Mitsuki1945]

I make the pumpkin pie without a crust. Pumpkin pie is a custard.

[@skokian1able]

Your videos are so interesting and soothing to watch! ❤️

[@cooking_the_books]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@cheryllopez7769]

I got this cookbook in 1969 for a wedding present, I still enjoy using it.

[@opalmoon2256]

I grew up reading Betty Crocker cook books from the public library and asking my mom to try this and that recipes, watching Ur channel brings so many great memories. My favorite books were the holiday meals and specially baking sweet treats.😊🫶

[@Everdyne]

I just recently found your videos (Thank you KZbin Algorithm for suggesting this channel!) and I have really enjoyed watching your videos. There is just something super comforting about how you present things and cookbook chats at the end. I look forward to dive more into your video back catalog. You touched on it a bit in this video about how you also collect vintage dishes/cookware.. I would love a video going thru your collection! Maybe going over how a certain pattern speaks to you or what it means to you but also just in general any history you have learned from collecting everything that you have. I love that you not only collect these pieces but you also continue to USE them because that is what they are meant for. Please keep doing what you are doing because you are absolutely great! Thanks from a new fan!

[@thedriver146]

What I love most about watching your show you pull from what you have and you're not using crap we can't get or substitute. Thank You!

[@susiemccoy7]

Hi Anna, I i like your apron. Thank you for posting your delicious recipes.

[@auntyjulez9819]

I got this cookbook a few months ago. I had seen it in your videos and immediately snatched it up! I made the porcupines on page 96 and they were really good.

[@noahvale2627]

I add dried cranberries to my slaw. Sometimes I add apple and pecans and shredded cheese, now it's getting close to a main dish.

[@cooking_the_books]

Sounds delicious!

[@marinasousa1527]

I enjoy watching every week.. any chance of you cooking Julia Child recipes, as I see both books behind you every week 😊

[@Cherylbottorff-iv9by]

Oh, I used to have that cookbook! I loved the 60’s!

[@OZARKMOON1960]

What a great way to use your leftover pumpkin and hamburger. As my dad used to say: I love it when a plan comes together. I really like the different 'cooking for two' recipes and have several books that are only those kind. Being single, these ones with 6-8 servings put me off - even if I know I like it - because that is just a lot of leftovers! Thanks for these ideas. The pumpkin custard sounds great. Might try it this holiday season in those mini-graham cracker crusts with whipped topping.

[@raymurphyii]

Love these dinner for two videos!

[@cooking_the_books]

Glad you like them! ❤️

[@arlycesuedel6518]

Oh my, I received that cookbook in 1970 when I got married-mine didn't have the spiral binding. I'm sure I made some of the recipes, but I was only 19 and a horrible cook. Thanks to Betty I improved. Wonder where that cookbook went? Probably a garage sale after I had 2 boys and they tried to eat everything in the house. I also love vintage plates, bowls and Corning ware. Thank you for another tasty video!

[@Adventures-with-Sisters]

I requested more dinner for 2 videos. Thank you so much. Love your channel love seeing you grow.

[@robylove9190]

I have made hamburger pie for many years. I like to use a bottom crust on mine.

[@kevv8175]

Would love to see some early 1900s recipes!

[@DunderMiflinScranton]

You are a delight! Watching your videos has really gotten me interested and excited about cooking and trying new recipes again.. I made the Peanuts Great Pumpkin cookies today, and I made the south of the Border soup yesterday. It’s just me and my husband so I love that you make small quantities. Love your channel!

[@macsarcule]

So fun! This one really connected with me and missing cooking for two. That potato topped casserole looked very good! Thank you, Anna!

[@yvonnepeltier9815]

I'm definitely trying these recipes, especially the pumpkin custard! Also, your apron is really cute!

[@cooking_the_books]

Glad you enjoyed them, and thank you! I found my apron at Anthropologie last year.

[@dwhitman3092]

Exactly what I've been needing! 😊

[@shellywalters4603]

I am so excited to see this cookbook! I picked it up from my grandpa a few years ago and I absolutely adore it! I’ve made a couple recipes from it and have had great success

[@belindajacalne994]

Hi Anna, I hope all is well. I'm so excited! It's another great video with our favorite person! I LOVE when you feature recipes for two! No leftovers and great for the budget! Thank you for the video! Have a great week!😊❤

[@maryd9331]

I have that cookbook and several other wire-bound Betty Crocker books. ❤

[@sjjordan7229]

I have a niece named Megan I always tell her “you’re a nut Meg!

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

😂

[@ilinoisy]

I’m heading to the thrift store tomorrow and can’t wait to pick up a few new cookbooks. Watching your videos are doubling the excitement!

[@pattycake8272]

You made me hungry and my daughter dipped on goingbout to eat, so im listening to you and cooking thank you for your awesome self and videos

[@gothmamasylvia462]

I got a copy of that cookbook for a wedding gift in 1974.

[@loriloristuff]

Boiled dressing used to be a way to make a form of mayonnaise that didn't fail and wasn't out of a jar. It would have been great for a newlywed, so she didn't have to "resort" to jarred mayonnaise on her coleslaw, lol. 😅 You can always throw an egg and a little flour in the leftover mashed potatoes and make potato pancakes. This recipe reminds me of cottage pie. I use preshredded cabbage mix, too, from Aldi. You can't beat that compared to having to find a small head of cabbage, core it, clean it, then shred it. I am not a pumpkin pie fan, but that dessert looks tasty. Precisely! It's a book for 60s newlyweds, mostly. I was surprised to see the "So You're Back to Two" chapter. My wedding china was Blue Onion by Corelle the first time. Over the years, it's been catch as catch can. Recently, I'm doing Corelle in a couple plates of this, a couple bowls of that. Very good video!!! Thanks so much. See you next week.

[@montelou42]

I got warm fuzzy feelings from today’s video 😊

[@znachkiznachki5352]

OMG! I make Hamburger Pie ALL the time. One of my favorites. I got the recipe from my SIL, whose mom made it all the time. My recipe is the whole thing 1lb ground beef, onion -measure with your heart, whole can of green beans, whole can of soup, salt and pepper (no msg in it). Mashed spuds, sprinkle some cheese. Even though it's just me, I love the leftovers for lunch or dinner.

[@Dicegirl72]

I still have my mom's copy of this one! Seeing it in the thumbnail was like seeing an old familiar friend. 😊

[@bettywales6874]

Another great video! This Betty Crocker cookbook is one of my favorites, makes me want to make some cole slaw, lol!

[@tonirieke7934]

Love this cookbook, I've had it a long time

[@WendlaBergmann]

always love small meal ideas! ❤

[@Rhaenspots]

Your little pan for the boiled dressing is so cute omfg 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@tamsondarland8951]

Anna awesome dinner indeed. All dishes looked delicious and love how budget friendly it was too. My Mom had a rotary beater. It had a wooden red handle. I still remember the sound of the clanging beaters as they moved around in mixing bowl. I'm 62 and moms in her late 80's. Thank you for sharing full recipes in description box. Love from long time Ky Sub. 🥔🥔🥬🥬🥩🍮

[@chaucernerd1690]

You used a book I already own! My wallet is happy. lol. I’ll have to try these recipes.

[@CatsPajamas23]

I love these classic retro comfort food recipes! Nice to see reasonable portions for one person. One of the reasons why I don't cook much anymore is because I'm single (divorced), cooking the way that I used to, always all natural, from scratch, seems too much for one and I don't really like freezing home prepped meals.

[@sunnieJ7389]

My Father bought this cookbook for me 1-2 years before I met my future husband. That would’ve been the early Seventies. I never made the three recipes you tried, but I did make many of the other recipes. My youngest sister would love your plates. She loves the mid century modern style

[@juliemartin1982]

I’ve been making that exact Hamburger Pie for years…always a favorite!

[@dupioni]

I have an “electric tray” and LOVE IT……Thank you for another great video!

[@leslieMClass80]

These recipes reminded me of all the dinners of growing up! By the way, LOVE the dinner plate!

[@kathrynmacgown6575]

All those dishes look yummy! ❤

[@marchawkins6904]

Love your Franciscan Starburst pattern dinner plate. Back in the 90s my brother in California started collecting that pattern. He had several pieces, but it was very expensive in Southern California. A girl I worked with (we’ll call her Wanda) got married and her new mother-in-law gave her an entire service of Starburst which had been hers in the 60s. Wanda did not need or want the dishes so she sold them to me very cheaply. I in turn shipped them to my brother a few at a time. The whole set is now worth thousands of dollars!

[@bethbrec]

Oh yes I have this cookbook! The chicken breasts baked in cream is one of my husband's all-time favorite chicken recipes. It makes for incredibly tender chicken. Highly recommend!

[@linsioux217]

Nice video! Music, food, ambience all there. Cole slaw dressing looked good.

[@plainjaneproud]

I grew up with hamburger pie but we called it green bean casserole. I made it for my kids and it's still one of their faves too. We make it basically the same but we cover the top with cheddar cheese before baking, which takes it over the top.

[@SeanNewhouse-mv9ez]

That hamburger pie is delectable weve had that before back then and 1970s, maybe 1980s

[@lindamyers7003]

I have and love this cookbook!! Thank you for cooking! It’s nice to see what the recipes will look like before I try them.😊

[@lohihilo7884]

I know you're in a household of two but I would love to see more videos with meals for one. I find it so difficult to scale down already scaled down recipes. I guess it wasn't very common way back when, but us singletons still like to eat. :)

[@dreamweaver3406]

great recipes! I made that hamburger casserole last night but used a sweet potato-came out very well!

[@Disjointedimages]

I believe the dish pattern you showed was "Butterfly Gold". It's a Corningware pattern and my grandma had that and "Crazy Daisy" both of which I inherited. It's very classic 70s to me! Good luck with the collection, and thanks for the videos.

[@bridgetmarden7224]

Love you, your channel, videos and all of your ideas. They all look delicious ❤❤❤

[@kimbee3083]

Instant mashed potatoes, best invention ever!❤😊

[@stoneenergey]

I love your channel! I've been binge watching your videos for the past 2-3 days since I just subscribed recently.

[@cooking_the_books]

Thank you and welcome! Glad to have you here.

[@Soniawithani]

I have those dishes too and this book. It’s my fav vintage cookbook to cook from. I’ve not made any of these things! I need to get busy!! 🎉

[@lanajoke8521]

Loving such small recipes for two, would love to see more of such content #foodfortwo ❤

[@donnavanboxel9174]

Love your videos. I have some of the cookbooks and the bowl sets. Got as wedding gifts, of course. 😊 I think I need to find more of the cookbooks. Looking forward to more or your cooking.

[@dorisbeale4940]

Thanks so much ❤

[@kaytiej8311]

I swear I have a 90cm square table cloth that would match the pastel illustration colours! Even the design says 1960s. And the table layouts were definitely influential on my ideal of a nice table setting!😅

[@dmbalsam]

I have the 1958 version. It was given to me when I married in1973 by a family member.

[@Robin-g7q5d]

These look like tasty recipes! I’ll have to try all of them.

[@Anita3kidsS.]

Anna, You had me at “SPICY PUMPKIN CUSTARD” ! Betty Crocker made meals quick & easy . Always love your videos. LOVED the long Halloween Video . I look forward to your video’s every week🧡

[@melissalambert7615]

Love the Country Festival casserole pan. My mom made a similar dish, ground beef w/tom sauce, layer of green beans, topped with mashed potatoes. Take a shaker off another jar and put it on that one (or put the paprika in a jar that has a shaker top). I like the pumpkin custard recipe. Dressing might be good in that broccoli, bacon, cheese salad dish.

[@sassykassispages]

I have this cookbook and it’s so neat!!

[@princess_4323]

I need to het a copy of this cookbook! And watching you eat that pumkin custard😋 I have to make it 😊

[@Sarah_b_curiouser]

Honestly, as far as pumpkin custard goes. I just do a homemade pumpkin pie filling (don't do the canned stuff) and skip the crust and instead of in a pie pan I do it in a normal baking dish. It turns out delicious every time

[@nikkisowell3263]

That pumpkin custard looked so angry after you stuck the knife in it again. LOL.