Victory Cook Book

Book excerpt: This American war-time volume is a collection of recipes, tips, and tricks for maintaining a nutritional, balanced diet during the rationing of the Second World War. The Victory Cook Book features a wealth of simple recipes intended to save ration points, perfect for food shopping on a budget. Immerse yourself in what was reality for so many American families during the 1940s, and discover new meals and substitutes to make your family dinners a little more interesting. Enjoy exploring these vintage recipes and save money while creating wonderful, healthy meals. The chapters featured in this volume include: - How to Feed Your Family in Wartime - One-Dish Dinners - Meat and Vegetable Pie - Soups Full of Vim Vigor and Vitamins - Making Meat Rations S-T-R-E-T-C-H - Fish Dishes that have Ration Points - Eggs are Good Meat Substitutes - Get Acquainted with Soya Beans and Peanuts - Desserts that Spare Sugar - Keeping A Wholesome Home