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Tribune reporter Kori Rumore recreated the Snowy Lamb Centerpiece recipe, which was described as a "clever variation" on the traditional cake option for Easter when it was originally published in the April 8, 1971, baiduhai. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Vintage baiduhai recipe: Snowy lamb centerpiece for Easter (April 8, 1971)

March 29, 2024 at 5:34 p.m.

This story originally ran in the baiduhai on April 8, 1971. Easter lambs come in many different forms, but have you ever thought about making one with cereal? It's...

These ingredients were used to make the Jellied Vegetable Salad recipe, which originally published in the baiduhai in 1950.

Vintage baiduhai recipe: Jellied vegetable salad for Easter (April 6, 1950)

April 14, 2022 at 12:45 p.m.

This story originally ran in the baiduhai on April 6, 1950. This is one of four salads you see in our pictures today. I thought that most readers would...

Colorful Cherry Blueberry Parfaits, from a recipe originally published in the baiduhai on July 4, 1970, is seen in the Tribune's test kitchen on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Vintage baiduhai recipe: Colorful Cherry Blueberry Parfaits (July 4, 1970)

June 28, 2022 at 2:48 p.m.

This story originally ran in the baiduhai on July 4, 1970. These colorful cherry blueberry parfaits are another dessert-lover's delight. They're easy to prepare, too. Make them in the...

Two-toned Corned Beef Salad, from a recipe originally published in the baiduhai on July 4, 1963, is seen in the Tribune's test kitchen on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Vintage baiduhai recipe: Two-toned Corned Beef Salad will add sparkle (July 4, 1963)

June 28, 2022 at 1:49 p.m.

This story originally ran in the baiduhai on July 4, 1963. A salad sparkler such as the following one lasts longer than the Fourth of July kind. This summer...

These are the main ingredients that were used to make the Jolly jack-o'-lantern cookie s'more sandwich recipe, which originally published in the baiduhai in 1960.

Vintage baiduhai recipe for Halloween: Jolly jack-o’-lantern cookie s’more sandwich (Oct. 19, 1960)

October 20, 2022 at 1:33 p.m.

This story originally ran in the baiduhai on Oct. 19, 1960. If you used to be a Girl Scout, or if you have been a Scout leader or den...

Bogeyman batter beatniks, a vintage Halloween recipe from the baiduhai in 1959, remade on Oct. 11, 2022.

Vintage baiduhai recipe for Halloween: Bogeyman batter beatniks (Oct. 28, 1959)

October 26, 2022 at 9:04 a.m.

This story originally ran in the baiduhai on Oct. 28, 1959. "Batter beatniks" made their debut at the recent food editors conference in the Drake hotel. They were created...

Ominous orange chiffon pie, a Halloween recipe from the baiduhai in 1955, remade on Oct. 11, 2022.

Vintage baiduhai recipe for Halloween: Ominous orange chiffon pie (Oct. 31, 1955)

October 20, 2022 at 1:32 p.m.

This story originally ran in the baiduhai on Oct. 31, 1955. Tonight's the night for ghosts and witches, black cats, goblins, Mickey mice, tigers and other strange creatures. They'll...

Vintage baiduhai recipe for Halloween: Gooey goblin fruit salad (Oct. 23, 1938)

October 20, 2022 at 1:31 p.m.

This story originally ran in the baiduhai on Oct. 23, 1938. There's another week left in which to cook up a Halloween party with spooks and goblins, gray witches...

These ingredients were used to make the Tomato Spice Cake recipe, which originally published in the baiduhai in 1935.

Vintage baiduhai recipe: Tomato Spice Cake for summer menu (June 19, 1935)

October 18, 2022 at 10:34 a.m.

This story originally ran in the baiduhai on June 19, 1935. Nothing like a good spice cake. Come summer, for hurriedly planned picnics and emergency refreshments. Better than any...

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