Lamb Shank Vindaloo (inspired by Hotpoint Storybook Kitchen Cookbook, 1964)

Lamb Shank Vindaloo is a mid-century American interpretation of a popular Indian dish with Portuguese roots.   The lamb shank is cooked in a sour and spicy sauce that’s addictive and delicious.  Vindaloo dishes are now an Indian restaurant staple, but the sauce has its origins in a vinegary Portuguese stew.  As such you’ll often find……

Curry Spread (adapted from Hotpoint Storybook Kitchen Cookbook, 1964)

Curry Spread is a simple appetizer spread made from blue cheese and mayonnaise.  This recipe is adapted from the Hotpoint Storybook Kitchen Cookbook, a 1964 cookbook published by General Electric to coincide with their exhibit at the World’s Fair.  Curry Spread won’t going to win any awards for originality or flavor but it exemplifies the……