Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Can you cook a recipe with zero instructions?
Today on the Sunday Morning Old Cookbook Show, we’re diving into the Farm Bureau Cookbook from 1939, compiled by the Labette County Farm Bureau. We’re tackling a curious dish called Spanish Corn, submitted by Mrs. R.M. Noble Sr.—a recipe that lists ingredients but provides absolutely no method!
In this episode, Glen "wings it" to reconstruct this vintage corn side dish. We explore why 1930s recipes often used the word "Spanish" as a code for ingredients like peppers and pimentos, even when the dish had no direct link to Spain.
What’s inside this 1939 Spanish Corn Casserole?
The Base: A light, savoury egg and milk custard.
The Flavour: Canned corn, pimentos, green peppers, and a hint of onion.
The Crunch: A classic melted butter and cracker crumb topping.
The Mystery: No bake time or temperature! (We settled on 350°F for about 20-25 minutes).
Is it a winner? While it borders on a "cream corn" flavour profile, the added texture from the peppers and the buttery cracker crust makes it a fascinating look at Depression-era community cooking. We also discuss how to modernize it—perhaps by ditching the sugar and adding a little jalapeño heat!
SPANISH CORN Recipe
2 cups corn
2 tablespoons chopped green peppers
1 teaspoon chopped onion
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped pimentoes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg
1 cup cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
Mrs. R. M. Noble, Sr.
Key Highlights:
00:42 - Why is it called "Spanish" corn?
02:50 - Decoding a recipe with no instructions.
03:45 - Building the custard and cracker topping.
05:40 - The Taste Test: Is it better than modern cream corn?
If you love historical recipes and "lost" kitchen techniques, make sure to subscribe for more journeys through old cookbooks!
#GlenAndFriendsCooking #OldCookbookShow #VintageRecipes #1930sFood #CornCasserole #SpanishCorn #RetroCooking
Welcome to Glen And Friends Cooking!
Join us in the kitchen as we explore the world of food through approachable recipes, culinary history, and great flavours. Whether you're looking for a modern weeknight dinner or a deep dive into the "Old Cookbook Show," we bring a unique perspective to every dish.
What you’ll find on this channel:
The Old Cookbook Show: We step back in time to test historical recipes—from 1920s Arkansas Stew to vintage gingerbread—discovering forgotten secrets and seeing how they hold up today.
Modern Comfort Food & Baking: Master everything from Cajun-inspired shrimp pasta and savory pork chops to decadent desserts like rye chocolate chunk cookies and homemade biscuits.
Practical Cooking Tips: We break down techniques and ingredients to help you become a more confident and creative home cook.
A Community of Food Lovers: At Glen And Friends, cooking is more than just a recipe; it’s about the stories, the history, and the joy of sharing a meal with friends.
If you enjoy the videos we make; buy us a cup of tea: ko-fi.com/glenandfriendscooking
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2026 Hope Air Donation: hopeair.ca/glen
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searchandrescuedenim.com/GLENANDFRIENDSCOOKING
Discount code to be used at checkout: GLENANDFRIENDSCOOKING
Buy us a cup of tea: ko-fi.com/glenandfriendscooking
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Check out our Aviation and Flying Channel: youtube.com/glenshangar
Can you cook a recipe with zero instructions?
Today on the Sunday Morning Old Cookbook Show, we’re diving into the Farm Bureau Cookbook from 1939, compiled by the Labette County Farm Bureau. We’re tackling a curious dish called Spanish Corn, submitted by Mrs. R.M. Noble Sr.—a recipe that lists ingredients but provides absolutely no method!
In this episode, Glen "wings it" to reconstruct this vintage corn side dish. We explore why 1930s recipes often used the word "Spanish" as a code for ingredients like peppers and pimentos, even when the dish had no direct link to Spain.
What’s inside this 1939 Spanish Corn Casserole?
The Base: A light, savoury egg and milk custard.
The Flavour: Canned corn, pimentos, green peppers, and a hint of onion.
The Crunch: A classic melted butter and cracker crumb topping.
The Mystery: No bake time or temperature! (We settled on 350°F for about 20-25 minutes).
Is it a winner? While it borders on a "cream corn" flavour profile, the added texture from the peppers and the buttery cracker crust makes it a fascinating look at Depression-era community cooking. We also discuss how to modernize it—perhaps by ditching the sugar and adding a little jalapeño heat!
SPANISH CORN Recipe
2 cups corn
2 tablespoons chopped green peppers
1 teaspoon chopped onion
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped pimentoes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg
1 cup cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
Mrs. R. M. Noble, Sr.
Key Highlights:
00:42 - Why is it called "Spanish" corn?
02:50 - Decoding a recipe with no instructions.
03:45 - Building the custard and cracker topping.
05:40 - The Taste Test: Is it better than modern cream corn?
If you love historical recipes and "lost" kitchen techniques, make sure to subscribe for more journeys through old cookbooks!
#GlenAndFriendsCooking #OldCookbookShow #VintageRecipes #1930sFood #CornCasserole #SpanishCorn #RetroCooking
Welcome to Glen And Friends Cooking!
Join us in the kitchen as we explore the world of food through approachable recipes, culinary history, and great flavours. Whether you're looking for a modern weeknight dinner or a deep dive into the "Old Cookbook Show," we bring a unique perspective to every dish.
What you’ll find on this channel:
The Old Cookbook Show: We step back in time to test historical recipes—from 1920s Arkansas Stew to vintage gingerbread—discovering forgotten secrets and seeing how they hold up today.
Modern Comfort Food & Baking: Master everything from Cajun-inspired shrimp pasta and savory pork chops to decadent desserts like rye chocolate chunk cookies and homemade biscuits.
Practical Cooking Tips: We break down techniques and ingredients to help you become a more confident and creative home cook.
A Community of Food Lovers: At Glen And Friends, cooking is more than just a recipe; it’s about the stories, the history, and the joy of sharing a meal with friends.
If you enjoy the videos we make; buy us a cup of tea: ko-fi.com/glenandfriendscooking
More info about Hope Air: hopeair.ca
2026 Hope Air Donation: hopeair.ca/glen
Here is the link to our Apron: searchandrescuedenim.com/products/s-r-x-glen-friends-chef-apron?country=IO&variant=50865649877152
searchandrescuedenim.com/GLENANDFRIENDSCOOKING
Discount code to be used at checkout: GLENANDFRIENDSCOOKING
Buy us a cup of tea: ko-fi.com/glenandfriendscooking
Help us out with a PayPal donation: paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=T4FPGUQABAUTE
Join this channel:
youtube.com/channel/UCsU15yvILBmnHPeAf4SFVaQ/join
This channel is nothing without you our viewers! Thanks for watching the Old Cookbook Show and our Historical Cooking.
#LeGourmetTV #GlenAndFriendsCooking
Check out our Aviation and Flying Channel: youtube.com/glenshangar
