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Michigan Consolidated Gas Company

Turkey PomPons

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This week I’ve been sharing the recipes for Thanksgiving, 1954 from Michigan Consolidated Gas Company:

  • Roast Turkey with Almond Celery Stuffing
  • Turkey Pompons
  • Spicy Applesauce Mold
  • Green Vegetable Trio
  • Pumpkin Mince Pie
  • Apple Torte
  • Chocolate Delicacy

At the end of the week, the most appropriate recipe to share is Turkey Pompons – a way to use any leftover turkey!

turkey pompons thanksgiving november 1954 michigan consolidated gas company

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Turkey Pompons

Course Main Course
Keyword Leftover, Thanksgiving, Turkey

Ingredients

  • 5 cups bread cubes 2-3 days old, crusts removed
  • 3/4 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 2 tablespoons onion minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups turkey cooked and chopped
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine melted
  • 1/4 cup water
  • turkey gravy

Instructions

  1. Combine bread, celery, walnuts, onions, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and turkey.

  2. Add melted butter or margarine and enough water to moisten.

  3. Shape into 10 or 12 balls. Place in shallow pan.

  4. Bake in an oven that has not been preheated at 350 for 30 minutes or until crisp.

  5. Serve pompons with leftover turkey gravy heated. 

  6. Garnish with a few chopped walnuts if desired.

Recipe Notes

No. 1592 from the Home Services Department of the Michigan Consolidated Gas Company. 

May substitute 1 can cream of chicken soup for the turkey gravy. Heat the cream of chicken soup with 1/2 cup milk.

Chocolate Delicacy

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Chocolate Delicacy reminds me of a pudding or flan. It also reminds me of chocolate, so I’m interested, regardless of the end product of this recipe from 1954.

This week, check back each day as I share the recipes for Thanksgiving, 1954 from Michigan Consolidated Gas Company:

  • Roast Turkey with Almond Celery Stuffing
  • Turkey Pompons
  • Spicy Applesauce Mold
  • Green Vegetable Trio
  • Pumpkin Mince Pie
  • Apple Torte
  • Chocolate Delicacy

chocolate delicacy thanksgiving november 1954 michigan consolidated gas company

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Chocolate Delicacy

Course Dessert
Keyword chocolate, pudding

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs separated
  • 1 1/2 squares unsweetened chocolate melted
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar until light; add vanilla.

  2. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

  3. Add melted chocolate and blend well.

  4. Fold in flour and stir in milk; mix until smooth.

  5. Beat egg whites with salt until they stand in soft peaks.

  6. Fold into chocolate mixture.

  7. Pour into greased 1 quart baking dish; set in pan of hot water.

  8. Bake in preheated oven 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Chill.

Recipe Notes

No. 1594 from the Home Services Department of the Michigan Consolidated Gas company.

Apple Torte 1954

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This recipe for an Apple Torte bakes in a 8″ square baking dish. Try it with vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream for a mid-century party.

apple torte thanksgiving november 1954 michigan consolidated gas company

This week, check back each day as I share the recipes for Thanksgiving, 1954 from Michigan Consolidated Gas Company:

  • Roast Turkey with Almond Celery Stuffing
  • Turkey Pompons
  • Spicy Applesauce Mold
  • Green Vegetable Trio
  • Pumpkin Mince Pie
  • Apple Torte
  • Chocolate Delicacy
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Apple Torte 1954

Course Dessert
Keyword Apple
Servings 9 servings

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup all purpose flour sifted
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups apples diced
  • 1/2 cup nuts chopped

Instructions

  1. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.

  2. Beat eggs; add sugar and vanilla; mix well.

  3. Fold in dry ingredients, apples, and nuts.

  4. Turn into well-greased and floured 8" square baking dish.

  5. Bake in preheated oven at 350 for 40-45 minutes.

Recipe Notes

This is recipe no. 1959 from the Home Services Department of the Michigan Consolidated Gas Company.

Pumpkin Mince Pie

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No doubt housewives in 1954 were looking for ways to make preparing for Thanksgiving easy. This recipe for Pumpkin Mince Pie is no exception: it uses a pre-baked pie shell and prepared mincemeat.

You can buy both at the store. Grab a can of pureed pumpkin and another of evaporated milk, and you almost have a pie that bakes itself.

pumpkin mince pie thanksgiving november 1954 michigan consolidated gas company

This week, check back each day as I share the recipes for Thanksgiving, 1954 from Michigan Consolidated Gas Company:

  • Roast Turkey with Almond Celery Stuffing
  • Turkey Pompons
  • Spicy Applesauce Mold
  • Green Vegetable Trio
  • Pumpkin Mince Pie
  • Apple Torte
  • Chocolate Delicacy
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Pumpkin Mince Pie

Course Dessert
Keyword Mincemeat, Pie, Pumpkin
Servings 1 9" pie

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
  • 1 1/2 cups prepared mincemeat
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk

Instructions

  1. Spread mincemeat in the bottom of unbaked pie shell.

  2. Combine pumpkin, sugar, salt, and spices.

  3. Stir in eggs then milk; pour over mincemeat layer.

  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 425 for 25-30 minutes.

Recipe Notes

Recipe No. 1592 from the Home Services Department of the Michigan Consolidated Gas Company.

Spiced Applesauce Mold

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This spicy applesauce mold is labeled a salad. And, by 1954 standards it is a salad: it’s got gelatin and fruit, and salad dressing.

spicy applesauce mold thanksgiving november 1954 michigan consolidated gas company

This week, check back each day as I share the recipes for Thanksgiving, 1954 from Michigan Consolidated Gas Company:

  • Roast Turkey with Almond Celery Stuffing
  • Turkey Pompons
  • Spicy Applesauce Mold
  • Green Vegetable Trio
  • Pumpkin Mince Pie
  • Apple Torte
  • Chocolate Delicacy
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Spicy Applesauce Mold

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword Applesauce, Molded Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups boiling water 3
  • 3 tablespoons cinnamon candies
  • 1 package lemon flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 3-ounce package cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon salad dressing

Instructions

  1. Pour boiling water over candies and gelatin. Stir until candy is dissolved.

  2. Stir in applesauce; chill until mixture begins to thicken. 

  3. Pour into 7" x 7" pan or small mold.

  4. Soften cream cheese; whip in milk and salad dressing.

  5. Spoon cream cheese mixture over top of gelatin and swirl with fork to make marbled effect.

  6. Chill until firm; cut in squares and serve on salad greens.

Recipe Notes

No. 1597 Michigan Consolidated Gas Company Home Services Department