TODAY's CASES:

• Curried Chicken
• Bunker Hills or Gooey Buns
• Van de Kamp's Fruitcake

Curried Chicken On 3/1/2018 9:10 PM, Lucinda wrote: Hi Phaedrus! I am hopeful that you will be able to help me find two recipes: 1.  The first is a recipe for curry chicken. It was published in a magazine around the late 50s early 60s. The recipe includes ketsup, mustard soy sauce and curry powder, along with some other ingredients. I thought that the recipe may have been from the Heinz company, so I contacted them and the recipe they provided was nothing like what I’m looking for. The recipe didn’t even have ketsup in it! I’m hopeful that you will be able to track these recipes down for me. I really appreciate the service that you offer, and I’d like to thank you in advance for your help. Best regards, Lucinda Hello Lucinda, I'm not having much success finding a recipe called "chicken curry" or "curried chicken" with precisely the ingredients that you give. Most have additional important ingredients such as honey or Worcestershire. I have no particular way to search for recipes from magazines, particularly without the name of the magazine. The closest recipe that I can find to your description is called "Casa Chicken." See the recipe below. Phaed Casa Chicken 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. skinless fryer or breasts 3/4 tsp. onion salt 3 tbsp. shortening 1/4 c. soy sauce 1/2 tsp. curry powder 2 bay leaves 3/4 tsp. pepper 1/2 c. ketchup 2 tbsp. prepared mustard 2 1/4 c. water Sprinkle chicken evenly with onion salt and pepper. Heat shortening in large heavy skillet and brown all sides. Blend ketchup, soy sauce, mustard, curry, water and bay leaves. Pour over chicken. Cover and simmer over low heat until chicken is tender, about 45 minutes. Serve with rice. Bunker Hills or Gooey Buns On 3/2/2018 10:50 AM, Lucinda wrote: Hi Phaedrus! I have another recipe request. We used to call these Bunker Hills. The recipe includes cooked ham that has been ground/shredded, mayo,  pickle relish, and possibly some cheese. The ingredients are mixed together placed on a hamburger half bun and broiled in the oven. I’m not sure I have all of the ingredients, and it’s possible that ground/shredded bologna was used instead of ham. They were served as part of our school lunch program in Wisconsin. My mom got the recipe somewhere (maybe the lunch ladies) and they were a family favorite. Thanks in advance for your help! Lucinda Hi Lucinda, I cannot find anything like your description that is called "Bunker Hills." That was probably just the name for them at your school.  By searching without that name and using the ingredients for the search, I found something called "Gooey Buns." These are very similar to your description. As you say, bologna is the meat traditionally used. I found more recipes using hot dog buns than hamburger buns, although either may be used. The cheese is usually Cheddar, but American or Velveeta are also sometimes used. Chopped pickles is what I found rather than pickle relish, as such. Only one of the traditional recipes call for these to be broiled. All of the others said wrap in aluminum foil and bake. See below for three recipes. This is a simple recipe, so you can adjust the ingredients and cooking method to be closer to what you remember. Phaed Gooey Buns 1 lb. bologna 3/4 lb. sharp cheese 1/4 c. mustard 1/3 c. salad dressing 1 tbsp. minced onion 2 tbsp. chopped sweet pickles Buns Grind meat and cheese. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cut buns and spread with butter and then filling. Wrap each in foil and heat for 25 minutes at 325 degrees. Makes 12. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gooey Buns 1/2 lb. bologna 1/4 c. mustard 1/3 c. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. minced onion 2 tbsp. chopped sweet pickle 3/4 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese Hamburger or hot dog buns (depending on shape desired) Grind bologna and cheese. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Spread butter on insides of buns, then fill with filling mix. Wrap in aluminum foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. Yield: 12. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Gooey" Sandwiches 1 lb. bologna 3/4 lb. cheese (American) 1 tsp. mustard Pickles, finely chopped (to taste) Onion, finely chopped (to taste) Salad dressing or sour cream Vinegar Buns Grind 1 pound bologna, 3/4 pound of American cheese. Add 1 teaspoon of mustard, some finely chopped pickle and a little pinch chopped onion. Moisten with salad dressing or little sour cream and vinegar. Fill hamburger buns with mixture. Wrap each bun in aluminum foil and bake slowly 25 or 30 minutes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gooey Buns 1 lb. bologna (or Spam) 3/4 lb. American cheese (like Velveeta) 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard 2 tbsp. sweet pickle relish or chopped sweet pickle 1 tbsp. finely minced onion 12 hot dog buns butter Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grind or finely chop bologna and cheese. Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, pickle, and onion; mix well. Cut hot dog buns open, spread with butter, then the filling. Wrap each bun in foil. Heat in slow oven at 325 degrees F for 25 minutes. Makes 12 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surprise Packages One small can of Spam, cubed Three boiled eggs, mashed 1/3 cup grated or cubed cheese 3 tablespoons cream or milk 3 tablespoons hotdog relish 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons catsup Mix all of the above ingredients in a bowl together, split buns in half and spread on top of bun, place under broiler open faced for two minutes, Van de Kamp's Fruitcake Subject: Re: old fashioned Van de Kamps fruitcake recipe From: Phaedrus Date: 3/1/2018 8:51 AM To: Mandy On 2/26/2018 12:05 PM, Mandy wrote: Sent from Mail for Windows 10 My daughter loves the fruitcake her grandmother used to buy from Van de Kamps in the grocery store,  It came in a little loaf.  The fruit and nuts were not in big pieces. I would love to have the recipe and try to make it for her.   Thank you Mandy Hello Mandy, Sorry, I had no success finding this recipe. I will post this for reader input. Phaed