100 Healthy Recipes That Got Us Through the Great Depression – A Cookbook

Rediscover the secrets of thrift, resilience, and real comfort food with 100 Healthy Recipes That Got You Through the Great Depression! Drawing inspiration from one of history’s most resourceful decades, this unique cookbook captures the ingenious meals that kept families nourished and satisfied during the toughest economic times.

Inside, you’ll find affordable, wholesome recipes that made the most of kitchen staples—delicious breads, hearty soups, clever main dishes, satisfying sides, and homespun desserts. Each recipe is crafted from simple, everyday ingredients (no obscure or expensive items required) and includes easy-to-follow instructions plus basic nutrition information.

What you’ll love about this book:

✔100 classic recipes from 1929–1939, each balanced for health and flavor

✔From breakfast porridge and skillet suppers to iconic desserts like wacky cake, bread pudding, and apple brown betty

✔No waste, all taste: Learn how every part of every ingredient can be used

✔Family-friendly: Filling, nourishing meals for all ages, with many naturally vegetarian or vegan options included

✔Budget tips: Practical ideas for meal planning and stretching your grocery dollar, inspired by time-tested wisdom

Bring the heartwarming, back-to-basics magic of Depression-era kitchens into your own home. Whether you’re a nostalgic home cook, a history enthusiast, or simply someone looking for affordable and healthy meal inspiration, 100 Healthy Recipes That Got Us Through the Great Depression will help you eat well, spend less, and savor the simple joys of delicious home cooking.

Order your copy today and start enjoying the best of the past—one wholesome, budget-friendly meal at a time!

Length: 109 pages, Language: English, Publication date: May 25, 2025, File size: 2.1 MB