
audiobook
by American Can Company. Home Economics Department
KITCHEN TESTED RECIPES FROM CANNED FOODS
PURÉE MONGOLE
CORN AND TOMATO CHOWDER
FISH TOMATO STEW
JELLIED SALMON MOLD
BAKED SALMON WITH DRESSING
LOBSTER BISQUE
CREOLE FISH PIE
SOUTHERN SHRIMP
TUNA AND APPLE SALAD
Designed for households that value both thrift and taste, this compact cookbook shows how everyday canned items can become the foundation of satisfying meals. The author draws from a testing kitchen to offer step‑by‑step instructions that keep preparation simple while still delivering appealing flavors and nutrition. Whether you’re feeding a growing family or setting up your first independent kitchen, the recipes give confidence to turn pantry staples into home‑cooked comfort.
From a creamy tomato‑pea purée and a hearty corn chowder to elegant dishes like jellied salmon mold and lobster bisque, the collection spans soups, stews, casseroles and side dishes. Each entry includes clear measurements, cooking tips, and suggestions for modest garnishes that add colour without extra cost. By using cans of fish, vegetables, fruit and broth, the book helps you cut prep time, reduce waste, and keep meals both economical and enjoyable.
Language
en
Duration
~20 minutes (19K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-05-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A corporate home economics team turned canned foods into practical, approachable everyday cooking, creating recipe collections for home kitchens at a time when convenience foods were becoming part of modern life. Their books are straightforward, useful, and full of the era's confidence in tested household advice.
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