Kitchen Treasures

Discover the variety and personality of a vintage community cookbook in Kitchen Treasures. Compiled by the women of the Church of the Good Shepherd in East Chicago, Indiana, this collection brings together recipes for everyday meals, company dinners, and homemade treats. Its illustrations add a playful touch to a book filled with ideas for the family table.

Start with Country Style Split Pea Soup, plan supper around Chicken Paprikash or Savory Cabbage Rolls, or explore the collection’s casseroles, seafood dishes, salads, and dressings. Familiar American dishes share space with recipes drawing on European cooking traditions, giving you plenty to browse whether you’re revisiting an old favorite or looking for something different to serve.

For bakers and dessert lovers, there is just as much to discover. Finnish Coffee Bread, Bohemian Kolache, and Apple Crispette are among the tempting choices, alongside pies, cookies, cakes, puddings, and homemade candies. From a loaf to share over coffee to a dessert for guests, these pages offer ample inspiration for bringing something homemade to the table.

This restored digital edition includes metric equivalents throughout and photographs restored to their original, pristine quality, while retaining the character of the original cookbook. Useful Tables and an index provide handy references as you explore. Whether you collect vintage cookbooks, enjoy community recipes, or simply love home cooking, Kitchen Treasures offers a welcoming addition to your kitchen library.