Recipe Testing: Desserts through the Decades

The following recipes are some I tested for CanolaInfo.org for their Decades of Decadence media campaign.  They are popular desserts dating back several decades. My favourite was the Chocolate Wartime cake - it is made without eggs or milk so it is great for kids with allergies! The recipes were originally developed by Ellie Krieger, RD.  Click on the recipe links below and enjoy!

Here is Josh helping me decorate the Black and White cookies:

Ellie Krieger, RDEllie

Ellie Krieg

	1820s: Lemon Chess Pie: This Southern classic’s name is a bit of a mystery, but the story goes that when asked what kind of pie the inventor made, she said “jes’ pie” and culinary history was made.
	1850s: Strawberry Shortcake: This recipe celebrates the beginning of summer with all the luscious flavors you expect from this all-time favorite dessert, but in a healthier and easier way.
	1920s: Black and White Cookies: This iconic cookie, which has been around for almost a century, has become a symbol of New York City as it is still found in just about every deli and many bake-shops there.
	1930s: Pineapple Upside Down Cake: This classic cake was made famous by women’s magazines after canned pineapple became available in slices.
	1940s: Chocolate War Cake: War cake, popularized in the U.S. during World War II, is made without eggs or milk, which were hard to get at the time. The recipe has stuck around all these years because it is moist, chocolaty and a cinch to make.
	1950s: Frozen Grasshopper Pie: This minty ice cream cookie pie is sure to be a big hit with the whole family and it's very easy to make. Using canola oil in the crust and reduced fat ice cream or frozen yogurt in the filling makes.