Rationing recipes

Ration Food Like a BOSS - Hopefully you'll never need to learn how to stretch your food supply, but if there's ever a food shortage like there was during WWII, these food rationing tips will sure come in handy! Simple living at it's finest! #ZeroWasteWholeFoods

Pigs in Clover, a frugal wartime ration recipe, 1940s dinner ideas

Never has ration book cooking been so relevant in the modern day kitchen, as most of the population struggle to make ends meet during the recession; and apart from the obvious relevance to thrift and frugal cooking, I also wanted to post my week's ration book cooking in the week leading up to Rememberer Sunday and Armistice Day on the 11th November.

There is much to be learned from the study of wartime rationing. As we face these uncertain times it is helpful to look to the past for guidance.

Louise Rhucroft, from Acklam, Middlesborough, is living off a food rationing diet for one month, eating forgotten dishes such as Woolton pie and mince slices to raise money for The Royal British Legion.

Dive into the ingenuity of World War II cooking with wartime ration recipes, exploring historical wartime meals, rationed food recipes, and WWII preservation techniques. #foodrecipes #rationrecipes #wartimerations

Sausage Roll, Gravy, Carrots, Chopped Parsley Potatoes, Steamed Pudding with Jam

Not all 1940s dinners were bland, some were actually made of great but frugal things. If you have potatoes, tomatoes, and a bit of cheese this delicious ration inspired recipe from the Second World War is easy to make. It will be a hit with vegetarians, children, and those seeking comfort food.

Tricia Goyer shares a look at what food rationing look like during WWII and a few recipes you might want to try!

Get a look at World War 2 rationing with these food rationing meal plans. They come straight from a Food Fight for Freedom by Home Economics Institute’s booklet issued during the war to help homemakers make the most of their rations.

Even without much sugar available, folks got creative with WWII ration recipes for some truly delicious sweet dishes! Have you ever tried molasses cookies?

Wartime homemakers had to balance all these things while also managing ration books and food shortages. Each week, various shopkeepers had to be visited for the rationed amounts of sugar, coffee, processed foods, meat, fats and cheese. #WWII #1943 #dailymenu #cookingontheration #recipes #couponcookery #sandwiches

Transport your class back to WW2 rationing with these six simple war recipes. Provides an excellent link to D&T cooking and nutrition.

The staple ration for Union soldiers was hardtack, a rock-hard biscuit. But other simple Civil War recipes, like soups, stews and hash, could be made with whatever ingredients the soldiers had on hand.

I finished day 2 on rations. I am surprised at how good some of the recipes are so far. So let's see what was on the menu

Potatoes filled millions of hungry stomachs during World War II. Homegrown potatoes offered valuable nutrition and energy for fighting the war. These easy potato croquettes—with a delicious surprise filling—were a great way to enjoy the daily dose of spuds. #ww2homemaker #recipes #wwii #ww2rations #sarahsundin #whentwilightbreaks #embersinthelondonsky #ww2books #wwiibooks #rationrecipes #potatocroquettes #vegetablestew #chocolatepudding #englishpudding #chocolatedesserts #chocolate #pudding

These wartime recipes were staples for families during trying times. From borscht to Spam fritters to wacky cake, visit a bygone era with these basic dishes.

Pop over to my blog for over 150 authentic wartime ration book recipes recreated in my kitchen XXX #recipes #ww2 #rationing

Bring history alive with this fun hands-on history idea for World War II! Teach kids about making do with the ingredients you have by making ration cakes.rn