They may be old-fashioned, but these Depression-era desserts make good use of cheap pantry staples. However, they're a rare ...

This Depression-era recipe still holds up, especially if you're looking to bake a simple, thrifty dessert. When it comes to ...

Wacky Cake – The Chocolate Miracle That Used No Eggs People during the Depression called these chocolate cakes "Crazy Cakes" ...

To say the Great Depression changed the way Americans ate would be an understatement. Home cooks dropped or reduced the use of costly ingredients like meat, dairy, and eggs. Today, while these foods ...

The Great Depression led to the creation and popularization of some unique desserts, including this pie that used an unusual ...

Volunteers donate meals from their own tables. Or, like the volunteers we caught up with at St. Jerome's Church in Northeast Philadelphia, they cook in church or synagogue kitchens. As the economy ...

When it comes to baking, those classic recipes that existed long before you (or even your parents) were born always seem to circle back. This is especially true with Depression-era recipes like wacky ...