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National Shrimp Day!
Yes, it’s true. May 9th celebrates the little crustacean known as the shrimp. Today, let’s observe the holiday by looking back on 3 shrimptastic dinners from the DiS! card set. Click on the photos to read more! 108. Baked Stuffed … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Brunch, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged brunch, Chinese, Chinese food, Creole, Halloween, Paul Lynde, Shrimp, Sweet and Sour Shrimp
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30. Lamb in Wine With Mushrooms
This is another dinner that I made so long ago that I almost completely forgot it. The only reason I know that I made this dinner and that I had to eventually write about it is because I have been … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Dessert, Food, Jell-O, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Baltimore, dessert, football, fruit, Jell-O, Lamb, Lemon, mushrooms, old bay, Ravens, Ray Lewis, Rice-a-Roni, Shrimp, snow peas, sour cream, Steelers, Super Bowl, tomato, Wine
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49. Paella
Ohmygodyouguys! An actual Dinner is Served dinner! When was the last time that happened? Um, so long ago that I can’t even tell you how long ago it was that I made this dinner. So long ago that #49 was the … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Brian, cheese, chicken, clam, olives, Orca, Orca The KIller Whale, Rice, sausage, Shrimp, Spanish
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58. Scandinavian Fish Scallop
I had been looking forward to #58 for quite a while. It’s not every day you take on a recipe that includes canned fish balls as an ingredient, amiright? Plus, you can sing “fish balls” to this little ditty (starts … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Fish, Food, International Cuisine, Recipes, Retro Recipes
Tagged Baking, better homes & gardens, Betty Crocker, cake, casserole, celery, dessert, fish, fish balls, Norwegian Food, Peas, salad, sauce, shellfish, Shrimp, Swedish
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107. Seafood Mousse
I know that I’ve mentioned that DiS! offers up desserts and brunches in addition to their giant-ass dinners. Well, #107 is a luncheon. I don’t know why, but for some reason luncheon sounds fancy. Fancier than brunch, right? And seriously, … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Food, Jell-O, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged almonds, Baking, celery, cheese, dessert, Jell-O, Lemon, luncheon, Mayonnaise, pie, sauce, Shrimp
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Chinese Spiced-Salt Prawns and Tea Egg Recipes
Darlings, since you asked so nicely, here are the recipes for the Spiced-Salt Prawns and the Tea Eggs. I will get the 1-2-3-4-5 Sticky Spareribs recipe up later this week. Spiced-Salt Prawns This recipe is from Yan Kit’s Classic Chinese … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Chinese, chinese cookbook, eggs, holiday food, Shrimp
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31. Chow Mein
Lately it seems like I’ve been eating beef, beef, beef, and more beef. And I guess that in October I have–this month I had one of the best meals of my life at The Prime Rib Baltimore–where I ate just … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Chicken, International Cuisine, Retro Food, Retro Recipes, Salad
Tagged almonds, Bean Sprouts, chicken, Chinese, ice cream, mandarin oranges, mushrooms, noodles, salad, Shrimp
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108. Baked Stuffed Shrimp
In the world of Dinner is Served! #108. Baked Stuffed Shrimp is classified as a brunch. Shrimp brunch? I don’t think so. I love shellfish, but not so much before noon. Hence, I made #108 a dinner. This was a … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Beverages & Cocktails, Brunch, Eggs, Fruit, Recipes, Retro Food, Retro Recipes, Shrimp
Tagged apples, Baking, Bette Davis, brunch, cake, eggs, fruit, sherry, Shrimp, tomato sauce
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102. Chef’s Salad
It’s been hot here in the mid-Atlantic. And I mean HAWT. Depending on which Meteorologist you trust, it was to hit well over 100 this week. Blarg. So I’ve been trying to avoid turning on the oven and instead use … Continue reading
Posted in 1970s, Chicken, Leftovers, Retro Food, Retro Recipes, Salad, Shrimp, Vegetables
Tagged bacon, chicken, mushrooms, Peas, salad, Shrimp, tomato
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110. Filled Omelets
A little fact about Dinner is Served. They’re not all dinners. In the latter part of the set (from 99 on) there are salads, desserts, and appetizers. And there are also brunches! #110 Filled Omelets is my first brunch. Brunch … Continue reading
Posted in Beverages & Cocktails, Brunch, Eggs, Fruit, Leftovers, Pork, Retro Food, Retro Recipes
Tagged Bean Sprouts, brunch, Cocktails, eggs, fruit, glaze, Ham, omelet, Shrimp
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